8 things you never knew about a racehorse

There is nothing quite like watching the Investec Derby; hearing the thundering of hooves before horse and jockey gallop past; watching jockeys balancing precariously on their steeds, urging them on; hearing the roar of the crowd as the race whizzes by.

Vive Le Crunch - RBS 6 Nations

With England v France being the first game at Twickenham Stadium in the RBS 6 Nations the atmosphere is set to be electric. If you’re like us, then you’ll already be excited to see whether England can defend their title in 2017.

ICC Test team of the year contains four England stars

Alastair Cook tipped to step down as England captain

Andy Murray wins Sports Personality of the Year again

England's 2017 Old Mutual Wealth Series fixtures confirmed

England's fixtures for next autumn's Old Mutual Wealth Series have been unveiled.

Wimbledon was Britain's best-attended sporting event in 2016

A bumper Wimbledon was the best-attended event of a year when the crowds flocked to Britain's biggest sporting events.

Aegon Championships voted best on ATP circuit yet again

First day-night Ashes Test confirmed

Spurs win indicates change of fortune for Manchester United

Murray and Konta lead six-strong British challenge in Australian Open

Keaton Jennings marks debut with Test century

Novak Djokovic parts company with coach Boris Becker

England complete dream year with victory over Australia

Johanna Konta begins new coach search

RBS Six Nations to trial bonus points system in 2017

Lewis Hamilton's race tactics 'not up for discussion' as Briton looks to 2017

Lewis Hamilton will be more determined than ever to win back his Formula 1 world title after the row over his tactics in this year's final race.

England overcome early red card to continue winning run

It's now 12 wins in a row for England under Eddie Jones, and 13 in all, despite being down to 14 men.

Table-topping Chelsea aim to end Spurs unbeaten run

May set to replace Rokoduguni for England against Argentina