Men's world golf number two Rory McIlroy claims the introduction of rules to roll back the distance balls travel by January 2028 will make the sport more entertaining to watch at the top level

French Transport Minister Clement Beaune has confirmed a no-fly zone over Paris on July 26 from 7pm to midnight, the evening of the Olympics opening ceremony.



99 not out off 61 balls from Colin Munro has helped the Brisbane Heat to a 103-run victory in the Big Bash League cricket opener against the Melbourne Stars - they piled on 214 for three.



No play has been possible due to rain on the second day of the second test between New Zealand and Bangladesh at Dhaka - the visitors remain 55 for five in reply to the hosts' 172.



Paul Coll has started his New Zealand Open squash campaign in Tauranga with a 28-minute straight games victory to move into the third round - he received an opening bye as the top seed.



Warriors recruitment manager Andrew McFadden says they have signed 30-year-old Kurt Capewell from the Broncos on a three-season contract for what he can contribute as a mentor as much as a player.



The British and Irish Lions will play Argentina in Dublin to prepare for their 2025 tour to Australia in what will be their first match in Ireland - the sides will play for the Lions 1888 Cup, which marks the first year British teams toured the southern hemisphere.



Pele's former club Santos have been relegated from Brazil's top flight for the first time in their 111-year football history.