Perry stars as Phoenix end losing streak in The Hundred
Australian superstar Ellyse Perry starred with the bat and in the field as Birmingham Phoenix ended their 12-match losing streak to beat the Trent Rockets in The Hundred. Source
Fofana: Fernandez is not a racist – we need to stay together
Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana has spoken to the media and addressed the racism storm which has engulfed the club during their pre-season tour of the USA. Source
Man City fined over £2m for breaking Premier League rule 22 times
Manchester City have been fined just over £2m by the Premier League for breaching rules relating to kick-off and re-starts after half-time of matches. Source
West Ham closing in on Fullkrug and Summerville deals
West Ham are closing in on the double signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug and Leeds United forward Crysencio Summerville. Source
FA expected to finalise diversity reporting plans in time for new season
The Football Association is expected to finalise a new rule in time for the start of the new season making workforce diversity reporting a mandatory requirement for professional football clubs. Source
Bradley given Presidents Cup role ahead of USA Ryder Cup captaincy
New Team USA captain Keegan Bradley has been named as one of Jim Furyk’s assistants for this September’s Presidents Cup in Canada. Source
Notable Speech sprints clear for Sussex Stakes success
Notable Speech has secured his place in history as he claims the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood; he is the first three-year-old to win the 2000 Guineas double since Frankel Source
Mercedes explain reasons behind Russell’s DQ in Belgium
Mercedes have explained their initial findings for the reasons behind George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian GP. Source
Mercedes explain Russell DQ: Driver’s own weight loss partly to blame
Mercedes say that George Russell’s disqualification from the Belgian GP was due to higher-than-expected car wear and the British driver’s own weight loss during the race. Source
Usyk makes prediction for ‘great’ Joshua-Dubois clash
Oleksandr Usyk has predicted Anthony Joshua will beat Daniel Dubois when the British duo compete in September for the IBF heavyweight world title vacated by the Ukrainian. Source