Taylor Fritz ended his run of Grand Slam quarter-final disappointment by beating Alexander Zverev to reach the US Open semi-finals.

The American 12th seed had lost all four of his previous matches at this stage of a major but edged out 2020 runner-up Zverev 7-6 (7-2) 3-6 6-4 7-6 (7-3).…

Continue ReadingTaylor Fritz ended his run of Grand Slam quarter-final disappointment by beating Alexander Zverev to reach the US Open semi-finals.

Valencia’s former Wolves striker Rafa Mir has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, Spanish police said on Tuesday.

His club said that they were "aware" of 27-year-old Mir's arrest and BBC Sport understands Mir was not present at a training session on Tuesday. "He is under arrest for…

Continue ReadingValencia’s former Wolves striker Rafa Mir has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, Spanish police said on Tuesday.

Joshua Kimmich will succeed Ilkay Gundogan as Germany’s new captain after the Manchester City midfielder retired from international football, the national team’s coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.

The 33-year-old Gundogan, who featured in all five games for Germany at Euro 2024 with his last appearance coming in their quarter-final defeat by eventual champions Spain, retired from internationals…

Continue ReadingJoshua Kimmich will succeed Ilkay Gundogan as Germany’s new captain after the Manchester City midfielder retired from international football, the national team’s coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.

A record 11,000 international transfers were registered globally during the 2024 close-season transfer window, a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year, a report from world soccer governing body FIFA said.

Clubs spent more than $6.40 billion on transfer fees, the second-highest ever, though down 13.06% from last year. Around $5.58 billion was spent in Europe alone where English clubs dominated,…

Continue ReadingA record 11,000 international transfers were registered globally during the 2024 close-season transfer window, a 4.8% increase compared to the same period last year, a report from world soccer governing body FIFA said.

Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel, who never played a competitive match for Chelsea, has join Saudi Pro-League side Al-Nassr from the Blues for £19.1m.

The 19-year-old moved to Stamford Bridge for £13m in July 2023 from Santos and spent last season on loan at Chelsea's sister club Strasbourg, making 24 appearances. In October 2020,…

Continue ReadingBrazilian winger Angelo Gabriel, who never played a competitive match for Chelsea, has join Saudi Pro-League side Al-Nassr from the Blues for £19.1m.

World number one Jannik Sinner produced some of his best tennis of the US Open so far to beat Tommy Paul and set up a tantalising quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev.

Italy's Sinner beat home hope Paul 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (7-5) 6-1 in front of a rowdy New York crowd in the night session on Arthur Ashe. Russia's Medvedev, the 2021…

Continue ReadingWorld number one Jannik Sinner produced some of his best tennis of the US Open so far to beat Tommy Paul and set up a tantalising quarter-final against Daniil Medvedev.