Boxing: Mike Tyson last night escaped punishment from Nevada boxing authorities and will receive his £5.4 million purse from his abbreviated bout with Orlin Norris.

One member of the Nevada State Athletic Commission suggested that Tyson fight elsewhere in future. "I'm not so sure we need him in the state of Nevada any longer," said Lorenzo Fertitta.

The former heavyweight champion did not attend the 30-minute hearing in Las Vegas. The commission upheld referee Richard Steele's action, deducting two points from Tyson as the sole punishment for hitting Norris after the bell at the end of the first round of last Saturday's fight. Norris fell, dislocated his knee and was unable to continue.

Commissioners could have fined Tyson or they could have changed the decision from a no contest to a disqualification.

Gaelic Games: Meath won't know until tomorrow morning which players are available for their National League tie against Clare at Navan. John McDermott is definitely out with a shoulder injury, and Darren Fay will also be missing with a groin injury. Hank Traynor, Enda McManus and Richie Kealy are also unavailable due to illness or injury. Trevor Giles is also likely to be absent due to club commitments.

Badminton: Ireland's Sonya McGinn had one of the best wins of her career in Budapest last night when she beat French number one and second seed Sandra Dimbour, who is ranked 45 places higher in the world, in the second round of the Hungarian Open. The Dubliner, now joint 10th in the European rankings, won in straight sets, 11-6, 11-9, picking up valuable ranking points in her quest to qualify for a place in the Olympic Games.

Rugby: VIDEO referees will become a feature of international rugby from next year if two pilot schemes in Australia and South Africa prove that the concept is viable. The schemes will be analysed by the International Rugby Board.