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Cyclist who dressed as man to avoid Taliban wins silver medal

Afghan cyclist Fariba Hashimi wins silver in the women's road race at the Asian Games, having fled oppression in her home country to pursue a sporting dream.

Fisher hits back at Pirotton's mental frailty jibe

Johnny Fisher faced off with opponent Michael Pirotton outside the Copper Box Arena, where the two heavyweights will fight this Saturday, live on Sky Sports.

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Pizza with Henry, captaining Brondby, and now a Scotland chance

From searching for pizza with Thierry Henry to leading a Danish Superliga side, Luis Binks has taken an unconventional route to the Scotland squad, writes Tom English.

I was close to joining Liverpool in 2016 - Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe says his mum was a "big fan" of Jurgen Klopp and wanted her son to move to Merseyside.

Wigan and Leigh face conduct probe, says RFL

Leigh Leopards and Wigan Warriors are issued letters to inform them there will be an independent investigation into their conduct over the past 12 months.

Wales pick two father-son duos for Wheelchair World Cup squad

Fathers and sons Martin and Matthew Turner and Gareth Ramsey and Sid Ramsey are named in Wales' squad for the 2026 Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup.

Dream debut - Colombage takes three wickets to stifle England

Sachindu Colombage enjoys a debut to remember as he removes Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Jamie Overton to finish with figures of 3-44 in the first One Day International between England and Sri Lanka at Chester-le-Street.

Record prize fund for 2028 European Championships

The European Athletics Championships will have a total record prize fund worth £3m when it takes place in Poland in 2028.

Jacks stars as England beat Sri Lanka in first ODI

England continued their white-ball dominance over Sri Lanka with an 89-run victory in Durham, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match ODI series.

Five charged over football pitch hearse disorder

Five are charged over disorder which saw a hearse driven onto the pitch at Dunston UTC v Gateshead.

Scotland's Pocognoli has 'good mix' as he eyes winning start to his reign

New Scotland head Sebastien Pocognoli has told Sky Sports it was time for change, believing he has a "good mix" in his first squad.

Who will start for England at Euro 2028? BBC Sport's predictions

As England prepare to face world champions Spain on Saturday, BBC Sport's experts predict who will be starting for the Three Lions at Euro 2028.

Neutral venues and no 'away' fans - how Israel v Republic of Ireland became so contentious

BBC Sport explores the backdrop to the Republic of Ireland's matches against Israel, amid fraught tensions between the nations.

Scarlets ready to 'come out fighting' with future at stake

Scarlets director of rugby Nigel Davies says talk about the organisation's long-term future has galvanised his squad before the new season starts this weekend.

Pollock left money on table to stay at Saints - Hearn

Henry Pollock turned down rival offers worth much more than his Northampton extension, which will earn him over £400,000 a year, says adviser Eddie Hearn.

'That's not how the letter read to me' - FAW chief questions Infantino's reform claims

Football Association of Wales chief executive Noel Mooney challenges suggestions Fifa is planning major reforms.

Why did Tom Brady want the Raiders? Maybe this is why

As I walked out of Allegiant Stadium in the middle of last November, following the Las Vegas Raiders' miserable home defeat to the Dallas Cowboys, I looked at all the downcast fans trudging away and I thought, why does Tom Brady want to be involved with this?

Bouzkova beats Kartal as Czech Republic take BJK Cup lead over GB

Sonay Kartal is narrowly beaten by Marie Bouzkova in the first singles match as Czech Republic take a 1-0 lead over Great Britain in the Billie Jean King Cup.

'In another galaxy' - La Liga chief dismisses Real's ref conspiracy claims

La Liga president Javier Tebas says claiming there is a refereeing conspiracy against Real Madrid is like "living in another galaxy".

Webster: Littler won't walk away from darts over crowd treatment

Sky Sports Darts' Mark Webster believes Luke Littler will not walk away from darts over crowd treatment, adding the PDC are determined to rid the sport of whistling but that boos will always remain.

Arteta agrees new deal with champions Arsenal

Mikel Arteta agrees an improved new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal.

Great Britain out of Billie Jean King Cup Finals as Boulter, Kartal beaten

Great Britain's stay at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals lasted only one match as they fell to Czechia in the quarter-finals in Shenzhen.

Stafford throws four touchdown passes in Rams win

Matthew Stafford throws four touchdown passes as the Los Angeles Rams beat the New York Giants 28-6.