Day Headlines in Sports News: 2026-02-05
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Ireland must 'stop rot' after Paris humbling (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 23:48:46)
Ireland's heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn. -
Ireland must 'stop rot' after Six Nations humbling in Paris (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 23:48:46)
Ireland's heavy defeat by France to open the Six Nations will only further press questions raised by a lacklustre autumn. -
Van Gerwen wins opening Premier League night (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 22:55:04)
Michael van Gerwen seals victory on the 2026 Premier League's opening night by beating fellow Dutchman Gian van Veen in the final in Newcastle. -
Ireland have a lot of work to do - Farrell (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 22:38:52)
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell admits his side have a lot of work to do following their 36-14 defeat against France in the opening match of 2026 Six Nations. -
France comfortably beat Ireland in Six Nations opener (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 22:30:34)
Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France. -
Ruthless France blow Ireland away in Six Nations opener (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 22:30:34)
Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France. -
Ruthless France thrash Ireland in Six Nations opener (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 22:00:43)
Ruthless France inflict more pain on Ireland as the Six Nations holders open their title defence with a bonus-point victory at a buoyant Stade de France. -
Tonali is top target for Juve - Friday's gossip (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 21:39:53)
Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali is a target for Juventus, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo has a release clause in his Al-Nassr contract, Napoli are set to hold talks to extend Scott McTominay's contract, plus more. -
Scotland have learned from autumn failings - Townsend (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 21:29:30)
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend insists he and his side have learned from their autumn failings before they start their Six Nations campaign in Rome on Saturday. -
Saudi league warns Ronaldo amid doubts over future (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 21:18:16)
The Saudi Pro League warns Cristiano Ronaldo "no individual" determines decisions outside of his club amid doubts over his future at Al-Nassr. -
Team GB keep 100% start as Czech curlers forced to rush final stone (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 21:01:41)
Team GB survive a late Czech Republic fightback to win 8-7 to maintain their perfect winning record in the curling mixed doubles at the 2026 Winter Olympics. -
Celtic chairman calls for unity over fan boycott plans (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 20:47:32)
Celtic interim chairman Brian Wilson calls for "unity behind the team" amid plans from some fans to boycott Saturday's Scottish Cup match against Dundee. -
Why Man Utd are taking their time over manager decision (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 20:43:36)
Some are calling for Michael Carrick to be made permanent Man Utd manager, but the club will not rush a decision. -
'Winning by being here' - Draper triumphs on return as GB lead Norway (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 20:36:56)
Jack Draper says he is "winning by being here" as he makes an emphatic return to help Great Britain take control of their Davis Cup qualifying tie against Norway. -
Liverpool to pay Chelsea at least £2.8m for Ngumoha (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 20:36:40)
A tribunal rules Liverpool must pay Chelsea an intial £2.8m for signing teenage winger Rio Ngumoha from the Blues' academy in 2024. -
Sutton's predictions v Gladiators star Apollo (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 20:09:47)
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Gladiators star Apollo and AI with his predictions for this week's Premier League fixtures. -
Watch Team GB take on Czech Rep in curling mixed doubles (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 20:00:00)
Curling continues at the 2026 Winter Olympics as Team GB face Czechia in the mixed doubles -
Draper cruises to Davis Cup win on return from injury (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 19:42:14)
Jack Draper cruises to an emphatic victory on his long-awaited return from injury to give Great Britain the lead over Norway in Davis Cup qualifying. -
Stokes injured after being hit in face by ball (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 19:06:32)
England Test captain Ben Stokes sustains a facial injury after being struck by a ball while coaching Durham's academy. -
Sri Lanka ask Pakistan to re-think India refusal (BBC Sport 2026-02-05 18:55:28)
T20 World Cup co-hosts Sri Lanka ask Pakistan to reverse their refusal to play their group match against India in Colombo.