Free agent defender John Stones has emerged as a potential option for Chelsea in this transfer window.

MI London bowler Richard Gleeson is on for his hat-trick after dismissing SunRisers Leeds' Zak Crawley and Benny Howell in two balls, only for number 11 batter Abrar Ahmed to spoil his moment by hitting a six.

Chelsea are interested in signing England defender John Stones on a free transfer following his departure from Manchester City.

It took four months to land but, when it did, the independent review of crowd disorder at the Old Firm Scottish Cup quarter-final at Ibrox in March arrived with a mighty thud, writes Tom English.

Former Manchester United man has struggled at Stamford Bridge

England international is a free agent after leaving Man City

Fenway Sports Group acknowledged the approach on the same day that Bhatia stepped down from the board at QPR after 18 years at the club

Taylor officiated at four major tournaments – the 2022 and 2026 World Cups and 2020 and 2024 European Championships

As the Commonwealth Games return to Scotland’s biggest city, the mood is markedly different from the last time Glasgow hosted the eventThe first person to stop on Glasgow’s streets does not recognise the Commonwealth Games mascot, Finnie the unicorn. “I genuinely didn’t realise that the unicorn was the mascot,” Karl, a 33-year-old Glaswegian …

Freestyle swimmer eligible for Scotland through father GerryMadeleine’s appearance in 2007 still under police investigationMadeleine McCann’s younger brother, Sean, has been selected to represent Scotland in swimming at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.McCann, a student at Loughborough University, is expected to compete in a number of longer-distance …

Belgian wins time trail and says pursuit of leader ‘not over yet’Florian Lipowitz, third last year, quits race after crashingRemco Evenepoel took back-to-back stage wins in the Tour de France, and eroded some of Tadej Pogacar’s overall lead, with victory in the stage-16 time trial from Evian to Thonon-les-Bains.The Olympic road and time trial champion, …

Explosion in ticketing and hospitality revenue goes along with a Fifa desire to recoup lost TV income in future dealsAs is often the case, it has been left to Donald Trump to say the quiet bit out loud. “We have to do this again and we have to do it while I’m around, you hear that Gianni?” the US president told Fox News in an interview broadcast in the …

On Tuesday night, a number of fan groups joined forces to issue a statement calling on the club to stop its 'ban first and ask questions later' approach.

From members of the victorious Spanish side to star performers from the tournament's dark horses, the Daily Mail look at SofaScore's 2026 World Cup Team of the Tournament...

Former England captain Ben Stokes hit a match-winning hundred in his first appearance for Durham following his international retirement.

Former England bowler Stuart Broad says he understands Andy Flower's decision to turn down the England Test job, and is unsure over who the ECB turn to next, pondering whether the role has become "less attractive".

Former Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back Leigh Halfpenny commits his coaching career to Cardiff.

Saudi club Al Hilal agree a £68.3m deal to sign winger Crysencio Summerville from West Ham.

Ben Stokes marks his return to competitive cricket for the first time since retiring from Test matches with a stunning century to help Durham beat Derbyshire in the One-Day Cup.

Despite reported interest from Manchester United and Aston Villa, Roma are understood to have been closest to securing a deal, though their bid has been substantially bettered by the Saudi side