World Cup co-hosts Mexico plan to deploy nearly 100,000 security personnel to protect fans at this summer’s tournament, amid ongoing cartel violence in the country.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo will travel to Spain for treatment on a hamstring injury that is “more serious” than first thought.

Alycia Baumgardner will defend her world titles against Bo Mi Re Shin on 17 April as part MVPW, a newly launched women’s boxing league from Most Valuable Promotions (MVP).

Tom Aspinall says seeing Conor Benn secure a reported £11m one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing helped convince him to sign with Eddie Hearn in a bid to maximise his earnings outside of the UFC.

With Arsenal and Manchester City still in the running for four trophies, BBC Sport looks at who else has come close to doing the Quadruple.

Erin Cuthbert speaks about her responsibility in the Scotland camp going into their Women’s World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg at Hampden.

Leeds United call on supporters to show respect when players who are observing Ramadan break their fast during Sunday’s FA Cup match against Norwich City.

Mansfield Town owner John Radford and CEO Carolyn Radford talk about what it has taken to get the Stags ready to face Arsenal in the FA Cup on Saturday.

The possibility of Celtic ending the season without a trophy “should be a wake-up call for the football club”, interim manager Martin O’Neill says.

Rhian Wilkinson says the impact of her “finishers” is evidence of the increased options at her disposal as Wales plot a path to the 2027 Women’s World Cup.

West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo is calling for clarity on what constitutes a foul at set-pieces, warning current levels of grappling and blocking are “almost crazy”.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has praised South African rugby for its role in promoting unity and nation-building.

With increased attention on grappling at corner kicks in the Premier League, West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo wants officials to explain what is and is not a foul.

All Stormers Rugby teams will going forward be aligned under a single brand, bringing clarity and consistency for all stakeholders.

Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says goalkeeper Robert Sanchez was “really disappointed” to be left out at Aston Villa.

Jesse Lingard joins Corinthians, but what can the former England and Manchester United midfielder expect in Brazil?

Iran will not take part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, the IPC confirms, as the nation’s solitary athlete scheduled to compete “cannot travel safely to Italy”.

Australia captain Alyssa Healy makes just 13 in the first innings of her final match before retirement but the hosts edge India on day one of the day-night Test in Perth.

Francis Ngannou is a free agent in MMA again – could he return to the UFC or even box again?

Having each completed three successive Scottish titles, Ross Whyte and Fay Henderson will make their World Curling Championship debuts this month.

BBC Sport’s chief football writer Phil McNulty examines who – or what – is to blame for Spurs’ crisis as they fight to avoid relegation.