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Chelsea and Canada midfielder Jessie Fleming joins NWSL club Portland Thorns for £250,000.

Many Russians say they can't imagine anyone in charge of Russia but incumbent Vladimir Putin.

Formula 1 rejects the American Andretti team's bid to enter the sport in the next two years - but the door is left open for admission from 2028.

Bryce Hodgson was handed a 16-week suspended jail term in July last year, court documents show.

Russia says each side got 195 soldiers back, Ukraine says 207 of its military and civilians were returned.

A report finds failings at Edenfield mental health unit after BBC Panorama exposed patient mistreatment.

Horse racing trainer Milton Harris is stripped of his licence after a catalogue of incidents including a "campaign of abuse and harassment" against a neighbour and rival.

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag says footballers need discipline "on and off the pitch", following an "internal matter" involving forward Marcus Rashford.

Injury to Garry Ringrose means Robbie Henshaw will start in Ireland's Six Nations opener against France, with Joe McCarthy named at lock.

The second half of a new four-part Sporting Giants podcast series on BBC Sounds about Pep Guardiola offers a fascinating insight into the second half of his career.

Two teenagers are detained on suspicion of murder, while a 46-year-old woman is also arrested.

A British rapper laying down a track for a Japanese beat 'em up? It makes more sense than you think.

When the Sesame Street puppet asked how people were, thousands of social media users offloaded on him.

Aberdeen sack Barry Robson while describing eighth place in the Scottish Premiership as "unacceptable".

Paris 2024 organisers say British fans have bought half a million tickets for this summer's Olympics - more than any country other than hosts France.

The singer will play four nights in a specially-built stadium in the German city in August.

A general election showdown between two adversaries is coming into view. Here's what to look for.

England spinner Jack Leach is a significant doubt for the second Test against India because of a knee injury sustained in the first Test.

Why choosing whole grains can help your heart, your microbiome and your blood sugar.

Rory McIlroy says he has "changed his tune" on LIV Golf and believes players should not face punishment if they return to play on the PGA Tour.