Venus Williams has not won a singles match in more than a year but has received numerous wildcards to compete. The reasons why go beyond just tennis.

After crashing out of the Conference League, questions are mounting for Derek McInnes at Rangers, writes Tom English.

Harry Kane discusses potential Ballon d'Or hopes after becoming the first Englishman to win Germany's footballer of the year award for the 2025-26 season.

Leeds did not pay Hoffenheim £17.4m for Anton Stach for his dead-ball proficiency. Stach did not score a single free-kick in his four years in the Bundesliga, and only ever attempted one shot.

ALEX BYWATER: From the ruins of financial armageddon and subsequent failed takeover bids, Cardiff are now preparing to enter their 150th year with a positive outlook.

LEWIS STEELE: Bradley Barcola is a game-changer for Andoni Iraola, who has been waiting patiently for a flashy new winger to bill as the Mohamed Salah replacement.

LA star brands stunts as attempts to ‘stay relevant’Brink defends trans community in face of attacksOpinion: Kanter is using his freedom to punch downLos Angeles Sparks star Cameron Brink has called former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom a “stupid piece of shit” who is “trying to stay relevant”, in the most vocal statement by an active player …

Jo Potter’s side charged to promotion and have brought in striker Bethany England as they bid to stay upGuardian writers’ predicted position: 13th (NB: this is not necessarily Sophie Downey’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 2nd (WSL2) Continue reading...

Lottie Woad made a strong start to the final week of play before next month's Solheim Cup by shooting a four-under opening round at the LPGA Tour's FM Championship.

Highlights from day one of the Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

Defending champion Tommy Fleetwood shoots a four-under 66 to put himself in contention at the Tour Championship at East Lake in Atlanta.

Blockbuster move could still happen before next week’s summer deadline

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Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, John Brewin and Dan Bardell as Spurs win their first home game of the season and Celtic lose in disastrous fashion in Europe Continue reading...

Fast bowler is one wicket away from a target eight years in the making after another display of consistencyHalfway through the afternoon session, as drinks were taken after the completion of his 10th over, Mohammad Abbas waved at the Pakistan dressing room and beckoned on their physios. When they reached him he gestured at his right buttock and lay on his …

Liverpool need midfield nous, Michael Carrick is already under pressure and Villa can bid farewell to Enzi KonsaEnzo Maresca has a shiny new £85m midfielder he could select for a debut but he may want Ayyoub Bouaddi, at 18 years old, to have a bit of time watching on from the bench to learn about the Premier League from his elders. The Moroccan may not have …

Min Woo Lee raced into the early lead at the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship, as Rory McIlroy made a mixed start to his bid for FedExCup glory.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Wigan celebrated the life of the late, great Sir Billy Boston by sweeping aside a weakened Hull KR side 46-0 in their Betfred Super League clash at a sodden Brick Community Stadium.

Our top tipster Lewis Jones, aka Jones Knows, was in flying form last weekend - can he repeat the trick?