The IPL is so closely intertwined with India’s politics that even cricket’s richest tournament could not continue at a time of crisisIt’s not often that two sets of people find themselves in the same situation on either side of one of the world’s most fractious borders.When Friday dawned, amid swirling rumours of missiles wrecking neighbourhoods and …

Emma Raducanu produced an impressive 6-2 6-2 victory over lucky loser Jil Teichmann to reach the third round of the Italian Open in Rome.

RACING CONFIDENTIAL: The irony is that it wasn't even the biggest mistake in the race. Kieran Shoemark has paid the ultimate price for his ride in the Betfred 2000 Guineas.

MATT BARLOW IN BODO: Ange Postecoglou's Arctic blast was all about unity and resilience. That was the message from the sharp end of Tottenham's Europa League campaign.

GRAEME SOUNESS: Arsenal's performances in the Champions League have underlined one thing, that they are one piece of the jigsaw away from being a trophy-winning team.

SPECIAL REPORT BY IAN HERBERT AT OULTON PARK: Even those who laugh in the face of serious injury can't remember a crash that killed two riders. It's the worst the sport has known.

Tottenham star James Maddison has expressed his frustration at missing the Europa League final due to injury. Ange Postecoglou's side secured their place in the final on Thursday night.

Oliver Oakes resigned as Alpine team principal days after his brother was arrested.

ESPN panelist Kate Fagan returned for one of the final ‘Around the Horn’ episodes with a message about trans kids who want to play sports

Mads Pedersen pulled on the maglia rosa for the first time with victory in Tirana, Albania

Watch a fan's cheeky attempt to steal a caught Aaron Judge home run during the New York Yankees' MLB match against the San Diego Padres.

Highlights of the Rome Open match between Sonay Kartal and Linda Noskova.

Highlights of the Rome Open match between Cameron Norrie and Daniil Medvedev.