Former Colorado Avalanche player Chris Simon dies, teammate Joe Sakic says he will be “sorely missed”

Sir Gareth Edwards leads tributes to the man alongside whom they became the most revered half-back duo in world rugby.

Basketball continues its rise as the most popular team sport in the United States in terms of participation.

Sven-Goran Eriksson says it was “absolutely beautiful” to fulfil his dream of managing Liverpool after taking charge of a legends team at Anfield.