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Cost of football regulator double initial estimate

The annual cost to clubs of English football's Independent Regulator (IFR) has risen to £20.3m, around double the amount initially estimated.

Conte plays down 'unfounded' Man Utd speculation

Antonio Conte says he is not in advanced talks with any club, in response to speculation he has held talks with Manchester United.

Boulter into Japan semi-finals and back as British No 1

Katie Boulter reclaims the British number one ranking after fighting back to beat Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open.

Final James Bond screen tests to take place this weekend, reports say

Callum Turner and Jack Lowden "appear to be in the mix" of actors doing screen tests for the role.

European football giants to meet in London for NBA basketball talks

A cluster of European football giants will convene in London next week for talks as they try to finalise a string of deals for European basketball teams worth billions of dollars.

What is going on at 'chaotic' Newcastle?

Will the alarm bells be ringing at Newcastle United if they lose to struggling Crystal Palace on Sunday?

A Ballon d'Or campaign as fierce off the pitch as on it

The Ballon d'Or is football's greatest individual accolade - and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years.

The World Treadmill Championship - pitching elite runners against amateurs

Everyday runners are being given the chance to compete alongside elite athletes in the first World Treadmill Championship, a new global 5km competition.

Have Man Utd become the unmanageable club?

The cycle of doom that has engulfed every Manchester United manager since Sir Alex Ferguson now has Michael Carrick in its unforgiving grip, writes Phil McNulty.

Dream night for Bournemouth - win over Milan a sign of Premier League power

Bournemouth's 3-0 win against AC Milan further illustrated the dominance of Premier League sides against their European counterparts.

Fernandes has home burgled while in Italy with Man Utd

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes had his home burgled on Wednesday while he was in Italy for his club's Champions League game against Como.

The rising French star whose dad won Rugby World Cup with England

Felix Balshaw is the son of an English Rugby World Cup winner - but is representing France as he climbs the world tennis rankings.

Fernandes to stay captain as Rooney calls Man Utd players babies

Bruno Fernandes will remain as Manchester United captain and will not be disciplined for his post-match criticism of Michael Carrick after the 4-1 Champions League defeat by Como.

Carrick carrying on but senior Man Utd figures concerned by performances

While head coach Michael Carrick is expected to be in charge for Sunday's match against Bournemouth, Manchester United begin the process of identifying possible replacements.

Harry Brook creates history by hitting the fastest ever double hundred in an ODI

'Not what a captain should be' - the debate around Fernandes' outburst

Bruno Fernandes' comments after Manchester United's humbling by Como have got fans and pundits talking - but what now for the captain?

Leicester hit their lowest ebb - but is Martin turning things around?

Leicester are 10th in League One, 10 years after winning the Premier League. After hitting their lowest ebb, are there now grounds for optimism?

Vickery's journey from World Cup winner to bodybuilder at 50

Why England Rugby World Cup winner Phil Vickery has started entering bodybuilding competitions at the age of 50.

South Africa beat Australia to level Test series - scorecard

Latest scorecard from the second Test between South Africa and Australia in Gqeberha.

Goal, assist... goal-kick - Kane underlines Ballon d'Or credentials

Why Declan Rice backs his England team-mate Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or after Arsenal's draw with Bayern Munich in the Champions League.