Birmingham Phoenix win battle to avoid Hundred wooden spoon vs MI London

Birmingham Phoenix prevailed in the battle to avoid the wooden spoon in The Hundred women's competition as Ellyse Perry's composed half-century condemned MI London to a sixth defeat of a chastening campaign.

McIlroy keen to asses his game during first FedExCup Playoffs event

Rory McIlroy believes this week's FedEx St. Jude Championship will be a good chance for him to assess the current standard of his game, as the Northern Irishman returns to PGA Tour action for the first time since The Open.

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European Super Cup: Paris Saint-Germain v Aston Villa – live

Live Super Cup updates from 8pm BST Email Scott | Premier League previews: Aston Villa Aston Villa name two debutants in their XI. João Gomes, their £38m purchase from Wolves, starts in the centre of midfield, while 17-year-old Brian Madjo – at six feet four, officially a big unit – leads the line. PSG also have a shiny new thing in their starting line-up: Maghnes Akliouche, a £43m buy from Monaco, prepares to cause havoc on the right wing. Lucas Digne, freshly arrived from Villa, sits in the dugout awaiting his debut. Bradley Barcola, coveted by both Liverpool and Arsenal, is also on the

Hull sign defender Mendy for club record fee

Hull City confirm the signing of defender Nobel Mendy from Rayo Vallecano for a club record fee.

Can Mourinho restore Real Madrid to former glory?

Jose Mourinho is back at Real Madrid 13 years after leaving the club. But can the 63-year-old recapture the success of his first spell and deliver trophies at the Bernabeu? BBC Sport speaks to those who know Mourinho and Real Madrid best to assess whether his second stint can be a success.

What's happening with Lewis-Skelly's Arsenal future?

Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?

Pre-season: Newcastle vs Everton team news LIVE!

O'Sullivan's poor start to season continues with early China Open loss

Ronnie O'Sullivan's poor start to the new season continued after he lost 6-4 to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open.

Lakers to be sold in record-breaking £9bn deal

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold for a record-breaking $12.5bn (£9.25bn) to Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist who was at the centre of FIFA's proposed new commercial structure.

Three key storylines to look out for in NFL pre-season

All 32 teams are in action as the first full week of NFL pre-season gets underway live on Sky Sports - here are three key storylines to look out for ahead of the new season...

Arsenal reignite interest in Aston Villa's Konsa

Aston Villa's central defender Ezri Konsa is thought to be Arsenal's preferred option in their search for a new central defender.