Atletico Madrid have given Julian Alvarez until Sunday to make a decision; open up to the idea of a move to Arsenal or stay at the club. 

Jofra Archer bowled the fastest opening spell of his Test career as England produced a relentless, high-quality bowling display on day two of the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s.

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Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed says he and his players did not know about a Pakistan Cricket Board threat to the England and Wales Cricket Board over a Sky interview with the sons of Imran Khan.

BBC Sport examines what new striker Nicolas Jackson will bring to Aston Villa, with Ollie Watkins looking set to join Al-Hilal.

Former England captain Michael Vaughan predicts England's new pace quartet will trouble Australia - so what is making them effective against Pakistan?

Aston Villa have confirmed the club-record signing of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea while also reaching a verbal agreement to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Ibrahim Mbaye.

Ollie Robinson and Jofra Archer rattled their way through Pakistan's batting order as England took a 261-run lead on day two of the second Test at Lord's.

England enjoy day of dominance with both bat and ball to put themselves in complete control of the second Test against Pakistan, closing day two on 81-3, giving the hosts a lead of 261 at Lord's.

Two eagles propels overnight leader Casandra Alexander to a second-round 66 as the South African seizes control of the Women's Irish Open at the K Club.

BBC Sport reveals that Will Sharman, Richard Sharman and Lamin Deen were also convicted in the case which led to Leon Baptiste's imprisonment.

England’s quartet of seamers once again overwhelm Pakistan to put the home side on the verge of a series win on the second day of the second Test at Lord’s.

A Man City debut is in the offing

Itauma out to make heavyweight history as he competes for IBF title in London

Villa set to confirm tenth signing of the summer

Updates from 8pm kickoff (BST) at Selhurst ParkGet in touch: email Michael about the gameWe’re off at Selhurst Park, a stadium that Erling Haaland has never failed to score at. The Norwegian gives a nod to compatriot Strand Larsen as Palace get us underway.The teams are out! Palace in their red and blue, while City are donning their black away kit, with a …

Second Test, day two: England 290 & 81-3; Pakistan 110Ollie Robinson takes 4 for 11; Jofra Archer picks up threeJoe Root did not want the England captaincy when it started to be floated earlier this summer. After performing the role as a stand-in for the suspended Ben Stokes against New Zealand at the Oval, his father, Matt, asked about a full-time return as …