Mark Allen reaches the Champion of Champions final with a 6-2 win over John Higgins.

Snooker player Mark Allen during the Champion of Champions

Allen beats Higgins to set up Trump final

Sunday's back pages

Leinster start with 10 of Ireland's World Cup squad as they thump Scarlets 54-5 in the United Rugby Championship at the RDS.

Garry Ringrose was among Leinster's try-scores as they hammered Scarlets at The RDS

Formidable Leinster stroll to win over Scarlets

Listen to ABC Grandstand commentary as Melbourne Renegades face Hobart Hurricanes in the Women's Big Bash League.

Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes badge graphic

Listen: Women's Big Bash - Melbourne Renegades v Hobart Hurricanes

De Gea turns down huge Al-Nassr deal, Inter Miami also want Spanish goalkeeper, West Ham join Phillips race, plus more.

De Gea turns down huge Saudi offer - Sunday's gossip

Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny praises the "effort and bravery" of his side in their 1-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Amsterdam.

There's a massive deficit in Irish football - Kenny

England's women beat Germany 1-0 on Saturday to win the bronze medal at the World Deaf Futsal Championship in Brazil.

Bronze for England at World Deaf Futsal Champs

Ice hockey players and fans pay tribute to the late Adam Johnson at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena.

Fans hold aloft a banner paying tribute to Adam Johnson

Tributes paid in first Panthers game since player's death

The US pop star says she is putting safety first as the Brazilian city experiences an extreme heatwave.

Taylor Swift performs onstage during "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Estadio Olimpico Nilton Santos on November 17, 2023 in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro

Taylor Swift postpones Rio concert after fan death

Julian Nagelsmann's home debut as Germany coach ends in defeat as the Euro 2024 hosts are beaten by Turkey in a friendly.

Julian Nagelsmann looks on during the game with Turkey

Nagelsmann loses on home debut as Germany boss

Adam Azim is the new European light-welterweight champion after an empathic win over Franck Petitjean in Wolverhampton.

Azim wins European title with emphatic stoppage

Bahamas v Guyana

Artist Nathan Wyburn attributes his success to social media, bypassing the art world's gatekeepers.

Smashing class barriers with Simon Cowell on toast

Ospreys captain Justin Tipuric is not expected to return from surgery on a broken thumb for at least six weeks.

Justin Tipuic in possession for Ospreys against Dragons.

Tipuric out until new year with thumb break

The head of Wales' flagship theatre says the whole industry is in a state of panic.

Michael Sheen attends rehearsals for 'Faith Healer' on September 14, 2020

Will cuts mean no more Welsh stars like Sheen?

Protesters walked from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, before demonstrating at the Israeli prime minister's residence.

March demanding hostages' release reaches Jerusalem

Sadio Mane and Pape Matar Sarr score in Senegal's win over South Sudan as South Africa and Tanzania also secure opening 2026 World Cup qualifying victories.

Mane marks 100th cap with double as Senegal win

A man in his 20s dies after a gun attack that is said to be gangland related.

Forensic investigator at scene of shooting

Man shot dead outside house in Dublin

Fortaleza v Cruzeiro

Glasgow Warriors end Benetton's four-game unbeaten run in the United Rugby Championship with an efficient bonus-point victory at Scotstoun.

Clinical Glasgow end Benetton's unbeaten run

Former Argentina international Marcelo Gallardo is appointed the new head coach of Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad.

Marcelo Gallardo reacts during a River Plate game

Gallardo replaces Nuno as new Al-Ittihad boss

France score seven goals in each half as they record their biggest ever win by thrashing 10-man Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying.

France celebrate scoring against Gibraltar

France thrash Gibraltar 14-0 in Euro 2024 qualifier

Three chalets in Suffolk are being removed over fears they could collapse on to the beach below.

Chalets being demolished due to coastal erosion

Joel, 12, biked all the way from Hertfordshire to the Netherlands to raise money for other children.

Boy who biked 600km wins Children in Need award

Ema Kozin is the new WBO and WBC light-middleweight champion after a split decision win over Scotland's Hannah Rankin in Manchester.

Hannah Rankin hangs her head as Ema Kozin celebrates

Heartbreak for Rankin in split decision loss to Kozin

The opening weekend of the new Premiership Women's Rugby season produces a try-packed Saturday and a score for England international Abbie Ward.

Ward scores four months after giving birth

Wrexham appeal for witnesses after objects were thrown at Accrington goalkeeper Jon McCracken during their League Two game.

Accrington goalkeeper Jon McCracken is on loan from Norwich City

Wrexham make appeal over objects thrown at keeper

With an appeal to come, plus pending financial cases against Manchester City and Chelsea, BBC Sport looks at why Everton's points deduction sent shockwaves through the Premier League.

