Joao Pedro set to extend Chelsea deal to 2034

Chelsea are set to renew striker Joao Pedro's contract until 2034 before the start of the Premier League season.

Gianni Infantino eyes junior tournament in Dominican Republic as potential route out of crisis

Meetings around event seen as chance to lobby for votes Fifa president may meet his most credible challenger Gianni Infantino wants to split the European and North American coalition that is seeking to oust him by attending a junior tournament in the Dominican Republic this weekend in another gamble to cling on to power from the Fifa president. The Guardian has learned that Infantino has made plans to attend the U14 Boys Challenge competition organised by the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), 21 of whose associations are voting members of Fifa, despite being urged to stay away from the event by

Watch: Late Larne double seals first-leg win over 10-man Red Imps

Watch highlights as Irish Premiership champions Larne defeat 10-man Lincoln Red Imps 2-0 in the first leg of their Uefa Conference League play-off.

Premier League returns and Arsenal sense opportunity with rivals in flux

New managers galore suggest many of the usual suspects will struggle to dethrone the champions, but their own hunger could be the key Mikel Arteta wants to get his messaging absolutely right. According to him, Arsenal are not about to defend their Premier League title. They are set to attack another one. Remember Win the dog, who the manager brought in to the club’s training ground a few years back? She must now be called “Won”. But it is when Arteta quibbles over another bout of semantics that he highlights why he is entering the new season with such energy and optimism. Continue reading...

Confident Matthias Jaissle asks Newcastle to ‘avoid the negativity from outside’

German coach says he has ‘full confidence’ in his squad Plans for new £190m training facility also announced Matthias Jaissle has insisted that Newcastle’s new crop of “under pressure” young players command his “full confidence” and hopes that supporters and reporters will start exhibiting similar belief. Eddie Howe’s successor is preparing for his first Premier League game at St James’ Park on Sunday when Liverpool are the visitors. Continue reading...

Alcaraz to make comeback at US Open

Carlos Alcaraz will make his comeback from a wrist injury at the US Open as he seeks to defend his title at Flushing Meadows.

Rangers push for European football continues vs Jablonec LIVE!

Brilliant Brook misses out on century as England dominate Pakistan

Harry Brook missed out on a century after notching 91 from 93 balls in a masterful innings that headlined a dominant England batting performance against Pakistan on day two of the first Test at Headingley.

West Brom's Heggebo banned for 'handball goal'

West Bromwich Albion striker Aune Heggebo is banned for two matches by the FA for scoring a goal with his hand against Norwich City.

Doyle: French filly can land Nunthorpe

Hollie returns to preview Friday’s top-class action from York’s Ebor Festival, which includes the Group One Nunthorpe Stakes.

Kevin Blake's 33/1 Nunthorpe pick: York day three tips

Sky Sports Racing's Kevin Blake is back with two picks on day three of York's Ebor meeting, including a 33/1 Nunthorpe Stakes fancy.

Glasner's plan for 'stability with success' at Nottingham Forest

Oliver Glasner is not necessarily known for being a disciplinarian. Meticulous, yes. A self-proclaimed workaholic. But not a coach who rains down rules. At Nottingham Forest that might have to change.