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Ex-British middleweight champion Nick Blackwell has woken from a coma after being injured in a sparring session. Blackwell had surgery to reduce swelling on his brain after returning to sparring in November. Read more:…

Northampton Saints will face no sanction following the investigation into their treatment of Wales wing George North's latest head injury. However, the concussion review panel concluded that the 24-year-old should not have returned to…

Cardiff Blues lock George Earle has been banned for eight weeks after being sent off in their European Challenge Cup defeat by Bath. South African Earle made contact with the eye area of Bath flanker Tom Ellis in the second half of the…

Two former senior officials who have pleaded guilty to criminal corruption charges have been banned from football-related activity for life by Fifa. The sport's governing body began its own investigation into Rafael Callejas and Alfredo…

Pakistan fell short of completing a world record run chase in the first Test against Australia in Brisbane. The tourists, set a target of 490, began the final day on 382-8 and were on target for a famous victory until Asad Shafiq fell…

Hundreds of US gymnasts have come forward to say they were sexually abused by adults in the sport. A nine-month investigation by the Indianapolis Star finds 368 gymnasts allege abuse over 20 years, by at least 100 coaches, gym owners and…

Britain's undefeated IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua says he can become a "legend overnight" with a victory against Wladimir Klitschko. Joshua, 27, will take on the Ukrainian former world champion on 29 April at Wembley in…

Birmingham City have sacked manager Gary Rowett after more than two years in charge of the Championship club. Blues are seventh in the table following their 2-1 win over Ipswich Town on Tuesday. Read more:…

Three players are in contact with the Football Association about coming out as gay, according to MP John Nicolson. He made the comments during a Department of Culture, Media and Sport hearing into homophobia in sport. Read more:…

Before England's series in India began, I did not see anyone predict that they would win it. Most thought that India would dominate - some to the tune of a 5-0 whitewash - and that England would lose. Nothing I have seen over the course…

Former jockey Walter Swinburn, three-time Derby winner and the rider of Shergar, has died aged 55. Swinburn, who friends say died peacefully at home, retired from riding in 2000 before becoming a trainer. Read more:…

England captain Alastair Cook and coach Trevor Bayliss "ought to have their heads examined" for selecting four pace bowlers in the fourth Test against India, says Geoffrey Boycott. The hosts reached 146-1 at the close of day two, replying…

Anthony Joshua has promised "blood, sweat and tears" in the defence of his IBF heavyweight title against Eric Molina in Manchester on Saturday. Britain's Joshua, 27, is making the second defence of the belt he won in April. Read more:…

Donald Trump has blasted a union leader who accused him of lying about his deal to stop an air conditioning maker from moving jobs to Mexico. The US president-elect said Chuck Jones had done a "terrible job" for workers at Carrier, moments…

Opener Keaton Jennings hit a debut century as England reached 288-5 on a fluctuating first day of the fourth Test against India in Mumbai. The Durham left-hander, called up last week, was dropped before scoring but put on 99 with captain…