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Tokyo 2020: Olympics ‘100%’ going ahead – Games president Seiko Hashimoto
Tokyo 2020 president Seiko Hashimoto is "100%" certain the Olympics will go ahead, but warned the Games "must be prepared" to proceed without spectators in the event of a coronavirus outbreak.
There are 50 days until the delayed Tokyo…
Ollie Robinson tweets: Mark Wood says England team-mate will ‘try to focus on cricket’
England seamer Ollie Robinson will "try to concentrate on cricket" after apologising for historical racist and sexist tweets, says team-mate Mark Wood.
The tweets from 2012 and 2013 emerged on Wednesday while Robinson, 27, was making…
England name squad for Euro 2020: Did Gareth Southgate get tough calls right?
England manager Gareth Southgate has named the 26 players he hopes will end the nation's wait for a major trophy that stretches back to the 1966 World Cup.
Southgate faced several big calls on form, fitness and squad balance for the…
Eric Garcia: Barcelona to sign Spain centre-back from Man City
Barcelona will sign Spain centre-back Eric Garcia on a five-year deal when his Manchester City contract expires next month.
The La Liga club have included a buyout clause of 400m euros (£343m) in the 20-year-old's contract.
Garcia's…
Naomi Osaka: Spotlight on media, authorities & player after French Open withdrawal
When Naomi Osaka won the US Open in 2018, she pulled down her visor to hide her tears.
It was her maiden Grand Slam title, she had beaten the great Serena Williams to win it, and she had a bright future ahead.
Except…
NBA play-offs: Russell Westbrook stars as Wizards beat the 76ers to keep series alive
Russell Westbrook scored a triple-double to help the Washington Wizards beat the Philadelphia 76ers and keep their play-off hopes alive.
Westbrook scored 19 points, 21 rebounds and 14 assists in a 122-114 victory.
The 76ers, who lost…
Copa America: Tournament to be hosted by Brazil after Argentina removed
The 2021 Copa America will be hosted by Brazil, after Argentina was stripped of the tournament just two weeks before it starts.
The South American Football Confederation (Conmebol) said Argentina was removed as host because of the…
Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid because club ‘no longer had faith’ in him
Zinedine Zidane says he resigned as Real Madrid manager because he felt the club "no longer had faith" in him.
The Frenchman left the La Liga club for a second time in his coaching career on 27 May after they failed to win a trophy…
NBA play-offs: Milwaukee Bucks seal series clean sweep over Miami Heat
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored his first career play-off triple-double to help the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120-103 victory over the Miami Heat.
It sealed a 4-0 series clean sweep against the Heat, who lost to the LA Lakers in last year's NBA…
Indian Premier League 2021: Tournament to resume in United Arab Emirates in September
The remainder of the 2021 Indian Premier League (IPL) season will take place in the United Arab Emirates in September and October.
The Twenty20 tournament was suspended on 4 May after several positive coronavirus tests among players.…