Three-time Olympic champion Whitlock to retire after Paris Olympics
The 31-year-old will call time on a career which has so far garnered six medals across three Games
Olympic triathlon could become a duathlon due to 'alarming' pollution
On Tuesday, a French water charity raised concerns about the ‘alarming’ state of the river Seine and the ‘risk faced by athletes moving in contaminated water’ at the Olympics.
Grand National rider just makes £1m race after suffering third broken collarbone
Caoilin Quinn has been booked for Nassalam, a 20-1 chance for Aintree’s Grand National with William Hill. Testing conditions will be no problem for the proven heavy ground performer
World Netball bans transgender women from international competition
World Netball bans transgender women from international level women’s competition with immediate effect under a new participation and inclusion policy.
'Stop, stop!' | Nine horses disqualified at Wolverhampton
In incredible scenes at Wolverhampton races, nine horses were disqualified for failing to stop before the finishing line.
Paris 2024: UK government backs decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete
The UK government has written to the IOC and IPC expressing support for them allowing Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete at Paris 2024 as neutrals.
Harry Redknapp's new horse banned for 40 days and trainer given maximum fine
HARRY REDKNAPP’S horse has been banned for 40 days and the trainer fined thousands – after the jockey broke the ‘non-trier’ rule. Redknapp has enjoyed a magical month on the…
Grand National 2024: Corach Rambler favourite for repeat Aintree victory
Last year’s winner Corach Rambler heads the contenders for Saturday’s Grand National at Aintree, with the final line-up named on Thursday.
Ulster SFC: Cavan score two late goals to beat Monaghan in provincial opener
Cavan score two injury-time goals to edge past Monaghan 3-12 to 1-12 in a frantic finish to Sunday’s Ulster SFC preliminary round clash at Clones.
Former Cheltenham Festival winner announces his retirement live on TV
Aidan Coleman has announced his retirement from racing at the age of 35 following a crash at a meeting in Worcester last year, which he described as like ‘hitting a wall at 30mph’.
Ladies National Football League: Armagh beat Kerry in final as Tyrone lose to Kildare
Armagh win a first Division One title thanks to a 2-12 to 2-9 victory over Kerry while Tyrone are beaten by Kildare in the Division Two decider.
Racing fan lands £110,000 bonanza as Frankie Dettori rides six straight winners
Frankie Dettori rolled back the years overnight as he won six consecutive races at Santa Anita Derby – pocketing one lucky punter over £100k from the bookmakers
Harry Redknapp's Grand National team wait to see if his horse sneaks into race
The ex-Tottenham and West Ham manager was thrilled when Shakem Up’Arry gave him his first Cheltenham Festival triumph last month. Now Aintree is approaching, where the ten-year-old is entered in the Randox Grand National and Topham Chase
Usain Bolt's world record smashed after 22 years by 16-year-old sprint sensation
Legendary athlete Usain Bolt set the world record time for the Under-17s 400m race but his achievement has been surpassed by another Jamaican teenage prodigy over two decades later
Usain Bolt's world record broken by sprint sensation after standing for 22 years
22 years ago, Usain Bolt set a world record time for the Under-17s 400m – but now a Jamaican teenage sensation has smashed it in impressive time
Tour de France champion given oxygen and taken to hospital after horror crash
Jonas Vingegaard, the Tour de France champion, was among several riders affected by a major crash at the Itzulia Basque Country with the Dane having to be taken to hospital
Pool player produces 'shot of the century' from impossible snookered position
Carl Morris, better known as Houdini, has been up to his and his namesake’s old tricks as he baffled fans with “the shot of the century” from an impossible angle
Oliver Morgan seals Olympics spot as 14-year-old Amelie Blocksidge retains title
Morgan finished well inside the Olympic qualifying time
Jockey Stefano Cherchi, 23, dies two weeks after falling during race
Tributes have poured from across the racing world following the death of Italian jockey Stefano Cherchi, who has succumbed to injuries sustained in a fall in Australia
Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney will produce Enhanced Games series
DAVID COVERDALE: Wrexham’s Hollywood co-owner, Rob McElhenney , has agreed to produce a documentary about the Enhanced Games – the controversial event allowing athletes to dope.
Team GB's Olympics designs leads to 'defacing' flag claims and more faux outrage
There is uproar in the usual corners of the internet, hot on the heels of the discourse around the England football kit, around a new colour scheme which was part of a brand update done in June 2023 – but only spotted now
Adam Peaty books place at Paris Olympics 2024 after extended break from sport
ADAM PEATY has booked his spot on the Eurostar for the Paris Olympics. The three-time Olympic gold medallist was empathically crowned national champion at the London Aquatics Centre in Stratford. T…
Oisin Murphy to miss Newmarket Craven Meeting following whip violation at Newcastle
Oisin Murphy will miss the Craven Meeting at Newmarket after falling foul of whip regulations on Good Friday at Newcastle. The festival – which runs from 12-18 April – will go ahead without Murphy, who says he will endeavour to not flout the rules again.
Team GB slammed for 'insulting' decision to change Union flag to pink and purple
The £12 supporters flag has replaced the traditional red, white and blue design with a new colour scheme.
