Isaac Ogundere converted the decisive penalty in a 4-2 shootout victory.

The Paralympians and their stories were front and centre in a traditional performance that showcased the difference, equality and glory of competition

It was Tonali’s first competitive appearance in 308 days after serving a ban for a series of betting offences.

The British number three had chances to take the first set off the 19th seed but could not keep her level up in a 7-6 (10) 6-1 defeat.

28th seed defeats Spaniard Pedro Martinez 6-2 6-4 6-0 at US OpenRinky Hjikata, Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint crash out in New YorkAlexei Popyrin will meet history-chasing defending champion Novak Djokovic for a place in the last 16 of the US Open after powering to the third round at Flushing Meadows. Popyrin defied searing heat in New York to grind down …

Days after being controversially denied a winner against Newcastle, an exasperated Bournemouth manager, Andoni Iraola, bemoaned another refereeing error for knocking his side out of the Carabao Cup.With the game at West Ham goalless and seemingly heading for penalties, Mohammed Kudus’s 88th-minute shot flew into the net via Jarrod Bowen. Replays showed it …

Newcastle had two major causes to celebrate after Sean Longstaff booked their place in the third round with the winning penalty on the night Sandro Tonali marked his return from a 10-month gambling ban.Longstaff came on for the Italian just after the hour mark as Eddie Howe rotated his squad but they stayed strong throughout, deserving on balance to go …

Defender not used by England since 2022 World CupNewcastle’s Tino Livramento could receive first callLee Carsley is not expected to reintegrate Ben White into the England squad when he makes his first selection as the interim manager on Thursday for the upcoming Nations League ties against Republic of Ireland and Finland.White has not been involved with …

Frenchwoman targeted after first-round US Open defeat‘Betting companies actively destroy some people’Caroline Garcia said she received online abuse after her first-round defeat at the US Open, and said “unhealthy betting” was one of the main reasons why players are targeted on social media.The French player lost 6-1, 6-4 on Tuesday against he …

Head of the International Paralympic Committee calls for a ‘revolution of inclusion’ in moving opening ceremonyThe 17th Paralympic Games began under blue skies then lit up the night as Paris made a powerful start in extending to disability sport the same energy and joy that has so far characterised its historic summer.In the coming 11 days there will be …

SAMI MOKBEL: There had been indications that White would come out of his self-imposed exclusion once Holland was no longer on the staff, which is now the case.

WEST HAM 1-0 BOURNEMOUTH - KATHRYN BATTE AT LONDON STADIUM: Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola blasted officials after a second handball controversy in four days.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE CITY GROUND: One year on from a Newcastle debut in which he played like a gladiator, Sandro Tonali picked up his sword and shield.

MATTHEW LAMBERT AT FLUSHING MEADOWS: Speaking to the press in a pokey interview room, Raducanu was metres from the court where she won the title in 2021 but that night feels far away.

AADAM PATEL: It is the first time since 1992 that Europe's elite competition has had such a revamp, with a league phase known as the 'Swiss Model' replacing the traditional group stage.

Arsenal, Aston Villa, Tottenham and Man City have also been handed favourable ties, with the Premier League's European qualifiers all drawn with Football League sides.

The former Olympian reported the incident to Spanish police on Monday.

Tomas Etcheverry struggled to cope with the heat on day three of the US Open.

The Carabao Cup third round draw has been conducted with Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool among the teams who have discovered their fate.