World Cup winner Lionel Messi is expected to extend his lead over Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of Ballon d'Ors when the award is presented in Paris on Monday evening.

Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate is likely to be missing for two months because of a hamstring injury picked up against Atletico Madrid.

Ice hockey players will "step up" and set an example by wearing neck guards during games following the death of Nottingham Panthers star Adam Johnson.

KATHRYN BATTE: England midfielder Georgia Stanway says it is disappointing several female players will miss out on the chance to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony.

Clive Tyldesley has reaffirmed his belief that Sky Sports' pre-match coverage of Sunday's Manchester derby was poor by taking another dig at the broadcaster on Monday morning.

United boss Ten Hag has come under mounting pressure amid his side's dismal start to the season, which continued with a 3-0 humbling by arch-rivals Manchester City at Old Trafford on Sunday.

Dan McKellar and Stephen Larkham head the contenders but patience is needed if hearts and minds are to be won backIn a brief reign, Eddie Jones has done untold damage to Australian rugby.Jones has left the Wallabies coachless, abandoning his post after just 10 months to duck the fallout in November of what is sure to be a scathing review into the 2023 World …

Erling Haaland finishes second with Kylian Mbappe third

The Bees now have crucial momentum after continuing their excellent record in London derbies with latest Stamford Bridge triumph

The Argentina World Cup-winner was a stand-out performer in a deeper-lying role.

Burgess will become Super League’s youngest head coach.

The Nottingham Panthers described the incident as a “freak accident” when the club confirmed his death on Sunday.