Irish Grand National: Intense Raffles holds on for victory at Fairyhouse
Intense Raffles holds off the challenge of Any Second Now to win the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse.
Constitution Hill back home after health scare but will miss rest of season
CONSTITUTION HILL has returned home after a serious health scare, but he will now miss the remainder of the season. The seven-year-old had spent several days in a veterinary hospital after sufferin…
Allianz Football League: 'Another tick in the book' for Donegal - Thompson
Donegal captain Ciaran Thompson is pleased to secure the Division Two title after beating Armagh 0-15 to 0-14 in the Croke Park final.
Allianz Football League: Harte hails Derry character in shootout win over Dubs in final
Derry manager Mickey Harte praises the attitude of his team after beating Dublin on penalties in a dramatic Division One final.
Nicky Henderson warns Constitution Hill 'not out of the woods' after colic
Nicky Henderson reveals hurdling ace, who has been plagued with bad luck, is being treated at a veterinary hospital and is unlikely to run again this season
Honeysuckle Mares' Novice Hurdle: Jade De Grugy bounces back with Fairyhouse success
Jade De Grugy could only finish fourth behind Golden Ace in the Mares Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival earlier this month; she hit back with a powerful display to pick up Spindleberry and win at Fairyhouse
SOUL OF SPORT: Cambridge thrash Oxford in the Boat Race
Welcome back to the Soul of Sport. For the latest episode of the series, ANDY HOOPER travelled down to the banks of the River Thames to watch Cambridge beat Oxford in this year’s Boat Race.
Boat Race: Oxford rowers criticise sewage levels in River Thames
High levels of E. coli were found in a stretch of the River Thames used in the Boat Race.
Cambridge Boat Race rower COLLAPSES as concerned fans say 'hope he's OK'
FANS were concerned after a Cambridge rower collapsed following today’s Boat Race. Matt Edge, who has now won back to back races for Cambridge after they beat Oxford this afternoon, collapsed…
Little-known jockey leaves viewers 'speechless' with victory worth MILLIONS
LITTLE-KNOWN Irish jockey Tadhg O’Shea produced the ride of his life to leave viewers ‘speechless’ with this win – worth MILLIONS. The veteran rider was simply uncatchable o…
Musselburgh race day cancelled leaving 'devastated' organisers with £100K loss
The Great British weather has forced the cancellation of another iconic horse race, soon after it caused havoc at the Cheltenham horseracing festival
Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, March 30
Mail Sport’s racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday’s meetings at Meydan, Musselburgh, Haydock, Wolverhampton and Carlisle.
Boat Race 2024: Start times, route, crews and how to watch live on the BBC
The 2024 Boat Race takes place on Saturday and you can watch both races live on BBC One, iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app.
Meet sexiest ever Boat Race star – a swimsuit model and bikini-loving beach babe
Savannah Adamo is set to bring the glitz and glam to the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race this weekend with the swimsuit model in line to star for Cambridge on the River Thames
Top Flat jockey Dane O’Neill forced into retirement after long injury battle
The 48-year-old, who rode more than 1,800 winners in Britain, broke seven ribs and fractured his T6 vertebrae in a fall at Wolverhampton in July last year
Boat Race rowers told not to enter Thames due to high levels of E. coli
Crews have also been warned to cover blisters and wear footwear due to high levels of E. coli.
Matty Lee: Team GB diver to miss Paris Olympics after spinal surgery
British Olympic champion Matty Lee will miss this summer’s Games in Paris after undergoing spinal surgery.
Barry, Fredette headline United States 3x3 team
Canyon Barry, Jimmer Fredette, Kareem Maddox and Dylan Travis were named to the United States men’s 3×3 basketball team for the Olympics.
Antoine Griezmann eyeing Easter Classic glory at Newcastle with Hooking
Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann will have one eye on Gosforth Park on Friday as Hooking goes to post in the All-Weather Easter Classic at Newcastle, live on Sky Sports Racing; showcase is the World Cup winners first as an owner in the UK.
Jockeys Sam Ewing and Jack Kennedy allegedly assaulted in street attack
Irish police are investigating after leading jockeys Sam Ewing and Jack Kennedy were allegedly assaulted in an early-morning street attack.
Newbury races issue update on person who suffered 'serious medical incident'
NEWBURY racecourse have issued an update on the person who suffered a ‘serious medical incident’ that sparked a huge delay to last Saturday’s racing. The action on the track was p…
Over 100 British sportswomen oppose trans athletes competing in their category - 'Career over if you speak'
The gender debate in sport remains controversial
Four dead in rally car race horror as footage shows vehicle crash into fans
A tragedy has unfolded after four people were killed with several others injured following a participant in a rally car losing control and driving into spectators
Allianz Football League: Derry top Division One as Dublin hammer Tyrone
Derry will face Dublin in the Division One final after a 2-19 to 1-9 win over Roscommon, who are relegated from the top tier.
Highfield Princess dies as racing fans pay tribute to 'incredible' sprinter
Former Group 1 winner Highfield Princess has died after she suffered an “inoperable fracture” following a stable accident, with tributes pouring in for last year’s Goodwood winner
Ilia Malinin wins first world figure skating title with historic six quadruple jumps
Ilia Malinin won his first world figure skating title after taking bronze in 2023.