NIK SIMON: Anyone who claims the Commonwealth Games mean nothing should speak to the crowd that gathered outside my hotel at 1am on Friday.

LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: Lagging somewhat behind, although certainly on the rise now, is the local football team. Fandom for Chicago Fire is spreading across the city.

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The horrifying incident brought the race to a standstill.

Esther Henseleit sinks a huge birdie putt on the 72nd hole to force a play-off with Shiho Kuwaki in the AIG Women's Open.

Ibrahim Said netted a late winner as Motherwell started their Scottish Premiership season as they left off by beating Hibernian at Easter Road.

Shiho Kuwaki snatched a dramatic play-off victory over Esther Henseleit after an extraordinary finish to the AIG Women’s Open, as Charley Hull and Lottie Woad fell short on the final day.

After 16 medals in Glasgow, why are the Commonwealth Games so important to athletes from Northern Ireland, especially in the bigger sporting picture?

Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes claims stage two for back-to-back victories at the Tour de France Femmes.

Chelsea complete the signing of Argentina and Strasbourg midfielder Valentin Barco on a seven-year deal.

Reds conclude USA tour with a fixture against Premier League rivals

Draper has not featured at a grand slam this year due to injuries

Finucane became the first rider in 96 years to complete a Commonwealth Games sprint clean sweep

Barco, who was involved in a viral heated exchange with Jude Bellingham after the World Cup semi-final, has moved to Stamford Bridge on a seven-year deal

Dutch sprinter makes it two from two in GenevaHer team still intend to sue UCI over Giro disqualificationThe Dutch sprinter Lorena Wiebes took her second win in this year’s Tour de France Femmes in Geneva, further extending her overall lead in the nine-day race. Wiebes is proving untouchable in the sprint finishes and her turn of speed in the final 250 …

The Blues' latest acquisition is set to be given a hostile welcome to the Premier League by the vast majority of fans as a result of his behaviour in the semi-final.

The Argentine hit the headlines last month when he clashed with Jude Bellingham after England's semi-final defeat at the World Cup.

Arsenal are ready to do business this summer and that includes a possible transfer with Manchester United.

The tennis final has been disrupted.

Another fine half-century from Ben Duckett and crucial late wickets from Mohammad Amir helped Trent Rockets deservedly stay top of The Hundred table with a five-run win over SunRisers Leeds at Trent Bridge.