Johnson is taking a break from golf to seek 'professional help for personal challenges'

Mandela and the 1968 Olympics protesters show that sport and politics can mix to positive effect

Under Bavarian law, a trial of this nature can be concluded if the accused makes a payment to a non-profit making organisation, or the treasury

Little has gone right for the Spaniard since he won the French Open for a record ninth time last month

Opposition is growing to the Washington Redskins name, while the club have launched advertising and fund-raising campaigns in attempts to sway opinion

Muthmir stands out in the Stewards’ Cup at Goodwood today – and don’t be put off by his draw.

France, Ireland, Scotland and Wales will all be in action in the autumn for the first time since the 2013 World Cup

A steady as she goes meeting of four of the possible five challengers with the America’s Cup defender has decided in London to demand much more talking and to include long-term planning along with arrangements for the next event, scheduled for 2017.

There was no 'Liz McColgan moment' but Child did not let the occasion get the better of her