Didier Deschamps believes Kylian Mbappe's decision to stay in Ligue 1 is good for French football.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray made his way into the second round at the All England Club for the 14th straight time. The unseeded Murray, who won the title at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2013 and 2016, beat James Duckworth of Australia 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 on Centre Court. Murray has never lost in the first round at Wimbledon, the tournament he won nearly a decade ago to end a 77-year wait for a British man to win the title at the All England Club.
Cerundolo reached the semi-finals at the Miami Open and can approach his debut in SW19 relatively free of pressure. Nadal vs Cerundolo is the second match scheduled for Centre Court on Tuesday afternoon, following Iga Swiatek’s first-round meeting with Jana Fett, which will begin at 1.30pm BST.
Burnley boss Vincent Kompany says it is “massive" to have Jack Cork tied down as the club prepares for a new chapter.
This wasn’t vintage Emma Raducanu for her first time gracing Centre Court but, in the end, it didn’t quite need to be. There have been infinitely more memorable matches in Raducanu’s brief career to date but the 19-year-old won’t be unduly concerned having beaten a dangerous first-round opponent 6-4, 6-4 to seal her spot in the second round. Here’s how it all happened on Centre Court!
Mike Brown's six years as assistant coach at the Golden State Warriors has come to an end, with the 52-year-old stepping back up to become head coach at the Sacramento Kings. Brown started the month by helping the Warriors defeat the Boston Celtics in the NBA Finals, only to immediately begin his role with the Kings one day after winning the series. It was confirmed that Brown would join the Kings back in May, and it seems the former Cavaliers and Lakers coach was keen to start his new role.
Signing for Ferrari is certainly a hard secret to keep.
Andy Murray believes he can win a third Wimbledon title.
Foakes did not take the field on the third afternoon against New Zealand after complaining of back pain
The Somerset spinner had not played a Test match on home soil since the summer of 2019 until England's new leadership team put their faith in him at the start of the New Zealand series. The rewards have come rolling in over the past four days, with Leach taking the first 10-wicket match of his Test career with five in each innings.
Brayden Point is to miss a fourth straight Stanley Cup Final game for the Lightning, who must win again in Game 6 to avoid elimination.
The 35-year-old Scot looked impressive in recent outings against Stefanos Tsitsipas, Nick Kyrgios and Matteo Berrettini before an abdominal strain put an end to his Wimbledon preparations. The injury forced Murray to sit out of the Cinch championships at Queen's Club last week, but he delivered a promising update about his fitness and chances of featuring at SW19 next week. "It's gone well," said Murray.
So much for the Saudi rebel circuit merely being an ultra-lucrative retiring ground for big names with their best years behind them.
England could be without one of their star players for the first Test against Australia after Jonny May tested positive for COVID-19.
Lucy Bronze says former England captain Steph Houghton struggled with some aspects of being skipper.
Patience on Botman has finally paid off, but a striker deal is in tatters with a Chelsea swoop now coming into focus.
Steve Waggott says season ticket sales are tracking better than Rovers’ recent history having passed 7,000.
Man Utd are increasingly confident that they will sign the Premier League midfielder this summer...
Gareth Bale’s move to America appears imminent.
NEWPORT County AFC manager James Rowberry wants to add players in two more positions after his first summer in the transfer market.
Former World No 1 Andy Murray and legendary broadcaster Sue Barker have shared significant moments in tennis history and the Scot has paid glowing tribute to the retiring voice…
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