Naomi Osaka says she will take another break from tennis after her US Open title defence ends in the third round.

The Auckland attacker has now been identified as Sri Lankan Ahamed Aathil Mohamed Samsudeen.

Alfa Romeo driver Kimi Raikkonen tests positive for Covid-19 and will miss this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix.

Wales captain Gareth Bale says banning teams if their supporters continue to racially abuse players may be the "best thing to do".

Some of the stories that you may have missed this week.

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has left the England squad after sustaining a "minor knock".

The divers were exploring a former Royal Navy frigate which was sunk to create an offshore reef.

The romantic photo of a man proposing on bended knee has been shared thousands of times online.

Amrullah Saleh, in the Panjshir Valley, tells the BBC that fighters face a "difficult" situation.

Extinction list update reveals mixed news for marine life, as world conservation summit open in France.

The airport says too few staff were on duty at passport control as families returned from holiday.

Remi Allen marks her Aston Villa debut by scoring the winner against former club Leicester City in an absorbing WSL game.

Max Verstappen beats Lewis Hamilton to pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix by just 0.038 seconds, sending his devoted home fans wild.

Lt Col Ben Caesar helped look after the baby who was pulled over the airport wall in Afghanistan.

Former six-weight world champion Oscar de la Hoya withdraws from his comeback fight against Vitor Belfort after being hospitalised with Covid-19.

Europe lead the United States 3½-½ after Saturday's opening Solheim Cup foursomes in Ohio.

Rohit Sharma's imperious century gives India the edge over England after three days of a fascinating fourth Test at The Oval.

Both the Tigray rebels and Ethiopian military say they have inflicted thousands of casualties.

Clement Champoussin claims a stunning win in a dramatic penultimate stage at the Vuelta a Espana.

The US National Poison Data System reported 459 cases of Ivermectin exposure across the country in August.

John McGinn is aiming to help revive Scotland's World Cup finals bid as the midfielder returns from Covid-19 infection to face Moldova.