Venus and Serena Williams bowed out of the US Open women’s doubles in the first round after losing 7-6 (5), 6-4 to the Czech team of Lucie Hradecka and Linda…
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Chelsea finally confirm Aubameyang and Zakaria deals after window closes
Chelsea rounded off a whirlwind transfer window with the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Barcelona, reuniting the striker with Thomas Tuchel, under whom he had thrived at Borussia Dortmund. The…

Arsenal fail with late push for Douglas Luiz after Aston Villa reject three bids
Arsenal have failed with a late attempt to sign Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa, who are understood to have rejected three offers for the Brazil midfielder. Mikel Arteta had been…

Brisbane finally seize moment in one of all-time great AFL finals against Richmond
Heading into Thursday night’s elimination final, it felt like the football world had given up on Brisbane. For all the big scores and easy kills, they weren’t a team you…

‘Everything we want’: Manchester City confirm Manuel Akanji signing
Manuel Akanji has joined Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund on a five-year contract, with the Switzerland defender expressing his delight after becoming Pep Guardiola’s fifth summer signing. Injuries to Nathan…

Manchester United up to fifth after Jadon Sancho fires winner at Leicester
For all of the talk about the ways in which Erik ten Hag may or may not revolutionise Manchester United, for now it seems the team are quite happy grinding…

Liverpool take Arthur Melo on loan from Juventus to solve midfield problem
Liverpool have addressed their midfield shortage by signing Arthur Melo on a season-long loan from Juventus. The Brazil international travelled to Merseyside for a medical on deadline day after an…