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The ugly side of chess is pored over in this Netflix documentary, looking at how lurid online gossip led to a lawsuit, conspiracy theories and a bitter rivalry. Sadly, there’s little new here ‘Every conversation I have about chess”, says Hans Niemann, “leads to anal beads.” In any other context that might seem something of […]

As the most played fixture in European competition looms once more, we look back on 50 years of thrills and spills The Champions League’s answer to el clásico resumes in Madrid on Tuesday. Real Madrid v Bayern Munich is the most played fixture in European competition: 28 matches and counting, including 13 knockout ties. Here

The Sweden striker’s goals had inspired Sporting for two years but in Colombian Luis Suárez they have found an equally prolific target man In Portugal, two of the most familiar sayings claim that “green is the colour of hope” and that “hope is the last thing to die”. For Sporting, a club draped in green,

Former England captain Courtney Lawes says he is “officially un-retiring from international duty” after signing for Sale for 2026-27.

Wednesday’s Champions League clash with PSG already felt significant. Now, after a heavy loss in the FA Cup, it could decide Arne Slot’s future at Liverpool.

Manchester United and Liverpool are stepping up interest in AS Monaco star Maghnes Akliouche. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Bruno Fernandes’ brilliant season means that Man United’s decision to extend his contract should be an obvious one, right? Except, looking at how things played out with Liverpool and Mo Salah, it’s not so simple.

San Diego Wave are the new leaders of the ESPN’s NWSL Power Rankings, while the Washington Spirit are soaring up.

Minnesota United deny rumours that midfielder James Rodriguez is suffering from a potentially life-threatening muscle-wasting condition.

BBC Sport NI looks at Ireland’s aims for the 2026 Women’s Six Nations before their opening game against England on 11 April.