From falling out with former allies at the SNP to forming his own political party, Alex Salmond’s personality loomed large.

Artur Beterbiev became undisputed light-heavyweight world champion after defeating Dmitry Bivol by majority decision in Riyadh. A tight encounter ended with scores of 114-114, 115-113 and 116-112 on ...

Robert Jenrick has said he plans to make Sir Jacob-Rees Mogg chairman of the Conservative Party if he beats Kemi Badenoch to become Tory leader. Sir Jacob, who was business secretary under Liz Truss, ...

Heimir Hallgrimsson has made it his mission to bring out the “warriors” within his Republic of Ireland squad. The 57-year took the job with an image of the stereotypical Irish player in his head, one ...

Interim boss Lee Carsley says England have the talent and experience to win the World Cup in two years but believes their approach needs to change to do so. Gareth Southgate came closer than any ...

On its maiden voyage in 1952, the SS United States shattered the transatlantic speed record in both directions.

Craig Gordon insists Scotland can take plenty of positives into the Portugal game on Tuesday following their luckless 2-1 Nations League defeat ...

Bevan French deflected the praise onto his team-mates after his stunning solo try set up Wigan’s Betfred Super League Grand Final victory over Hull KR. The Australian produced a moment of magic to ...

Northern Ireland failed to make their chances pay as they were held to a frustrating 0-0 Nations League draw by Belarus in Zalaegerszeg, Hungary.

Strictly Come Dancing will be back on Sunday (October 13) at 7.15pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer as two more couples face the dreaded dance-off and one celebrity will be eliminated.

Interim boss Lee Carsley has revealed he did not formally apply to become permanent England manager. The Football Association turned to the 50-year-old for autumn’s Nations League fixtures after ...

Jannik Sinner secured the end-of-year ATP number-one ranking by reaching the Shanghai Masters final with a 6-4 7-5 win over Tomas Machac.