Blanket ban on Russia for Olympics would not be fair: IOC chief

IMAGE: International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images Athletes from one sport should not be punished for the sins of those from another, the IOC......

PIX: Irish fans savour memorable night

Anyone for France next year?: Rory McIlory Northern Ireland fans celebrate. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters Northern Ireland reached their first major tournament in 30 years and their......

India's Lahiri, Kapur fail to make the cut at US Open

Anirban Lahiri of India. Photograph: Andrew Redington/Getty Images India's Anirban Lahiri and Shiv Kapur made an early exit after missing the halfway cut at the US Open at Chambers Bay in......

McIlroy edges out Woods in lucrative shootout in China

World number six Rory McIlroy produced some dazzling golf on the back nine to overcome a sniffling Tiger Woods by one shot in their lucrative 'Match at Mission Hills' in China on Monday.The double......

Transfer updates! Ozil, Fellaini in big-money moves as window shuts

Arsenal paid Real Madrid a club record fee for Germany playmaker Mesut Ozil while Manchester United bought Belgium forward Marouane Fellaini from Everton in a crazy last hour before the transfer......