Football

Shilen Patel is set to become West Bromwich Albion chairman after a deal to buy an 87.8% stake in the club is agreed.

English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek scores twice as AC Milan beat Rennes in the first leg of their Europa League tie.

Frank Rothwell, 73, appeared to be off track during the challenge but confirmed he had fallen asleep.

Championship strugglers appoint former Schalke and FC Zurich boss Andre Breitenreiter as head coach until 2026.

Romelu Lukaku scores as Roma draw with Feyenoord in the Europa League knockout round play-off first leg.

Chelsea are not "overwhelming favourites" to win the Women's Super League title, says boss Emma Hayes.

TNT Sports signs a four-year deal to show the FA Cup from the 2025-26 season and will share the rights with a free-to-air broadcaster.

Captain Alex Greenwood says Manchester City "don't get talked about as much as other teams" in the Women's Super League title race.

Amanda Dlamini's presence on the commentary mic at the men's Afcon was an historic achievement for women in African football.

France striker Kylian Mbappe tells Paris St-Germain he intends to leave the club at the end of the season.

Follow score and live text updates as Southampton visit West Brom, hoping to return to second in the Championship.

Scottish football's referee chief insists VAR is "adding value and accuracy" to the game - despite a review showing a big increase in wrong decisions.

Watch BBC Two coverage and follow live text updates from the Women's Super League as Chelsea face Manchester City.

BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on rapper & Chelsea fan Songer for this weekend's Premier League predictions.

West Ham boss Rehanne Skinner says "expectation needs to match investment" in the WSL and there should be more support for managers who lose their jobs.

The GAA ground has been derelict for a decade, but redevelopment preparation work starts next week.

Liverpool striker Leanne Kiernan and Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion return to the Republic of Ireland squad for friendlies against Italy and Wales.

Arsenal's match with Manchester United on Saturday could be played in front of a record-breaking crowd, with the game at Emirates Stadium selling out.

Crystal Palace cancel a news conference after manager Roy Hodgson is "taken ill" during training amid reports he is set to be sacked.

Former Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris reflects on his move to Los Angeles FC and says he was always looking to move to Major League Soccer.