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As London prepares to host both the World Athletics and World Para Athletics Championships this summer, the organisers are encouraging the wider public to get active in support of the events. A grassroots initiative - entitled Team…

Billed as one of golf's toughest tests, the 2017 US Open looks set to push the world's best to their limits as Erin Hills prepares for its first major. At nearly 8,000 yards, the 11-year-old links-style layout will be the longest course…

Kumar Sangakkara's 100th career century helped Surrey beat Yorkshire by 24 runs to reach the One-Day Cup semi-finals. The Sri Lankan's brilliant run-a-ball 121, in a fourth-wicket stand of 180 with Ben Foakes (86), helped the visitors to…

England are set to drop opener Jason Roy for Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against Pakistan in Cardiff. Roy, 26, has made only 51 runs in his past eight one-day internationals. Read more:…

Sri Lankan Kumar Sangakkara scored the 100th century of his career in Surrey's One-Day Cup quarter-final. The 39-year-old made 121 against Yorkshire at Headingley, his 39th limited-overs hundred to go with 61 in first-class cricket.…

The tour to New Zealand is a little over a week old, and already the daunting task facing the Lions has been laid bare. Following the defeat by the Blues, next up are the unbeaten Crusaders, the form team in Super Rugby. Read more:…

England captain Eoin Morgan says "runs are just round the corner" for opener Jason Roy in the Champions Trophy. At Edgbaston on Saturday, England will seek to make it three wins out of three in Group B, hosting Australia, who need to win…

Southampton will report Liverpool to the Premier League over an alleged illegal approach for centre-back Virgil van Dijk, reports BBC Radio Solent. The 25-year-old wants to move to Anfield if he leaves St Mary's. Read more:…

Rain frustrated Australia and kept Bangladesh's Champions Trophy hopes alive as their Group A match was abandoned at The Oval. Chasing 183, Australia reached 83-1 before rain arrived after 16 overs - four short of the number needed for a…

A popular US mascot gives baseball fans the middle finger, and "crazy socks" in Australia shed light on mental health in the medical community. 'Inappropriate' Mr Met Mascots are typically thought to bring luck, but baseball's Mr Met…

England bowler James Anderson is "worried" by the injuries Ben Stokes has suffered and says the team may have to carefully manage the all-rounder. Stokes, 25, has been suffering with a knee injury since returning from the Indian Premier…

Arsene Wenger's 21-year reign as Arsenal manager will continue - after he agreed a new two-year contract. The Frenchman arrived as a relative unknown in England, plucked from Japanese side Nagoya Grampus Eight to become only the third…

Ben Stokes is set to bowl in England's Champions Trophy opener against Bangladesh, but his workload will be determined by a fitness test on Thursday morning. All-rounder Stokes, 25, has been suffering from a knee problem but bowled in…

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has agreed a new two-year contract, extending his 21-year reign at the club. Wenger and club owner Stan Kroenke met on Monday to determine the Frenchman's future, with the decision relayed to directors at a…

Surrey's Kumar Sangakkara missed out on a record sixth-successive first-class century as their Division One game with Essex ended in a draw at Chelmsford. The Sri Lankan, who made 200 in the first innings, was caught and bowled by Tom…