After a highest-ever league finish last season, Robert De Zerbi has recruited experience to complement the club’s exciting youngstersGuardian writers’ predicted position: 9th (NB: this is not necessarily Ed Aarons’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 6th Continue reading...

Nick Kyrgios has defended Iga Swiatek after she was criticised for the way she wears her cap on court.

Croatia's Petra Martic pulled off a near-impossible recovery shot that left fans in awe at the Citi Open.

Jaan Roose, an Estonian slackline athlete, walked across a 150m (492ft) LED-lit slackline hanging between the crescent shaped Iconic Towers in Lusail Marina, Qatar, on Sunday. Roose could be seen fighting against strong winds to keep his balance as he delicately made his way across unsupported. This slackline was tied 185m (606ft) above the ground. Roose set …

Ajax have successfully hijacked West Ham's pursuit of Manchester City academy star Carlos Borges after the Dutch giant agreed a £17million deal with the Premier League champions.

Celtic came from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao 3-2 in James Forrest's testimonial match.

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JOHN McGARRY AT PARKHEAD: This was a night of receptions. James Forrest got the one he deserved. Brendan Rodgers got the one he'd hoped for.

Encouragement is now verging on pandemonium following the 24-year-old's impressive pre-season displays that have seen him net four times in three games.

Arsenal agree deal with Brentford keeper David Raya, Manchester City want Jeremy Doku to replace Riyad Mahrez, Liverpool eye Andre, plus more.

Liverpool have reportedly offered £21million for Fluminese and Brazil midfielder Andre as Reds boss Jurgen Klopp seeks to bolster his midfield options.

The Hammers are yet to make any signings with the season less than two weeks away, despite banking £105million from the sale of Declan Rice

Bethany Firth claims gold as Great Britain record a one-two-three for the second day in a row at the Para Swimming World Championships in Manchester.

PAUL NEWMAN: Has there ever been a more dramatic transformation of any side in any major sport? Has there ever been a more consistently entertaining and action-packed Test cricket team?

SIMON JONES: Tension is rising behind the scenes at West Ham with the role of technical director Tim Steidten under scrutiny as they remain the only Premier League side yet to sign a player.