Gian van Veen has hit back at his critics after beating Luke Humphries 11-10 in a dramatic European Championship final to win the first major trophy of his career at the age of 23.

British No 2 Cameron Norrie began his Paris Masters campaign with a straight-sets victory over Argentina's Sebastian Baez.

England boss Sarina Wiegman has confirmed Hannah Hampton could be back available to face Australia at Pride Park on Tuesday in the second of their October friendlies.

Aston Villa defender Matty Cash signs a new three-and-a-half year deal with the club.

Napoli midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a high-grade tear in his right thigh against Inter Milan.

Ochotorena was a Valencia legend and won three successive major tournaments as part of Spain’s coaching staff

The mood has shifted around the club after three wins in a row

The 24-year-old goalkeeper missed Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Brazil at the Etihad Stadium with a minor elbow issue

Tudor failed to win eight matches on the trot before his dismissal

Elliott was left out of the Villa squad entirely for Sunday’s win over Manchester City

Dutchman Gian van Veen has elevated himself to rank among the best players in the world and underlined his rapid rise with a dramatic victory in Dortmund

Mosea Itauma has not fought since August 16, when he knocked out Dillian Whyte in the first round in Saudi Arabia.

The Belgian is likely to be out for around three to four months

Jury finds college sports’ governing body negligentRobert Geathers has shown signs of CTEA South Carolina jury has decided the NCAA owes a former college football player and his wife $18m, while finding college sports’ major governing body negligent in failing to warn the player about the long-term effects of concussions.Following a civil trial that …

Somewhat ironically, offshore betting websites responded to news of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier's arrests last week by offering wagers on the next NBA figures to be ensnared.

Stephen Hendry and his ex-wife Amanda Tart were married for 19 years before the snooker star confessed his love for another woman.

Max Verstappen angered some of his F1 rivals with a controversial act in Mexico City on Sunday.

Express Sport brings you all of the latest tennis news and updates as the ATP Tour heads to Paris.

Lando Norris has insisted the dominant win in the Mexico City Grand Prix that has taken him back to the summit of F1's world championship does not yet carry any wider significance until he follows it up with "two, three or four in a row".

Paul Merson cannot see anyone stopping Arsenal in the Premier League this season, likening Mikel Arteta's "machine" to the Chelsea team that dominated under Jose Mourinho in his first spell in charge at Stamford Bridge.