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Chesterfield 0-1 Fleetwood

Veteran striker Ched Evans scored the only goal of the game, finding the net against one of his former clubs to give Fleetwood Town an opening day 1-0 victory at Chesterfield.

Godolphin's Gold Cup hero Trawlerman retired

Trawlerman, winner of the Gold Cup at Ascot last year, has been retired after picking up an injury at Goodwood.

Crawley 0-1 Crewe

Josh March headed the winner in the fifth minute of stoppage time as 10-man Crewe got the better of nine-man Crawley at the Broadfield Stadium.

Sheff Utd & Birmingham draw a blank on opening day

Sheffield United and Birmingham made an underwhelming start to the Championship season as they played out a goalless draw at Bramall Lane.

Burton 1-1 Stevenage

Olly Sanderson bundled home in stoppage time to snatch Stevenage a point in a 1-1 draw against Burton.

SunRisers, Super Giants out to deny Rockets a Hundred double

There could be a Trent Rockets double and a Sam Billings four-peat at Lord's on Sunday as the 2026 edition of The Hundred draws to a close.

Tributes paid to Tarling following British cyclist's death during Volta a Portugal

Tributes were paid to Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal after the 19-year-old British cyclist died during the race on Friday.

Papers: Lille head coach confirms Man City's Bouaddi talks

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

Tennis scores: Norrie beaten by top seed Zverev in Cincinnati

Coppull impresses in Hungerford success

Coppull stepped up in distance to land a second Group Two of his career under an enterprising ride from Hector Crouch, who completed a big-race double in the Visit Malta Hungerford Stakes at Newbury.

No player bigger than a club - is that changing for some fans?

From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham, are star names a bigger draw than clubs for young fans?

PSG sign World Cup winner Torres from Barcelona

Ferran Torres, who scored the winning goal for Spain at the World Cup, has joined European champions Paris St-Germain from Barcelona.

Ex-tennis player Bautista Agut scores on football debut

Roberto Bautista Agut scores twice on his debut for Spanish seventh-tier side CD Els Ibarsos - just over a month after retiring from tennis.

Bournemouth to 'do better' after 'disgusting' email

Bournemouth vow to "do better" after changes to matchday staffing were handled in a manner which "did not reflect the standards we expect".

Newcastle progressing with move for Benfica defender Dedic

Newcastle United are in advanced talks as they aim to bring in defender Amar Dedic from Benfica.

Sunderland agree £25.6m fee for defender Methalie

Sunderland agree a £25.6m fee to sign left-back Dayann Methalie from Toulouse.

Premier League clubs looking to EFL for next Semenyo and Eze

Premier League clubs are continuing to recruit young players from EFL and Scottish academies for their U21 and B-team squads.

Inter sign England full-back Spence from Tottenham

England full-back Djed Spence signs a five-year deal at Inter Milan as he makes a move to Italy from Tottenham.

Belgian Pocognoli frontrunner to be Scotland boss - but who is he?

Former Monaco head coach Sebastien Pocognoli is identified by the Scottish FA as their prime candidate to replace Steve Clarke.

Doue goal awarded on VAR after tight offside

Desire Doue's goal is awarded after initially being flagged offside to give PSG the lead in the second half of the Super Cup against Aston Villa.

Highlights: PSG beat Aston Villa in Super Cup

Paris Saint-Germain beat Aston Villa in the Uefa Super Cup with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue.

Taylor on retirement, scrutiny, VAR and referee pundits

Referee Anthony Taylor explains to BBC sports editor Dan Roan why he has stepped away from officiating.

Carrick pushing to improve the squad this summer

Ahead of his first full Premier League campaign in charge at Old Trafford, Carrick feels the squad is making good progress.

Championship excellent place to discover talent - Espanyol's Monchi

Espanyol sporting director Monchi explains why he believes England's Championship is an undervalued source of talent, and outlines his ambitions to restore Espanyol to the top end of Spanish football.

West Ham break EFL record to sign Engels for £22m

West Ham United pay a £22m fee, a new EFL record, to sign Celtic's Belgium international midfielder Arne Engels.

Rangers need 'wee bit of help' and money is there to get it

Rangers need "a wee bit of help" and have money to spend to get it despite dropping out of the Europa League, says manager Derek McInnes.

Villa begin Suzuki talks - Sunday's gossip

Aston Villa are in negotiations over Zion Suzuki, boosting Juventus' hope of signing Emiliano Martinez, while Arsenal are told price for Victor Osimhen, plus more.

Who am I? Guess Premier League star No 27

Work out the identity of today's player in as few attempts as possible.

Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans as Alonso offers glimpse of blueprint

Enzo Fernandez is booed by sections of the Chelsea support, Morgan Rogers scores on his first appearance and Xabi Alonso offers a glimpse of what could be his blueprint for the season.

How important is Community Shield to a team's season?

Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?

Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?

Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?

Norris insists title pressure is all on Antonelli

Reigning Formula 1 champion Lando Norris says any title pressure going into the second half of the season is firmly on championship leader Kimi Antonelli.

Hamilton: Ferrari 'pushing hard' for car upgrades

Lewis Hamilton is confident Ferrari can up their game in the second half of the season by focusing on reducing the car's straight-line speed deficit to rivals Mercedes.

IndyCar releases renderings of new cars for 2028

IndyCar officials released renderings of new cars Tuesday, and with testing on tap for this weekend, defending champ and current points leader Alex Palou said that "seeing the car for the first time made me even more excited about where IndyCar is going."

F1 in the snow? Boss: Europe may host Dec. finale

Formula 1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali has said the championship is prepared to finish the 2026 season in Europe -- even if it means a race in the snow.

Raducanu to miss US Open after stress fracture

Emma Raducanu's stress fracture will force her to miss the US Open.

Hamilton blocked, dissed UFC star who shot a pig

UFC star Jon Jones has revealed that Lewis Hamilton blocked him on social media and called him a "coward" for posting a video showing him shooting a pig from a helicopter.

Venus among entries for US Open mixed doubles

Venus Williams is partnering with Alexander Bublik for mixed doubles at the US Open.

Austin open to hosting two F1 races this season

Austin's Circuit of the Americas left the door ever so slightly open for Formula 1 to finish its season in Texas, in the event that war in Iran causes cancellations to races in the Middle East.

Hard courts feel like home as Alex Eala eyes another US Open breakthrough

Alex Eala is preparing for the US Open, back on the surface that has produced many of the biggest moments of her career.

Williams sisters to pair up at Cincinnati Open

The Williams sisters are back on track to playing doubles tennis ahead of the U.S. Open.

Palou, Rossi rave after first test of 2028 IndyCar

Alex Palou and Alexander Rossi climbed inside the cockpit of IndyCar's 2028 entry, took it around Indianapolis Motor Speedway's 14-turn, 2.439-mile road course and came away impressed.

Stars Wars creator gives F1 boss insight into fans

Formula 1 boss Stefano Domenicali has said a conversation with Star Wars creator George Lucas proved to him that most fans don't care about how complicated the sport's new cars are.

Alcaraz out of Cincinnati with lingering wrist injury

Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, the Masters 1000-level event where he is the defending champion, because of a lingering right wrist injury.

Eala braces for another brutal draw in Toronto

Alex Eala faces an entirely different challenge after winning the biggest title of her career in Washington D.C: Proving it was only the beginning.

WNBA betting: How to bet MVP, Most Improved Player and Defensive Player of the Year

Andre Snellings takes a look at the where the awards races stand and identifies his favorite bets to make.

Million-dollar 1 Point Slam returning to Aussie Open

The million-dollar 1 Point Slam is returning to the first Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2027.

Formula 1 start times: When does each 2026 race begin?

The first half of the Formula 1 2026 season has been full of ups and downs for teams and drivers across the grid.

Inside the disunited United States that shadows the WNBA

Sophie Cunningham said what she said about transgender women in sports. Now others want their say, whether the WNBA wants to hear them or not.

Who is Kimi Antonelli? Age, career, salary and F1 records

Many people will have started hearing the name Kimi Antonelli float about, whether you follow Formula 1 or not.

Naismith Class of 2026: Two Lady Vols, a pioneering Olympic team and the first 50-40-90 season

The 1996 U.S. Olympic team, Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw and Candace Parker all helped move the sport forward.

Gauff criticizes using WTA gene test to 'attack'

Coco Gauff said she supports "fairness in women's sports" but criticized how the WTA's gene testing creates "animosity towards the trans community."

F1 points system explained: How many points do drivers get for a race and sprint, and why?

Formula 1's drivers' championship and constructors' championship points system explained.

📈 How Caitlin Clark's game has grown in Year 3

Clark already has the most 20-point, 10-assist games in WNBA history. But her game remains a work in progress.

More Fever players back White after coach booed

Fever All-Stars Aliyah Boston and Kelsey Mitchell supported coach Stephanie White on Thursday, saying they were disappointed by the boos during White's introduction at Tuesday's home game.

Hakkinen: Verstappen would rock boat at McLaren

Former McLaren world champion Mika Hakkinen has questioned why his old team would "rock the boat" by trying to sign Red Bull's Max Verstappen.

