Day Headlines in Sports News: 2025-08-22
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England's appetite for destruction undimmed by thrashing of USA (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 23:22:17)
Ellie Kildunne stole the show, but coach John Mitchell will have been looking more at the inner working of his England team in their World Cup win over the United States.
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Two games, eight goals conceded - is Potter under pressure? (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 23:12:29)
With West Ham conceding eight goals in just two games so far this season, the pressure appears to be on manager Graham Potter already.
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'A lot more coming' from 'scary' England pack (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 22:57:38)
The potential of England's forward pack is "scary" following a 69-7 opening Women's Rugby World Cup win over the United States, says New Zealand World Cup-winner Ruby Tui.
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Teenager Estevao shows promise in Palmer absence (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 22:50:55)
Estevao Willian shows why Chelsea fans have been getting excited about his arrival after Cole Palmer is ruled out in the build-up to their win against West Ham.
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Djokovic calls for further rise in Grand Slam prize money (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 22:15:26)
Novak Djokovic believes there is "room for improvement" regarding the prize money available to players at the four Grand Slams.
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St Helens go second with hard-fought win over Hull (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 22:01:29)
Tries from Morgan Knowles and Moses Mbye help St Helens beat Hull FC to move second in the Super League table.
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How Kildunne helped England 'run the game' in second half (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 21:59:39)
BBC pundits Ruby Tui, Maggie Alphonsi and Simon Middleton praise the impact of England's back three during their victory over USA in the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup.
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Potter 'incredibly disappointed' after defeat by Chelsea (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 21:52:08)
West Ham United head coach Graham Potter says his side "have to do better" after they lost 5-1 to Chelsea in their first home game of the season.
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Fire survive elimination with dominant win over Phoenix (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 21:48:17)
Steve Smith's 47 off 36 balls helps Welsh Fire avoid elimination from knockout qualification, with a brilliant eight-wicket victory over Birmingham Phoenix in The Hundred at Edgbaston.
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GB's Caudery 'so ready' for world title bid (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 21:32:17)
Britain's Molly Caudery says she is "so ready" for a world title bid after her second-place finish in the women's pole vault at the Brussels Diamond League.
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West Ham booed as Chelsea score five in convincing win (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 21:31:39)
Joao Pedro gets a goal and an assist as Chelsea come from behind to comfortably beat West Ham 5-1 in the Premier League at London Stadium.
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England begin World Cup campaign with emphatic victory over USA (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 21:31:05)
England score 11 tries in an emphatic 69-7 victory over USA in the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup in front of a record crowd of 42,723 in Sunderland.
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Raducanu wants Wimbledon to try innovative mixed doubles (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 21:24:21)
Emma Raducanu says she would like to see Wimbledon follow the US Open's lead in creating an innovative mixed doubles tennis event featuring the sport's superstars.
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Hat-trick hero Kane helps Bayern see off Leipzig (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 21:00:03)
England captain Harry Kane scores a hat-trick and ex-Liverpool winger Luis Diaz scores his first Bundesliga goal, as defending champions Bayern Munich begin their league campaign with a 6-0 thrashing of RB Leipzig.
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Premier League trio target Rodrygo - Saturday's gossip (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 20:39:01)
Manchester City yet to rule out move for Rodrygo, Arsenal and Liverpool also eye possible bid for Real Madrid winger, while Real Madrid target Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton.
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Parsons primed for World Cup bow after leg breaks (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 20:38:08)
The build-up to Beibhinn Parsons' first Women's Rugby World Cup has been, to put it mildly, less than ideal, but she is raring to go for the tournament.
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Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs? (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 20:34:35)
Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?
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England open World Cup with 11-try win over USA (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 20:23:33)
Ellie Kildunne, Jess Breach and Lark Atkin-Davies each score two tries in England's comprehensive win over the United States in the Women's Rugby World Cup opener.
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Brilliant skill from Kildunne sets Breach up for another England try (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 20:19:59)
Ellie Kildunne's lovely bit of skill sets up Jess Breach to score her second try for England against USA during the opening game of the 2025 Women's Rugby World Cup at the Stadium of Light.
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Fleetwood claims share of lead at Tour Championship (BBC Sport 2025-08-22 20:14:55)
Tommy Fleetwood fires a superb 63 to join American Russell Henley in a share of the lead at 13 under par after the second round of the Tour Championship.