Everton captain Megan Finnigan signs a one-year contract extension with the Women’s Super League club.

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says his arrival at Stamford Bridge instead of Liverpool was “about timings”.

Matt Fitzpatrick says that sports betting is becoming a problem among golf fans and contributing to personal abuse hurled at players.

Aston Villa are working on a deal for Freiburg midfielder Johan Manzambi as they attempt to hijack a move to Newcastle United.

New Zealand head coach Dave Rennie says his side is “well aware of Ireland’s ability” as the two unbeaten teams prepare to meet in Saturday’s Nations Championship match in Auckland (8:10 BST).

Liverpool sign England goalkeeper Khiara Keating on a free transfer from Manchester City.

Dewi Lake is set to miss his first game under Steve Tandy when Wales face the world champions in the Nations Championship on Saturday.

Dutch football referee Rob Dieperink dies aged 38, weeks after he was dropped from officiating at the World Cup because of a police investigation in the UK.

Brendon McCullum apologises for a run of seven defeats in nine games that saw him sacked as Test coach on Sunday.

Martin O’Neill has spoken of his doubts over the futures at Celtic of Arne Engels, Daizen Maeda and Callum McGregor, but what would their departures mean for the Scottish champions?

The tee-times for the first two rounds of the 154th Open Championship, held at Royal Birkdale in Southport.

Aberdeen buy Lewis Smith from Livingston for an undisclosed fee, with manager Stephen Robinson admitting he had attempted to sign the winger for previous clubs without success.

Police urge England fans at home to follow the example of supporters in the United States after several incidents over the weekend.

Belfast’s Caoimhin Agyarko’s world title bid against IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly is confirmed to take place on 25 July in Saudi Arabia.

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock withdraws from this summer’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after injuring his hand in training.

All four regions have now signed but uncertainty remains with the deal expiring in June 2028.

Joe Dean jokes he may have to camp by the practice putting green after winning The Open’s inaugural Last Chance Qualifier at Royal Birkdale.

England’s young stars Henry Pollock and Noah Caluori are targeting starting for their country after scoring tries in Saturday’s 73-8 thrashing of Fiji.

Which Premier League clubs have carried the biggest World Cup workload?

Former England captain and World Cup winner Heather Knight says she is “really content” after calling time on her international career.

Jayden Adams’ father says the family is struggling to process the footballer’s death and thanked South Africans for their support.