Human rights groups say prohibition has left Muslim athletes feeling ‘invisibilised, excluded and humiliated’Human rights groups have called on the International Olympic Committee to help overturn a ban on French athletes wearing headscarves, arguing that the prohibition had left many Muslim athletes being “invisibilised, excluded and humiliated”.The …

Three-time Paralympic club throw gold medallist Stephen Miller announces his retirement from athletics.

Harry Kane’s wait for his first trophy goes on but as Miguel Delaney explains, even among Europe’s elite, he possesses a remarkably rare quality

Tournament may run at same time as festive fixturesCaf denies Afcon could be played every four yearsThe next edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco could start in mid-December to accommodate the expanded Club World Cup and the new Champions League format next year, the Guardian understands. But the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has …

The Luton Town defender was a target in January and Marco Silva is ready to reignite interest

The Northampton wing bulked up and soon found himself in England contention

Sleightholme is aiming to win his first England cap on the upcoming tour to Japan and New Zealand.

Saudi Arabia is considering establishing a boxing league with more regular bouts

Ariarne Titmus sets a new 200m freestyle world record during Olympic selection trials in Brisbane, Australia.

Former Scotland cricket captain Kyle Coetzer says it would be the country's greatest achievement if they can reach the Super 8s at the Men’s T20 World Cup.

Selhurst Park is only a few miles from the Aylesbury Estate in south London, where Richard Riakporhe grew up.

Ariarne Titmus says breaking the 200m freestyle world record is a bonus from her unparalleled duel in the pool with compatriot Mollie O'Callaghan.

IAN LADYMAN: Has the FA Cup saved Erik ten Hag just as legend tell us it once saved Sir Alex Ferguson? No, not really. The truth is Man United looked and couldn't find a managerial upgrade.