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Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women’s World Cup qualifying group.
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Caroline Weir insists it is a team effort after her four goals against Israel ensure Scotland top their Women’s World Cup qualifying group.

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Real Madrid scout Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori, Tottenham consider Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, Manchester United chase Newcastle’s Lewis Hall, plus more.

Lancashire Lightning, Essex and Northants Steelbacks all pick up wins in the T20 Blast.

A TV camera suspended by wires fell on to the pitch during Hungary’s friendly against Kazakhstan at Nagyerdei Stadium in Debrecen, forcing a brief stoppage in play.

Republic of Ireland manager Carla Ward reacts with pride to their World Cup qualifying campaign as her side fall just short of automatic qualification with defeat against France but does secure a play-off for next year’s tournament.

Playing Argentina and South Africa away from home before Fiji at Murrayfield on consecutive July weekends is a daunting prospect for Scotland in the inaugural Nations Championship.

Serena Williams makes a triumphant return to professional tennis at the Queen’s Club, securing a first-round doubles victory alongside Canada’s Victoria Mboko. Playing on the Andy Murray Arena, the 44-year-old American icon inspired the crowd by declaring “you can do anything at any age” following their victory.

England head coach Thomas Tuchel says Bukayo Saka’s fitness is being managed with a “little bit of care” heading into the World Cup.

Northern Ireland debutant Emily Cassap says her strike just 66 seconds after her introduction was “probably the best goal I have ever scored”.

Rhian Wilkinson says Wales have the potential to qualify for next year’s Women’s World Cup after they beat the Czech Republic to claim top spot in Group B1.

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Kaizer Chiefs have confirmed the departure of defender Aden McCarthy after the youngster completed a transfer to Azerbaijani club Sabah FK.

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