CLEAN: Sweden to take extra Covid precautions
Seger spoke about the extra measures taken to avoid the virus, ahead of their fixture against Switzerland
England assistant coach Paul Collingwood is confident that his team can recover from a difficult first day against South Africa and fight back to set up an exciting Test match on a spicy Lord’s pitch. Just 32 overs were possible before the rain arrived in London and England, having been asked to bowl first by South Africa, managed just 116 for six, with Ollie Pope the bright note on 61 not out. While England played with attacking intent and still scored at 3.6 an over, only Alex Lees could truly be accused of giving his wicket away, with South Africa’s classy pace attack causing trouble.
Brighton head coach Graham Potter has bolstered his defensive options with the signing of Pervis Estupinan from LaLiga side Villarreal.
SAINTS Women completed their pre-season schedule with a narrow 1-0 defeat to Super League outfit Leicester City.
Wolves have agreed a club record £38 million fee with Sporting for Matheus Nunes and are now hopeful of convincing the Portugal international to complete the move.
Newport County AFC legend Mark O’Brien, who was forced to retire due to a heart condition in June 2020, is calling on anyone considering taking part in October’s Cardiff Half Marathon to support the British Heart Foundation.
Phelps claimed his eighth gold medal of the Beijing Olympics to surpass Spitz’s single Games record.
Joshua looks to become a three-time world heavyweight champion this weekend as he faces Usyk in their eagerly anticipated rematch. The Ukraine fighter dominated last time around, winning on points via unanimous decision to become a two-weight world champion. Wilder's comments have come about the same week in which he announced his return to boxing. 'The Bronze Bomber' has not fought since he was beaten for a second time by Tyson Fury last October.
One was David De Gea, but his rating was still very generous. Elsewhere, Youri Tielemans chose a wrong day to have a bad game...
Thomas Tuchel and Antonio Conte have both given their take on a fiery London derby that saw both men sent off in a 2-2 draw between Chelsea and Tottenham. The first flare-up came after Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s shot from long range put Spurs level early in the second half, which earned both coaches and a couple of assistants yellow cards. At full time, following Tottenham’s second equaliser via Harry Kane, Tuchel and Conte were again sent off after the Chelsea boss took exception to the manner of his counterpart’s handshake.
Chelsea's shock move to sign former Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona is reportedly edging closer.
The 26-year-old Scot also won the Qatar Masters in March.
Will Zalatoris would have set the record for most prize money in a season without a win, before finally getting the monkey off his back.
Norrie beat Dane Holger Rune in three sets at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati.
Pittsburgh Steelers star T.J. Watt says comparisons with his brother J.J. are premature.
The midfielder becomes Forest’s 16th summer signing.
CHERRIES talent Lewis Cook believes victory on the opening day of the season was “massive” for the side, as their tough run of fixtures continue against Arsenal this Saturday (kick-off 5.30pm).
Thomas Tuchel hopes referee Anthony Taylor doesn’t referee Chelsea matches in future and was furious after a feeling refereeing decisions cost his side a win at home to Tottenham. Harry Kane’s late equaliser consigned the Blues to a 2-2 draw but Tuchel didn’t believe either that or Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg’s early goal should have stood due to fouls before they were given. Immediately after the match, Tuchel was sent off after his spat with Spurs manager Antonio Conte but seemed more angry at the referee than his counterpart when he met the media.
Jurgen Klopp was left frustrated by harsh criticism of Erik ten Hag after Manchester United's humbling loss at Brentford.
Murray acknowledged the physicality of the match in his on-court interview. Other winners in Cincinnati on the day included Denis Shapalov, who defeated Grigor Dimitrov 7-6 (4) 6-3, and Frances Tiafoe, who battled past Matteo Barrettini 6-7 (3) 6-4 7-6 (5) in a contest that lasted just under three hours.
TADCASTER Albion suffered their first home defeat of the season as they lost 4-2 against Cleethorpes United.