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Parker’s positive cocaine test caused by nutritionist, doping body says

The 34-year-old New Zealander tested positive for cocaine on day of shock loss to Fabio Wardley in London in October.

Kerr brilliance keeps MI London's slim hopes alive

Melie Kerr's unbeaten 69 rescues MI London as they beat London Spirit for their first win of the 2026 campaign.

FIFA closes ranks round Infantino amid mounting leadership crisis

European football's governing body (UEFA) on Thursday reaffirmed its boycott of the World Cup despite FIFA's apology a day earlier for "errors" over its now-abandoned plan to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors. The…

England fast bowler announces shock retirement from cricket at 25

The Hampshire pacer, who represented England in four international matches in 2024, still had two years left on his county contract. He also held an ECB development contract until late last year.

World Darts Championship dates confirmed with Sunday final in Ally Pally's Great Hall

The Paddy Power PDC World Championship dates have been confirmed for Friday December 11 to Sunday January 3 with a record 180,000 tickets on offer.

Barcelona step up Rodri interest after Real Madrid talks with Manchester City star stall

Barça ready to hijack rivals’ plans to sign Spain captain Manchester City will allow midfielder to go for £60m Barcelona have stepped up their attempts to hijack Real Madrid’s move to sign Rodri from Manchester City. While City have not…

#UEFA maintains #WorldCup boycott despite #FIFA apology

#FIFA's crisis meeting and apology haven't convinced #Europe's #football governing body. In a statement published on August 6, the #UEFA said it would maintain its #WorldCup #boycott over FIFA's plan to open up competitions to private…

Players union slams FIFA 'abuse of power' as UEFA doubles down on boycott

The world players' union FIFPRO has condemned Gianni Infantino's "abuse of presidential power" and called for change at the top of FIFA following his botched World Cup stake sale plans, with UEFA and the FA further adding to the opposition…

OBJ channels LeBron, impresses at Giants camp

Odell Beckham Jr., who has impressed at Giants training camp as he tries to revive his career, cited LeBron James as a comparison for being able to maintain a high level of play.

Steiner sees huge potential for MotoGP with Liberty Media

Uefa says boycott may still go ahead as FA withdraws Infantino support

Fifa's backing of president Gianni Infantino at a meeting on Wednesday "changes nothing", says European governing body Uefa.

'Huge ask': ECB explains why Brook missed out as Root returns as Test captain

Joe Root's return as England's Test captain has caught the cricket world off guard, but the England and Wales Cricket Board deemed his seasoned experience essential for the team's current challenges. While Harry Brook is making strides as…