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Hall of Fame member Al Attles, a physical point guard known as “The Destroyer” who later became an NBA champion coach and general manager of the Golden State Warriors, died Tuesday at 87.

The team announced Wednesday that Attles passed away at his home in East Bay, Calif., surrounded by family. "Alvin leaves behind a profound legacy within the game of basketball and…

Continue ReadingHall of Fame member Al Attles, a physical point guard known as “The Destroyer” who later became an NBA champion coach and general manager of the Golden State Warriors, died Tuesday at 87.

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has undergone shoulder surgery, the 25-year-old said on Wednesday, days after she withdrew from this month’s U.S. Open due to injury.

Vondrousova, who reached the U.S. Open quarter-finals last year, wrote on Instagram that she had been struggling with shoulder pain for the last few months, and there had been no…

Continue ReadingFormer Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has undergone shoulder surgery, the 25-year-old said on Wednesday, days after she withdrew from this month’s U.S. Open due to injury.

England and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says the tough love of his father helped him become an elite player.

Walker has enjoyed a glittering career at City, winning the Premier League six times as well as two FA Cups, four EFL Cups and the Champions League. He has been…

Continue ReadingEngland and Manchester City defender Kyle Walker says the tough love of his father helped him become an elite player.

Paris St Germain will not rush into the transfer market even after the injury to striker Goncalo Ramos, manager Luis Enrique said on Thursday, with the club unwilling to pay over the odds for any player.

Ramos injured his ankle in last weekend's 4-1 win at Le Havre and is expected to be out for up to three months, a major blow to a team which…

Continue ReadingParis St Germain will not rush into the transfer market even after the injury to striker Goncalo Ramos, manager Luis Enrique said on Thursday, with the club unwilling to pay over the odds for any player.

Nottingham Forest have signed Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno on loan for the rest of the season, with an option for a permanent deal.

The Spaniard, 31, had fallen behind behind new signing Ian Maatsen and Lucas Digne in the pecking order at Villa Park. Moreno joined Villa from La Liga side Real Betis…

Continue ReadingNottingham Forest have signed Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno on loan for the rest of the season, with an option for a permanent deal.

A Brazilian police investigation into allegations of domestic abuse by Manchester United winger Antony has concluded without any charges being brought, but prosecutors could still look into the claims.

The 24-year-old, who has denied wrongdoing, remains the subject of a Greater Manchester Police investigation. Allegations of domestic abuse were made against Antony by three women in September last year,…

Continue ReadingA Brazilian police investigation into allegations of domestic abuse by Manchester United winger Antony has concluded without any charges being brought, but prosecutors could still look into the claims.

Enzo Maresca said he has been “honest” rather than brutal with Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell as both continue to train away from Chelsea’s first-team squad.

The Chelsea manager believes he has been clear with the "more than 15 players" - including forward Sterling and left-back Chilwell - who are being asked to train apart from…

Continue ReadingEnzo Maresca said he has been “honest” rather than brutal with Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell as both continue to train away from Chelsea’s first-team squad.

Chelsea have signed Portugal forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for a fee in the region of £45m, with England midfielder Conor Gallagher going the other way for about £33m.

Felix, 24, who has signed a seven-year deal to begin a second spell at Stamford Bridge, scored four goals in 20 appearances during a loan spell in west London in…

Continue ReadingChelsea have signed Portugal forward Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid for a fee in the region of £45m, with England midfielder Conor Gallagher going the other way for about £33m.