International Paralympic Committee overturns full banParalympicsGB CEO David Clarke disappointed by decisionBritish authorities believe a decision to allow Russian athletes to compete at the Paralympic Games next year “does not align” with the values of the movement and have called for stronger measures to prevent individuals from entering into …

Key Wales figure Adam Beard will return to training with Warren Gatland's side on Saturday after a mad dash home to welcome the arrival of his third child.

Frank Warren announces bout will go ahead in Riyadh‘This is the biggest fight that could possibly be made’Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk will finally fight for the undisputed heavyweight championship of the world in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. An exact date for the long-delayed contest has yet to be confirmed but both men have signed contracts for a fight that …

CRAIG HOPE: It is 20 years since those in black and white serenaded a world superstar with a show of respect and emotion in the Champions League.

Hull KR 20-6 LeighHosts recover from slow start to end Leopards’ hopesHull Kingston Rovers successfully exacted revenge on Leigh for last month’s defeat in the Challenge Cup final to progress to next weekend’s Super League playoff semi-finals at the expense of the Leopards, whose season came to an end here.Rovers will travel to either Wigan or Catalans …

EXCLUSIVE: It has been two decades since a young gymnast named Beth Tweddle headed to her first World Gymnastics Championships in Anaheim, USA

Machine learning in gaming makes the Matrix feel ever closer as football will surely follow the white rabbit of hyper-capitalismIn the grand amphitheater of esports, reminiscent of a forest clearing, China’s Arena of Valor gold medal match at the Asian Games unfolded with the grace and ferocity of a resolute badger on a moonlit prowl.As the digital …

Yamine Lamal was once a mascot holding Sergio Ramos' hand ahead of the start of the El Clasico in 2016. On Friday he was playing for Barcelona against the legendary defender.

Tottenham manager comes up against club he supported as a child in a major test of his new team’s early developmentAnge Postecoglou wanted to make a point about his love of Liverpool, which took hold in the 1970s as he grew up in Melbourne. Essentially, it is different now and not only because the Tottenham manager is about to face them in a competitive …

Pep Guardiola has urged Premier League stars to force change to their hectic schedule by demonstrating their concerns to FIFA.

Pool A: New Zealand 96-17 ItalyAll Blacks score 14 tries to send out warning to contendersThere had been pre-match speculation that Italy might prove more than just a speed bump to All Black ambitions. So much for that cosy theory. By the end a brilliant New Zealand had accelerated so far out of sight they almost clocked three figures, a first-half hat-trick …

MIKE KEEGAN IN ROME: Luke Donald's men responded to their 2021 thrashing with a first-ever perfect morning before a resolute afternoon on day one at the Ryder Cup in Rome.

Europe lead 6½–1½ after thrilling first day at Marco SimoneHovland, Rahm and Rose keep US team at bay in fourballsAmerican hopes of retaining the Ryder Cup lay in Roman ruins after Europe delivered a clean sweep in the opening session for the first time. As shadows lengthened, hopes grew for those in United States colours. The combined actions of Viktor …

MIKE KEEGAN IN ROME: The sun was out and the hosts shone. Peroni beer was on tap. Jon Rahm, and the rhapsody in blue polo shirts, were on top. Those who flocked here drank it in and rubbed it in.

The highlight of the match came in the fifth minute of second-half injury time, when Julian Ryerson produced a wonderful solo goal to secure the three points.

Several popular FPL picks are ruled out from this weekend's round of fixtures.

Nice have confirmed their player Alexis Beka Beka is safe after becoming concerned for his safety on Friday.

Europe were in scintillating form on the opening day of the Ryder Cup on Friday.

Barcelona chiefs have launched a scathing attack on Sevilla hours before they were due to meet in their La Liga clash.

Man Utd have confirmed that Antony is available for selection after a police probe.