Rugby Union: Former Wales tighthead prop Adam Jones is leaving Cardiff to join Harlequins at the end of the season. The shaggy-haired 34-year-old, who has played 100 tests for Wales and the British & Irish Lions, retired from internationals in January after being omitted from the Welsh squad for this year’s Six Nations. “Not only is it apparent that Adam wants to keep going for some time to come, but the work he will do in supporting and pushing our young tight heads Kyle Sinckler, Will Collier and Matt Shields will benefit us for years to come,” Quins director of rugby Conor O’Shea said.

Snooker: New World Grand Prix Champion Judd Trump kept his fine form going with a 4-0 thrashing of Luca Brecel in the first round of the Players Championship in Thailand, yesterday. Trump beat Ronnie O’Sullivan in the World Grand Prix final in Llandudno last Sunday before flying to Bangkok. And he showed no signs of fatigue as he beat Belgium’s Brecel with a top break of 71 to reach the last 16. “I played well and Luca didn’t, so in the end it was convincing,” said Trump, who now meets Mark King. “I need to play better next time.”

Athletics: Women’s marathon world record holder Paula Radcliffe has criticised Nike after reports the company had agreed a sponsorship deal with Justin Gatlin. The BBC said that Nike has re-signed the controversial American sprinter to the brand, despite the fact that the 33-year-old has served two doping suspensions. Writing on Twitter, British athlete Radcliffe said: “I am very disappointed to hear this news. I don’t believe it truly reflects the core values of the Nike that I am proud to represent, nor the integrity and the ideals of the people I work with on a daily basis.”