The government has commissioned UK Sport to conduct an “initial strategic assessment” into a potential bid for the north of England to host the Olympics and Paralympics in the 2040s.

From the gloom of an FA Cup final loss amid a turbulent campaign, Xabi Alonso’s impending arrival gives Chelsea hope, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

Xabi Alonso may now be heading to Chelsea, but Mohamed Salah’s outburst keeps the pressure on Arne Slot, writes Phil McNulty.

The FA Cup tends to produce fairytale stories and Antoine Semenyo’s sensational winning goal in this season’s final provided the latest in chapter in the storied history of the world’s oldest cup competition.

The former health secretary says there must be a ‘proper contest’ while Burnham says Labour needs to be ‘saved from where it’s been’.

Fresh from his summit in Beijing, the US president warned against a formal declaration of independence by the island.

Wildlife experts had previous criticised the operation, saying it would only cause the animal more distress.

Celtic chased Hearts for eight months, 32 games, 2,880 on-field minutes and 48 hours. In the season’s dying embers, they caught them.

The Edinburgh club loses out in a winner-takes-all match for the Scottish Premiership title at Celtic Park.

Antoine Semenyo’s brilliantly-improvised backheel is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup final, as Pep Guardiola’s side complete a domestic cup double at Wembley.

With players departing and improved seasons needed, there could be summers of change for Arsenal and Chelsea.

The match ended goalless, meaning the Sea Robbers now have to win their last game against Orbit College at Mbombela Stadium to be crowned new league kings.

Antoine Semenyo scores a “special” goal to give Manchester the lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.

Ireland’s Mark English produces a strong finish to take victory in the 800m at Diamond League Shanghai.