The Strong, silent type: UConn’s standout is making basketball stardom look easy
Sarah Strong has the most jump-off-the-page talent in the women’s game since Caitlin Clark, and UConn greats say she could be the best of them
Chess: iconic Reykjavik Open sparks memory of Bobby Fischer from 1973
The US legend declined a $25,000 offer from shoe firm Clarks to meet the cream of England’s juniors
Buttler looks for form as IPL returns with riches, political rancour and aftermath of tragedy
Jos Butler is seeking inspiration from the pioneering Kevin Pietersen as he heads a 12-strong contingent of compatriots in 2026’s tournament
Aryna Sabalenka sinks Rybakina to set up Miami Open final showdown with Gauff
World No 1 wins semi-final against Rybakina 6-4, 6-3 after American defeated Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-1 at Hard Rock Stadium
Human rights experts raise concerns over Olympics transgender women athlete ban
Over 100 human rights, sports and scientific groups have criticised the new gender eligibility guidelines as ‘a blunt and discriminatory response’
AFL scratching its head on decline in Indigenous participation as weight of history takes toll
The league, clubs and AFLPA need to be more consolidated on why the number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men’s players has dropped
World Cup 2026 playoffs: Wales and Republic of Ireland exit on penalties – as it happened
Craig Bellamy’s side suffered spotkick heartbreak against Bosnia while Ireland failed to hold on to a 2-0 lead
Ireland dreams end in shootout heartbreak after Krejci’s late goal rescues Czechs
Republic of Ireland and Czech Republic drew 2-2 in normal time, after the Irish blew a two-goal lead, before the home side won 4-3 on penalties in Prague
Wales agony as Bosnia and Herzegovina win penalty shootout to end World Cup hopes
Wales’ hopes of reaching the World Cup were cruelly ended after Bosnia and Herzegovina won 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in the playoff semi-final
Italy 2-0 Northern Ireland: World Cup playoff – as it happened
Minute-by-minute report: Northern Ireland fought well, and played awhile on Italian nerves, but the Azzurri had too much quality in the second half as the hosts kept their qualification hopes alive. Scott Murray was watching
Gio Reyna keen to repay Mauricio Pochettino’s faith as World Cup approaches
The midfielder is determined to make his mark for the US men’s national team, despite struggles in club soccer
Castleford’s sensational spell blows Bradford away to kick off birthday celebrations
Jason Qareqare ran in a first-half hat-trick as Castleford came from behind twice against Bradford Bulls before ultimately winning 40-28
Viktor Gyökeres hits hat-trick as Sweden and Graham Potter see off Ukraine
Sweden are into a playoff final against Poland on Tuesday after a 3-1 victory against Ukraine in their semi-final
Tonali and Kean end Northern Ireland World Cup hopes to send Italy into playoff final
Sandro Tonali and Moise Kean fired Italy to a 2-0 victory at home to Northern Ireland to secure a playoff final next week for a place at the World Cup
Thomas Tuchel confident Ben White will not be booed by England crowd
The England head coach has acknowledged that Ben White needs to clear the air with his teammates but says he deserves a second chance