The head of the British Olympic Association (BOA) says the organisation is still “trying to convince” some athletes to have the Covid vaccine before Tokyo 2020 starts next month. Chief

Andy Murray, a two-time Olympic gold medalist will defend his tennis title at the Tokyo Olympics, after being named in Team GB’s squad on Thursday. 34-year-old Murray will join Neal

UEFA on Thursday abolished away goals rule in European tournament knockout ties and will take effect from the 2021-22 season. The rule had been in place since 1965, was used

Germany have edged their way into the Euro 2020 knockout stages after managing a late 2-2 draw to Hungary at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday.The 2016 World Cup champions finished

Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo tied the all-time men’s record for international goals with a pair of penalties in a 2-2 draw with France in Group F in Budapest on Wednesday. The

Alcoholic beverages will be banned at the Olympics, Tokyo 2020 President Seiko Hashimoto said on Wednesday, adding that the decision was made in the interest of removing the public’s concern

Uefa has declined a request to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours before Germany’s Euro 2020 match against Hungary on Wednesday. Munich mayor Dieter Reiter made the request

Nigerian footballer Anthony Nwakaeme has adopted a novel approach to tackling racism by saying that the best way to disarm any abusers is by smiling at them. The 32-year-old, who

Raheem Sterling’s second goal of Euro 2020 saw England beat the Czech Republic to win Group D and set up a last-16 tie against France, Germany, Portugal or Hungary at

England’s Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount are doubts for Tuesday’s game with the Czech Republic as they self-isolate as a precaution after coming into close contact with Scotland’s Billy Gilmour.

Belgium completed a perfect group campaign with a 2-0 victory over Finland at the European Championship on Monday. An own goal and a Romelu Lukaku strike made the difference as

Denmark pulled off an emphatic 4-1 win over Russia at the Parken Stadium to qualify for the knockout stages of Euro 2020 as Group B rivals Finland lost to Belgium.

Manchester City have made a £100m bid for Tottenham striker Harry Kane. City are open to including players in addition to the cash offer, but Tottenham are expected to reject

Spain’s Jon Rahm claimed an incredible first major after finishing with back-to-back birdies on a breathless final day of the US Open at Torrey Pines. Rahm, 26, roared at a

Xherdan Shaqiri scored two superb goals as Switzerland secured third place in Group A at Euro 2020 with a 3-1 win over Turkey, but they now face an anxious wait

Italy continued their perfect run in the European Championship with a 1-0 win against 10-man Wales at the Stadio Olimpico on Sunday. While Italy dominated most of the game, they

Wales are within touching distance of the Euro 2020 knockout stage as they visit Rome for their final group game against an Italy side in ominous form. Italy are unbeaten

Spain were again haunted by their inability to finish off chances as they drew 1-1 with Poland on Saturday after missing a second-half penalty to leave their hopes of making

Robin Gosens and Kai Havertz created havoc against Portugal on Saturday as Germany beat Fernando Santos’ side 4-2 in their Group F Euro 2020 game, with help from two own