Totoa Auvaa will not be disciplined for incident on 8 JuneECB understood to be bemused at lack of actionThe Saracens academy player who triggered the Ben Stokes captaincy crisis by throwing a punch at his England teammate Gus Atkinson has escaped without being ­disciplined. Totoa Auvaa, a 21-year-old Samoan back-row, will not face formal ­disciplinary …

3rd Test, day one: New Zealand 361-4Latham and Conway share 317-run opening standBen Stokes cut a relieved figure when his press conference before this third Test against New Zealand belatedly veered away from his recent absence for disciplinary reasons and into his favourite memories of Trent Bridge.The Ashes-sealing win in 2015 was the first that came to …

JONATHAN McEVOY: It is understood that in this scenario Norris's existing partner Oscar Piastri would swap places with the Dutchman if the hush-hush negotiations are successful.

Former IBF super-featherweight world champion Joe Cordina has been charged with "assault and threatening a person with an offensive weapon" after an incident at a petrol station in Cardiff in February.

World championship leader Kimi Antonelli says he and Mercedes team-mate George Russell intend to "race differently" against each other to avoid giving up points to rival teams.

Alexia Putellas has decided to London City Lionesses on a free transfer following her departure from Barcelona.

The group stage of the Women's T20 World Cup concludes on Sunday with a must-win fixture for India against Australia at Lord's.

England finally pick up their first wickets of the third Test as Ben Stokes dismisses Tom Latham for 151, before Joe Root removes Devon Conway for 157 in the next over as New Zealand fall from 317-0 to 319-2 on the opening day at Trent Bridge.

Jack Draper says he is gaining confidence in his body after he extends his winning return from injury by reaching the Eastbourne Open semi-finals.

Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari are "a huge threat" for this year's world championship, according to Mercedes driver George Russell.

Former England captain Alan Shearer explains why Thomas Tuchel needs to change some personnel as well as his team's mindset when they face Panama.

This courtside jewellery staple is undeniably chic

King and queen of the ring tournaments will culminate, with Cody Rhodes, Trick Williams and Seth Rollins also scheduled for in-ring action

Two of world’s best strikers go head-to-head in Golden Boot battle

The Hammers were back in the pot for the Carabao Cup first-round draw after suffering relegation last season

While Germany are already through as Group E winners, all of Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Curacao could join them in the next round

Hydration breaks have been a staple of the World Cup this summer and will be seen in RFL matches this weekend

Pape Thiaw’s side need to beat Iraq handsomely to progress from tough group after persisting issue of poor governanceAs the most successful president in Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) history, Augustin Senghor was looking forward to overseeing the Lions of Teranga’s World Cup campaign, after doing the same for those in Russia and Qatar. But …

TOM COLLOMOSSE AND CRAIG HOPE: Guimaraes has not indicated any desire to leave Newcastle, but there is an awareness that his name is being discussed elsewhere.

Mercedes lead both championships but Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win signalled a Ferrari rise.