Former England cricketer Roland Butcher – who became the first Black cricketer to represent the national team – is set to give a talk as part of a special event at the University of Bedfordshire to mark Black History Month.

There was a moment of showboating followed by several of chaos, as Memphis Depay stood with both feet on the ball as Corinthians ticked towards glory in the Paulista A1 final against Palmeiras, which sparked a mass brawl that eventually led to a player from each side sent off.

Hull KR became only the fifth team to win a Super League Grand Final as they put in a stunning performance to beat Wigan Warriors at Old Trafford and complete the treble.

Thiago Alcântara, one of the most decorated Spanish footballers of his generation, has today been announced as a Laureus Ambassador.

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has criticised the "expectation of perfection" culture that officials are subject to, and says his family no longer go to his matches because of the abuse he receives.

Cricket's lawmakers have explained why the umpires eventually made the correct decision in deeming Muneeba Ali to have been run out in Pakistan's defeat by India at the Women's World Cup.