After marvelling at Lionesses, Lions, Alcaraz and McIlroy, attention returns to English football and its cynicismThe Community Shield marks beginnings and ends. Here come nine months of Premier League hopes and fears. Even if the eventual fate awaiting a team can become crystal clear as early as the opening weekend, there can be no backward glances. This …

A recent boxing showcase in Brooklyn promised opportunity. But it exposed fighters to unnecessary risk in front of an enthusiastic crowd and an influential audienceThe videos are troubling. They’ve made their way online through social media and other postings.A club fighter, Jacob Solis, is in the ring with a world-class fighter named Marquis Taylor. Both …

Football’s world governing body is facing a growing number of issues, not least a new class action from the NetherlandsThe tectonic tensions in the world of football produced a seismic tremor this week. News emerged from the Netherlands of a class action that promised to seek compensation for players whose careers – the case claimed – had been blighted …

Michelle Obama is a fan of the world No 14, who is a vocal supporter of women’s sport, especially basketballFrances Tiafoe is in his element when he talks passionately about the growing presence of black and mixed heritage players at the highest levels of men’s tennis. During a stroll on tournament grounds he reels off the names of players he competes …

Midfielder’s outlook on life has changed since the death of his former Anfield teammate in a tragic accidentFabinho attended Diogo Jota’s funeral unable to believe it was all true. His Portuguese friend, with whom he played for three years at Liverpool, had died in a tragic accident alongside André Silva, his brother. The Brazilian found himself …

Confusion over his role and a lack of standout skills were always likely to make it difficult to switch sports but rugby is welcoming him back with open arms“When you’re super talented and have options, you do what is best for you,” is how former New York Giants cornerback Jason Bell explains Louis Rees-Zammit’s unexpected return to rugby union from …

News and discussion as we count down to the actionGet in touch | Check out the day’s upcoming fixturesManchester City’s Rodri, who missed most of last season after rupturing anterior cruciate ligament injury last September, is unlikely to be “really fit” until after this September’s international break, says manager Pep Guardiola.The midfielder’s …

Everything you need to know about the pre-season friendly at St James’ Park

Everything you need to know ahead of Raducanu’s tournament opener

Gunners hopeful of receiving a triple injury boost for final pre-season friendly

"I hope it helps take Manchester United where Manchester United needs to go."

The Gunners are taking on a brand-new opponent

Red Devils are looking to sign another striker before season starts

The Emirates will host a first-ever meeting between the two sides this weekend

Detroit Lions safety Morice Norris shared a social post on Saturday, saying he's OK and thanking people for their support, after he was taken off the field in an ambulance late in a preseason game against the Atlanta Falcons. 

Red Devils looking to extend unbeaten pre-season run

The summer transfer window is heating up as big moves continue to be worked on ahead of deadline day

Manchester City's Rodri has suffered an injury setback and is unlikely to be "really fit" until September, says manager Pep Guardiola.

Irons have impressed in pre-season period