No. 1 Sinner (knee) withdraws from Cincinnati

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Sunday said he's dealing with a bothersome right knee and will not play in the Cincinnati Open.

Hidalgo, Strong, others ink Unrivaled NIL deals

Women's college basketball stars Hannah Hidalgo, Sarah Strong and Madison Booker are among a notable group of NCAA players signing NIL deals with Unrivaled.

Stella hails 'harmony' between Norris and Piastri

McLaren boss Andrea Stella is pleased Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have remained a harmonious pairing in the wake of last season's title scrap and has not yet given up hope of the British driver being able to defend his crown.

Taurasi hopes to join Mercury's ownership group

Two days before her No. 3 will be retired by the Phoenix Mercury, Diana Taurasi told ESPN that she hopes to join Mercury ownership in the next year or two.

Green hits hydrogen-powered record 406.3 mph

British driver Andy Green reached 406.320 mph in a car powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines with a combined 1,600 horsepower on Tuesday, setting the record for that vehicle category.

Cadillac appoint new boss in midseason twist

Formula 1's Cadillac has appointed Marcin Budkowski as its new team principal, replacing Graeme Lowdon in the middle of the team's debut season.

Gauff drops 3-setter to Rybakina in Toronto semis

Coco Gauff bowed out in the National Bank Open semifinals early Thursday, losing 5-7, 6-2, 6-2 to Elena Rybakina.

Scrutiny of WNBA a result of success, icons say

Some of the WNBA's greatest players believe the increased discourse and scrutiny of the league is the result of the growth and success of the women's game.

IndyCar's start to 2027 echoes current season

The IndyCar Series released the locations and dates for the first eight races of the upcoming season, with the order mirroring that of 2026.

Swiatek earns first WTA title of year in Toronto

Seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek beat second-seeded Elena Rybakina 6-2, 6-3 on Thursday in the National Bank Open for her first WTA Tour title of the year and 26th overall.

2026 HOF class honors women's hoops, NBA icons

Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops, as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoudemire.

IndyCar calls off 1st day of practice at Markham

IndyCar officials called off the first day of practice and qualifying Friday at the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy at Markham after the race promoter failed to complete the track.

'Sweet redemption': Logano breaks Richmond jinx

Joey Logano continued his surge toward the NASCAR Chase, winning Saturday night at Richmond Raceway with a late-race charge on fresh tires.

How is prodigy Heim preparing for the Cup Series? Racing it part time

Corey Heim will move up to the Cup Series in 2027, and to prepare, 23XI is giving him a taste of NASCAR's premier class throughout 2026.

The secrets behind Angel Reese's legendary rebounding

Angel Reese isn't the tallest player in the league, and she isn't its best leaper. So how is it that she's grabbing rebounds at a pace never before seen in the WNBA?

Johnson's appeal, business instincts making his Legacy team Chase contenders

Jimmie Johnson's Legacy Motor Club has never made NASCAR's postseason, but with the money he's raising, the team owner has the Chase in his sights.

Venus falls at Cincy Open as singles skid hits 13

Venus Williams' losing streak in singles play has reached 13 matches after the seven-time major champion was defeated 6-2, 6-2 by Emiliana Arango on Friday at the Cincinnati Open.

Eala cruises past Ruse into Cincinnati 3rd round

Alex Eala was leading Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-1, 3-0 when the latter retired from their Cincinnati Open second-round match.

Djokovic ousted from Cincinnati Open in Round 2

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, met an early exit at the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, losing to Thiago Agustin Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a second-round match that took 2 hours, 44 minutes in humid conditions at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.

Robertson avoids hearing, takes Stars' $12M deal

After a season in which he led the club with 96 points, Dallas forward Jason Robertson, who nixed a trade to the Seattle Kraken this summer, avoided a salary arbitration hearing with the Stars, accepting a one-year deal worth $12 million on Tuesday night.

Ex-RB Lynch featuring at HDA's SummerFest

The Hockey Diversity Alliance is adding a football element to its youth SummerFest in Toronto this weekend, with former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch serving as a special guest.

Semi-retired Thompson to be first-time mother

Lexi Thompson announced Tuesday she's going to be a mother, with a baby girl due in February.

'LeWinnipegJets': Jets capitalize on the Miami Heat's LeBron presser link mistake

The Miami Heat's late-night mistake led to an NHL franchise to make some jokes.

FedEx St. Jude Championship: Tee times for first and second rounds

When do Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy tee off? Check out tee times for the FedEx St. Jude Championship.