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Defending champions Australia comfortably beat Sri Lanka in their opening match of the Women's T20 World Cup in Sharjah.

England Test captain Ben Stokes agrees a new two-year central contract.

Kavisha Dilhari's "brilliant piece of fielding" runs Georgia Wareham out for three as Australia slip to 14-2 during their Women's T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.

Kavisha Dilhari's "brilliant piece of fielding" runs Georgia Wareham out for three as Australia slip to 14-2 during their Women's T20 World Cup match against Sri Lanka in Sharjah.

Linfield say they will "investigate further" after Glentoran's Fuad Sule alleges that he was subject to racial abuse at the end of the game between the sides at Windsor Park.

Fourth seed Coco Gauff comes from a set and a break down to beat Paula Badosa and reach her first China Open final.

Novak Djokovic wins on ATP Tour return to join Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.

It wouldn't be hyperbolic to state 2024 is on track to be the single worst year in the history of the Pakistan men's cricket team, writes Test Match Special's Aatif Nawaz.

It wouldn't be hyperbolic to state 2024 is on track to be the single worst year in the history of the Pakistan men's cricket team, writes Test Match Special's Aatif Nawaz.

England captain Ben Stokes is out of the first Test against Pakistan after failing to recover from a hamstring injury in time.

Sale Sharks forward Morwenna Talling is the only England player to represent a northern club at WXV1, she is ready to show that should change against New Zealand on Sunday.

Former Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones explains how he came to terms with the end of his playing career and why he is focused on a path in management.

Former Manchester United and England defender Phil Jones explains how he came to terms with the end of his playing career and why he is focused on a path in management.

BBC Sport gathers predictions from the boxing world for Nick Ball's WBA title defence against Ronny Rios on Saturday.

Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke admits he has never experienced a moment like Illan Meslier's mistake against Sunderland.

Leeds United head coach Daniel Farke admits he has never experienced a moment like Illan Meslier's mistake against Sunderland.

Northampton Saints fight back to beat Harlequins 33-29 in a thrilling Premiership encounter to extend their long home winning run.

Northampton Saints fight back to beat Harlequins 33-29 in a thrilling Premiership encounter to extend their long home winning run.

Manchester United will turn to Thomas Tuchel if the club decide to sack manager Erik ten Hag, while Real Madrid are interested in Aston Villa's Jhon Duran.

Manchester United will turn to Thomas Tuchel if the club decide to sack manager Erik ten Hag, while Real Madrid are interested in Aston Villa's Jhon Duran.