Concern raised over politicisation of sportBangladesh pulled out of men’s World T20 after rowBangladesh’s withdrawal from the men’s T20 World Cup could have implications for India’s 2036 Olympic bid amid concern at the International Olympic Committee over the potential politicisation of sport.Bangladesh pulled out of next month’s tournament last …

First T20 in Kandy, reduced to 17 overs a side after rain T20 row sounds alarm for India’s Olympic bid | Mail JamesHarry Brook calls the coin correctly at a soggy looking Pallekele, England choose to chase. No brainer.Here we go – official news of a toss in fifteen minutes (2.55pm) and a 3.10pm start. Continue reading...

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Vicky McClure was among the mourners at John Robertson's funeral on Friday as a crowd of football's greats celebrated the life of the Nottingham Forest legend.

Jack Grealish is expected to miss the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his foot, according to Everton boss David Moyes.

It is a fate of Bristol City's own making that the final weeks of January may prove among of their most significant in recent years.

Lindsey Vonn crashed in the final Alpine Skiing World Cup event before the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.

Newcastle have been drawn against Qarabag in their Champions League knockout play-off tie, while Benfica and Real Madrid will face each other again after a dramatic end to their league phase tie on Wednesday.

Liverpool's Jeremie Frimpong faces "a few weeks" out of action with a groin injury, as Arne Slot says the club feared it would be a longer absence.

Rangers say they received numerous reports from supporters and staff regarding issues at Porto's stadium during the Europa League defeat.

Carlos Alcaraz comes back from the brink of defeat to beat Alexander Zverev and reach his first Australian Open final.

Benfica will face Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs just three weeks after their dramatic league phase encounter.

Liverpool’s record signing has not featured since before Christmas

Gunners boss urges change that would “maintain the mental health of players”

Newcastle handed a tricky test as PSG face a familiar foe

Mikel Arteta facing attacking dilemma as Gunners head to Elland Road

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