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Mo Farah: Olympic champion says he was racially harassed at German airport
Four-time Olympic champion Sir Mo Farah says he was racially harassed by security staff at a German airport.
The Briton, 34, was travelling from Munich to Ethiopia in preparation for next month's London Marathon when the alleged incident…
Russia doping: Country still suspended by IAAF and could face permanent ban
Russia remains suspended from international athletics, and the sport's governing body says it could permanently exclude the country if key doping reforms are not met soon.
The IAAF first banned Russia in November 2015 over evidence of…
England women’s manager Phil Neville praises ‘foundations’ left by ex-boss Mark…
Phil Neville has praised the "brilliant foundations" left by his predecessor Mark Sampson after starting his reign as England women head coach with a win over France in the SheBelieves Cup.
The 4-1 victory in the United States was only…
Dan Evans: Lawn Tennis Association warns British player over drugs ban
Britain's Dan Evans has been warned by the Lawn Tennis Association that any support is "entirely dependent" on his level of professionalism as he returns to training after being banned for failing a drugs test.
He will be eligible to…
Laureus Awards: Roger Federer named World Sportsman of the Year 2017
Twenty-time tennis grand slam champion Roger Federer has won the 2017 Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and Comeback of the Year awards.
The 36-year-old Swiss won the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles in 2017 after seven years…
Ex-employee claims Crewe asked him to wipe pornography from then-manager’s computer
A former Crewe Alexandra employee claims that in 2001 he was asked by a senior official at the club to help wipe pornography off the home computer of then-manager Dario Gradi, the BBC has learned.
According to a statement given to the…
Europa League: Arsenal to play AC Milan in last 16
Arsenal will play seven-time European champions AC Milan in the Europa League last 16.
The Gunners will travel to Italy for the first leg on 8 March, with the return match a week later.
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Adil Rashid and Alex Hales’ focus on white-ball cricket is ‘good decision’ –…
Adil Rashid and Alex Hales have made a "good decision" to focus solely on limited-overs cricket, says England all-rounder Moeen Ali.
All-rounder Rashid will only play white-ball cricket for Yorkshire during the 2018 season, while opener…
Winter Olympics: Elise Christie’s hopes over after 1,000m disqualification
Briton Elise Christie's hopes of a medal at the 2018 Winter Olympics are over after she was disqualified in her 1,000m short track heat.
The 27-year-old - who appeared to be in significant pain because of an ankle injury - finished…
Alex Blackwell: Australia vice-captain announces retirement
Alex Blackwell, Australia's most-capped female player, has retired from international and state cricket.
The 34-year-old batter made her Australia debut in 2003 and went on to play 251 matches across the Test, one-day and Twenty20…
Winter Olympics: Alexander Krushelnitsky subject of anti-doping case
An anti-doping case has been opened against Russian medal-winning curler Alexander Krushelnitsky, says the Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas).
Krushelnitsky, who won Winter Olympic bronze with wife Anastasia Bryzgalova in the mixed…
Sam Northeast: Hampshire sign Kent batsman on a four-year contract
Hampshire have signed Kent middle-order batsman Sam Northeast on a four-year contract.
Northeast, 28, turned down a contract extension in January and as many as eight counties are believed to have been interested in his signature.…
Harry Kane: Tottenham striker says he ‘felt contact’ to win penalty at Liverpool
Tottenham striker Harry Kane says Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk was wrong to claim he dived to win a penalty during Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield.
Kane was brought down six minutes from time at Anfield by goalkeeper Loris Karius, who saved…
Big Bash League: Adelaide Strikers beat Hobart Hurricanes to win maiden title
Adelaide Strikers' Jake Weatherald scored the first century in a Big Bash League final as his side beat Hobart Hurricanes to win the 2018 title.
Opener Weatherald reached his ton from 58 balls and went on to score 115 to help the…
Six Nations 2018: Josh Adams to make Wales debut v Scotland; Rhys Patchell starts
Worcester wing Josh Adams will make his Wales debut against Scotland as the 2018 Six Nations starts in Cardiff on Saturday.
Fly-half Rhys Patchell is one of 10 Scarlets in the starting XV, six of them in the backs with 22-year-old Adams…