A life-size statue of golf great Seve Ballesteros, which vanished from his Spanish hometown, is found in pieces as the alleged thief prepared to sell it for its bronze, police say.

Seamer Manny Lumsden takes five wickets as England book their spot in the semi-finals of the men’s Under-19 World Cup with a 65-run over New Zealand.

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially received the FIFA World Cup trophy at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

Underdog Ellie Bouttell says she would not be surprised if she is “booed” by fans in Saturday’s fight against Francesca Hennessy as both women make weight.

Lindsey Vonn faces a race against time to be fit for the Winter Olympics after being airlifted to hospital following a crash in her final downhill race before the Games.

Heart of Midlothian manager Derek McInnes says Celtic assistant coach Mark Fotheringham called him to apologise for his behaviour at Tynecastle last weekend.

John Robertson was a key part of Brian Clough’s Nottingham Forest teams that won the European Cup.

Kaizer Chiefs co-coach Cedric Kaze has claimed that Brandon Petersen (31) is the best goalkeeper in South Africa currently.

Ulster hooker Rob Herring and wing Zac Ward are both recalled for the province’s United Rugby Championship game against Cardiff at the Affidea Stadium.

Celtic will play Stuttgart and Nottingham Forest will face Fenerbache in two-legged play-offs to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.

Jack Grealish ‘probably’ needs surgery on stress fracture which will sideline him for the rest of the season, says David Moyes

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Keep track of the live scoring as the Lions host the Bulls in what should be a thrilling URC battle at Ellis Park on Saturday afternoon.

Carlos Alcaraz comes back from the brink of defeat to beat Alexander Zverev and reach his first Australian Open final.

Liverpool’s Jeremie Frimpong faces “a few weeks” out of action with a groin injury, as Arne Slot says the club feared it would be a longer absence.

Carlos Alcaraz battled past Alexander Zverev in a record Australian Open semi-final to reach his first Melbourne Park final.

Rangers say they received numerous reports from supporters and staff regarding issues at Porto’s stadium during the Europa League defeat.

Shakur Stevenson was restrained by security after confronting Teofimo Lopez in an ugly build-up to Saturday’s world-title fight.

Aaron Tau’s flyweight bout against Namsrai Batbayar at UFC 325 in Sydney, Australia on Saturday is cancelled after a mishap at the weigh-ins.

Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has signed a pre-contract agreement, meaning he will commit to a professional deal with the Gunners when he turns 17 at the end of the year.

Gary Anderson criticises social media influencers in darts in an extraordinary rant during his first round post-match interview at the World Masters.