Wirtz having Liverpool medical, Club World Cup latest and more: football news – live
Join our writers for live transfer news and build-up as the Club World Cup continues
England v India: first men’s cricket Test, day one – live
Over-by-over report: Join our writers for live updates as a new-look India take on Ben Stokes’s side
Race director and athletics coach banned for life over inappropriate relationships and racist language
Chris Barnes had admitted all nine charges against him and UK Athletics said it was ‘satisfied that the outcome reflects the gravity of the behaviour involved’
Royal Ascot 2025: updates, previews and more from day four – live
Join our writers for all the latest on day four at Ascot
Brad Pitt in the paddock: how F1 the Movie went deep to keep fans coming
F1 and Liberty Media went to great lengths to accommodate production, with star’s APX team embedded within the sport
The $10bn LA Lakers sale proves sports have outgrown billionaires
The Lakers’ record sale underscores how owning elite sports franchises is increasingly beyond even the wealthiest individuals, shifting power toward corporate consortiums
From heat to unrest: how five major Club World Cup storylines are shaping up
With the group stage approaching halfway, it is time to take stock of key issues surrounding the expanded tournament
First Lions match is about laying down a marker – but Pumas bring range of threats
Early days in a Lions camp can be nervy and everyone wants to play in Friday’s first match but Argentina provide a tough test
Star-studded WR Chess repeat World Blitz title amid controversy in London
The billionaire’s team looked out for the count, but got a 2-4 defeat annulled on appeal, while an unknown 13-year-old beat the world No 2 in 112 moves
‘Normal’ Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea’s attack from No 10
Modest 23-year-old still does not understand the fuss around him as he prepares to face Flamengo in the Club World Cup
Football transfer rumours: Liverpool move for Guéhi? Rashford to Newcastle?
Ben Doak to make Merseyside switch? | Burnley to sign Lazio winger? | Napoli eye move for Matt O’Riley?
‘Setting the tone’: Joe Montemurro opts for mix of experience and potential with first Matildas squad
Joe Montemurro will test the depth of Australian women’s football after announcing a squad that lacks star power and is awash with fresh faces
Sister act: Whoopi Goldberg gives Super Netball a boost with global broadcast deal
The Hollywood star’s new All Women’s Sports Network has struck a deal that will take Super Netball to over 65 new countries
Ruthless Pacers throttle Thunder to push NBA finals to decisive Game 7
Obi Toppin scored 20 points, Andrew Nembhard added 17 and the Pacers blew past the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6 of the NBA finals on Thursday