Women's Summer of Sport

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Hampton's rise to England goalkeeper
Hannah Hampton on overcoming a serious eye condition to rise to become England's number one goalkeeper at Euro 2025.
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England Women
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2 days ago
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Olympic great Chusovitina, 50, wins World Challenge Cup silver
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Olympic Games
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1 day ago
Defending champion Boulter loses in Nottingham
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Tennis
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2 days ago
Pulse edge out Lightning to reach Grand Final
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Netball
Posted
2 days ago
Schedule confirmed for Women's World Cup in India
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Women's Cricket
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6 days ago
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91
Ingle defies injury to win Wales call for Euros
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Wales Women
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4 days ago
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61
Pole vaulter swaps barn for international stage
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Sussex
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4 days ago

Must-watch videos

'I think it's art' - Earps on her love of goalkeeping. Video, 00:01:32
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England Women
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3 days ago
Pulse edge out Lightning in gripping semi-final. Video, 00:02:00
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Netball
Posted
2 days ago
Hunt second behind Battle in 200m at Paris Diamond League. Video, 00:01:32
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Athletics
Posted
2 days ago
Who's representing Wales at the Women's Euros? Video, 00:06:21
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BBC
Posted
3 days ago
Qualifier Maria wins shock Queen's title - best shots. Video, 00:03:58
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Tennis
Posted
15 June

The Euros

Meet the Wales players going to Euro 2025
Lionesses 'putting hands in pockets' for families
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England Women
Posted
4 days ago
The confirmed Euro 2025 squads so far
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
18 minutes ago
Meet the players in England's Euro 2025 squad
Baked beans, bao buns and pancakes: How footballers stay fuelled during the Euros
Scott, Slegers & Houghton join BBC team for Euro 2025
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UEFA Women's Euro
Posted
6 days ago
How a mountain changed Wales' mindset as they seek Euro highs
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Wales Women
Posted
3 days ago

The Tooney & Russo Show

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Inside Their Homes: Comforts, Cooking & Decor Secrets. Audio, 34 minutes
Vick explores Ella & Alessia’s home comforts - food, decor & Tooney’s signature dish!
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Behind The Scenes: Tooney & Russo's Inner Circle. Audio, 33 minutes
Tooney & Russo discuss the key people that've supported them in life and their careers.
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Fan Q&A: Glastonbury Line-Ups & Sausage Fingers. Audio, 26 minutes
Tooney & Russo tackle fan Qs - football, Glastonbury, sausage fingers & a Cher impression!
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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Birthday Bashes & Hen Party Plans. Audio, 32 minutes
Birthday bashes, hen do plans & football fun - Tooney & Russo spill all in this episode!
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BBC Radio 5 Live
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We all have it in us...

Feeling inspired? Your chance to get involved
Posted
6 June
9 meals and snacks for strength training
Couch to 5k - Top tips to get started with running
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Athletics
Posted
12 May
Fitness programme rolled out to get girls into sport
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Derbyshire
Posted
11 August 2024
Has the UK become a nation of runners?
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Athletics
Posted
2 May
How much protein do you need? The One Show finds out. Video, 00:04:38
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BBC One
Posted
11 June
Health tips

Couch to 5k

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Sara Davies MBE – the life-changing Couch to 5K prescription and finding time to run as a busy mum and TV Dragon. Audio, 48 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
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Dr Alex George – From an ED doctor to Love Island and why Couch to 5K is one of the greatest ever health interventions. Audio, 57 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
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Jowita Przystal – the Strictly dancer on running for happiness and joy and being told she would never make a runner. Audio, 45 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
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Dame Laura Kenny on taking up running, competitiveness with her husband Jason and exercise in pregnancy. Audio, 41 minutes
Giovanna Fletcher helps you on your Couch to 5K journey with warm and encouraging chat.
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BBC Sport
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Anyone for tennis?

How to follow Queens & Nottingham across the BBC
Jack Draper, Carlos Alcaraz and Katie Boulter continue their Wimbledon preparations at Queen's and the Nottingham Open - follow it live on the BBC.
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Tennis
Posted
15 June
Tennis players call for ID verification after Boulter abuse
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Tennis
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5 days ago
Martina Navratilova on her remarkable life and tennis career. Video, 43 minutes
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BBC Two
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Two-time Wimbledon champion Kvitova to retire
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Tennis
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3 days ago
Qualifier who became champion - Maria wins Queen's title
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Tennis
Posted
15 June
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452
Raducanu renaissance continues - Second Serve
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Tennis
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6 days ago
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462
Boultucanu & home comforts - how historic Queen's unfolded
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Tennis
Posted
15 June