Everton fans at a moment of high stress last season

Why Everton sanction sent shockwaves through Premier League

Nuneaton Borough owner Jimmy Ginnelly says he does not know what the future holds following their upset FA Trophy win at Banbury.

Jimmy Ginnelly says he is doing everything possible to help the club survive

Nuneaton future remains unclear despite Trophy win

There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as the first group of Irish citizens returned from Gaza.

'I'm feeling safe now I've arrived in Ireland'

Manager Robert Page urges Wales to end their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign "on a high" after a disappointing draw in Armenia.

Robert Page coaching Wales from the dugout against Armenia

Page urges Wales to 'end on high' against Turkey

Germany v Türkiye

Netherlands v Republic of Ireland

Israel v Romania

Premiership champions Saracens produce a brilliant six-try display to seal a bonus-point win over London rivals Harlequins.

Maro Itoje on a run for Saracens against Harlequins

Ruthless Saracens demolish Harlequins at the Stoop

Munster secure a hard-fought 10-3 win over Stormers in a low-scoring URC encounter at Thomond Park.

Munster secure hard-fought win over Stormers

Wales manager Robert Page expresses disappointment after his side's Euro 2024 qualification hopes suffered a potentially devastating setback with a 1-1 draw in Armenia.

‘We’re all disappointed, but we have to pick ourselves up’

Tiger Woods is set for a return after seven months out when he plays in the Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas.

Woods set to play for first time since April

Follow live text coverage as Glasgow Warriors take on Benetton in the United Rugby Championship at Scotstoun.

URC: Reaction as Glasgow Warriors beat Benetton 26-12

Anguilla v Bonaire

Antigua and Barbuda v Puerto Rico

Live text commentary as the Sheffield Steelers host the Belfast Giants in an Elite League match at the Sheffield Arena.

Sheffield Steelers v Belfast Giants - text updates

Chelsea manager Emma hayes is full of praise for hat-trick hero Lauren James, with the forward's form a welcome boost for club and country.

Lauren James celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the 5-1 Women's Super League win

James is 'country's most gifted footballer' - Hayes

The men, aged 21 and 28, are due to appear in court on Monday over the death of Ross MacGillivray.

Two charged over death of man in Inverness

Stockport manager Dave Challinor reflects on a record-equalling 12th straight win, but knows promotion is ultimate goal.

'Winning run meaningless without promotion'

Live coverage as Hannah Rankin fails to become Scotland's first female unified world champion as Ema Kozin wins the WBC and WBO light-middleweight belts.

Kozin beats Rankin on split decision to win WBC and WBO titles

Furious Ballymena United manager Jim Ervin says his players "threw the towel in" as they lost 5-0 to Glentoran at the Oval on Saturday.

Ballymena boss Ervin says his players 'threw the towel in'

Pro-Palestinian protesters take to the streets of Glasgow to demand an end to the fighting in Gaza.

Protesters demand immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Ex-BBC News NI journalist Mervyn Jess recalls a horror attack that killed three men at a gospel hall.

Bullet holes marked at scene of attack at gospel hall in Darkley

A singing congregation silenced by gunfire

Eight points separate defending champions Glasgow City from SWPL leaders Rangers before their latest meeting.

Glasgow City's Mairead Fulton and Rangers' Rio Hardy

Pressure on champions Glasgow City as Rangers visit

The two 19-year-olds, from the Carlisle area, were arrested following the disappearance of a man from Annan.

Men released on bail over murder of missing man

Demonstrators called for an end to Israel's attacks in Gaza in the latest in a series of marches.

Thousands attend pro-Palestinian protests

Glentoran clinch a convincing 5-0 win over Ballymena United with the help of a first-half goal blitz which saw them find the net four times in the space of 13 minutes.

Watch: Glentoran goal blitz sees off Ballymena

Jorian Baucom's double ensures Hibs beat Hearts 2-1 in the SWPL to retain the Capital Cup at Easter Road.

Watch Hibs beat Hearts to retain Capital Cup

The demonstration is part of a day of national action organised by the Stop the War Coalition.

A young woman looks at the camera while waving a flag, as crowds of protesters walk behind her

Palestine protest outside Labour leader's office

The New Saints hammer Arbroath to join Airdrieonians, Falkirk and Raith Rovers in the SPFL Trust Trophy semi-finals.

TNS hammer Arbroath to reach Trophy semi-finals

Tomas Galvin nets a double as Dungannon Swifts move off the bottom of the Premiership table by beating new basement side Newry City 4-1 at Stangmore Park.

Highlights: Dungannon Swifts v Newry City

Swifts sweep aside Newry City at Stangmore Park

Cardiff Devils rekindle their Continental Cup campaign in Grenoble, France, by beating the Latvian league leaders.

