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Irish Minister of Sport Michael Ring says he plans to regulate mixed martial arts in the country following the death of fighter Joao Carvalho on Monday. The Portuguese died in Dublin after spending 48 hours in a critical condition…

England's Ben Stokes and Jonny Bairstow have been named as two of Wisden's five Cricketers of the Year. All-rounder Stokes, 24, was named following a "string of match-changing performances", including his 198-ball 258 against South Africa…

A New Orleans man accused of killing a retired American football player in an apparent road rage incident has said he was "not the aggressor". Cardell Hayes said there is more to the story than the initial police account. Read More:…

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany will not return from injury for his side's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Paris St-Germain at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night. Manager Manuel Pellegrini said: "He is not 100%. It…

Kenya could be banned from the Olympics if it does not pass new anti-doping rules by a new World Anti-Doping Agency deadline of 2 May. Kenya has already missed two deadlines to show it is tackling cheating in sport - 11 February and 5…

The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Thursday confirmed that following remedial work and retest, the bowling action of the West Indies’ Sunil Narine has been found to be legal, and the off-spinner can now resume bowling in both…

The St. Kitts and Nevis Men’s Senior National Football Team has made history. For the very first time, FIFA has ranked the country below 100, a tremendous achievement say officials from the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association (SKNFA).…

An Italian prosecutor wants incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte to get a six-month suspended prison sentence and fine over his alleged role in a match-fixing case, according to his lawyer. Conte, who denies any wrongdoing, is accused by…

Prime minister of Grenada and chairman of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Sub-committee on Cricket Governance, Dr. Keith Mitchell, has reiterated that there are no personal issues between regional leaders and the West Indies Cricket Board…

ENGLISH HARBOUR, Antigua -- An impressive fleet of Oyster Yachts, flying the flags of Germany, Ireland, Russia, Sweden, United Kingdom and the United States of America have gathered in Antigua for the 37th Oyster Regatta. Nelson's Dockyard…

Carlos Brathwaite hit the first four balls of the final over for six as West Indies stunned England to win the World Twenty20. West Indies, who were 11-3 in pursuit of England's 155-9, needed 19 off the final over to win and did it in…

West Indies will meet Australia in their first World Twenty20 final after a six-run victory over New Zealand. Britney Cooper hit a 48-ball 61 as West Indies made 143-6 batting first, while Sophie Devine picked up 4-22. Read more at:…

A man who was caught off a no-ball twice beat a man who should have been run-out twice off a single free-hit. That was how comical - and spectacular - this World T20 semi-final was. And the ultimate gag was that Virat Kohli's 89 not out…

A 40-year-old woman has become the second British crew member to die in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. Sarah Young, from London, was on board the IchorCoal boat in the Pacific Ocean when she was swept overboard. Read more at:…

England in a World Cup final? You'd better believe it. But what are the key battles when Eoin Morgan's men line up against West Indies in Sunday's World Twenty20 final in Kolkata? Read more at: http://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/35939536