Government urges sporting bodies to help calm tensions
Sports governing bodies meet with UK government officials to discuss how they can help calm rising tensions during the worst riots in a decade.
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Paris Olympics closing ceremony – what you need to know
The Paris Olympics will officially end with the closing ceremony on Sunday.
Larne earn dramatic late away win over Ballkani
Irish Premiership champions Larne score in the final minute to secure a dramatic 1-0 away win over Kosovan champions FC Ballkani in Pristina.
Boulter through as Haddad Maia retires after two games
Katie Boulter reaches the third round of the Canadian Open as Beatriz Haddad Maia retires after two games with a back problem.
Rocky Flintoff hits 88 but Lancs lose to Middlesex
Lancashire teenager Rocky Flintoff, son of ex-England captain Andrew, hits 88 in a One-Day Cup loss to Middlesex before holders Leicestershire also win.
Brave beat Invincibles in rain-hit game for first win
Bottom-of-the-table Southern Brave win their first match of the women's Hundred competition with a seven-wicket victory over Oval Invincibles in a rain-reduced match.
Saints beat Salford with Mbye’s golden point
Moses Mybe kicks a golden point drop-goal to pinch victory for St Helens over Salford and move them up to fourth in the table.
Former African football boss Hayatou dies aged 77
Issa Hayatou, who spent 29 years as president of the Confederation of African Football, dies at the age of 77.
Netherlands beat Germany on penalties to win hockey gold
The Netherlands won their first men's hockey Olympic gold medal in 24 years by beating Germany on penalties in a thrilling final at Paris 2024.
