After Gianni Infantino's recent new plan for the World Cup, some have come forward to back the FIFA president.

Trent Rockets beat Welsh Fire by eight wickets in Cardiff to claim their second victory in The Hundred women's competition.

Simo Valakari is telling his St Johnstone players to be "solid and streetwise" if they want to make an impact in the Scottish Premiership.

Trent Rockets register their second win in The Hundred women's competition by cruising to an eight-wicket victory against Welsh Fire in Cardiff.

Josh Kerr and Jake Wightman, both Scottish former world champions and rivals since they were boys, will race in the Commonwealth Games mile final.

BBC Sport explores why Fifa president Gianni Infantino feels powerful enough to sell off stakes in the World Cup - and what the consequences could be.

Injury fears were sparked over £85m signing as pre-season derby looms in Sydney

Reds embark on new chapter under Andoni Iraola

England international leaves Bees on a free transfer

The Betting and Gaming Council hope to raise standards and tackle illegal gambling in partnership with DCMS chair Nandy

Young star informed Spurs of transfer decision earlier this summer

World No 19 Ekaterina Alexandrova was taken off court in a wheelchair after collapsing on court due to high temperatures

Commonwealth Games medals up for grabs in weightlifting, track cycling and athletics.

Kerr broke the mile world record earlier this month and has warned competitors that they won’t take anything easily from him in the final in Glasgow on Saturday night

The IOC provisionally lifted Russia’s suspension earlier this month

Hoare confirms he was ‘six miles away’ on training runJosh Kerr books place in Saturday’s men’s mile finalIt is not every day a reigning Commonwealth Games champion is asked whether he witnessed a murder in Glasgow. Then again, it has been quite a few days for the Australian 1500m runner Olli Hoare. After competing on Wednesday in the heats of the …

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‘Everyone looks at all opportunities,’ says AustralianHe is sceptical new Test coach can work with McCullumJustin Langer says he has had no contact from the England and Wales Cricket Board about coaching the men’s Test team, and expressed scepticism over whether the proposed structure of having the new red-ball coach operate alongside their …

Meeting on Thursday to discuss landmark settlementCity have concerns about how the package will be fundedManchester City are leading the opposition to the Premier League’s plans to offer £1.5bn to the English Football League in a landmark financial settlement which will be discussed at a meeting of the 20 clubs on Thursday.The Premier League wants to put …