Spending at least £60m in transfer fees on a 30-year-old, giving him a salary of up to £350,000-per-week, and signing him to a four-year contract with the option of a further 12 months would not typically be viewed as cost-effective business.

England head coach Steve Borthwick has conceded to Sky Sports his squad's prop injury crisis is "unfortunate and disruptive" but says they will "attack the tournament" in search of a first Six Nations title since 2020.

Trials providing supporters with the option to drink alcohol in the stands at Women's Super League games receives positive feedback on fan safety.

England defender Jess Carter says she did not want to leave her hotel room after receiving racist messages online during Euro 2025.

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Owner-of-the-moment is biggest potential story at this year’s festival with The Jukebox Man in the Gold CupThe first meeting between Sir Gino and The New Lion, the top two in the Champion Hurdle betting, is among the highlights of Trials Day at Cheltenham on Saturday but every contest on the eight-race card will offer pointers towards the festival and …

Ferrari unveil 2026 car amid regulation resetWilliams not ready and will miss next week’s first testLewis Hamilton has emphasised the scale of the challenge facing drivers and teams as Formula One enters a new season with a regulation reset which the British driver described as the biggest of his career, as his Ferrari team look to a new start after a …

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The EFL has written to all of its 72 member clubs informing them that for the first time, the League is introducing “Deal Sheets” to help get last-minute moves on Transfer Deadline Day over the line.

Tyrrell Hatton eagles the 17th hole at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic with an amazing chip-in.

Watch all of Rory McIlroy's birdies and bogeys from his second round at the Hero Dubai Desert Classic.

Yulia Putintseva drowned out a hostile crowd by dancing in front of them following her win against Zeynep Sonmez at the Australian Open.

Reports suggest Chelsea forward Cole Palmer is homesick amid links to Manchester United.

Oliver Glasner says he is "100% committed" to Crystal Palace for the remainder of his time as manager of the club.

Aston Villa are close to completing an £18m deal for Besiktas striker Tammy Abraham.

Spurs in talks with Liverpool to sign experienced defender

Blues still missing a host of senior players for London derby

Rosenior issued an update on the fitness of Enzo Fernandez, Jamie Gittens and Estevao as well as Palmer

Fifa president Gianni Infantino joked earlier this week that the Qatar World Cup was special because “no Brit was arrested”.

Chelsea admitted to the charge and an independent regulator imposed the six-figure fine

A star-studded Team GB snowsport squad has been announced for the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy