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BBC Panorama has learnt that Lord Coe won the presidency of the International Association of Athletics Federations with the help of the man at the centre of the sport's doping scandal. Text messages seen by the BBC suggest ex-IAAF…

Russia will be thrown out of Euro 2016 if their fans cause further trouble, says European governing body Uefa. The Russians have also been fined 150,000 euro (£119,000) following violent scenes at the game against England in Marseille on…

American authorities involved in the FIFA corruption investigation may also be looking into the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) and the disappearance of funds from the Zürich-based football headquarters to CIFA when Jeffrey Webb…

Maria Sharapova's two-year drugs ban has sent a "powerful message" to drug cheats, according to former Great Britain Fed Cup captain Judy Murray. The five-time Grand Slam winner has been banned by the International Tennis Federation for…

Former world number one Rafael Nadal will miss Wimbledon with an injury to his left wrist. The Spaniard, a 14-time Grand Slam champion, confirmed the news on his Facebook page on Thursday. Read more at:…

England captain Alastair Cook has called for life bans for players found guilty of match-fixing. But he said he would have "no problem" playing against Pakistan bowler Mohammad Amir, who served a five-year ban for the lesser crime of…

Manchester United have completed the signing of Villarreal defender Eric Bailly, subject to a work permit. The 22-year-old Ivory Coast international joins for about £30m on a four-year deal. Read more:…

Jamie Vardy is keeping Arsenal and Leicester City waiting as he continues to ponder his club future. The England striker, 29, was due to choose whether to remain with the Foxes or join the Gunners before flying out to France for Euro 2016…

Draymond Green scored 28 points as Golden State beat Cleveland 110-77 to take a 2-0 lead in the NBA Finals. Stephen Curry added 18 points and nine rebounds but played just 25 minutes as the defending champions took control of the…

American cyclist Tejay van Garderen says he will not be competing at the Olympics in Rio this summer because of concerns over Zika. The virus is linked to serious birth defects and the 27-year-old's wife is currently pregnant. Read more:…

Manchester City have signed Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan from Borussia Dortmund on a four-year deal. The 25-year-old, who will miss Euro 2016 and the start of the new Premier League season through injury, becomes the first signing for…

Joe Ledley has been selected in Wales' squad for Euro 2016 after returning to training less than a month after breaking his leg. Manager Chris Coleman says he does not know when Ledley will be available to play in France. Read more:…

Steph Curry scored 36 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 96-88 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder and into the NBA Finals. The Warriors were down by 13 points during the first half but fought back in the third quarter. Read…

A league system for Test cricket could be in place by 2019, according to International Cricket Council chief executive Dave Richardson. The one-sided nature of England's current series against Sri Lanka led former captain Michael Vaughan…

Andy Murray eventually found his form to get the better of home favourite Richard Gasquet and reach the semi-finals of the French Open. Murray lost the first set from 5-2 up and let a similar lead slip in the second before taking the…