Star-studded WR Chess repeat World Blitz title amid controversy in London
The billionaire’s team looked out for the count, but got a 2-4 defeat annulled on appeal, while an unknown 13-year-old beat the world No 2 in 112 moves
First Lions match is about laying down a marker – but Pumas bring range of threats
Early days in a Lions camp can be nervy and everyone wants to play in Friday’s first match but Argentina provide a tough test
‘Normal’ Cole Palmer assumes control of Chelsea’s attack from No 10
Modest 23-year-old still does not understand the fuss around him as he prepares to face Flamengo in the Club World Cup
Football transfer rumours: Liverpool move for Guéhi? Rashford to Newcastle?
Ben Doak to make Merseyside switch? | Burnley to sign Lazio winger? | Napoli eye move for Matt O’Riley?
‘Setting the tone’: Joe Montemurro opts for mix of experience and potential with first Matildas squad
Joe Montemurro will test the depth of Australian women’s football after announcing a squad that lacks star power and is awash with fresh faces
Sister act: Whoopi Goldberg gives Super Netball a boost with global broadcast deal
The Hollywood star’s new All Women’s Sports Network has struck a deal that will take Super Netball to over 65 new countries
Ruthless Pacers throttle Thunder to push NBA finals to decisive Game 7
Obi Toppin scored 20 points, Andrew Nembhard added 17 and the Pacers blew past the Oklahoma City Thunder 108-91 in Game 6 of the NBA finals on Thursday
Harry Kane looking forward to facing Boca and their fearsome fans at Club World Cup
The Bayern Munich striker says he is expecting the Argentinian side to use the crowd’s energy to pump them up for a physical encounter in Miami
Inter Miami 2-1 Porto: Lionel Messi free-kick leads to MLS’s first win at Club World Cup – as it happened
Messi hit a trademark free-kick for the winning goal in the second half as Miami topped the Portuguese giants in Atlanta. Read our minute-by-minute report
England and India face red-hot series opener and Jasprit Bumrah conundrum
The remarkable bowler’s slingshot action will trouble batters at Headingley but fitness problems mean the tourists will have to manage him carefully
Carlos Alcaraz beats the heat in epic comeback against Munar at Queen’s Club
Carlos Alcaraz proved again to be a master of escapology in the longest match at Queen’s Club for 34 years in a three-set win over Jaume Munar
Enzo Maresca has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk since May, manager reveals
Enzo Maresca has said he has not spoken to Mykhailo Mudryk, who has been charged with doping offences, since May’s Conference League final
Gennaro Gattuso seeks ‘family’ ethos in bid to avoid World Cup unthinkable
One of Italy’s 2006 World Cup heroes was second choice behind Claudio Ranieri and has not had a successful career as manager so far
Crystal Palace’s Europa League hopes increase as Johnson closes on £190m deal
The NY Jets owner Woody Johnson is ready to buy John Textor’s 44.9% share in Crystal Palace with the backing of the London club’s chair, Steve Parish
Royal Ascot: Trawlerman lands big one in Gold Cup to evoke memories of Sagaro
Seven-year-old Trawlerman won the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot in impressive style by seven lengths