Liz Nicholl is stepping down as the chief executive of UK Sport after 19 years at the agency... during which she helped Team GB go from 36th to second in the Olympic medals table

The current funding cycle ends in March 2021, so no longer covers the Olympics as intended, and the budget is yet to be set for the four-year period to Paris 2024, which many fear is going to be slashed.

The National Lottery website and app are back up and running ahead of tonight's £5million draw after being down for nine hours today due to a power failure.

He is busy promoting his new television series This Time Next Year, taking part in dozens of radio, TV and newspaper interviews. 

Viewed by many as a likely- and popular- vice presidential candidate in the upcoming elections, the admission that Florida Senator Marco Rubio was a Mormon may hinder his chances at the seat.

As Marco Rubio's autobiography hit shelves it was revealed he is not being considered as Mitt Romney’s vice president in November’s US elections, according to reports.

Senator Marco Rubio of Florida has been criticised for describing the age of the earth as a 'great mystery' even though almost all scientists agree that it is 4.54 billion years old.

The Florida congressman, who has been tirelessly promoting a bipartisan deal on immigration, said that his 'Gang of Eight' bill doesn't give any handouts to those who are living in the country without a green card.

The 2016 hopeful won't say whether or not he's smoked the substance because he feels no good will come from answering the question.

The Florida Senator spoke to CBS's Face the Nation after admitting in an interview he would attend the same-sex wedding of a family member or staffer - even if he didn't agree with the decision.

'You have this clown, Marco Rubio. I've been so nice to him!' Trump said, as boos swallowed the room. He also hammered the truant lawmaker for his record of absences in the Senate.

Obama missed 89.4 of his votes in the last quarter of 2007 while he was a U.S. senator running for president. Rubio has skipped 44.6 per cent since June, the month he launched his own bid.

Florida Sen. Marco Rubio said Thursday his presidential campaign wasn't involved in research behind the infamous dirty dossier, as President Trump predicted the donor will be revealed.

Sen. Marco Rubio traveled from Florida to Washington, D.C., Saturday to fire his Chief of Staff Clint Reed for misconduct, sharing few details about what actually occurred.

Mattis, 68, submitted his letter of resignation to President Donald Trump on Thursday, shocking Democrats and establishment Republicans who saw him as a steady hand in the cabinet.

President Donald Trump said 'everybody needs totally proper documentation,' when fleeing the Bahamas, hours after a ferry kicked off those lacking a proper visa to enter the U.S.

President Trump signed a stimulus package that included a $600 boost to weekly unemployment benefits, until July 31. This increase added to state benefits gives an average weekly payment of $978.

Latest figures from the US Department of Agriculture reveal that wholesale American beef now costs a staggering $357.38 per 100 pounds amid nationwide food shortages. 

Meat processing plant workers are threatening that they won't return to work despite President Donald Trump's executive order on Tuesday to keep facilities running despite COVID-19 outbreaks.

Unsealed FBI documents from 2017 reveal a plan to close an investigation of former national security advisor Mike Flynn due to a lack of 'derogatory' evidence.

Harry Dunn (pictured) was killed in August 2019 when a car collided head-on with his motorcycle outside an RAF base. The car was allegedly being driven by U.S. citizen Anne Sacoolas.

Donald Trump vowed Monday to bring back his widely-viewed coronavirus briefings, but said they will be limited to one or two a week instead of the daily briefings he held over the last two months.

Melbourne boxing promoter Brian Amatruda exclusively revealed to Daily Mail Australia his plans to arrange a $1million charity with Tyson.

New White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on Wednesday defended her February comment that 'we will not see diseases like the coronavirus come here.'

White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany, who was sworn in on April 7, was a tough Trump critic in early 2015 and slammed him as 'racist', 'hateful', and an 'inauthentic' Republican.

From Christian Coleman winning 100m gold to Dina Asher-Smith picking up Great Britain's first-ever medal in a women's sprint event, each individual achievement has been undermined in Qatar.

Double Olympic triple jump champion Christian Taylor launched the Athletics Association in the wake of the IAAF's reforms to the Diamond League circuit - a decision that has been met by anger.

A compromise to squeeze three major championships into the summer of 2022 is set to be concluded in the next 48 hours.

Beth Chatto, who died last year, used to tell her grandchildren the Latin names for plants when they visited. Now her granddaughter Julia has become managing director of her gardens in Essex.

British gardening expert Monty Don revealed that his garden is garnished with a sea of intense purple balls of flower in May. He also answered questions from readers of the weekend magazine.

British gardening expert Mont Don shares his advice for growing coneflowers. He says the plants are great for biodiversity as they are extremely attractive to insects and butterflies.

Nigel Colborn has shared his advice on gardening this week. He suggest giving your lawn one final cut, as grass may have kept growing in wet and mild weather.

EXCLUSIVE: Sir Jeremy Farrar, a renowned specialist in infectious disease epidemics, said the virus in China isn't new but has likely adapted to infect humans.

More than half of a group of severely ill COVID-19 patients improved after receiving Gilead's experimental drug remdesivir, doctors reported.

Oscar Pistorius will be allowed to compete again despite being found guilty for the manslaughter of Reeva Steenkamp, according to International Paralympics Committee chiefs.

Pistorius, 27, spoke to ex Jenna Edkins, 25, who was stored in his phone as 'Babyshoes', for nine minutes on the evening of killing Reeva Steenkamp.

Oscar Pistorius's defence lawyer has repeated claims that a ruthless prison gang leader has threatened to 'take out' the Olympian if he is given preferential treatment in prison.

Kevin Lerena (right) said Oscar Pistorius (left) is depressed, has lost interest in training and women - and suggested he might 'do something stupid' rather than go back to prison.

The organisation has called the situation "its greatest challenge" with the cash available for unions needing immediate funding.

The female nurse, who did not want to be named, copped a ticket while driving a branded vehicle in her work uniform on Gordonton Rd in Hamilton, New Zealand, on Tuesday morning.

Twenty-one people died and dozens were injured when the White Island volcano erupted off the coast of New Zealand's North Island on December 9.

Tasmanian opposition leader Rebecca White has welcomed an apology from Australia's Chief Medical Officer Brendan Murphy to medical staff in Tasmania after he claimed they held an illegal dinner party.

Ian McInnes, Council for International Development chair and chief executive of signatories Tearfund, says New Zealand is enjoying a moment of global strength and should use it.

The future of the 2020 NRL season remains in limbo as league bosses struggle to reach a deal with players over salary reductions.

New Zealand could open its borders to Australian holidaymakers as part of a 'trans-Tasman bubble'.

Mr Morrison revealed there was 'friendly banter' about the potential of a trans-Tasman travel bubble after New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern met with the National Cabinet.

A New Zealand television presenter who tried for years to have a child has tragically lost her unborn baby while in self-isolation.

NBA ROUND-UP: Nikola Vucevic had 36 points and 13 rebounds, D.J. Augustin added 22 points for Orlando as they defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 130-117 on Saturday night.

LeBron James has missed 17 of the last 18 games with injury and the team have struggled as a result, posting a 27-27 record. On Tuesday night, they lost by 42 points at the hands of the Indiana Pacers.

LeBron James suffered the worst defeat of his career as the Los Angeles Lakers went down 136-94 to the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night. The previous worst had been a 36-point margin.