Former European heavyweights, investment projects and teams from tiny towns will liven up the top tiersAbsent from La Liga since 2018, Dépor were once part of a Spanish “big four” with Barcelona, Valencia and Real Madrid. The Galicians were title-race disruptors over a sustained period, finishing in the top three on nine occasions between 1993 and 2004 …

Proposals to convert skateparks, children’s play areas and basketball courts have angered residentsAiwa Saito and her children are among the many families who were regulars at Barking Skate Park. But after they skated here for more than five years, London’s only full-size indoor skate park closed on Sunday – to be replaced with padel courts.Padel is …

Kim Le Court staged a remarkable comeback from a mechanical problem to take a sensational sprint win while Marlen Reusser stayed in yellow138km to go: Nelson is caught. But two of her teammates – Eleonora Ciabocco and Lene Robyn Clay – have been dropped. Mia Griffin, also of Picnic-PostNL, has been dropped too! Did they neglect to have their Weetabix …

European body to commission independent valuationUefa unmoved by Infantino apology for ‘mistake’Uefa is planning to commission an independent valuation of Fifa’s World Cup sale plans after concerns that Gianni Infantino agreed to sell the tournament’s future profits to a private equity firm at below the market rate.The European governing body is …

LEWIS STEELE IN CHICAGO: When Leeds were promoted 12 months ago, the recruitment team were ahead of the curve in noticing a trend in the Premier League.

The British Grand Prix will remain on the MotoGP World Championship calendar until at least 2028 as Silverstone extends its partnership with MotoGP.

The Argentine Football Association announces 15 July as National Football Teams Day to mark Argentina's 2026 World Cup semi-final victory over England.

Hammers poised for busy month before transfer deadline after slow summer

Alvaro Arbeloa pushing for more signings after deal for Real Madrid duo

Everything you need to know as Europe’s biggest athletics stars descend on Birmingham to fight for continental titles

The two female footballers sought asylum in Australia earlier this year and have now been granted citizenship

Infantino admitted ‘mistakes were made’ in the process behind trying to sell off the World Cup to private investment but, as Richard Jolly writes, he was more interested in insisting the real issue was horrible ‘attacks’ on Fifa’s integrity

SIMON JONES: Barcelona have finally made their interest in Manchester City midfielder Rodri official to rival Real Madrid for his signature.

Liverpool are in the market for a new centre-back and could hijack Arsenal's transfer plan.

The season started so strongly but a lack of resources has seen them stagnate.

The Carabao Cup first round kicks off this weekend, with dozens of ties broadcast live across Sky Sports and ITV.

David Owori died on Wednesday following a brutal attack, with police saying the footballer tried to resist an attempt to steal his belongings.

Iga Swiatek came under fire and was accused of losing motivation.

The World Cup continues to be plunged into chaos.