Bite-sized videos

Rugby World Cup

New, bigger Women's Rugby World Cup trophy revealed
Nine former world champions help to design a new, larger Women's Rugby World Cup, which has been unveiled to mark 100 days until the start of the 2025 tournament.
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Rugby Union
Posted
14 May
Women's Rugby World Cup: How has the tournament changed over time? Video, 00:03:41
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Newsround
Posted
14 May
Sand dunes and sumo - Wales' brutal pre-season
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Wales
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5 days ago
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Scarratt closing in on record fifth World Cup
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England
Posted
2 June
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117
Jones to be replaced as Wales captain
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Wales
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4 days ago
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32
Single-day 'super' rounds for 2026 Women's Six Nations
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Rugby Union
Posted
12 June
Flower joins Wales coaching set-up before World Cup
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Wales
Posted
6 days ago

Stories to inspire

How Earps went from £25 a game to 'Mary, Queen of Stops'
Mary Earps reflects on her journey to the top of her sport – and some of the big decisions en route - in a new BBC documentary.
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England Women
Posted
30 May
What is it like to be the youngest player in the Netball Super League?
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BBC Bitesize
Posted
14 May
From Vietnamese immigrant to Irish medal glory. Audio, 17 minutes
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BBC Radio Ulster
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The first Sikh woman to play rugby for England
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Sussex
Posted
6 May
Meet the women helping to drive change in F1
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Formula 1
Posted
7 May
The runner who went viral and sparked a campaign for change for women
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Athletics
Posted
29 April
The Afghan women's team who will not be silenced
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Afghanistan
Posted
11 February

Pace Setters

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All the 00s bangers to soundtrack today's run! Audio, 120 minutes
From Gorillaz to Daft Punk, Rihanna to The Streets: get moving with this 00s playlist!
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BBC Sounds Mixes
Available for 24 days
Get into the groove with 100% dance anthems! Audio, 120 minutes
2 hours of dance to supercharge your run, with tracks from Chris Stussy, Katy B and more!
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BBC Sounds Mixes
Available for 24 days
Run with Giovanna Fletcher as she plays her favourite motivational anthems! Audio, 60 minutes
Author, actress and The Couch to 5K podcast host Giovanna Fletcher takes over Pace Setter
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BBC Sounds Mixes
Available until Sat 08:00
Accelerate your pace with these pop remixes! Audio, 120 minutes
2 hours of pop remix heaven to get you moving on today's run!
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BBC Sounds Mixes
Available until Thu 08:00

Leading women

Tears of pain to tears of joy - Gauff's journey to glory
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Tennis
Posted
7 June
Hodgkinson prepared for 'nerve-wracking' return
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Athletics
Posted
13 May
How 'free spirit' Raducanu is thriving without coach
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Tennis
Posted
25 March
'I can be one of the girls again' - Knight's new world
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England Women
Posted
15 May
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133

Scores & Fixtures

UEFA Women's Euro
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Switzerland
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Belgium
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Italy
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Spain
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Portugal
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Denmark
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Sweden
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Germany
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Poland
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Wales
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Netherlands
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France
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More videos

Mentor receives guard of honour as netball legend retires. Video, 00:02:14
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Netball
Posted
15 June
Clark's journey from Sunday league to Switzerland. Video, 00:01:10
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Wales Women
Posted
3 days ago
'What a run!' - GB's Hunter-Bell wins Diamond League 800m. Video, 00:02:31
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Athletics
Posted
15 June
'A dream come true' - Maria on winning Queen's title. Video, 00:01:26
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Tennis
Posted
15 June
England U19s produce second-half comeback to beat Netherlands. Video, 00:02:52
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England Women
Posted
15 June

Thought provoking

Tennis player Boulter reveals scale of online abuse
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Tennis
Posted
6 days ago
Black girls being failed by sport, report says
Posted
21 May
'Sports bras are just as important as trainers' Video, 00:02:10
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Netball
Posted
9 March 2023
Laura Kenny: Can elite sport damage women's fertility?
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Health
Posted
31 December 2024

Recipes for success

Spanish-inspired frittata wrap
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4 days ago
Banoffee energy bars
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4 days ago
Chicken and ricotta meatballs with spaghetti
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4 days ago
Salted almond and dark chocolate rice cake bar
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4 days ago

Explore the future of women's sport

'In 10 years you'll see a woman starting an F1 race'
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Formula 1
Posted
2 December 2024
The 2030 Solheim Cup needs a host - is it England's time?
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Golf
Posted
21 April
Comments
152
Is it time for change in the Women's Six Nations?
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Rugby Union
Posted
29 April
Comments
350
Chelsea will be billion-dollar franchise - Ohanian
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Women's Football
Posted
18 May
Comments
188

Great castaways

Desert Island Discs. Ebony Rainford-Brent, former England cricketer. Audio, 59 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
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Desert Island Discs. Dame Sarah Storey, athlete. Audio, 59 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
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Desert Island Discs. Jill Scott, footballer. Audio, 37 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
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Desert Island Discs. Sue Barker, presenter and tennis player. Audio, 36 minutes
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BBC Radio 4
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