BBC Sports News

Defending champion Rory McIlroy recovers from a back injury to begin his defence of the Players Championship but he ends round one seven shots off the pace.

Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

Unai Emery becomes the quickest of the three Aston Villa managers to reach 100 victories as his side defeat Lille in the Europa League last 16.

Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity.

Fin Smith says his on-pitch disagreement with England captain Maro Itoje shows the depth of their relationship, rather than any disintegration of team unity.

Alexander Zverev says it felt "very special" to become just the fifth player to reach the semi-finals of all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.

Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.

Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.

Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.

Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.

Jonny Clayton struggles with gout but still wins night six of the Premier League in Nottingham by crushing Luke Humphries 6-1 in the final.

BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and former England cricketer Steven Finn are encouraged by the Sunrisers Leeds' signing of spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction, after concerns that Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the Indian Premier League.

BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and former England cricketer Steven Finn are encouraged by the Sunrisers Leeds' signing of spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction, after concerns that Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the Indian Premier League.

BBC cricket correspondent Stephan Shemilt and former England cricketer Steven Finn are encouraged by the Sunrisers Leeds' signing of spinner Abrar Ahmed in The Hundred auction, after concerns that Pakistan players would be ignored by franchises affiliated to the Indian Premier League.

Manchester City and Barcelona hold talks over striker Erling Haaland, Manchester United scout West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle eye Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, plus more.

Manchester City and Barcelona hold talks over striker Erling Haaland, Manchester United scout West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle eye Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, plus more.

Manchester City and Barcelona hold talks over striker Erling Haaland, Manchester United scout West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes, Newcastle eye Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara, plus more.

Rangers "unequivocally" condemn Sunday's Old Firm fan disorder, while Celtic say "examples of unacceptable behaviour" must be addressed.