Ryder Cup-winning captain Luke Donald has announced his vice-captain for next year's Ryder Cup showdown at Bethpage Black in the United States.

United's new hierarchy of chief executive Omar Berrada, football director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox is not yet in place, but decisions will have to be made.

It was claimed in recent days that the Northern Irishman was close to a seismic U-turn to join the Saudi-backed breakaway. 'I honestly don't know how these things get started,' McIlroy said.

Daryl Jacob will not return to action for the end of the jumps season as he continues to recover from a broken collarbone.

ISAAN KHAN IN MUNICH: Bayern host the Gunners after last week's first leg at the Emirates Stadium ended 2-2, which Kane scored in, and leaves the tie tantalisingly poised.

Katie Taylor is relishing 'the rematch the world has waited to see' after it was announced she will defend her status as undisputed world light-welterweight champion against Amanda Serrano on July 20.

The 28-year-old has been in imperious form this term, having seen his performances dramatically improve after the appointment of Unai Emery in October 2022.

IAN HERBERT: He fought for a fair player wage and the right to transfer between clubs, taking on a powerful Edwardian Establishment determined to limit the money workers took.

EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: There will be something a little different about the Olympics this summer. For the first time in 40 years, Sir Steve Redgrave will not be there.

LEWIS STEELE: The Northern Irish full back, 20, has had a breakthrough season at Anfield and deputised capably for injured Trent Alexander-Arnold .

The IFAB will consider the results in October and November 2025 and it could lead to a permanent law change for the 2026/27 season.

MATT BARLOW: From every perspective except Everton 's there was so much to admire about Cole Palmer 's four goals on Monday. The first was all impudence and flair.

West Ham have to beat unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen to make the Europa League semi-finals