Xabi Alonso backs Enzo Fernandez after Chelsea boos
Xabi Alonso says he is sure Chelsea supporters will get behind Enzo Fernandez, despite the Argentine midfielder being booed on his return to Stamford Bridge last weekend.
Xabi Alonso says he is sure Chelsea supporters will get behind Enzo Fernandez, despite the Argentine midfielder being booed on his return to Stamford Bridge last weekend.
Ryan Naderi's second-half goal gave Rangers a narrow 1-0 first-leg win over Jablonec in the Conference League, but substitute Cammy Devlin's red card made for a tense finish at Ibrox.
Paul Merson has questioned Manchester United's decision to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea for £50m, saying he does not understand what the Brazilian adds to Michael Carrick's midfield.
Michael Carrick says Marcus Rashford could play as a centre-forward as the England international gears up for his competitive Manchester United return after loan spells at Aston Villa and Barcelona.
Anthony Joshua has submitted demands to move his all-British heavyweight showdown with Tyson Fury to New York, including a higher purse to cover tax and legacy concerns.
Michael Carrick has refused to acknowledge Manchester United’s interest in Carlos Baleba after the club made a £65m offer to Brighton for the Ecuador international midfielder.
A nine-year-old boy from Holywell has become the youngest amputee to complete the Three Peaks challenge in under 24 hours, scaling Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Yr Wyddfa in 22 hours and 30 minutes.
Paul Merson says Arsenal will win the Premier League comfortably, ruling out Manchester City and Manchester United as title contenders this season.
Nico Raskin was dropped to the bench for Rangers' Conference League playoff against Jablonec, sparking exit speculation from Ibrox VIPs amid interest from Atalanta, Bologna, Villarreal, Real Betis and Fenerbahce.
Benjamin Sesko returns to full training, but Matthijs de Ligt will miss the Premier League opener against Hull City. Michael Carrick provides updates on Mason Mount, Karl Darlow, and others.
Newcastle United head coach Matthias Jaissle says he does not care about pundits predicting the Magpies will be relegated from the Premier League this season.
Carlos Alcaraz will return to tennis at the US Open after a four-month absence due to a persistent wrist injury, confirming his comeback via social media with Fabrizio Romano.
Carlos Alcaraz will return to competitive tennis at the US Open, defending his 2025 title after a wrist injury sidelined him since April, missing the French Open and Wimbledon.
Terry Dyson, the former Tottenham Hotspur winger who helped the club win the FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup in the 1960s, has died at the age of 91.
Australian rider Brodie Chapman said she was nearly struck by a car at the Tour of Britain Women, criticising race safety as drivers passed through the peloton.
Michael Carrick has rejected suggestions that Manchester United have had an easy start to the season, insisting every Premier League fixture is a tough challenge.
Michael Carrick said Manchester United require a 'jump' to mount a genuine Premier League title challenge, despite his side earning 39 points from 17 games after his January appointment.
Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos are expected to make their competitive Manchester United debuts against Hull City in the Premier League opener on Saturday.
Rayevka is tipped to win the Group 1 Nunthorpe Stakes on Day 3 of the Ebor Festival at York, with Outback Heat, Carmers, Agamemnon, Primo Lara, Oklahoma and Lady Dora Mae also selected.
Four Scottish Premiership clubs are in UEFA Conference League play-off action tonight, with Hearts, Hibs, Motherwell and Rangers all aiming for the group stage.
Benjamin Sesko will be available for Manchester United's Premier League opener against Hull City, Michael Carrick confirmed, while Matthijs de Ligt and Mason Mount are not yet ready.
Liverpool have had a £50m bid for Brighton's Yankuba Minteh rejected as they seek alternatives to PSG's Bradley Barcola.
Rangers host Jablonec in the UEFA Conference League play-off first leg at Ibrox, needing a win to avoid elimination from European competition entirely this season.
Benjamin Sesko could return to the Manchester United squad for Saturday's Premier League opener against Hull, but Mason Mount is a doubt and Matthijs de Ligt is ruled out.
Newsboy tips Exclusive Code to win the Sky Bet Mile Handicap at York, with Amiloc, Arapaho Gold, American Affair, Primo Lara, Lancaster Tower and Electrifarhh also selected across the card.
Rangers host Jablonec at Ibrox in the Europa Conference League qualifying stage on Thursday, August 20, with kick-off at 7:45pm. The match is not on UK TV but is available via Rangers TV pay-per-view.
Paris Saint-Germain's Ligue 1 opener against Rennes has been relocated to Rennes' Roazhon Park after extreme heat damaged the Parc des Princes pitch, posing a risk to player safety.
Nottinghamshire secured a 10-wicket victory over Surrey in the County Championship, while Warwickshire beat Sussex and Somerset defeated Essex.
England reach 239-4 at tea on day two of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley, with Joe Root (66) and Jordan Cox (73) leading the fightback after rain delays.
Liverpool's £50 million bid for Brighton winger Yankuba Minteh has been rejected. The 22-year-old is injured for eight weeks but keen on a move to Anfield.