Xabi Alonso defends Cole Palmer's England commitment after Thomas Tuchel criticism

Novak Djokovic suffers first defeat to Hubert Hurkacz three days after China Open triumph

Djokovic was unable to replicate his excellent Beijing run at the Masters 1000 tournament in Shanghai

Depth on show as Irish all but assure play-off final

Republic of Ireland ease to a comfortable 8-0 victory against 10-player Kazakhstan in their Women's World Cup play-off s…

Mike Ditka, legendary NFL tight end and Chicago Bears coach, dies aged 86

Ditka was the first tight end inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame