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Aryna Sabalenka opted out of a post-match press conference at the French Open "for my own mental health and well-being". Sabalenka, the big-serving world No 2, beat Russian Rakhimova 6-2 6-2 on a sunbathed Court Philippe Chatrier earlier on Friday. But the Belarusian later withdrew herself...

Former two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and British No 2 Dan Evans set to play Surbiton Trophy next week with reigning champion Evans to headline Rothesay Open in Nottingham I Former five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will compete at Rothesay Classic in Birmingham Andy Murray...

Katie Taylor laughed off talk of retirement after her first professional defeat this month and is targeting a November rematch against Chantelle Cameron. Taylor's bid to become undisputed world champion in two weight categories simultaneously fell flat as the previously unbeaten lightweight was...

Okolie does have a rematch clause so could enforce a second fight with Billam-Smith. But Riakporhe thinks he should now move up to heavyweight. At 6ft 5ins, it can't be easy for Okolie to keep making cruiserweight. "Maybe he needs to do that," Riakporhe said of Okolie moving up. "Even the punch...

"They are hard men to beat, always. That's why when you're going up against a fighter like that, who you know has got heart, you just know you're in for a long night. "And if you don't land that shot, it's going to be a longer one." What should Okolie do next? Earlier this year Riakporhe did...

"You have the odd year or two years where there are two teams fighting, maybe potentially a third team. "But overall, when you look back at the 80s, 90s, the 2000s, the early 2010s and all the way until 2020, it's been pure dominance of a certain team." Russell hopes Mercedes able to fight Red...

Max Verstappen believes it is "very unlikely" Red Bull will win every race in F1 2023 despite their current car advantage making it look like they could be victorious in all 22 rounds. Red Bull's RB19 has wiped the field so far, winning all six Grands Prix this season with no other team within...

"That exposure, it not only educates people but also gets people into the sport. I wish when I was younger, I would have seen it on television and I could have started younger. I started pretty young, but you want to be able to participate in sport like your able-bodied counterparts." With Alba...

Laurie grew up living with motor neuropathy, which affected nerves in her trunk and legs, while Robyn was born with arthrogryposis with shortened muscles meaning her right leg is shorter than her left. Robyn knows the power of representation and its importance growing up: "I didn't see LGBT...

"I think that kind of compared with this natural competitiveness that we had, like we wanted to get it right obviously to make your life easier, but for Alba as well." After competing together in Tokyo in the delayed Paralympic Games, the couple found out Laurie was pregnant while Robyn was...

Engaged since a magical proposal under the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Robyn and Laurie have gone from strength to strength and have found the first month of parenting surprisingly easier than expected. "Overall, it's gone really well. You never know what to expect, but she's been really good as...

Combine that with the fact that they also have three wins in the playoffs when trailing by double digits in the fourth quarter, and you won't want to count them out. If things go pear-shaped, it might fall on Butler again to rescue his team in the game's dying minutes. But, one thing's for...

Indeed, three players on the team have won the championship before. Kevin Love won it with Cleveland, and Kyle Lowry picked up his first ring with Toronto. Udonis Haslem has been a part of all three title-winning ventures and will likely retire at the end of the postseason. Only Caldwell-Pope...

Two teams that couldn't be further apart in their journey to this summer's showpiece series will be playing on the same court for the same trophy. So, how will it all unfold? Can Nikola Jokic secure his first championship title, or will the Heat add another ring to their collection? Let's take...

Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is emerging as the preferred candidate for the vacant Tottenham job. Newspreviously reported that Postecoglou was on Spurs' list of prospects alongside Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi and Fulham's Marco Silva. Spurs are still looking for a new permanent manager...

Roma manager Jose Mourinho said he was uncertain about his future following their Europa League final defeat, where he also criticised referee Anthony Taylor. The defeat meant Roma failed to qualify for next season's Champions League and prompted questions about whether the 60-year-old would...

Former Leicester Women manager Lydia Bedford is to become the boss of Brentford men's U18 side. Bedford had been assistant coach to Jonas Eidevall at Arsenal Women, who confirmed on Thursday that she was leaving the club to join Brentford in a historic moment for the women's game. Brentford...

The Daily Mail's Craig Hope and the Sun's Charlie Wyett both believe that it would be the right decision for Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United after a tough last few months with the club.

Conor Coady and Rúben Vinagre have completed their loan spells with Everton and will now return to their respective parent clubs following the conclusion of the 2022/23 season. Coady will rejoin Wolves after making 25 appearances and scoring two goals for the Blues, with his final start coming...

Bayern Munich have confirmed the signings of Magda Ericsson and Pernille Harder. The pair will join on three-year contracts after their deals with Chelsea expire. Eriksson said: "I had a good feeling from the start. FC Bayern is an extraordinary club with an impressive history. "I'm really...