'The more minutes Sexton can play the better'

Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby says Johnny Sexton wants to play as many minutes as possible at the World Cup before he hangs up his boots. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66773124?utm_source=press.coop

Baxter impressed as new-look Exeter start well

Exeter boss Rob Baxter says his side's 75-0 thrashing of Bristol showed his new-look squad is coming together well. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66773443?utm_source=press.coop

Williamson and Boult in New Zealand World Cup squad

Kane Williamson is in New Zealand's squad for the Cricket World Cup and due to captain the side, with Tim Southee and Trent Boult also included. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66773700?utm_source=press.coop

16m UK and Ireland adults play golf, says PGA

"An enlightening" research project into golf participation in the UK and Ireland reveals more than 16 million adults play golf in some form. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/66772678?utm_source=press.coop

McIlroy laments costly 'bad swings' at Irish Open

Rory McIlroy laments some "bad swings" which proved costly in potentially denying the Northern Irishman a second Irish Open success. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/golf/66773122?utm_source=press.coop

Scrum V: 2023 Rugby World Cup - reaction to Wales' win over Fiji

Join Gareth Rhys Owen, Nicky Robinson, James Hook and Josh Navidi as the Scrum V team reacts to Wales' win against Fiji in Bordeaux. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/rugby-union/66771175?utm_source=press.coop

'Hundred's best year shows it may have something'

The Hundred is neither the saviour nor the killer of English cricket, but 2023 was its best season and it might be on to something, says chief cricket writer Stephan Shemilt. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66635447?utm_source=press.coop

Wales hold out against late Fiji fightback to win

Wales survive a dramatic late Fiji fightback to edge a captivating World Cup opener in Bordeaux. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66763891?utm_source=press.coop

Process is painful but we must persevere - O'Neill

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill admits their miserable Euro 2024 qualifying campaign has started to feel like Groundhog Day. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66770373?utm_source=press.coop

Mistakes all round cost frustrated Scotland in opener

Former Scotland international Johnnie Beattie calls it "a poor day at the office" and "a missed opportunity" as Scotland lose their Rugby World Cup opener. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66770659?utm_source=press.coop

Page under pressure for vital Wales tie in Latvia

Wales face Latvia in need of a win to revive their ailing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign and lift the pressure on manager Robert Page. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66702736?utm_source=press.coop

'Russell and Scotland get lost in South African maze'

Scotland rugby fans dreamed of what-might-be against South Africa, but this was a dose of reality served cold, writes Tom English. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66770665?utm_source=press.coop

GB's Hewett beats compatriot Reid to fourth US Open

Great Britain's Alfie Hewett successfully defends his men's wheelchair title at the US Open against compatriot and doubles partner Gordon Reid. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/disability-sport/66770353?utm_source=press.coop

Spanish FA president Rubiales to resign over Hermoso kiss

Luis Rubiales to resign as president of the Spanish football federation after widespread criticism for kissing forward Jenni Hermoso at the Women's World Cup. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/66637879?utm_source=press.coop

Willey's 'brilliant' throw runs out Young

Watch the moment New Zealand's Will Young is run out after superb fielding from England's David Willey in the second ODI in Southampton. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/66770265?utm_source=press.coop

Great Britain retain men's eight world title

Victory in the men's eight sees Great Britain finish the World Championships in Belgrade with six gold, one silver and two bronze medals. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rowing/66769619?utm_source=press.coop

'What a statemen that is' Willey bowls Allen for duck

England's David Willey bowls New Zealand opener Finn Allen with the second ball of the innings in the second ODI in Southampton. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/av/cricket/66768650?utm_source=press.coop

Germany beat Serbia to claim their first World Cup

Germany win the Basketball World Cup for the first time by beating Serbia 83-77 in Manila. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/basketball/66769524?utm_source=press.coop

India-Pakistan to be finished on reserve day

India and Pakistan in the Asia Cup will be played on Monday's reserve day, which was only added to the playing conditions on Thursday. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/66769883?utm_source=press.coop

Staging elite cycling in UK 'definitely' harder than ever

Organising bike racing in the UK is "most definitely" the hardest it has ever been according to an organiser of Britain's showpiece events - with riders also raising concerns. #press

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cycling/66768967?utm_source=press.coop