Premier League 2026-27 preview No 6: Chelsea

After a period of underachievement and upheaval for the Blues, the arrival of Xabi Alonso could signal a change in fortunes

‘It is just smelling football’: Tielemans says adjusting to life at United has come naturally

Youri Tielemans has stated that adjusting to Michael Carrick’s vision for Manchester United has been as easy as ‘smelling football’ for the vastly experienced £35m midfield signing

Tradition of Women’s Cricket Week continues – and is still celebrated 100 years on

Every summer a group set up camp at Colwall, the real home of women’s cricket, and spend five days playing the sport they love

Saudi Pro League tries to move on from era of ageing megastar but big names still loom

As Ronaldo heads towards 1,000 career goals, the league plans to lift the standard of Saudi Arabian football, not just the clubs

Football transfer rumours: Folarin Balogun to Tottenham? Gabriel Jesus to Napoli?

Bradley Barcola to Liverpool? | Ferran Torres to PSG? | Mykhailo Mudryk to Coventry on loan?

League One 2026-27 preview: the contenders, hopefuls and strugglers

Russell Martin’s new-look Leicester look set to challenge for promotion, while it could be a tough campaign for Notts County and AFC Wimbledon

Which footballer has played for the most clubs in their career?

Plus: players whose names appear in their clubs, big leaps and the top tier short of title-winning managers

From the Pocket: retirement season allows for careers to be celebrated – and offers a chance to reflect on mistakes

Taylor Walker will be remembered as one of a kind but the Crow’s decision to call time on his career has also offered a chance for some introspection

Top talent and big money: is Australian basketball heading into a golden age?

The success of Australian players in the NBA and WNBA comes as the NBL continues to enjoy growth and become an ever-more attractive proposition

Premier League 2026-27 preview No 5: Brighton

Fabian Hürzeler has lost key players including Welbeck and Van Hecke with Brighton needing squad depth to cope with the demands of European football

Romell Glave soars to European men’s 100m title in British one-two ahead of Jeremiah Azu

Britain’s Romell Glave won a stunning gold in the men’s 100m at the European championships, with his teammate Jeremiah Azu picking up silver