The boss of one of Maria Sharapova's sponsors has said the decision to ban her from tennis after she failed a drugs test was anti-Russian.

Sharapova ban was 'anti-Russian', says sponsor boss

Here are Ian Payne's British medal prospects for the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Ten Brits to watch at the Rio 2016 Olympics

The World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has told ITV news he won't change when it comes to making controversial comments.

Fury: If you don't like how I speak, change the channel

Claudio Ranieiri and his team are doing things differently as they continue to defy the odds and the statistics at the top of the league.

Leicester City FC continue to defy the sporting odds

Competing in the Le Mans 24 Hour race is "just another challenge" for six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy.

Sir Chris Hoy sets his sights on a motoring challenge

The latest battle between the former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro and ex-manager Jose Mourinho is taking place in South London on Monday.


Carneiro barrister not expecting Chelsea agreement today

Sunderland Football Club are still under pressure to explain exactly what they knew and when leading up to the Adam Johnson trial.

Sunderland under pressure over Adam Johnson trial

The Prime Minister has joined the ongoing row at Liverpool Football Club over ticket pricing.

PM looking into increase in Liverpool ticket prices

Liverpool supporters groups have told ITV News they will target club sponsors next in the ongoing row over ticket prices.


Liverpool fans could target sponsors over ticket rise

If you ever needed an example of why England's new coach differs from his predecessor , look no further than his expected choice of captain.

Will Dylan Hartley be named new England rugby skipper?

The Arsenal manager told ITV News he was sure no one is engaging in doping in English football.

Arsene Wenger agrees to meet with UK Anti-Doping

File photo. Lord Peter Mandelson pictured in July 2023.

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston explains how Lord Peter Mandelson might yet not be packing his bags for Washington DC.

Why Washington could reject Mandelson as Britain's next US ambassador

ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston breaks down potentially the most important diplomatic decision Starmer will ever make. 

Was PM blindsided by Mandelson reaction or did he hope to weather the storm?

Ruth Jones and James Corden attend a BBC launch event for Gavin and Stacey: The Finale, at Ham Yard Hotel in London. Picture date: Wednesday December 18, 2024. 

After the show's 2019 Christmas special ended on a cliffhanger, with a marriage proposal, viewers will hopefully get an answer on Christmas Day.

James Corden and Ruth Jones to give Gavin & Stacey ‘lovely’ send off

ITV News' Robert Peston looks at why the prime minister has given Lord Mandelson the UK's top diplomatic job to the US and what risks are involved

Why Starmer picked Mandelson for Washington

File photo dated 02/02/24 of Lord Peter Mandelson at St Mary the Virgin church in Primrose Hill, north west London. The UK needs to transform itself into a high investment economy to shift out of its low growth "doom loop", Lord Peter Mandelson claims, adding that he will will hit out at "persistent underinvestment". Issue date: Thursday October 10, 2024.

The Labour peer and former 'spin doctor' to Tony Blair would replace Karen Pierce, who has served as ambassador to the US since 2020. 

Peter Mandelson expected to be made Britain's new ambassador to US

The Queen's longtime hairdresser has spoken to ITV News about her decades-lasting friendship with Her Majesty.

Royal warrant for the long-serving hairdresser to the Queen

ITV News' Chloe Keedy reports from Avignon, France, after attending the sentencing of Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband and 50 other men in the mass rape trial.

Gisele Pelicot calmly faced the unimaginable in court for the final time

ITV News' Steve Scott speaks to Lord Seb Coe, one of seven candidates vying to become IOC president, about how the Olympic games could shape up. 

Ian Payne

Former Sports Correspondent