Cardiff Devils 5-2 Zemgale Jelgava

Holders Scotland get off to a flying start as they beat Norway 5-3 in their men's European Curling Championship opener in front of a home crowd.

Scotland start European curling defence with win

Surrey Police say a 36-year-old man known to the victim has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

A Google maps image of Bishops Fox Way in Surrey

Man stabbed to death in suburb

The Boeing 787 is the largest passenger plane ever to have landed on the continent.

See plane's historic landing on frozen Antarctic runway

The UN health agency examines al-Shifa after last week's raid by Israeli troops looking for a Hamas bunker.

WHO says Gaza's main hospital a 'death zone'

Protesters gathered outside the Birmingham constituency office of Labour's Steve McCabe.

Palestine protesters call for deselection of MP

Glenavon's recent resurgence under Stephen McDonnell continues as they beat Loughgall 2-0 at Mournview Park.

Watch: Glenavon make it four wins on the bounce

People take part in a march and demonstration in Glasgow demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict

Connacht continue their superb start to the United Rugby Championship and pile more misery on the Sharks by winning 13-12 in Durban.

Connacht's Byron Ralston tackles Sharks full-back Aphelele Fassi in Durban

In-form Connacht pile more misery on Sharks in URC

Locals and family members join a rally against the closure of Blackburn Lodge care home in Sheerness

Protest against care home closure

Leicester Tigers overcome a stubborn Northampton Saints in the East Midlands derby for their first Premiership home win of the season.

Solomone Kata of Leicester Tigers carries the ball into a tackle against Northampton

Leicester beat Saints in derby for first home win

A successful campaign to correct a road sign's punctuation has been reported around the world.

St Mary's Terrace sign without apostrophe

Village 'pleased' after long wait for apostrophe

After chanting protesters enter the building, the museum says it had to protect visitors and staff.

Gaza protesters force museum to shut front doors

World number one Novak Djokovic delivers a masterclass to beat second seed Carlos Alcaraz to reach the final at the ATP Finals.

Djokovic beats Alcaraz to set up Sinner final

The 32-year-old was found dead at a property in Anderson Drive, Elgin, on Thursday.

Police launch murder inquiry over woman's death

Rishi Sunak brought back an ex-PM and is defiant on Rwanda - but voters are focused on their wallets, says Laura Kuenssberg.

Laura Kuenssberg show: David Cameron and Suella Braverman

Reshuffle deals drama but voters worried about wallets

BBC Radio Wales commentary of Dragons v Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship.

Listen: Dragons v Ospreys in the URC

Glentoran beat struggling Ballymena United 5-0 as Glenavon defeat Loughgall 2-0 and Dungannon Swifts earn a 4-1 victory over Newry City.

Glens hit five as Glenavon and Swifts secure wins

Mckenzy Dominy says finishing his debut novel helped him cope with his mother's "traumatic" death.

Teen turns to supernatural writing after mum dies

Campaigners say they are worried over possible pollution from the site.

Campaigners meet MP over asphalt plant plans

Khiara Keating signs a three-year contract extension with Women's Super League side Manchester City.

Man City's Keating signs three-year contract extension

A 55-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A police crime scene tent outside a supermarket

Woman 'repeatedly stabbed' in supermarket attack

It is unclear what will happen to the car park now that the popular zoo has closed.

Former zoo car park could become 'empty asphalt'

A 22-year-old man was found dead in the Alexander Path area of Motherwell on Sunday, 20 August.

Third man charged over death in Motherwell

A week after a tunnel collapsed in northern India, officials try a new approach to save the workers.

In this photograph taken on November 12, 2023, rescue workers gather at the site after a tunnel collapsed in the Uttarkashi district of India's Uttarakhand state. Rescue workers in northern India said on November 13 they had made contact with 40 workers trapped for over 24 hours after the road tunnel they were building collapsed. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Rescuers to drill from top to reach 40 trapped men

The driver of another car is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Man, 24, dies after car crashes into railings

England forward Lauren James scores a hat-trick and creates one goal as Chelsea beat Liverpool at Stamford Bridge to move six points clear at the top of the Women's Super League.

James dominates as Chelsea ease past Liverpool

The attacker was in his mid-20s, wearing sunglasses, a black Covid face mask and a brown jacket.

Teen sexually assaulted by masked man

A 57-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Arrest after pedestrian, 75, killed in HGV crash

Serbia U21 v England U21

United States v Iraq

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Listen to BBC 5 Live commentary of Armenia v Wales in the Euro 2024 Qualifiers.

Brennan Johnson of Wales warms up prior to the International Friendly match.

Euro 2024 Qualifiers: Armenia v Wales

Mae pedwar o bobl wedi eu hanafu yn dilyn ymosodiad gan gi yn ardal Pwllheli ddydd Gwener.

18 November 2023