Aryna Sabalenka began the defence of her US Open title with a battling win – but the most popular victory of the opening day went to young Filipina Alexandra Eala.

Brazil are determined to show their attacking flair at the Rugby World Cup, despite a difficult 66-6 defeat on debut against South Africa.

A record half a million people have received a dementia diagnosis on the NHS, figures show. NHS figures published this week show 506,549 people have received a formal dementia diagnosis, compared with ...

South Africa head coach Swys de Bruin insisted his side must improve if they are to progress at the Rugby World Cup, despite a comprehensive ...

Amorim’s new £200million frontline of Benjamin Sesko, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo have yet to contribute a goal since joining the club.

Crystal Palace face an investigation from the Football Association after their fans held up a graphic banner about Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Selhurst Park ...

Fernandes collided with the official when he had started his penalty routine and then skied his kick in the 1-1 draw at Fulham.

Japan head coach Lesley McKenzie is confident her side will become everyone’s second team at the Rugby World Cup, despite their opening ...

Emma Raducanu admitted her winless run in New York had been weighing on her mind after finally claiming her first victory since lifting the trophy four years ago.

Bruce Raymond, one of the greatest jockeys of his generation and more recently a renowned racing manager for some of the biggest owners in the sport, has died at the age of 82.

Bruno Fernandes missed a penalty for the visitors before Leny Yoro’s deflected header gave them a lead they failed to hold on to.

Joe Root ensured Trent Rockets will be involved in the latter stages of the Hundred as he steered them to a three-wicket victory over Welsh fire. The opener, who was caught off a David Payne no ball ...