RFU confirm contracted players for the Red Roses
The Rugby Football Union (RFU) has announced the players who have been awarded contracts for its England Women’s senior players, the Red Roses. Source
The Open to return to Royal Birkdale in 2026
The 154th Open will be played at Royal Birkdale in 2026, the R&A has announced. Source
Spurs decide Wembanyama’s Summer League is over after two games
San Antonio Spurs have decided that Victor Wembanyama’s Summer League is over after two games. Source
Robinson included but no Foakes in England squad for fourth Ashes Test
Ollie Robinson has been included in the 14-player England squad for the fourth men’s Ashes test, while Ben Foakes misses out. Source
SWPL sets new attendance record
The Scottish Women’s Premier League has announced more than 100,000 fans attended matches last season. Source
Van de Ven’s ‘crazy’ speed that alerted Tottenham to his potential
Micky van de Ven is among the most exciting young defenders in the sport, his ‘crazy’ speed separating him from the rest. At 22, a move to the Premier League would confirm his status among the game’s elite talents. But this rise was not inevitable. Source
Semenya wins appeal at Court of Human Rights over testosterone rules
Caster Semenya has won her appeal at the European Court of Human Rights to challenge whether her rights had been infringed by rules requiring women athletes with natural high testosterone to reduced those levels through medication. Source
Why Wiegman’s obsession with detail gives England their edge
“I don’t think we’re losing momentum; I think it’s building,” Sarina Wiegman said after suffering her first defeat as England manager back in April, 30 games in, as if she’d handpicked the moment. Source
‘Jurgen Klopp would have been proud!’ | Best of Ashes Comms Cam!
Check out some of the most dramatic, funniest and intense moments from the commentary box from the third Ashes Test. Source
Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool must be near perfect to challenge Man City
Trent Alexander-Arnold says it is “necessary” for Liverpool to finish higher in the table next season in the Premier League and admits they’ll have to be “near perfect” to challenge Manchester City. Source