Defence coach Jones' exit 'deeply disappointing' - RFU chief
Felix Jones' departure as England defence coach is an "unexpected" blow, admits Rugby Football Union chief Bill Sweeney.
Ballon d'Or 2024: Jude Bellingham and five Arsenal stars among nominees as shortlists revealed
No nominations for either Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi for the first time since 2003
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Britain’s Dimitri Coutya wins Paralympic wheelchair fencing gold
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were interested spectators at the Grand Palais.
‘My favourite world is with the mask on’: irrepressible Bebe Vio lights up Grand Palais
Charismatic Italian fencer with no arms or legs delights her raucous fans even though she just fails to win a third Paralympic titleBebe Vio fences like she is buffeted by the storm – but she is the storm. A curling, bending, surging force, looping backwards like a high jumper, tipping forward on the attack, chair clinging to the ground by its wheel …
Roger Federer ‘feels sorry’ for Rafael Nadal as eight-time Wimbledon champion opens up on recent chat
Six England players nominated for men's Ballon d'Or
Six players who helped England reach the Euro 2024 final are on the 30-man shortlist for the 2024 Ballon d'Or.
Karolina Muchova overcomes illness to ease past Beatriz Haddad Maia into US Open semi-finals
The Czech received medical treatment and had to leave the court four times for comfort breaks during the victory over Beatriz Haddad Maia.
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Interim England manager Lee Carsley oversees his first training session - featuring plenty of new faces - as the former Ireland midfielder prepares his players to take on his old team
Carsley - along with his coaching team of Ashley Cole, Joleon Lescott and Chris Jones - put the squad through their paces ahead of Saturday's Nations League opener away to Ireland.
New Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell reveals his stance on Eddie Howe amid speculation linking him with the England manager's job
CRAIG HOPE: Howe remains among the favourites to replace Southgate, and Mitchell believes that is justified given the job Howe has done on Tyneside.
Snooker star punished with never-seen-before foul in Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham as he crashes out in final frame decider
Chinese snooker star Ding Junhui (left) was left astonished after being penalised for an unusual foul in his Saudi Arabia Masters defeat against Stuart Bingham on Tuesday.
Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell insists club's transfer policy wasn't 'fit for purpose' but vows to play a more commanding role in future recruitment alongside Eddie Howe
CRAIG HOPE: Paul Mitchell says the transfer strategy he walked into at Newcastle was not fit for purpose, as he promised to stamp his influence on the club in future recruitment windows.
Jack Draper calls physio to raise injury fears in US Open quarter-final
Jack Draper called the physio while facing Alex De Minaur.
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo dealt brutal Ballon d'Or snub in 21-year first
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been excluded from the Ballon d'Or shortlist.
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Ballon d'Or nominees confirmed as 10 Premier League stars make 30-man shortlist
The nominations for the 2024 Ballon d'Or have been announced.
Two Man Utd stars nominated for prestigious Ballon d’Or award previously won by Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham
Man Utd chief Dan Ashworth blamed for Newcastle’s dire transfer window as successor calls strategy ‘not fit for purpose’
Just a guest? Galatasaray announce Osimhen signing in bizzare video
Galatasaray get creative in their announcement video of new signing Victor Osimhen after the striker signed for the Turkish club from Napoli.
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Rodri joins 10 Premier League stars on Ballon d'Or shortlist as he is joined by Man City team-mates and Arsenal representatives - but there's no Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi for the first time in 21 YEARS
Manchester City midfielder Rodri (left) leads the Premier League's best hopes of winning the Ballon d'Or after being named in the 30-man shortlist revealed on Wednesday.
Wasps to ground share with League One club at ex-Premier League stadium 120 miles away from city where they went bust
Lionesses Hemp, James and Bronze nominated for Women's Ballon d'Or
England trio Lauren Hemp, Lauren James and Lucy Bronze have been nominated for the Women's Ballon d'Or.