Fifa and the presumptive hosts face significant challenges over human rights, worker protections and the scale of constructionSaudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. We know this, despite the fact that Fifa’s bidding process does not finish until the end of 2024. But with 10 years until the tournament there is still much we don’t know. Some of these …

Max Verstappen’s early retirement in the Australian GP gave hope to the rest of the field as Carlos Sainz led Ferrari to victoryThe smouldering tyre sat stacked on top of another behind the Red Bull garage, the stench wafting up past the flutes and canapés of Albert Park’s corporate hospitality above. Its demise disappointing for fans of Max Verstappen, …

Britain’s greatest male swimmer is going for gold at the Paris Olympics after drink and burnout threatened to curb his careerAdam Peaty looks like a lonely gladiator on the block as, seeing me arrive at his training camp in Tenerife just after seven on a Wednesday morning, he raises his right arm in silent greeting. Work has already begun in the watery …

Maia Bouchier's blistering 71 runs were not enough to save England from a three-run defeat to New Zealand in a thrilling third T20 international.

HENRY CLARK: Last month Britain's No 1 saw off the Brazilian world No 13 on her way to winning the San Diego Open, the first WTA 500 title of her career.

Sam Kerr has commented on the Princess of Wales' cancer diagnosis by sharing a musician's remarks that blasts trolls who sensationalised 'a woman's desire for privacy'.

The 22-year-old Melburnian was on the verge of creating history at his home grand prix before his podium chances were ripped away on lap 29, drawing a chorus of boos from the crowd.

Over his 10 seasons at the Bernabeu, the 34-year-old midfielder has won 20 trophies, including four Champions Leagues, three LaLiga titles and five Club World Cups.

Katie Boulter reaches the last 16 at the Miami Open for the first time with a 6-2 6-3 win over Haddad Maia.

Igor Severino is disqualified from UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas after biting Andre Lima on the arm during their flyweight bout.

Katie Boulter continued her stellar start to 2024 with a dominant victory over Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia to reach the fourth round of the Miami Open.

George Russell was left terrified after flipping his Mercedes on the final lap of the Australian Grand Prix.

Sandy Ryan ruthlessly stopped British rival Terri Harper to retain her WBO welterweight title in Sheffield.

SAMI MOKBEL AT WEMBLEY: Kicked from pillar to post, Brazil's strategy was clear. Rough him up. Torment him. Kick him. Given the season he is having, It's probably the only way to stop him.

CRAIG HOPE: England careers have hinged on sliding-doors moments. Fortune, on the international stage, does not even itself out over a season.

European champions continue preparations to defend their crown

Lewis Hamilton conceded that Mercedes are a million miles off fighting for race wins after retirement at the Australian Grand Prix condemned him to his worst ever season start in Formula One. 

Watch bitesize highlights of Carlos Sainz's brilliant victory following an action filled Australian Grand Prix.