Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-02-03
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'Playing with fire' catches up with 10-man Hearts - McInnes (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 23:55:35)
Head coach Derek McInnes concedes that Premiership leaders Hearts were punished for "playing with fire" as a third red card in five matches contributes to a 1-0 defeat at St Mirren.
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'Years in the making' - are Arsenal ready to shed 'nearly-men' tag? (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 23:29:45)
Arsenal have moved a step closer to winning their first major silverware since 2020 by beating Chelsea 4-2 on aggregate in the Carabao Cup semi-final.
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Chelsea adopt Match of the Day tactic to stop Arsenal set-piece threat (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 22:58:47)
Despite losing their Carabao Cup semi-final, Chelsea attempted a new way of stopping Arsenal set-pieces - just days after a similar suggestion on Match of the Day.
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Liverpool to rival Man Utd for Wharton - Wednesday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 22:36:09)
Liverpool, Manchester United and Real Madrid eye Adam Wharton deal, Manchester United could move for Jean-Philippe Mateta and Sandro Tonali, Leeds keeper Illan Meslier looks to be heading to Turkey.
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'It hurts me' - Guardiola vows to speak up on conflicts (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 22:30:27)
Pep Guardiola has spoken passionately about children being killed and injured in conflict zones across the world, saying the footage he sees "hurts me".
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'It hurts me' - Guardiola vows to speak up on global conflicts (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 22:30:27)
Pep Guardiola has spoken passionately about children being killed and injured in conflict zones across the world, saying the footage he sees "hurts me".
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LIV hits out despite getting world ranking points (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 20:24:45)
The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards".
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Finucane and Morris win European golds in Turkey (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 20:22:03)
Great Britain's Emma Finucane and Anna Morris win gold medals at the UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey.
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LIV get world ranking points amid 'changing landscape' (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 18:52:09)
The top 10 finishers at an event will be awarded points because the Official World Golf Rankings "recognises a number of areas where LIV does not meet the eligibility standards".
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England sweep Sri Lanka series in low-scoring thriller (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 18:37:20)
England successfully defend a target of 129 to win by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in an enthralling contest, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep.
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England sweep Sri Lanka in low-scoring thriller (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 18:37:20)
England successfully defend a target of 129 to win by 12 runs against Sri Lanka in an enthralling contest, completing a 3-0 T20 series sweep.
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Arsenal sign goalkeeper Votikova on loan (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 18:02:00)
Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Barbora Votikova on loan for the rest of the 2025-26 season from Slavia Prague.
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Stockdale 'back to what he's good at' - Farrell (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 17:35:37)
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Jacob Stockdale "deserves" to start against France in the Six Nations opener in Paris on Thursday night.
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Ireland 'thrilled' by World Cup return - Lewis (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 17:22:44)
Ireland captain Gaby Lewis says qualifying for the 2026 T20 World Cup means "so much" to the side after missing out on the tournament two years ago.
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Has the January transfer window always felt flat? (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 17:21:54)
With just seven Premier League deals done on transfer deadline day, has the winter transfer window become a damp squib?
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London City Lionesses sign midfielder Marcetto until 2028 (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 17:03:16)
London City Lionesses sign Denmark midfielder Malou Marcetto on a permanent deal from Madrid CFF.
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'Niggly' Mann aims to get under skin of opposition (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 17:00:52)
Wales flanker Alex Mann says he likes to try and get under the skin of the opposition as he prepares to face England in Saturday's Six Nations opener.
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'Niggly' Mann aims to get under England's skin (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 17:00:52)
Wales flanker Alex Mann says he likes to try and get under the skin of the opposition as he prepares to face England in Saturday's Six Nations opener.
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Sheff Wed have finances to get through season (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 16:40:57)
Sheffield Wednesday's administrators say the club has enough money to get through to the end of the season.
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'What an innings' - Rew hits 'wonderful' century (BBC Sport 2026-02-03 16:27:57)
England captain Thomas Rew helps his side to a 27-run win against Australia, scoring 110 in the Under-19 World Cup semi-final.