Flamengo are exploring the possibility of loaning Lucas Paqueta back to West Ham as they try to sign the Brazil international this month.

Canada are cleared of manipulating Winter Olympics qualification but “reminded” they should “act within the spirit” of the sport’s code of ethics.

Dan ‘Dance’ Malesela is not convinced about Kaizer Chiefs defender Inacio Miguel and urged the club to sign another defender.

Erin King says being named Ireland captain before the Women’s Six Nations is the “ultimate honour” after fearing her Test career was over during an injury lay-off.

Football managers’ authority is being steadily eroded, Sir Gareth Southgate says, but the switch to head coaching still brings a “significant melting pot of problems and pressure”.

The VAR was correct to intervene and give Florian Wirtz’s goal at Fulham despite the Liverpool player appearing to be offside, a panel says.

Rory McIlroy feels his enjoyment of “doing challenging things” will fuel his desire for further success in 2026.

Manchester Originals are renamed Manchester Super Giants and retain Jos Buttler and Sophie Ecclestone for the 2026 Hundred season, with further signings also announced.

Rangers manager Danny Rohl believes the Scottish Premiership title race could go to a dramatic three-team shootout on the final day of the season.

Bangladesh’s players begin a boycott of all cricket after comments made by a national board director about T20 World Cup money, which have led to his removal.

Sale Sharks sign Wales international Tomas Francis on a two-year deal from the start of next season.

Dragons bring back their leading figures for the bid to make the last 16 of the Challenge Cup by beating Newcastle at Rodney Parade.

Hearts confirm that St Johnstone winger Josh McPake is to join under freedom of contract in the summer and may try to speed up the arrival of “brilliant talent” Rogers Mato.

New Orlando Pirates attacking midfielder Andre de Jong has been spotted with the jersey number that belonged to Monnapule Saleng.

Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah says new manager Liam Rosenior has asked the squad to “trust in themselves” and to “rely on each other” following his appointment at Stamford Bridge, replacing Enzo Maresca who left the club earlier this month.

Orbit College coach Pogiso Makhoye says he was surprised by Saleng’s move to Sundowns as he expected him to finish the season with them.

Despite the departure of coach Scott Robertson, New Zealand Rugby’s chairman believes the All Blacks still have the beating of the Springboks.

One-time Olympic judo hopeful Eric Ham says he refused to give up on his sporting career after fracturing his back falling from a bridge.

BBC Sport and the World Sport Photography Awards present a selection of the world’s finest sporting images from this year’s competition

England spin bowler Shoaib Bashir leaves Somerset to join Derbyshire in Division Two of the County Championship.

A rising Kaizer Chiefs star has been sent out on loan where he’ll link up with a player from rivals Orlando Pirates.