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'Sea legs meant I couldn't bowl' - when England travelled to Australia by boat
Wonderful food, the Duke of Norfolk and Fred Trueman refusing to run laps - England's 1962-63 tour of Australia, the last time they travelled by boat.
'I just want a dad' - how the Eubanks saved their relationship
BBC Sport looks at how Chris Eubank Jr and Chris Eubank Sr found their way back to each other.
Reinventing Football - what do we do with handball, penalties and VAR?
Imagine if you could make one change to football. We've asked players, pundits and referees what they would do.
Reinventing Football - what do we do with handball, penalties and VAR?
Imagine if you could make one change to football. We've asked players, pundits and referees what they would do.
The Papers: 'Trump's $1bn BBC threat' and 'You will pay the price' warning for Reeves
Donald's Trump's threat to sue the BBC over the editing of his speech in a documentary dominates Tuesday's papers.
Hundreds arrested in largest High Street crime crackdown
The illicit tobacco seized accounts for more than £3.5m worth of duty evaded, the NCA estimates.
Nearly all NHS trusts are struggling to hit cancer targets - use our tool to check yours
Experts say patients are being harmed by cancer diagnosis and treatment delays.
The death of the last surviving WW1 veterans changed how we commemorate
What do displays of national pride mean when they are no longer accompanied by the mass shared grief that gave rise to them?
Three easy ways to help you beat the winter blues
It's easy to feel gloomy in winter, but here are three ways to help you manage the darker days and even embrace them.
US Senate passes funding bill as historic shutdown nears likely end
It will need to be approved by the House and then signed into law by the president before the government can reopen.
Sam Fender gives £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to small venues
The singer donates all of his Mercury prize money to the Music Venue Trust to protect grassroots music.
Sam Fender gives £25,000 Mercury Prize winnings to small venues
The singer donates all of his Mercury prize money to the Music Venue Trust to protect grassroots music.
'I use buy now, pay later for groceries and other essentials. I'm £3k in debt'
Debt organisations say more people are seeking help after using loan apps to pay for everyday items.
'I use buy now, pay later for groceries and other essentials. I'm £3k in debt'
Debt organisations say more people are seeking help after using loan apps to pay for everyday items.
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.
New 'Lucifer' bee with devil-like horns found in Australia
The native bee was found near a rare wildflower, prompting scientists to call for the area to be protected.
The Papers: 'Trump's $1bn BBC threat' and 'You will pay the price' warning for Reeves
Donald's Trump's threat to sue the BBC over the editing of his speech in a documentary dominates Tuesday's papers.
Syria to join US-led coalition to defeat IS group after Trump meeting
Ahmed al-Sharaa, once branded a terrorist by the US, became the first Syrian leader to visit the White House.