The International Chess Federation (FIDE) and world number one Magnus Carlsen have a long history of disagreements, but both backed a new world championship concept that sets the stage for the Norwegian's return.

Banyana Banyana return to action later this month in their bid for a place in the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.

Four-time Olympic gold medallist Ariarne Titmus announced her immediate retirement from swimming on Thursday, calling it a "really tough" decision.

US figure skater Ilia Malinin and Japan's Kaori Sakamoto headline the Olympic season opener at the elite ISU Grand Prix de France in Angers.

Pakistan's bowlers had their tails up from the outset, with captain Fatima Sana leading from the front.