The Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma, on Monday, warmly received Imo-born American basketball player and ESPN host, Chiney Ogwumike, who visited the State to launch her foundation dedicated to empowering the girl-child through sports.

Sports clubs in Wolverhampton are being invited to apply for funding to enhance their coaching and officiating capabilities and increase participation rates.

UK Athletics has announced the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) team for the World Athletics Championships, Tokyo, Japan, from 13-21 September.

The Red Roses delivered a 69-7 thrashing of the United States in front of a 42,723 crowd after revelling in their 28th straight victory.

As part of the BBC's celebration of women's sport this summer, BBC 5 Live Breakfast is asking listeners to vote for their UK sportswoman of the 21st Century.

UK Athletics have announced the U20, Classic Up-and-Down, and Uphill Mountain athletes who will complete the Novuna Great Britain and Northern Ireland (GB & NI) squad for the World Mountain and Trail Running Championships in Spain next month.