Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reached the Olympic singles quarter-finals for a record fourth time by beating Germany’s Dominic Koepfer 7-5 6-3 on Wednesday but looked in the mood to go much deeper in the tournament.

For all his 24 Grand Slam titles and countless other accolades, the Olympics has never been especially kind to the 37-year-old for whom a bronze medal remains his only souvenir.…

Continue ReadingSerbia’s Novak Djokovic reached the Olympic singles quarter-finals for a record fourth time by beating Germany’s Dominic Koepfer 7-5 6-3 on Wednesday but looked in the mood to go much deeper in the tournament.

Manchester United defender Leny Yoro has been seen wearing a protective boot and using crutches at the club’s UCLA training base.

Yoro was forced off during the first half of Saturday’s pre-season defeat by Arsenal at the SoFi stadium in Los Angeles. The 18-year-old, who only completed his £52m move to…

Continue ReadingManchester United defender Leny Yoro has been seen wearing a protective boot and using crutches at the club’s UCLA training base.

Chelsea have signed goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal for £20.7m on a seven-year contract.

The 22-year-old Dane made 37 appearances for Villarreal last season after becoming the club's first-choice goalkeeper. "This move is a dream come true," said Jorgensen. "I am very excited to…

Continue ReadingChelsea have signed goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal for £20.7m on a seven-year contract.

Women’s singles shuttler Goh Jin Wei came really close but missed out on a spot in the last 16 of the Paris Olympic Games.

The debutant fought her heart out for every point on Wednesday (July 31) before going down 17-21, 22-20, 21-23 to South Korea's Kim Ga-eun in her second Group H match…

Continue ReadingWomen’s singles shuttler Goh Jin Wei came really close but missed out on a spot in the last 16 of the Paris Olympic Games.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he has not had contact with the Football Association over the England manager’s job.

Howe is among those linked with the vacancy after Gareth Southgate stepped down on 16 July. "Absolutely no contact whatsoever from anybody, and I'm fully committed to Newcastle," said Howe…

Continue ReadingNewcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he has not had contact with the Football Association over the England manager’s job.

Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez says he will make a decision about his future at the club after the Paris 2024 Games.

Alvarez, 24, is due to make his third start for Argentina at the Olympics when they face Ukraine on Tuesday in Lyon. In March 2023, Alvarez signed a one-year contract…

Continue ReadingManchester City forward Julian Alvarez says he will make a decision about his future at the club after the Paris 2024 Games.

Hosts France will play Argentina in the Olympic men’s football quarter-finals after progressing to the last eight by beating New Zealand to top Group A.

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta got the opening goal for a dominant France who registered an impressive 34 shots to New Zealand's nine. Mateta gave them a 19th-minute lead and…

Continue ReadingHosts France will play Argentina in the Olympic men’s football quarter-finals after progressing to the last eight by beating New Zealand to top Group A.

Everton have signed centre-back Jake O’Brien on a four-year deal for £16.4m from Lyon.

The 23-year-old Republic of Ireland defender made 27 appearances for the Ligue 1 side last season. He becomes Everton's fifth summer signing after midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, forwards Iliman Ndiaye and…

Continue ReadingEverton have signed centre-back Jake O’Brien on a four-year deal for £16.4m from Lyon.

Victor Osimhen’s agent dismissed speculation regarding a possible loan move to Chelsea as part of a deal.

Chelsea and Napoli are currently engaged in negotiations regarding a potential exchange deal involving Victor Osimhen and Romelu Lukaku. It has been rumored that the agreement will entail a permanent…

Continue ReadingVictor Osimhen’s agent dismissed speculation regarding a possible loan move to Chelsea as part of a deal.