Manchester United’s plans for a new stadium close to Old Trafford move a significant step closer after the club buy a 25-acre site to build it on.

Ireland name Lorcan Tucker as their permanent T20I captain as an injury-hit squad prepares to face India in two matches at Stormont.

ack Draper says he drew inspiration from new coach Sir Andy Murray to claim an “ugly” win in his first competitive match in over two months.

Dan Evans says missing out on a Wimbledon main-draw wildcard has not motivated him more in qualifying as he beat Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round.

Former Kaizer Chiefs head coach Khalil Ben Youssef insists he and Cedric Kaze did not backstab Nasreddine Nabi last year.

West Ham United sign Switzerland defender Nadine Riesen following her departure from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Britain’s Dan Evans beats Juan Carlos Prado Angelo in the first round of Wimbledon qualifying and insists not receiving a wild card to the main draw is not a motivating factor for him.

It was the kind of fairytale Italians dream of: a world No 427 rising from obscurity to captivate home fans by earning a place in the main draw of Italy’s premier tennis tournament.

England goalkeeper Khiara Keating turns down an offer of a new deal at Manchester City and is uncertain about her future.

At the media press conference, there was no doubt as to Novak Djokovic’s support and solidarity with his fellow players.

Marumo Gallants have confirmed the appointment of Phuti Mohafe as their new head coach ahead of the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season.

Super-bantamweight Tysie Gallagher becomes the latest British fighter to sign with Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions.

These Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates stars were selected for Bafana Bafana, but they appear unlikely to feature at FIFA World Cup 2026.

A rare red warning by the Met Office leads to four of Britain’s five scheduled horse racing meetings on Wednesday to be abandoned.

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury.

Ireland centre Stuart McCloskey agrees a one-year contract extension with Ulster, which will see him remain with the province until the end of the 2027-28 season.

Rassie Erasmus and the Springbok coaches have continued to move on from some veteran players. Here we take a closer look.

With unruly behaviour both on and off the course during last week’s US Open, it is imperative officials continue to closely police the situation, writes Iain Carter.

All Women’s Super League clubs can offer alcohol to supporters in the stands from the start of next season.

Ardie Savea has been made the All Blacks captain in coach Dave Rennie’s first squad announcement, while Newcastle-bound winger Fehi Fineanganofo gets a first call-up.