England’s female cricketers to be paid same match fees as men
The pay increase will take effect immediately, starting with this week's T20 series against Sri Lanka.
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Saudi Arabian fund buys stake in PFL mixed martial arts league
Fund created by Saudi sovereign wealth fund invests in MMA promotion company and will create a regional tournament.
‘Indian hostility’ looms over Asia Cup’s stripped-back hosts Pakistan
Pakistan gets set to host just four of 13 matches of the regional cricket tournament after India's refusal to tour.
Saudi Arabia appoint Italy’s Roberto Mancini as national team coach
Mancini, who led Italy to Euro 2020 title but failed to take them to Qatar World Cup, had earlier quit as Azzurri boss.
World Athletics: Ukraine’s Mahuchikh wins gold, Dutch ‘steal’ women’s relay
Mahuchikh, who fled the Russian bombardment of her native city of Dnipro last year, wins gold in women's high jump.
India’s Neeraj Chopra, Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem make javelin history
Chopra is the first Indian to win gold and Nadeem first Pakistani to win medal at the World Athletics Championships.
Simone Biles wins record 8th US gymnastics title, a decade after her first
The four-time Olympic gold medallist broke the record for most all-around titles for a man or woman.
‘Basketball mecca’: FIBA World Cup passion spikes in co-hosts Philippines
With its undying love for basketball, the Philippines is thrilled to be co-hosting the 2023 FIBA World Cup.
FIFA suspends Spanish football president Rubiales for 90 days after kiss
FIFA committee investigating his conduct at the Women's World Cup final where he kissed a player without her consent.
Tennis and football star band together in Iran to invent new world record
The footballer returned a tennis ball across the net 637 times in an hour in one of his most exhausting challenges ever.
Kenya’s Faith Kipyegon: From running barefoot to the ‘queen of 1,500m’
Faith Kipyegon, widely regarded as one of the greatest 1,500m runners, says she wants to venture into marathon running.
Spanish women’s football team boycotts games until Rubiales resigns
The Spanish squad say they will not play 'if the present leadership remains in charge' after Rubiales refuses to resign.
At least 12 killed in Madagascar stadium stampede
Some 80 others were injured as fans tried to enter the country's national stadium for the Indian Ocean Island Games.
‘My ears bleed’: Spain football chief Rubiales slammed for unsolicited kiss
Spanish footballer Hermoso rejects federation chief's claim she consent to the kiss at the World Cup medals ceremony.
Spain football head Rubiales refuses to resign over unsolicited player kiss
Government ministers and figures within sport demand Rubiales's resignation for his kiss on the lips of Jenni Hermoso.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah ‘agrees deal’ with Saudi club Al-Ittihad
Channel beIN Sports reports that Egyptian star has agreed to the transfer - but no agreement reached between clubs.
Chess: Magnus Carlsen beats India’s Praggnanandhaa to win FIDE World Cup
The 32-year-old Norwegian, who has dominated International Chess Federation rankings for 12 years, defeats Indian teen.
Spain government demands ‘transparent and urgent’ probe into Rubiales kiss
The football federation chief has been heavily criticised for planting a kiss on the lips of a Women's World Cup player.
Criticism mounts over Manchester United’s handling of Mason Greenwood case
Fans, women's groups and ex-players slam the way Man Utd conducted an investigation into allegations against the player.
Man City boss Pep Guardiola to miss two games after emergency back surgery
Guardiola's assistant, Juanma Lillo, will take over his coaching duties while he recovers.