First-round exit for 24-time grand slam winner made for a difficult watch but there is an emerging pattern of saving his best for the big occasionNovak Djokovic walked from the ­stadium court in Cincinnati to the corridor reserved for post-match press interviews practically without breaking stride. The 39-year-old had been cruising up a set and well on his …

Martin Odegaard was a maestro in Arsenal's win over Manchester City, but the Norwegian has admitted there have been many "fights" with one new Gunner

One Liverpool player looks increasingly likely to leave before the September 1 transfer deadline.

Liverpool could be about to secure the signings of PSG duo Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye.

Amy Hunt has already enjoyed an incredible week at the European Athletics Championship, but history for the Team GB star was within her grasp

Scotland have appointed Sebastien Pocognoli as their new head coach.

Highlights of the Sky Bet Championship match between Burnley and West Ham United.

Ben Stokes and Durham were denied a spot in the 2026 Metro Bank One-Day Cup final as Middlesex pulled off a stunning, comeback clinch a first List-A final appearance for 36 years.

Zian Flemming struck twice late on as Burnley came back to deny West Ham in a 2-2 Championship draw between the freshly relegated sides at Turf Moor.

Great Britain's Keanna Macinnes holds on to win gold in the women's 200m butterfly at the European Aquatics Championships, swimming a lifetime best to do so.

Luke Hollman scores an unbeaten 83 to help Middlesex stun Durham with a two-wicket win in their One-Day Cup semi-final to reach their first List A decider since 1990.

Rui Oliveira wins the final stage of the Volta a Portugal in his home city of Porto before dedicating the win to Finlay Tarling's family.

Rangers will host Celtic in the Premier Sports Cup quarter-finals with Kilmarnock v Aberdeen the other all top-flight tie.

Christos Tzolis left Cardiff having assisted two of the Gunners’ three Community Shield goals

Gunners may add more fresh faces in final weeks of the window

Young Moroccan has been tipped to replace Rodri, who is nearing the exit door

Burnley 2-2 West Ham: The Irons led by two goals only to drop two points after a late double from Zian Flemming

There are many good reasons why Burnley and West Ham are performing as Premier League tribute acts, slumming it in the Championship with the hope of a shot at the limelight once more. They are two flawed teams, relegated because of chronic defects, and plenty were on show as West Ham blew a two-goal lead to start life on the second-tier circuit with an …

Riders’ union expresses fury about Volta a PortugalTarling died after collision with non-race vehicleThe professional cycling community has reacted with fury to the death of the teenage Welsh rider, Finlay Tarling, in the Volta a Portugal, with a leading former professional describing the race’s safety measures as “catastrophic”.Tarling, the younger …

Hunt, Duplantis and Hunter Bell in action in final sessionSecurity scare at Alexander Stadium | Email BillyWomen’s long jump: Sawyers stands at the top of the runway with a pink and purple starry blanket wrapped round her legs to keep warm. She thrusts it aside and launches herself to an opening jump of 6.95m to go ahead of Mihambo!Women’s long jump: …