Changes are to be made to the Laws of Cricket to permit bats previously deemed illegal in an effort to make the game affordable for amateur players.

Coaches may need to call on more players and there might be fewer underdog stories as a new Six Nations schedule is launched.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s staggering wage as he sits out Al Nassr win

Oil major Eni will be one of the premium domestic sponsors at the Winter Olympics

Kirsty Coventry admitted difficult conversations must take place to ensure the Olympics continue to inspire future generations

The Fifa president has expressed his desire to bring Russia back into the fold, ending their football exile which began in 2022 after the invasion of Ukraine

The last time the Seahawks and Patriots met in a Super Bowl, a dramatic interception by an undrafted rookie changed the history of both franchisesWhen the New England Patriots faced off against the Denver Broncos in this season’s AFC championship, Malcolm Butler was at home in Houston. He had considered attending the game in Denver or watching on TV in a …

Will Arsenal regret Nwaneri move? Have Sunderland traded brilliantly again? We run the rule over every team’s businessThe foot injury sustained by Mikel Merino made the last few days of the window a bit more interesting for Arsenal supporters, although in the end there was no big signing. Deadline-day links to Sandro Tonali of Newcastle and Leon Goretzka …

The Everton winger, 26, was widely expected to complete a move to the South London club after undergoing a medical ahead of a loan deal with a £20million obligation to buy.

A selection of some of the most striking sports photographs taken around the world over the past seven days.

The NFL faces pressure to take a stance against the Trump administration's immigration policies ahead of the Super Bowl

Sam Darnold went to New York and lived to tell the tale. Lost like Macaulay, on hold to the Ghostbusters, risen like the Dark Knight.

Sam Prendergast, Jamie Osborne and Jacob Stockdale have each been picked to start for Ireland against France in their Guinness Six Nations opener in Paris, but Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out. 

The NFL have no plans for ICE immigration enforcement at this Sunday's Super Bowl.

UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall will return from his eye injury the "most dangerous" fighter he has ever been, training partner Modestas Bukauskas believes.

Australia fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is unlikely to be involved in the first half of the T20 World Cup as he continues his recovery from injury.

Prop Jeremy Loughman will make his first Ireland appearance in two years against France in the opening game of the 2026 Six Nations on Thursday but there is no place in the starting team for James Lowe, James Ryan or Tadhg Furlong.

Team GB curler Bruce Moat on "encouraging" others to open up while representing the LGBTQ community as an elite athlete at his second Winter Olympics.