Galal Yafai's world title ambitions suffered a major setback as the British flyweight was dropped in the final round in a shock points loss to Francisco Rodriguez Jr.

Boxing is crowded with contenders bellowing about their greatness long before proving it, but Galal Yafai defies this bravado culture.

It has just been announced that former England and Gloucestershire fast bowler David 'Syd' Lawrence - the first British-born Black cricketer to represent the country - has died.

Alexander Stadium, host venue to the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, has marked a new chapter in its 48-year history following the completion of its Legacy Capital Redevelopment Programme.

Playing in midday heat proved a taxing ordeal for Germany’s Borussia Dortmund, who had to hold on tenaciously to secure a 4-3 victory over South Africa’s Mamelodi Sundowns at the Club World Cup on Saturday.

World Netball has just announced plans for the World Cup to take place every two years as they look to "future-proof" uncertainty around the Commonwealth Games.