British medallist Wightman: I’ve saved myself a dad by sacking him as coach
Jake Wightman says sacking his dad as coach was the best thing after the Brit stormed to a 1500m silver medal at the World Athletics Championships.
Simeone ‘regret’ as ‘insults’ spark clash with Liverpool fans
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone admits “regret” at clashes with Liverpool supporters at the end of a dramatic Champions League opener, which saw the Argentine sent off in his side’s 3-2 defeat.
Hodgkinson eases to victory in 800m heat
Great Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson wins her 800m heat to ease into the semi-finals of the women’s 800m at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
The cult of Asprilla – and the night Newcastle stunned Barcelona
Tino Asprilla scored a hat-trick for Newcastle United against Barcelona in 1997 and will be watching on as the teams meet at St James’ Park tonight.
‘Day by day, year by year’ – Borg on cancer diagnosis
Tennis legend Bjorn Borg speaks to BBC Breakfast about his prostate cancer diagnosis and his rivalry-turned-friendship with John McEnroe.
Fit-again England full-back Kildunne starts against France in semi-final
Ellie Kildunne returns from a concussion sustained in England’s final pool-stage game against Australia a fortnight ago to take her place as starting full-back in their Rugby World Cup semi-final against France on Saturday.
Hull KR coach unconcerned about energy levels as League Leaders’ Shield looms
Hull KR head coach Willie Peters says he has no concerns about his side’s energy levels as they enter the crunch time of the Betfred Super League season with the League Leaders’ Shield on the line against Warrington Wolves in Round 27.
Hatton ‘was not alone in life’ – family offer insight into his final days
Ricky Hatton’s family have revealed that he was “excited for the future” and was “not alone in life” in the days before his death.
Today on Sky Sports Racing: Running Lion faces Beautiful Love in John Musker battle
Running Lion takes on Beautiful Love in this afternoon’s John Musker Fillies’ Stakes, live on Sky Sports Racing!
Injury and time away make Olympic champ Hodgkinson even more formidable
On the face of it, two hamstring injuries this year alone don’t appear to be the best preparation for any attempt to become a World champion. But – and this is a very big but – these setbacks may just end up making Olympic 800m champion Keely Hodgkinson a more dangerous, intimidating opponent.