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8 February 2020

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Jemma Reekie

Reekie breaks GB indoor mile record

Jemma Reekie breaks Laura Muir's British record for the indoor mile in New York - a week after setting the 800m record.

Aston Villa's Jack Grealish

Sunday's gossip column

Aston Villa talisman ready to move on, Man City admit defeat in pursuit of legendary playmaker, plus more.

Owen Farrell celebrates England's victory over Scotland

'Winning ugly? England won't care'

Ugly looks beautiful when you have just got your Six Nations title hopes back on track, says chief sports writer Tom Fordyce.

BBC Sport

Sunday's papers

Sunday's papers

A woman wears a mask as she passes a propaganda mural in Beijing, China. Photo: 8 February 2020

Coronavirus deaths exceed Sars fatalities

In China's Hubei province alone the death toll reaches 780, six more than the total for Sars in 2003.

BBC News.

ICYMI: Rodent spas and ice-water swimmers

Plus other things you might've missed in the news this week.

Carlo Ancelotti

How has Ancelotti transformed Everton?

Everton were involved in a relegation battle when Carlo Ancelotti took charge but the Italian now has them looking towards a top-six finish.

Neil Robertson at the World Grand Prix

Robertson through to face Dott in final

Neil Robertson beats Kyren Wilson 6-4 to reach the final of the World Grand Prix against Graeme Dott.

Sunday Times and Sunday Telegrah

UK faces 'major' outbreak and 'mansion tax' plans

An expert's fears that the UK faces a "major" coronavirus outbreak is among Sunday's front-page stories.

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