Golf round-up as Rory McIlroy returns to action and the DP World Tour makes its stance clear on Ryder Cup places.

Alexander Zverev celebrated becoming the year-end No 1 with a 7-6 (8-6) 4-6 7-6 (7-1) victory over Alexander Bublik to reach the quarter-finals at the Shanghai Masters.

Australia complete 214-run victory over South Africa in Durban. What does heavy defeat mean for the world champions?

Dream scenario for Man City head coach as European champions come to town

West Ham boss has also delivered an update on Edson Alvarez’s future

After every stunning Scott Boland performance of recent years, many of them in place of an injured Josh Hazlewood, a reasonable ­question does the rounds: why isn’t Boland the automatic pick in the Test side, and why does Hazlewood take ­precedence when fit? In truth, ­Hazlewood has given a dozen years of answers, but on the fifth day of the ­Durban …

A deluge of criticism rained down on City's squad for their actions both during and after beating Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield on Sunday to maintain a lead at the top of the Premier League.

Some teams have their eyes on a trophy - others are prioritising longer-term gains. BBC Sport assesses a Rugby League World Cup that comes at a pivotal time for the international game.

Manager Enzo Maresca reacts to criticism of Manchester City's celebrations after their win at Liverpool by saying: "What do you want us to do?"

Reds aiming to bounce back from first defeat of the season as Champions League action resumes

Former Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has addressed his wife Geri's reaction to a tricky end to his F1 career.

Louis Rees-Zammit was left bloodied and burned after playing for Bristol over the weekend.

Rwanda will bring F1 back to Africa, which will delight Lewis Hamilton.

Arsenal have announced the death of Ken Friar at the age of 92.

Alexander Zverev will become the year-end No. 1 after Jannik Sinner ended his season.

Alexander Zverev is seemingly dealing with an ankle injury in Shanghai.

Alexander Zverev now sits at the top of the world rankings, but is he really the best?

Horner, 52, was sacked as CEO and Team Principal in July 2025 after 20 years in the role following an internal power struggle and a decline in form.

Carragher, from Merseyside, spent his entire professional career with Liverpool and was part of the squad who won the Champions League in 2005.

Fernandes has had a quiet season by his high standards. He has only created one 'big chance' - a superb long ball for Mbeumo against Ipswich - and is making just 2.6 chances per 90 minutes.