Andrew Dickson

World Rugby says it has already increased its investment in the Pacific Islands after the Samoa Rugby Union declared itself bankrupt.

Jon Welsh has been added to Scotlands squad for their remaining autumn internationals, after three players were ruled out.

Ivan Rakitic is optimistic Lionel Messi will remain at Barcelona beyond next summer despite speculation over his future rumbling on.

On December 7, one of the most prestigious prizes in football will be awarded as the 2017 winner of the Ballon d’Or is announced.

Serena Williams will make her first WTA Tour appearance since giving birth to her daughter Alexis Olympia in the opening round at Indian Wells on Thursday.

Gennady Golovkin has been stripped of his IBF middleweight title after failing to agree a mandatory defence against Sergiy Derevyanchenko.

Mourinhos Man Utd host Ronaldos Juventus in Champions League

Welsh rugby will continue to be represented by four regions for at least another year after the Professional Rugby Board ruled out a merger for next season.

London has held the tournament at The O2 since 2009

After dropping three divisions in 2012 off the back of financial difficulties and tax issues, Rangers have claimed their 55th top-flight title; their success has come with staunch defending and free-flowing football that has given fans something to be proud of again, writes Andrew Dickson