Sumo: Asashoryu wins New Year Grand Tournament

Sumo fighter Asashōryū Akinori returned to fighting after being on the injured list for nearly nine months, to win the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament held at Ryōgoku Kokugikan stadium in Tokyo, Japan. In a final bout, the 153kg Asashōryū beat Hakuhō Shō who had earlier defeated him in the regulation rounds. It was a well-matched playoff with both men entering the final round with a 14-1 record.

Father's tough love made me player I am - Walker

England and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says the tough love of his father helped him become an elite player.

Gallagher 'focusing on England', not club future

Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher says he is only "focusing on England" at Euro 2024 amid reports he could leave his boyhood club this summer.

Napoli appoint Conte as new manager

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager Antonio Conte has been appointed the new boss of Napoli on a three-year deal.

England in India: Ollie Pope's century 'one of the great Test innings' - Jonathan Agnew

Ollie Pope's 196 against India will go down as one of the great Test innings, certainly one of the best in India.

Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager appreciates 'emotional' reception but keen to avoid distraction

Jurgen Klopp says he does not want "the old man on the sidelines" to become a distraction now that he has revealed he will be leaving Liverpool at the end of the season.

Everton takeover news: Farhad Moshiri agrees to sell club to American investment fund

Premier League Everton are set to have new owners after Farhad Moshiri agreed to sell his 94% stake in the club to American investment fund 777 Partners.

The Ashes 2023: England's win at Headingley shows chaos reigns in this series - Felix White

Solid defensive strokes were applauded, every run too - not just because England fans wanted to, but because it is better to be doing something, anything, when your body is fraught with such tension.

French Open 2023: Iga Swiatek continues title defence; Casper Ruud, Elena Rybakina also in action

Defending champion Iga Swiatek says she is not concerned by records as she continues her bid for a third French Open win in four years.

John Motson: Legendary commentator dies aged 78

Legendary commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77.

UAE Team Emirates rider Ulissi triumphs in penultimate stage of Tour of Oman

I’m delighted with this first victory of the season, says the Italian

England win first Cricket Test series in Pakistan since 2005

England pulled off another sensational victory in Pakistan, winning the second Test by 26 runs.

Ferrari: Frederic Vasseur, ex-Alfa Romeo boss, is new team principal

Frederic Vasseur will join Ferrari as team principal in January and will be replaced by McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl, who will head up Audi's Formula 1 entry at Alfa Romeo/Sauber.

England v India: Rishabh Pant & Hardik Pandya seal series win

Rishabh Pant and Hardik Pandya carried India to a five-wicket victory over England in the deciding one-day international at Old Trafford.

Erik Ten Hag says taking Manchester United job is not a risk to his reputation

Erik ten Hag says he is not risking his managerial reputation by taking the Manchester United job.

Women's Euros 2022: England name Steph Houghton in provisional squad

Former captain Steph Houghton has been named in England's provisional 28-player squad for the Women's Euros.

Shane Warne: Sir Elton John and Ed Sheeran lead tributes at emotional memorial

Sir Elton John, Ed Sheeran and a host of former cricketers led the tributes to Australian cricketing legend Shane Warne at an emotional memorial service.

Atex appoint Ottis Gibson as new head coach on three-year deal

Yorkshire have appointed former West Indies all-rounder Ottis Gibson as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

Ottis Gibson new head coach on three-year deal

Yorkshire have appointed former West Indies all-rounder Ottis Gibson as their new head coach on a three-year deal.

F.C. Barcelona wins UEFA Champions League 2014/15

On Saturday, F.C. Barcelona football club of Barcelona, Spain won the UEFA Champions League 2014–2015 which was held in Olympiastadion stadium in Berlin.

Hamilton wins 'incredible' Bahrain race, F1's 900th Grand Prix

Sunday saw Formula One racer Lewis Hamilton win the Bahrain Grand Prix after an "incredible" race he spent battling with teammate Nico Rosberg.