Spurs select Wembanyama first overall in NBA draft
The least surprising part of the 2023 NBA Draft was the first overall selection as the San Antonio Spurs confirmed the least protected secret in sports when they chose French phenom Victor Wembanyama with the No 1 overall pick on Thursday in New York. Source
McCarthy ahead at Travelers after McIlroy fires first PGA Tour ace
Denny McCarthy holds a two-shot lead after a low-scoring opening round at the Travelers Championship, as Rory McIlroy fired in the first hole-in-one of his PGA Tour career. Source
McIlroy: Hole-in-one was ‘nice bonus’ | I’m not dwelling on US Open
Rory McIlroy reacts to his first round at the Travelers Championship, which included his first hole-in-one on the PGA Tour. Source
‘It feels like the title race all over again’ | Will Rice pick City or Arsenal?
The Guardian’s Jonathan Liew and The Times’ Tom Roddy discuss the latest transfer news around the race to secure Declan Rice by top clubs such as Manchester City and Arsenal. Source
Clifford stars as Hull FC thrash St Helens
Jake Clifford returned to inspire Hull FC to their first win over St Helens in 17 attempts as they shrugged off the painful memory of last week’s Challenge Cup defeat with a blistering six-try performance at the MKM Stadium. Source
Papers: Bernardo Silva’s ‘eye-watering’ Saudi offer | Salah a target too
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… Source
Papers: Fulham’s Silva wanted by Saudi Pro-League club Al Hilal
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… Source
Middlesex chase down record 253 to stun Surrey in epic T20
Middlesex produced the biggest successful run chase in Vitality Blast history to stun Surrey with an incredible seven-wicket victory at The Oval. Source
Williams beaten by Ostapenko in Birmingham thriller
Venus Williams’ valiant efforts at the Rothesay Classic in Birmingham ended in a second-round defeat by Jelena Ostapenko. Source
England get U21 Euros off to perfect start with Czech win
England U21s got their Euro 2023 finals campaign off to the perfect start with a 2-0 win over the Czech Republic in Georgia. Source