Ederson transfer update as Atalanta confirm agreement for £45m Man Utd target:Manchester United are close to signing Atalanta midfielder Ederson for around £45m. Manager Palladino confirmed the player is in talks with a 'major club', with a deal reportedly imminent.
4 takeaways: Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen power Cavaliers past Pistons in Game 7:The Cavaliers dominated the top-seeded Pistons 31 points in Game 7, led by Donovan Mitchell's 26 points and Jarrett Allen's 23, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.
10 players who made a mark at AWS NBA Draft Combine 2026:The 2026 NBA Draft Combine featured 73 players. Standouts included Cameron Carr (30 pts in scrimmage) and Aday Mara, boosting their draft stock with impressive measurements and performances.
Pistons guard Duncan Robinson out with sore back in Game 5:Detroit Pistons guard Duncan Robinson is out for Game 5 against Cleveland due to a sore back. He averages 12.2 playoff points. Daniss Jenkins replaces him in the starting lineup.
Liverpool 'reach agreement' on first summer transfer as five-year contract to be signed:Liverpool have reportedly agreed a $1 million deal for 17-year-old Colombian midfielder Samuel Martinez. He will stay at Atletico Nacional until 2027, with the Reds beating Barcelona and Dortmund to his signature.
76ers fire Daryl Morey as president and keep Nick Nurse as coach:The Philadelphia 76ers have fired president Daryl Morey following their Eastern Conference semifinals sweep by the Knicks. Coach Nick Nurse stays. Bob Myers will lead the search for a replacement.
3 things to watch in Pistons-Cavaliers Game 5:Game 5 of the East Semifinals between Detroit and Cleveland is pivotal. Key storylines include Evan Mobley's two-way impact, Jalen Duren's struggles, and potential X-factors like Caris LeVert.
Mikel Arteta tears and Julian Alvarez mystery - how Gabriel Heinze won Arsenal the Premier League:Mikel Arteta publicly criticized Arsenal's 'unacceptable' performance after a nervy 2-1 win over Wolves, a moment that sparked a crucial run of results leading to their Premier League title victory.
Arne Slot's telling statement on Liverpool stars 'liking' Mo Salah's brutal Instagram post:Liverpool players liked Mohamed Salah's social media post criticizing the team's poor season. Manager Arne Slot dismissed it, focusing on training effort. Salah, leaving after a tough year, had been benched amid performance issues.
Tottenham Hotspur vs Everton Premier League preview, team news and prediction:Tottenham host Everton needing a draw to secure Premier League survival. Spurs missed safety midweek but hold a two-point cushion over West Ham.
Hockey days, custom shirts and more: Stories behind 2026 NBA Draft prospects:Unique backstories define 2026 NBA Draft prospects, from Cameron Boozer's hockey days to Brayden Burries' family in custom shirts and Darryn Peterson's brother in the NFL.
Chelsea agree deal to make their first signing of the Xabi Alonso era:Chelsea have agreed to sign versatile Argentine left-back Valentin Barco from Strasbourg, marking the first acquisition under new manager Xabi Alonso.
The Athletic: The (Josh) Hart and soul of the New York Knicks:Josh Hart scored 26 points, hitting five 3-pointers, as the New York Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 109-93 to take a 2-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference Finals.
LeBron James to tape live podcast with Tyrese Haliburton at Fanatics Fest:LeBron James will tape a live 'Mind the Game' podcast with Tyrese Haliburton on July 16. This comes weeks after NBA free agency starts, with James undecided on playing a 24th season.
Bruno Fernandes named Premier League player of the season after stellar Man Utd campaign:Bruno Fernandes is named Premier League Player of the Season after a stellar year with Manchester United, providing 20 assists and scoring 8 goals, crucial to their top-four finish.