Sir Alex Ferguson came within a day of becoming Arsenal manager before he took charge of Manchester United.

Plans for a futuristic World Cup stadium inside a megacity have been dropped

Lionel Messi's farewell match for Argentina became a showcase for Falklands propaganda with flags on display throughout the Buenos Aires stadium

Kevin Sinfield's gruelling physical challenges have raised an incredible amount of money.

Manchester City have confirmed the departure of a young player.

Coco Gauff was knocked out of China Open amid concerns over her health one day after highlighting the vile racism she had encountered after being mixed up in a 'cheating' storm.

Rugby league legend and motor neurone disease campaigner Kevin Sinfield has been knighted by Prince William in recognition of his charity fundraising.

Wada president Witold Banka says Kenya must strengthen testing, investigations and anti-doping enforcement before hosting the 2029 World Athletics Championships.

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‘It doesn’t look like proper cricket,’ says Faf du Plessis as Canada’s Super60 tournament raises a few eyebrowsHave you heard about Schrödinger’s six? When a cricket ball has spawned off the edge of the bat and flown all of 35 metres, is that really a six at all? How about when it comes in a hulking yet virtually empty 50,000-seater stadium in …

Commission concluded in July threat level was lowManchester City whistleblower given 10 days’ noticePortuguese authorities kept Rui Pinto in the dark for almost three months about their decision to end his status as a protected witness and notified the Manchester City whistleblower 10 days before it was due to expire, it can be revealed.According to …

Coco Gauff said she had been left drained by the racist abuse she experienced during the China Open after suffering a shock defeat by Elise Mertens as Iga Swiatek reached the quarter-finals.

Sky Sports will broadcast England's one-day international tri-series against Pakistan and Sri Lanka in full this October.

Britain's George Russell will start from the back of the grid in Sunday's Singapore Grand Prix because of a power-unit penalty from last weekend's race.

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Former captain admits guilty verdict ‘doesn’t look great’But he insists memories of ‘many trophies’ will remainManchester City’s glory years cannot be taken away from the players, despite the club being found guilty of all charges of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period, insists former captain Kyle Walker.City have …

Messi addresses crowd after scoring in win against Benin‘Not coming any more is going to be deeply painful’Lionel Messi described his retirement from international football as the “saddest day of my career” after playing his final game for Argentina in a 3-0 defeat of Benin.Messi, who scored and provided two assists in the victory at the Monumental …

Lionel Messi's farewell celebration was marred by criticisms on social media of his apparent brutal snubbing of a Benin player keen to take a picture with the retiring superstar. 

Following Steve Clarke’s resignation as national team head coach, there was a thirst from Scotland fans for change.

South Korea are discussing making changes to military exemptions for athletes after Asian Games controversy.