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Angel Reese is turning trolls and talk of ‘mebounds’ into fuel for a breakthrough

The star known as Bayou Barbie is shining in Atlanta. The longer her haters dwell on her lowlights, the more they miss her transformation into an all-around force

Chicago Sky ban Enes Kanter Freedom from home games, calling him ‘a potential threat’

The Chicago Sky have banned Enes Kanter Freedom from their home games after the former NBA center was ejected from Sunday’s loss to the Indiana Fever.

Serena Williams thrills New York crowd on US Open return with Alcaraz

Former women’s No 1 proves she’s no nostalgia act before star pairing crash out in mixed doubles quarter-finals

Celtic throw away four-goal aggregate lead to crash out of Champions League against Lask

Celtic threw away a four-goal lead in Austria as they missed out on the Champions League for the second year running. The Scottish champions looked to be cruising into the league stage when Callum McGregor put them 4-0 up on aggregate against Lask with a 21st-minute deflected strike.

De Zerbi hopes Sávio’s fresh start will help Spurs’ much-needed rebrand

After an unacceptable performance against Brentford, head coach still believes they can avoid sinking feeling this season

Xavi hopes time at the ‘university of football’ will end with Dutch success

Barcelona legend wants to emulate Johan Cruyff’s total football philosophy after taking over as the Netherlands head coach

Delap heads to Forest for £50m as Chelsea open talks to sell Jackson to Aston Villa

Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal worth £50m to sign Liam Delap from Chelsea, who have also opened talks over selling Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa.

'Starting to wind me up': Itauma rebuffs Hrgovic before world heavyweight title fight

Itauma can become second-youngest champion after Mike Tyson

'He's box office': Gary Lineker admits wanting Roy Keane to join The Rest Is Football

Podcast co-host says tongue-in-cheek that ex-Manchester United captain would like to sign up for his show

Vuelta a España: Tadej Pogacar Punishes Peloton with Mighty Solo Win on Stage Four

Slovenian Powers to Victory by More Than Three Minutes

Manchester United confirm Carlos Baleba signing as midfield spend nears £150m

Manchester United have completed the signing of the Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba in a deal worth up to £70m. The Cameroon international is the third midfielder to join this summer, after Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans.

Savinho seals £75m Spurs move from Manchester City

De Zerbi says he will bring ‘imagination and quality’