Hideki Matsuyama holds nerve to win historic Masters Hideki Matsuyama has won the Masters at Augusta National by one shot over Will Zalatoris to become the first Japanese man to win a major. Golf • 12 Apr
UK planning for big Euro 2020 final crowd at Wembley UK culture secretary Oliver Dowden is hopeful a large crowd will be able to attend the Euro 2020 final at Wembley but capacity is still ... Soccer • 30 Mar
IOC 'working day and night to organise a safe Olympics' International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach has dismissed renewed speculation surrounding the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games and insisted: "It's not about the 'whether' the Games ... Olympics • 27 Jan
Tokyo 2020 CEO not ruling out Games without spectators Olympics organisers are "unwavering" on holding the coronavirus-delayed Games this year but can't rule out staging it without spectators, according to Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro ... Olympics • 20 Jan
NFL great Montana and wife foil kidnapping attempt Four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana and his wife Jennifer rescued one of their grandchildren from a kidnapping attempt, American authorities have confirmed. US Sport • 28 Sep 20
Giro cyclist turns delivery man to help community Italian cyclist Umberto Marengo should be training for the Giro d'Italia, but instead is making deliveries during the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus • 25 Apr 20
FIFA refuse to rule out postponing matches due to virus FIFA president Gianni Infantino has not ruled out postponing international matches as the coronavirus outbreak continues to escalate. Coronavirus • 28 Feb 20
Paralympian Marieke Vervoort dies through euthanasia Paralympian Marieke Vervoort has ended her own life through euthanasia at the age of 40. Paralympics • 23 Oct 19
Antonio Brown accused of raping his former trainer New England Patriots wide receiver Antonio Brown has been accused of rape in a lawsuit filed in Florida. US Sport • 11 Sep 19
Ronaldo rape lawsuit 'not dropped' says lawyer A rape lawsuit filed against Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo has not been dropped, the plaintiff's lawyer said Wednesday, dismissing a report to the contrary. Soccer • 05 Jun 19
'Absolutely incredible' to be undisputed champ - Taylor Katie Taylor has said it feels "absolutely incredible" to be crowned the undisputed lightweight champion of the world. Boxing • 02 Jun 19
Former Arsenal player Reyes dies in car crash Former Arsenal winger Jose Antonio Reyes has died in a car crash, it has been confirmed. Soccer • 01 Jun 19
Sala flight investigators to begin underwater search Investigators searching for a lost plane carrying Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala have said an underwater search would begin after they found two seat cushions ... Soccer • 30 Jan 19
Classy Fury floored twice as fight scored a draw Deontay Wilder has retained his WBC heavyweight title after a draw against Britain's Tyson Fury in Los Angeles. News Headlines • 02 Dec 18
Portugal boss backs Ronaldo & leaves him out of squad Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad for their October internationals against Poland and Scotland. Soccer • 04 Oct 18
Colin Kaepernick to front new sportswear campaign Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who protested against social and racial inequality in the United States by kneeling during pre-game anthems, is the face of ... Colin Kaepernick • 04 Sep 18
Robinho given prison sentence for rape An Italian court sentenced former Man City and AC Milan forward Robinho in absentia to nine years in prison after convicting him of taking part ... Soccer • 24 Nov 17
FIFA to encourage co-hosting for 2026 World Cup FIFA President Gianni Infantino said he wants to encourage co-hosting for the 2026 soccer World Cup that could divide the tournament up between as many ... Soccer • 16 Feb 17
FIFA pursuing bans for former officials FIFA's ethics committee has opened formal proceedings against two former Central American officials after an investigator for the world soccer body recommended they be banned ... Soccer • 15 Feb 17
No Toure on African Player of the Year shortlist Four-time winner Yaya Toure has failed to make the five-man shortlist for the Yaya Toure award. International • 22 Nov 16
Keane and Drogba on song in MLS Robbie Keane helped Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 win at Portland Timbers, while a Didier Drogba hat-trick saw Montreal Impact to a 5-1 win. Soccer • 24 Jul 16
Republic of Ireland up to 31st in world rankings The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 exploits have seen the team rise two places to 31st in the latest FIFA world rankings. Soccer • 14 Jul 16
Muhammad Ali - An Obituary Angelo Dundee used to say that you could parachute Muhammad Ali down to any country in the world and the first person he met would ... Boxing • 04 Jun 16
MLS round-up: Victory for New York Red Bulls Bradley Wright-Phillips scored a first-half hat-trick as the New York Red Bulls won 3-0 against Toronto FC in Saturday night's MLS action. Soccer • 29 May 16
Payne for Michelle as surgery quashes Ascot plan Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne has been ruled out of Royal Ascot after undergoing surgery following a fall at Mildura racecourse on Monday. Racing • 24 May 16
