Richie Havens, the folk singer who opened the legendary 1969 Woodstock rock festival, dies of a heart attack at 72.

Sir Alex Ferguson hails the consistency of Manchester United after claiming a 13th title in 21 Premier League seasons.

Scotland becoming independent from the UK would "be a profound economic change for both states", according to Treasury analysis.

At least 26 people have been killed in clashes between security forces and Sunni Muslim protesters in northern Iraq, officials say.

On the eve of the Little Master's 40th birthday, BBC Sport asks the experts to pick their favourite Sachin Tendulkar innings.

US security officials face questions in Congress over whether they mishandled information about Boston bombing suspect Tamerlan Tsarnaev two years ago.

The first arrest is made in the investigation into allegations of historical child abuse in north Wales.

Ed Miliband says "massive increases" in spending on the NHS simply "won't be available" if his party wins the next general election.