India’s Mohammed Siraj stars against Australia with 5-wicket haul
In a matter of weeks, the 26-year-old has been elevated from back-up bowler to a veteran paceman.
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Mesut Ozil confirms leaving Arsenal for Turkey’s Fenerbahce
German midfielder says he is fit to play despite missing nearly a year of football.
Zango leaps into record books with world indoor triple jump mark
Burkina Faso athlete adds 15 centimetres to the previous record set by his own coach, Teddy Tamgho.
COVID: Mo Salah donates oxygen, ambulance for Egyptian village
Footballer, who tested positive for COVID in November, maintains deep connections with village where he grew up.
Australia apologises as India cricket players racially abused
Cricket Australia launches investigation after visiting players say they were subjected to racial abuse by fans.
Real Madrid star Karim Benzema to stand trial in sex tape case
The French forward is accused of trying to blackmail former France team-mate, Mathieu Valbuena, in 2015.
Paris Saint-Germain appoint Mauricio Pochettino as coach
Pochettino, who played for PSG and also captained the side, has been out of a job since he was sacked in Spurs in 2019.
Japan’s Suga insists delayed Tokyo Olympics will go ahead in 2021
Prime minister says games will be a celebration of unity even as surging cases fuel state of emergency calls.
Manchester United’s Cavani banned for three games for racial post
Cavani was also fined $136,500 and ordered to complete face-to-face education after admitting to breaching FA's rules.
What happened to football in 2020 – and what is next?
COVID-19 affected every aspect of football in 2020, from how the game is watched, to how it's played, to its finances.
Pakistani players’ omission from top cricket awards baffles fans
By not winning any of the 10 individual prizes, Pakistan is the only major team not to be represented at the awards.
Cricket: India beats Australia by eight wickets, wins second Test
Ajinkya Rahane's gritty century and fine bowling in Melbourne test help India thrash Australia, levellin the series 1-1.
India: Virat Kohli named male cricketer of the decade
India captain also named top ODI player; Australia all-rounder Ellyse Perry swept women's honours in ICC awards.
Cricket: India to increase Indian Premier League to 10 teams
The eight-team league, with an estimated brand value of $6.8bn, drew record television and digital viewership this year.
Messi breaks Pele’s record with 644 goals for Barcelona
Barcelona captain has now scored more goals for a single club than any other footballer.
Barcelona star Griezmann cuts Huawei ties over Uighur persecution
Footballer cited reports that the Chinese telecoms giant was involved in the surveillance of Uighur Muslims.
In Pictures: The world of sports in 2020
How sports went on in 2020, as COVID-19 ravaged and rearranged schedules, shortened seasons and cancelled tournaments.
‘Unacceptable’: Neymar defends walkout in football racism dispute
Players also sported t-shirts with the slogan 'No To Racism' before restart of Champions League game on Wednesday.
Cricket: Virat Kohli fastest to 12,000 ODI runs
Indian cricket captain achieved the feat in 242 innings, 59 innings quicker than Sachin Tendulkar.
Japan: Nike advertisement on bullying, racism faces backlash, boycott calls
Sharp online response after commercial shows several teenage girls bullied in school over race or other differences.