Basketball Australia refers proposed rule changes to FibaIdea aimed at delivering more highlights met with mixed reactionsThe slam dunk has long been a staple of basketball, its biggest billboard, showcasing the athleticism and ferocity of its athletes. Now, some within the game want more.The Australian men’s professional league, the NBL, has lodged a …

Arsenal are working hard to finalise their transfer business before the September 1 deadline, with a decision on Julian Alvarez expected imminently.

Manchester United are still in the market for new signings before the summer transfer window closes, with Victor Osimhen said to be 'waiting' for a move.

Martínez and Jackson latest duo to move between clubsGoretzka and Suzuki could make debuts against ArsenalUnai Emery has said Aston Villa and Chelsea are enemies rather than friends, insisting the clubs want to “kill” each other despite regularly doing business in recent years.Emiliano Martínez became the latest player to move between the teams, after …

The name Omari Kellyman probably means relatively little to most Premier League fans yet the young attacking midfielder is a crucial figure in relations between two of its most prominent clubs.

British qualifier Toby Samuel breaks more new ground with a dominant victory over Tomas Machac on his US Open debut.

Ballon d’Or winner Putellas leads influx of superstar names at independent club aiming to bridge gap to very bestGuardian writers’ predicted position: 4th (NB: this is not necessarily Suzanne Wrack’s prediction but the average of our writers’ tips)Last season’s position: 6th Continue reading...

A lack of offers and problems in finding a replacement may be behind the move, but that does not mean it cannot workThe first chant of the match was for Marcus Rashford, Manchester United’s returning rogue son, the one banished for 18 months, first to the Midlands and then Catalonia. Every football fan loves an academy product who has risen up …

Ollie Robinson’s metronomic medium-nip represents the new age – sometimes, you just get the heroes you needEach age makes its own heroes. Two hours from the end of the final day of the second-last Test at the fag‑end of the post‑Bazball summer, the cheer from the Lord’s crowd at deep fine leg had something pointed about it, a crackle of event …

Scottie Scheffler came through a final-round tussle with Viktor Hovland to cap off another PGA Tour season in style with FedExCup glory at the Tour Championship.

Solheim Cup captain Anna Nordqvist played her final round on the LPGA Tour at the FM Championship.

Viktor Hovland avoided a penalty shot after fans online speculated that he improved his lie in the bunker at the Tour Championship.

Highlights from day four of the Tour Championship held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta, Georgia.

Ross Smith defeats Gary Anderson at the Hungarian Darts Trophy and celebrated in heartwarming fashion with his son.

Match of the Day pundit Ellen White labels Bruno Fernandes "unbelievable", after the midfielder's hat-trick in Manchester United's 5-2 comeback win against Ipswich Town.

Match of the Day pundits Ellen White and Shay Given discuss the refereeing controversy at Old Trafford whereby a loophole allowed a Harry Maguire handball to stand as a Jacob Greaves own goal.

At times it felt like there was a certain inevitability about Scottie Scheffler collecting his second Fedex Cup title on Sunday.

Prosecutors are pushing to keep alleged fraudster Daejon Love behind bars after his $1.3million romance scam was revealed.

Gary Neville has accused Liverpool of leaving Andoni Iraola with an uncompetitive squad due to their 'bizarre' transfer dealings this summer.

TAMARA PRENN IN NEW YORK: Players are unable to take medical timeouts during matches if they suffer cramp, and can only seek treatment during the change of ends or set breaks.

Jessica Pegula is already through to the second round of the US Open.

Katie Boulter competes at the US Open as a newly married woman, but the British tennis star says she will not be wearing her wedding ring during matches.

Ismaila Sarr has reportedly told Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish that he wants to join Liverpool before the transfer window closes.

Chelsea are wasting little time sending their new signing away from the club.

Liverpool are set to finalise a transfer deal just 48 hours before the window closes.

Ross Smith claimed the Hungarian Darts Trophy in emphatic style, routing Gary Anderson 8-2 in Sunday's final to land a second European Tour title of the year.

Cameron Norrie crashed out of the US Open in the first round as Luca Van Assche came from a set down to win in four.

Britain's Toby Samuel won his maiden Grand Slam match after an impressive straight-sets victory while Katie Boulter also won through, but Cameron Norrie lost on the opening day of the US Open.

Aaron Donald, one of the NFL's greatest defensive players, has come out of retirement to rejoin his former side Los Angeles Rams.