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Sabalenka cruises through as Medvedev falls to Nakashima at Cincinnati Open

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka lost just four games to breeze into fourth round while Brandon Nakashima recorded a huge win.

Bayern Munich and Germany’s Jamal Musiala collapses on field for second time but ‘very optimistic’ about condition.

Rodri won the player of the World Cup award while helping Spain beat Argentina, and now completes his Barcelona move.

Jose Mourinho makes first official Real Madrid statements since returning as manager in unusually low-key ceremony.

Following the start of the US-Israel war on Iran, the first match of the Iranian league was played last week.

Former France, Arsenal and Manchester City midfielder Patrick Vieira replaces Pape Thiaw as Senegal coach.

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Matchday 1 fixtures, title predictions, where to watch and latest transfer news ahead of the new Premier League season.

Al-Ahli and Al Ain, who will also face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr, are the pick of the match-ups in AFC’s Elite draw.

Kevin Lamour had publicly criticised Infantino’s proposal last month, saying FIFA staff had been ‘deceived’ over plan.

Alexander Zverev survives third-round scare versus Terrance Atmane while Venus, Serena Williams lose in doubles return.