Two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will bid to move one step closer to a third straight US Open title when she faces familiar foe ‌Jessica Pegula, while Elena Rybakina will take on home favourite Coco Gauff in the semi-finals on Thursday from midnight - live on Sky Sports Tennis.

Chelsea get the better of Leeds in a cup thriller, but Blues boss Xabi Alonso has food for thought after needing rescue act from his star substitutes.

After saying he was "very sad" at the lack of a contract offer from Liverpool, Alexis Mac Allister proved his worth against Atletico Madrid.

Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba announces decision to pull out in post on X, citing tensions over ‘Harry-Meghan nonsense’Uganda is withdrawing from the Duke of Sussex’s Invictus Games, the country’s military chief has said, out of respect for King Charles amid division over the “Harry-Meghan nonsense”.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of the Ugandan …

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Prince William will bring together leading figures from across sport on Thursday to launch a new first-of-its-kind suicide prevention toolkit designed to help organisations recognise warning signs and support those at risk.

The clock ticked to 3.33am local time in New York City when Ben Shelton beat Carlos Alcaraz with a clean ace to the delight of thousands of delirious tennis fans still inside Arthur Ashe Stadium, but does something have to be done to stop these early-morning finishes?

Martin Odegaard is a player transformed at the start of this season - and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta puts his captain's impressive form down to fitness and new positioning.

British duo Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid win their respective first-round matches in the men's wheelchair singles at the US Open.

Match of the Day pundits Nedum Onuoha and Rory Smith discuss Martin Odegaard's performance in Arsenal's Champions League match against Napoli as well as his prospects for the season.

Prince William urges sport at every level to make suicide prevention part of its culture through a new nationwide toolkit called On Your Side.

World number two Mark Selby progresses to the third round of the English Open by winning a deciding frame against China's Zhang Anda.

Another Arsenal win, another Martin Odegaard goal - the Gunners captain looks back to his best, writes Phil McNulty.

England defender exited pitch immediately

Blues’ fringe players failed to take their opportunites on Wednesday