Peres Jepchirchir breaks women's only world record at London Marathon
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya stormed to victory in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds in the London Marathon.
Olympic champion Peres Jepchirchir of Kenya stormed to victory in a women's only world-record time of two hours 16 minutes and 16 seconds in the London Marathon.
Spain’s multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, and former World No.1, Garbiñe Muguruza has announced her retirement from the sport, bringing the curtain down on a glittering career.
Hollywood star Andy Garcia has been revealed as the host of the 2024 Laureus World Sports Awards.
Ethiopia's Tigst Assefa says she is "here to win" her maiden London Marathon tomorrow.
The 2023 Sporting Equals Race Representation Index (RRI) has seen the highest engagement rate ever, hitting 92%.
Kent’s Jake Potter emerged victorious at Copt Heath Golf Club in Solihull, in the West Midlands, marking the 43rd edition of the Peter McEvoy Trophy.
Tottenham Hotspur FC, Newcastle United FC and Arsenal Women FC will make their way to Melbourne, Australia, for a series of international football club matches next month.
Usain Bolt, the greatest sprinter of all-time, heads the sporting legends attending this year’s Laureus World Sports Awards, the most prestigious honours event on the international sporting calendar.
UK Athletics (UKA), The Great Run Company (GRC) and London Marathon Events (LME) have announced the creation of a new joint venture, Athletic Ventures, which is set to transform the future and growth of athletics in the UK and to deliver major athletics events.
Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr "can't fight racism alone" in Spain, according to a player who was banned after climbing into the stands to confront a supporter about alleged abuse.
Vinicius was among those who spoke out in support of Senegalese goalkeeper Cheikh Kane Sarr, who was sent off following the incident during a Spanish third-tier league game. The Brazilian broke down in tears last month while discussing the toll racist abuse in Spanish stadiums has had on him.
Real boss Carlo Ancelotti says he has "never seen a player persecuted" like the 23-year-old. "Vinicius is doing incredible work regarding racism in Spain. I want to thank him," Sarr said.
"If every player like him took a stand, I'm not saying racism would stop but it's going to be slowly erased. It would be less of a topic.
"He's doing a remarkable job." Vinicius (pic) posted on social media in support of Sarr and his Rayo Majadahonda team-mates, who walked off the pitch in a show of solidarity during last month's game against Sestao River, refusing to return.
"Racists must be exposed and matches cannot continue with them in the stands," Vinicius said. "We will only have victory when the racists leave the stadiums and go straight to jail, the place they deserve."
Sarr was "grateful" to have the backing of a player who had 10 incidents of racial abuse against him reported to prosecutors by La Liga last season. "He's a generous man who knows what he wants," Sarr, 23, said.
"But one person can't fight racism alone. He needs support.
"Racism has no place in the world and in the world of soccer." Cheikh Kane Sarr was forced to sit out two league games this month after confronting a fan about alleged racial abuse
Sarr does not think Spanish football is serious about combatting racism, given how his case was handled. Following the incident in Sestao on 30 March, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) handed him a two-match ban and a 600 euro ($645, £510) fine - a punishment Sarr says is "not fair".
Rayo Majadahonda were given an automatic 3-0 defeat, deducted three points and fined 3,006 euros ($3,230, £2,575) for not completing the match. "If you're ready to fight sufficiently against racism, you have to protect the victim and give him power," said Sarr.
"If you sanction him, you're not defending the cause. You have to punish the other team or the person in the stand throwing racist abuse.
"If I was playing for Real Madrid, I don't think I would have been punished. Yes, the players are better known, but the penalties should be the same."
Sestao denied that there were any racist chants, external at the match, but the Basque club were also sanctioned by the RFEF with a stadium closure and a fine.
Rayo Majadahonda were losing 2-1 when Sarr left the pitch in the 83rd minute. "An ultra in the stands came down and started insulting me," he explained.
Nike's Team USA track and field kit for women is needlessly revealing and sexist, women athletes have said after the U.S. sportswear brand unveiled its outfits for this summer's Olympic Games.
Indian cricket captain Rohit Sharma made a special appearance on the season premiere of YouTube chat show Breakfast with Champions.
The Great Britain and Northern Ireland squad has been announced for the World Para Athletics Championships in Kobe, Japan between the 17-25 May 2024.
UK Athletics have announced the athletes selected to represent Great Britain & Northern Ireland at the World Athletics Relays Bahamas 24 on 4-5 May, in the men’s and women’s 4x100m and 4x400m as well as the 4x400m mixed relay.
UK Athletics can confirm the 2024 UK Athletics Championships will take place in Manchester at the Manchester Regional Arena on Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 June 2024, with Birmingham hosting the 2025 UK Athletics Indoor and Outdoor Championships in 2025.
London Lions became Britain's first European champions when they defeated Besiktas 81-70 to claim the EuroCup at a packed Copper Box Arena, in the UK's capital city.