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Swiatek to face Pegula in Cincinnati Open semis after Rybakina injury

Elena Rybakina was forced to retire from her quarter-final against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open due to an ankle injury.

Break-up of Villa's Europa heroes leaves cracks for Emery to fill

Aston Villa have already sold three key players this summer, a figure that could potentially double by the end of the transfer window.

Sources: Tottenham agree $102M deal for Savinho

Tottenham have agreed a deal worth up to £85 million to sign Savinho from Manchester City, sources have told ESPN.

Ranking the 25 best players in the NWSL right now: Rodman? Lavelle? Who's No. 1?

We're two-thirds of the way through the NWSL season, so let's rank the best 25 players so far!

Big questions, predictions for Barcelona, Real Madrid as LaLiga campaigns begin

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both spent big in the summer transfer window, but what do our writers predict will happen in LaLiga this season.

If Barcelona want a striker like Julián Álvarez, they have to sign one of these guys

Barcelona want a No. 9 striker but have been unable to land their first-choice target of Julián Álvarez. Who should they go for instead? And what do the stats tell us?

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal want Yildiz as Al Hilal add Martinelli to shortlist

Arsenal are looking into the possibility of signing Kenan Yildiz from Juventus. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Pulisic, Friedel, Dempsey: Best Premier League careers in USMNT history

With the Premier League kicking off and several Americans set to play big minutes in 2026-27, ESPN ranks the best careers by U.S. players in the league.

Curtis Jones' exit means Liverpool have no local players now. Is that a problem?

Curtis Jones was the last local lad in this Liverpool squad. But for a club associated with the likes of Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher, is that an issue?

DeChambeau opens up on 'tough' struggles over LIV Golf future

Bryson DeChambeau admits LIV Golf has 'a lot' against them to secure their long-term future but hopes the circuit will get 'one more shot' to survive beyond this season.

PL predictions: Champions again, ole, ole? Arsenal to make fast start on FNF

McIlroy charges into PGA Tour lead as Scheffler makes nightmare start

Rory McIlroy insists there is still ‘a lot of work to be done’ in his game despite racing into a share of the early lead at the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship.

Premier League: 10 things to look out for as the new season kicks off

Manchester United’s new-look midfield, Ipswich’s ambition is tested and Kevin Keegan tributes at NewcastleWhile Myles Lewis-Skelly looks likely to remain at the Emirates, the same can’t be said for Ethan Nwaneri. The 19-year-old was outstanding in his breakthrough season for Arsenal in 2024-25 bu…

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 19: Sunderland

Sunderland fans hope Régis Le Bris and his talented squad can continue to surprise the pundits and OptaGuardian writers’ predicted position: 14th (NB: this is not necessarily Louise Taylor’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 7th Continue reading...

European playoffs: Rangers scrape first-leg win as Brighton draw in Norway

10-man Rangers hang on for 1-0 win against JablonecTromsø 0-0 Brighton; Hearts 2-2 Rapid ViennaRyan Naderi’s second-half strike gave an unconvincing Rangers a narrow 1-0 win in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox. Derek McInnes got his first w…

Papers: Two PL clubs interested in Arsenal's Jesus

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

McInnes' Rangers serve up stodgy 12-course banquet of huff and puff

Rangers beat Jablonec in the first leg of their Conference League play-off, but it wasn't a pretty watch, writes Tom English.