Sprint star Gout Gout’s under-20 200m world record formally ratified
World Athletics has eliminated any doubt over the speed of Gout Gout, ignoring criticisms over the validity of his 19.67sec set in April
Manchester United tie up £35m deal to make Éderson first signing of Carrick reign
The transfer is likely to be completed early next month after his medical, while the Guardian revealed United’s interest in April
Zverev dismisses teenager Jódar as elusive grand slam title inches closer
Alexander Zverev took another step towards winning a first grand slam title at the French Open in a 7-6 (3), 6-1, 6-3 defeat of Rafael Jódar
England seal six-wicket win against India in deciding women’s T20 international – as it happened
Alice Capsey and Heather Knight take England to a soaring win against India at Taunton to top off their World Cup preparations
Capsey and Knight’s mighty partnership guides England to T20 series win over India
England pulled off a statement run chase against India at Taunton, reaching their target of 181 with nine balls to spare thanks to a brilliant 137-run partnership between Alice Capsey and Heather Knight
Lewis Koumas snatches Wales draw to ruin Ghana’s World Cup sendoff
Lewis Koumas scored an injury-time equaliser for Wales in their 1-1 draw to deny Ghana in their World Cup warm-up friendly
‘Excited but wary’: fans in the 16 host cities share their hopes and fears before the World Cup
In the first of a new series of dispatches, fans in US, Mexico and Canada tell us that they want visitors to have a good time but are angry about ticket prices, Fifa’s priorities and a lack of long-term thinking from politicians
Cricket Canada suspended over allegations of gang-linked corruption
ICC’s decision comes amid growing concerns the team is being influenced by members of a notorious gang in India
Bazball comes full circle with a promise to ‘evolve slightly’ as New Zealand roll into town
Four years to the day after England’s first Test under Brendon McCullum began at Lord’s, England are adopting a fresh approach against the same opposition
Ella Toone weighs up Manchester United future after tough campaign
Ella Toone has said she will decide ‘what’s best for me’ as she weighs up her long-term future with one year remaining on her Manchester United contract
Everton interested in £15m Hayden Hackney but face stiff competition
The 23-year-old is expected to leave Middlesbrough this month with Brighton, Spurs, Nottingham Forest and Leeds also interested
NWSL final is set to return to Washington’s Audi Field this year
The championship game was last played in Washington in 2022 and will return to what has become one of the premier venues in women’s soccer