
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson has warned that the club’s enforced drop from the Europa League could “devalue the competition” as they await the Court of Arbitration for Sport’s verdict on their appeal against UEFA’s decision in a multi-club ownership dispute. ...

Despite South Africa falling short by 17 runs in first T20I to Australia, teenage fast bowler Kwena Maphaka managed to leave his mark with a career-best fiery spell of 4-20. Maphaka, 19, mixed raw pace with aggression to claim the scalps of Tim David, Mitchell Owen, Adam Zampa and Ben Dwarshuis at Marrara Stadium on Sunday....

Pep Guardiola has heaped praise on new signing Tijjani Reijnders after the Dutch midfielder scored two second-half goals as Manchester City beat Palermo 3-0 in Sicily. ...

Darwin Nunez's transfer to Al Hilal SFC from English champions Liverpool has been finalised while centre-back Inigo Martinez has moved from Barcelona to Al Nassr Club. ...

After winning their first two matches in the 134th edition of the Durand Cup, East Bengal FC will look to maintain their perfect record in Group A when they face Indian Air Force Football Team at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan on Sunday. ...

Jannik Sinner made a commanding return to the ATP Tour, dismantling Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1, 6-1 in just 59 minutes to launch his title defence at the Cincinnati Open. ...

Head coach Ben Sawyer, who is overseeing New Zealand women’s camp in Chennai as part of preparation for the upcoming Women’s ODI World Cup, said the experience so far of practicing in spin-friendly conditions at the Chennai Super Kings Academy has been an amazing one. ...

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta issued a warning for defenders after their marquee summer signing Viktor Gyokeres hit the ground running with his first goal for the club against Athletic Club on Saturday. ...

England all-rounder Chris Woakes says he may opt for rehabilitation over surgery on his shoulder injury, despite the risk of a recurrence, in a bid to be fit for the Ashes later this year. ...

Former World No. 2 Paula Badosa has been forced to withdraw from the upcoming U.S. Open due to a recurring back injury, ending her hopes of repeating or bettering last year’s quarterfinal run at the Grand Slam in New York. ...