Daily Archives: August 20, 2024

Raheem Sterling has been left out of Chelsea’s squad for their Europa Conference League play-off first leg with Servette.

Thursday's game is the second in succession the 29-year-old England forward has not featured in a matchday squad, after he was omitted from Chelsea's Premier League opener with Manchester City.…

Continue ReadingRaheem Sterling has been left out of Chelsea’s squad for their Europa Conference League play-off first leg with Servette.

Burnley midfielder Sander Berge is set to have a medical with Fulham on Tuesday after the Clarets accepted a £25m bid for the Norway international.

Marco Silva's side have agreed to pay an initial £20m, with a further £5m in add-ons. Berge, 26, would be Fulham's fourth signing of the transfer window, following the arrivals…

Continue ReadingBurnley midfielder Sander Berge is set to have a medical with Fulham on Tuesday after the Clarets accepted a £25m bid for the Norway international.

World number one Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets in the Cincinnati Open final to claim his fifth title of the season.

The 23-year-old Italian, who has been struggling with a hip problem, won 7-6 (7-4) 6-2 against American Tiafoe. After securing the first set on a tie-break, top seed Sinner wrapped…

Continue ReadingWorld number one Jannik Sinner beat Frances Tiafoe in straight sets in the Cincinnati Open final to claim his fifth title of the season.

Professional shuttler Lee Zii Jia lost to youngster Alex Lanier of France in the opening round of the Japan Open.

Zii Jia, who won the bronze medal at the Paris Olympic Games two weeks ago, probably was tired as he went down to the 19-year-old player 18-21, 13-21 in 40…

Continue ReadingProfessional shuttler Lee Zii Jia lost to youngster Alex Lanier of France in the opening round of the Japan Open.

Brentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.

The Bees rejected a £35m bid for the 28-year-old from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli last week. Brentford left Toney out of the side which beat Crystal Palace 2-1 on…

Continue ReadingBrentford forward Ivan Toney should not move to Saudi Arabia while he is at his “peak”, says former Premier League striker Chris Sutton.

Aryna Sabalenka won her first title since January’s Australian Open by powering past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open.

The Belarusian needed 76 minutes to wrap up a 6-3 7-5 victory for the 15th title of her career and her sixth at WTA 1,000 level. The result ended a…

Continue ReadingAryna Sabalenka won her first title since January’s Australian Open by powering past Jessica Pegula in the final of the Cincinnati Open.

Chelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal.

The fee for the 24-year-old Portugal international is undisclosed, but it will allow him to return to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal with an option for a further season.…

Continue ReadingChelsea have agreed a fee in principle for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix, with Conor Gallagher moving in the other direction as part of the deal.