Maro Itoje is expected to be named the first English captain of the British and Irish Lions since Martin Johnson in 2001 when the squad for this summer’s tour to Australia is announced on Thursday.

All eyes are on Vatican City for the sign of a new pope, as cardinals processed into the Sistine Chapel to begin the secret conclave meeting. The 133 electors, mostly dressed in distinctive bright red ...

Jamie Osborne believes Heart Of Honor is “not a forlorn hope” as his UAE Derby runner-up prepares to jet off to America for an ambitious tilt at the Preakness Stakes.

American businessman Andrew Cavenagh and the 49ers Enterprises have held talks over a takeover since late 2024.

Nakheel is on target to make her return to action at York’s Dante meeting but whether that is in the Yorkshire Cup or the Middleton Stakes has still to be determined. Last seen winning the Park Hill ...

India will need to appoint a new Test captain ahead of this summer’s blockbuster five-match series against England after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the format.

McIlroy’s thrilling victory at Augusta National made him just the sixth player to complete a career grand slam.

A wanted woman is believed to be in the York area, police have said. North Yorkshire Police is searching for 47-year-old Jacqueline Raisbeck, who is wanted on recall to prison for breaching the terms ...

The Red Devils enjoyed once of their greatest ever European away days last week as Casemiro’s header was complemented by a Bruno Fernandes brace.

United States president Donald Trump said reinstating Russia into world football could be a “good incentive” for them to agree a peace deal with Ukraine. Russia have been banned from FIFA and UEFA ...

Ryan Moore had to get serious with Lambourn as he put himself in the Betfred Derby picture when providing Aidan O’Brien with a record-extending 11th Boodles Chester Vase Stakes victory.