Man Utd’s second £50m Branthwaite bid rejected
Manchester United have had a second bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite rejected, which was thought to be in the region of £45m plus £5m in add ons. Source
Sun’s Wimbledon dream shattered by Vekic
Qualifier Lulu Sun saw her Wimbledon dreams dimmed by the experienced Donna Vekic 5-7 6-4 6-1 in the quarter-finals on Tuesday. Source
Unchanged South Africa name most experienced-ever XV to face Ireland
South Africa have named an unchanged matchday 23 for Saturday’s second Test against Ireland in Durban. Source
France rugby duo arrested on Argentina tour over sexual assault claims
Two France rugby players have been arrested in Argentina following an allegation of sexual assault during their tour of South America, the French Rugby Federation (FFR) has confirmed. Source
Dubois will challenge Moneo for Interim world title live on Sky Sports
Caroline Dubois will fight Maira Moneo for the WBC Interim world championship on Saturday August 3, live on Sky Sports. Source
Stokes: Anderson exit due to focus on England regaining Ashes
England captain Ben Stokes says the decision to move on from fast bowler James Anderson is motivated by the aim of being in the best possible position to win back the Ashes from Australia next winter. Source
Was Djokovic disrespected at Wimbledon? ‘He’s so good at finding motivation’
Was seven-time champion Novak Djokovic disrespected by the Centre Court crowd at Wimbledon? Tennis legend James Blake says the Serb uses chants to fuel the fire as he bids to become a 25-time Grand Slam winner. Source
New Zealand to have shot clock for second Test after McKenzie mishap
A shot clock will be in operation for England’s second Test against New Zealand in response to Damian McKenzie’s blunder that could have cost the All Blacks victory in the series opener. Source
Podcast: McIlroy’s return, Langer’s legacy and Scottish Open predictions
Rory McIlroy’s return to action, tributes to Bernard Langer’s career and predictions for the Genesis Scottish Open feature in a bumper edition of the Sky Sports Golf podcast. Source
Bellamy appointed Wales manager
Craig Bellamy has been named as the new Wales manager. Source