Matt Lucas says the first openly gay footballers will be icons who'll get "every advertising contract".
The Doctor Who and Little Britain star grew up an Arsenal fan and is now patron of the club's LGBT supporter's group, the Gay Gooners.
He says that, while things are changing in the game, he...
Joe Root (capt, Yorkshire), Moeen Ali (Worcestershire), James Anderson (Lancashire), Jonny Bairstow (wk, Yorkshire), Jake Ball (Nottinghamshire), Gary Ballance (Yorkshire), Stuart Broad (Nottinghamshire), Alastair Cook (Essex), Mason Crane (Hampshire), Ben Foakes (wk, Surrey), Dawid Malan...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/41399632
England cricketer Ben Stokes was arrested after an incident in Bristol following victory over the West Indies in the third one-day international.
More to follow.
Meet Billy and Belinda...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-41130696/iver-child-bollards-aim-to-deter-speeding-outside-schools
Iver child bollards aim to deter speeding outside schools
Bollards shaped like children are being used as a speeding deterrent outside primary...
https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2017/august/ticket-news-for-bournemouth-vs-brighton-and-hove-albion-on-19-sep-17/
Tickets for Brighton & Hove Albion’s Carabao Cup third round tie against AFC Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium go on sale this Thursday.
The match takes place on...
Chris Woakes has been named in the team for the Second Investec Test against West Indies at Headingley.
Woakes, who sustained a side strain on 1st June, has been recalled in place of Toby Roland-Jones.
Woakes took five wickets and scored 53 in his first game back for Warwickshire earlier this...
When asked by an earnest reporter about strikers...
'What sort of player are you looking for?'
"One that gets the ball and whacks it in the net a lot"
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-40978576
Sir Bruce Forsyth, the veteran entertainer and presenter of many successful TV shows, has died aged 89.
The former Strictly Come Dancing presenter had been unwell for some time and was in hospital earlier this year after a severe chest...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-40965581
A van has ploughed into crowds on the Ramblas tourist area in Barcelona.
Spanish police say several people have been injured in a "massive crash".
The emergency services are urging people to stay away from the area around Placa Catalunya.
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England must be firm favourites for this first ever home pink ball Test encounter - but who knows how it will go?
An interesting experiment, and will surely need some smart thinking from the captains.
England will make just one change from the side that overcame South Africa at The Oval and...
Obviously there are not very many going to go on sale. Tickets website says Tue 15th Aug for STH. Have they announced / have I missed the points needed info?
https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/2017/august/albion-fans-advised-to-avoid-illegal-ticket-scams/
Might be less of a problem if we had a decent TICKET EXCHANGE?
going for the day out at 'Glorious Goodwood' on Saturday.
I have little or no clue about the horses, and would probably just bet on the 2nd favourite or something with a good name!
Any tips or is it a lottery?
Premier League table predicted: How 2017/18 standings could look based on bets placed
10th - two places above Palace... I'll take that :)
https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/830278/Premier-League-table-predicted-2017-18-standings-bets-placed-sportgalleries
Not sure that this is a good idea, but here they are:
TV NON SCRIPTED (FACTUAL AND ENTERTAINMENT)
£150,000 – £199,999 Darcey Bussell – Contributor Mel Giedroyc – Presenter Craig Horwood – Contributor Paul Martin – Presenter Simon Schama – Presenter
£200,000 – £249,999 Gary Barlow –...