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England completed a 4-0 women's one-day international series whitewash as they thrashed Sri Lanka by 162 runs in the final match in Colombo. Nat Sciver (77) and Danielle Hazell (45) helped England recover from 58-6 to post 240-9 on…

Sir Bradley Wiggins says nothing will ruin what might be the final race of his career after a successful opening day of the Ghent Six Day event. The five-time Olympic champion is in a share of third place with Rio silver medallist Mark…

Lionel Messi has led the Argentina squad in a media boycott following "grave" press reports about the team and their recent form. The 29-year-old announced the ban after scoring in the side's 3-0 World Cup qualifier victory over…

Dennis, 69, quit after being told by fellow shareholders on Tuesday that he must give up his position as chairman and chief executive of McLaren Group. He did not want to step down and failed in a High Court bid last week to prevent…

England should not see themselves as underdogs for their tour of India after drawing the opening Test, says all-rounder Zafar Ansari. The hosts were expected to dominate the five-Test series but England were on top for much of the…

Joe Root hit a century and Moeen Ali an unbeaten 99 as England made a strong start on the first day of the first Test against India in Rajkot. Root made 124 and shared a stand of 179 with Moeen to take England to 311-4 at the beginning…

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is investigating all aspects of first-team affairs after being dismayed at the culture he has inherited at the club. Mourinho is reportedly unhappy with United's medical department Read more:…

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is investigating all aspects of first-team affairs after being dismayed at the culture he has inherited at the club. Mourinho is reportedly unhappy with United's medical department Read more:…

Joe Root hit a century and Moeen Ali an unbeaten 99 as England made a strong start on the first day of the first Test against India in Rajkot. Root made 124 and shared a stand of 179 with Moeen to take England to 311-4 at the beginning of…

Fifa has opened disciplinary proceedings over the Republic of Ireland's use of a logo to commemorate the centenary of the Easter Rising. The Republic's players had the years 1916-2016 on their shirts during a friendly against Switzerland…

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has apologised to the club for "misunderstandings from the past". City manager Pep Guardiola has said he will not pick Toure until his agent Dimitri Seluk apologises for criticising the decision to…

Fenerbahce scored two stunning goals to beat Manchester United and leave Jose Mourinho's side in danger of Europa League elimination. Striker Moussa Sow gave Fenerbahce the lead within 65 seconds with an overhead kick which sailed over…

Britain's Andy Murray edged out Spain's Fernando Verdasco in the Paris Masters second round as he aims for the world number one ranking. Murray, 29, who could overtake Novak Djokovic with a good run this week, won 6-3 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 in two…

Fifa is "evaluating" why the Republic of Ireland wore a symbol marking the Easter Rising, as the debate over England and Scotland not being allowed to wear poppies continues. Commons' Culture, Media and Sport select committee chair Damian…

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been given a one-match touchline ban for being sent off against Burnley. The Portuguese was sent to the stands by referee Mark Clattenburg for an incident "in or around the tunnel area during…