Louis Rees-Zammit calls for end to artificial Prem pitches after leg burns
The Bristol wing posted a photograph of injuries sustained at Saracens’ StoneX Stadium. Bristol’s Pat Lam said concerns about the surface affected his team selection.
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Maresca defends Manchester City’s celebrations after Anfield win
Enzo Maresca said Manchester City were happy to win at Liverpool after criticism of their celebrations following Sunday’s 3-0 victory.
Bethell returns and Rew earns first England call-up for Australia tour
Jacob Bethell is back from a knee injury in both white-ball squads, while 18-year-old Thomas Rew has been selected for the T20 internationals.
Australia four wickets from first Test win as South Africa reach lunch on 166-6
South Africa needed another 255 runs to reach a target of 421 at lunch on day five in Durban after losing two wickets in quick succession.
Formula 1 announces 10-year Rwanda Grand Prix deal for early 2030s
Formula 1 says a race is planned at a new circuit in Bugesera, southeast of Kigali, but has not named the first season.
Borussia Dortmund extends Niko Kovac’s contract through 2029
The reported two-year extension keeps Kovac at Dortmund beyond the contract that was due to run through June 2027.
Venezia sack Giovanni Stroppa after six straight Serie A defeats
Venezia dismissed the coach who led them to promotion after a 3-1 loss at Atalanta left them bottom of Serie A.
Dani Carvajal signs for Getafe after leaving Real Madrid
The 34-year-old defender has agreed a contract through June 2027, bringing him back to Spanish football after leaving Real Madrid.
Mikey Lewis left among reserves for England’s World Cup opener against Tonga
Harry Smith will partner captain George Williams in the halves for Saturday’s Rugby League World Cup match in Perth, leaving Lewis outside the playing squad.
FIFPRO raises player safety concerns over 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia
The players’ union says safety must be central to tournament planning after attacks in Riyadh. South Korea is reviewing options for its November matches.
Lille considers legal action after Tiago Santos suffers ACL injury
The club has asked French football authorities to review the tackle and match officiating after Santos was injured against Le Havre. Le Havre disputes a retrospective sanction.
Angharad James says Wales studied play-off history before Albania return leg
Wales carry a 1-0 lead into Tuesday’s Women’s World Cup play-off in Llanelli, but their captain says past wins and defeats are a reminder of the work ahead.
Brewers take 2-0 NLCS lead over Dodgers after Contreras sparks Game 2 comeback
Milwaukee overcame three deficits to win 7-4, with William Contreras driving in the go-ahead run and Brewers relievers retiring the final 15 Dodgers batters.
Jets beat Browns 17-12 after late punt error ends Cleveland’s winning streak
Braelon Allen scored the winning touchdown after a mishandled Cleveland punt snap, ending the Browns’ three-game run in a rain-soaked game at MetLife Stadium.
DP World Tour says players who choose LIV cannot retain membership in 2027
Players face decisions about their 2027 tour plans as the DP World Tour sets out a membership restriction and LIV works through a court-supervised restructuring.
Köln beat Gladbach 2-1 as Blessin’s first match leaves his side bottom
Saïd El Mala’s second-half winner settled the Rhine derby in Cologne, leaving Borussia Mönchengladbach without a point after five league matches.
Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 as financial-rules appeal remains unresolved
City’s win at Anfield put it top of the Premier League, but the club is appealing an independent commission’s findings on serious financial-rule breaches and no sanction has...
England take 3-1 lead into Greece return leg with World Cup questions unresolved
The Lionesses are well placed in their qualifying play-off, but Sarina Wiegman has identified counterattacks and final-third execution as problems to address.