The player retention window for The Hundred 2027 tournament is now open, with the eight men's and women's teams allowed to make signings or retain players from their 2026 squads.

The NFL says it is "all systems go" as it prepares to make its historic debut in Paris on Sunday amid ongoing riots around the French capital. 

Snooker's World Championship without Ronnie O'Sullivan is hard to conceive, after years of him being so often the central figure at the Crucible. But it may not be far away.

Michael Carrick has to contend with fitness concerns, but familiarity is needed for Man Utd

Football is obsessed by its annual award, but cricket seems less enthusiastic about crowning its own best player in the worldIt’s time for the Ballon d’Or because it’s always time for the Ballon d’Or. Once the golden ball is presented at the London Palladium this month to Harry Kane/Lamine Yamal/Lionel Messi (let us know in the comments!), the debate …

Female players including Carlinha and Tayla Carolina have spoken out against the far right, who they fear will harm the women’s game as well as wider societyThe day before the first round of Brazilian elections, the Estádio do Morumbi hosted the second leg of the Brazilian Women’s Championship final, in which São Paulo drew 1-1 with Corinthians to win …

The iconic rapper, 56, signed a $5 million-a-year deal with the NFL to oversee the halftime show in 2019 and has since selected the likes of Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny to perform.

One sporing icon admitted he was relieved to get out of North Korea alive after meeting Kim Jong-un.

Andy Murray has taken up a new sport in retirement.

Ben Wiggins, the son of five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins, is following in his dad's footsteps

BBC Scotland examines whether Celtic’s 7-1 win over Hearts proved they are better without their record signing.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Cristiano Ronaldo "let the team and let me down" during the Dutchman's spell at Old Trafford.

Attacking full-back and ‘left-footed Harry Maguire’ can help ease Man United’s defensive crisis

Good news for Bayern who have already lost Michael Olise to suspension ahead of facing Arsenal in the Champions League

Peta calls on club to never again use a live animal mascot‘There’s no reason to drag a wild animal into a stadium’A leading animal rights group has urged Crystal Palace to retire their American bald eagle mascot because, it says, the matchday experience can leave the bird “frightened, disoriented and panicked” and put spectators at risk.In a letter …

Maddison, who was jeered from the start by away supporters, had been criticised by some Coventry fans over his celebration having been vocal about his support of the club.

The Portuguese star made just 16 appearances under Ten Hag, who had been appointed as Man United's head coach in the summer of 2022, with their relationship quickly unravelling.

The Red Devils go in search of their first win in seven matches on Wednesday.

Man City could avoid breaching EFL rules if they drop into the Championship, amid reports they could face a heavy points deduction or expulsion from top-flight

Leeds-born Felix Balshaw won his first tour-level main-draw match in Lyon.