Antoine Dupont’s talent was never in doubt, but sevens legend Rob Vickerman admits he was taken by surprise at how quickly the France star has adapted to a new game.
Liverpool striker Lewis Koumas has received his first senior Wales call for next week’s friendlies against Gibraltar and Slovakia.
Clubs will decide on plans at next week’s AGM
Day four at Roland Garros sees Alcaraz take to court before a mouthwatering clash between Swiatek and Osaka, in a battle of four-time grand slam champions
Gethin Jones and Josh Sheehan have been called up by Australia and Wales, respectively, but there was no place for in-form Aaron Collins.
The 18-year-old scored on his Reds debut against Southampton in February.
Jurgen Klopp joked he would join an open-top bus parade if Liverpool were handed extra league titles because of financial sanctions against Manchester City.
Jofra Archer was forced into further rest after another washout in England’s T20 World Cup preparations.
In the first of a series of special features, Andy Bull looks at how a sport buried by the American civil war is undergoing a revival
Former Sunderland captain Corry Evans discusses his long injury layoff and the future after his Wearside exit
As always, Steven Gerrard is refreshingly candid. “I was financially secure a long time ago,” he says. “So, I would not come to Saudi for money. Was it part of it? Yes. Was it the only thing that made me do it? One million per cent, no.”
GB women’s sevens have not hit the heights this season, but a rival coach believes that the return of Grand Slam heroes Ellie Kildunne and Meg Jones could transform their fortunes.
Defending champions have limited time before tournament begins
Arteta has backed the Gunners to take the final step after twice finishing as runners-up to Man City
The Blues have become known for cycling through managers under Todd Boehly and departing Liverpool boss Klopp wouldn’t have fancied his chances of a long tenure in charge at Stamford Bridge
A former England international has backed Adam Wharton to shine if given a chance at the Euros this summer
Forward has been linked with clubs in Saudi Arabia
All six British singles players fell at the first hurdle but expectations had not been high
After Somerset’s dismal display at Durham, it’s probably now the right time to reflect on how they have fared so far halfway through the county championship season.
Belgium's David Goffin claimed he was spat at by a French Open spectator and warned tennis is in danger of falling into the firm grip of "hooligans".At last year's French Open, fans were branded as "embarrassing" and even "feral" especially when attempting to push a home player over the line.
Bill Gredley, businessman, art collector, racehorse owner, nonagenarian, eccentric, father of an Olympic aspirant, has always liked to metaphorically chuck a hand grenade into the cloisters, stand back and enjoy the reaction, good or bad.
The vastly experienced Adriano Moke is the latest player to sign on the dotted line for Guiseley AFC, writes Rachel O’Connor.
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Alcaraz faces a qualifier while world number one and defending champion Swiatek takes on four-time major winner Osaka
The pair have won eight grand slam titles between them but only one is dominant on clay