Pelé dies aged 82 after battle with cancer

Brazilian footballer Pelé, who won three FIFA World Cup titles, has died at the age of 82 after a period in hospital.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister claims IOC subject to "direct influence" from US State Department

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has claimed that the International Olympic Committee is "subject to direct influence" from the United States Government.

Athletics: Coe says Russian and Belarus athletes should only return to competition where it is "palatable and fair"

Russia: Russian Deputy Prime Minister says "ill-wishers" failed to isolate Russian sports

Football: Russian Football Union to postpone vote again on transition to Asian Football Confederation

Awards: Putin supporter Bolshunov among winners at ROC awards for Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022

Events: Chernyshenko says Russia plans law on staging of sport events in disputed "new territories"

Duncan Mackay: Bribery scandal once more leaves Salt Lake City in prime position to host Winter Olympic Games

Surely the irony has escaped no-one that Salt Lake City could be in line to host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games for a second time in 2030 following a bribery scandal.

Reid claims Birmingham held "stand-out" Commonwealth Games in final Organising Committee message

Chief executive Ian Reid has claimed that Birmingham 2022 "delivered a stand-out edition of the Commonwealth Games" in what he said would be the final message from the Organising Committee.

3x3 basketball: Canada's Birmingham 2022 medal-winning 3x3 basketball and wheelchair basketball teams earn award

Table tennis: Birmingham 2022 medallist Shetty expresses disappointment at missing out on Arjuna Award

The ECB - Event Executive (FTC - February to October 2023) - London, United Kingdom

We have a hugely exciting opportunity for an Event Executive to join The Events team. The Event Executive will support managers to jointly plan and deliver the World Test Championship Final 2023 and The Hundred across England and Wales. The England and Wales Cricket Board is the national governing body for all cricket in England and Wales, supporting the game at every level – from grassroots to professional. We know that Cricket is a force for good and makes an enduring impact on people’s lives. It provides great entertainment. It teaches important skills, both physical and social. It can help inclusion and social cohesion. It’s something for everyone to watch, play or enjoy, across genders, age, disability and diverse communities. The ECB welcomes applications from all backgrounds to ensure we deliver our Inspiring Generations strategy and fulfil our purpose to connect communities and improve lives through cricket.