IMAGES from Day 2 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Thursday.
England extended their first-innings lead to 85 runs before heavy rain halted their progress before tea on the second day of the fourth Test against India on Friday.
Manchester City and Arsenal closed in on Premier League leaders Liverpool with contrasting victories on Saturday as Manchester United's bubble was burst by Fulham.
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney admits the arrival of Jose Mourinho has given him added motivation for the season ahead.
Rain washed out the final day of the fourth Ashes Test, forcing a draw which ensured England, trailing 2-1 with one match to go, cannot win the series and leaving Australia, as holders, guaranteed to return home with the Urn.
Images from the Champions League quarter-finals second leg match played on Wednesday.
Ivan Toney, once Brentford's lynchpin in attack, has moved to Al-Ahli for 40 million pounds ($52.50 million).
Dignified, unassuming and regarded as Manchester United's greatest ever servant, Bobby Charlton appeared 758 times for the club, scoring 249 goals
England's Johnny Bairstow and Harry Brook smashed half centuries before debutant Gus Atkinson took four wickets to power England to a 2-0 lead over New Zealand in their four-match Twenty20 International series with a 95-run victory on Friday.
England must win the fourth Test in Manchester to keep the series alive ahead of the fifth Test at the Oval in London.
Luiz Felipe Scolari might have to make a quick call to his agent if Chelsea lose to Manchester United on Sunday.
Cricket icon Sunil Gavaskar celebrates a magnificent 75th birthday on July 10th. Rediff.com picks 15 facts about Sunil Gavaskar you need to know:
Australia coach McDonald dismisses 'far-fetched' Cummins resignation talk
Australia retained the urn after no play was possible on day five at Old Trafford due to the wet weather
Liverpool's slim Premier League title hopes faded further on Saturday when Michail Antonio's late header earned West Ham United a deserved point with a 2-2 draw.
Thierry Henry has been named head coach of the country's Under-21s until 2025
The battle for Champions League qualification continues with fourth-placed Aston Villa away to Luton Town on Saturday and Tottenham Hotspur, who are five points behind with a game in hand, hosting Crystal Palace.
IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Wednesday.
Arsenal took the race to the final day last season and are strongly tipped to end Manchester City's dominance this time.
Australia could promote Travis Head to open in Warner's place to make room for Green's inclusion along with Marsh.
Bobby Charlton, an England World Cup winner and one of Manchester United's greatest players, died on Saturday at the age of 86
The two teams last played each other in the 2019 World Cup.
Australia's Alana King claimed the first hat-trick in the history of women's competition at The Hundred on Saturday, a fortnight after the feat narrowly eluded her in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
Tucker, Illingworth to officiate in India-NZ semifinal; Menon on-field umpire for second semifinal
Jonny Bairstow slammed four sixes as he helped England post 592 all out in their first innings on Day 3, their highest Ashes innings total on home soil since 1985, giving the hosts a first innings lead of 275.
Manchester United fought back to overpower West Ham United 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Harry Maguire said he can deal with hostile treatment from opposition supporters and that it takes the pressure off his England teammates.
'Thank you for your hospitality, @ManUtd!' Bumrah tweeted. 'It was a great afternoon at the Theatre of Dreams.'
Erik ten Hag's side, featuring several players who played in the World Cup in Qatar, could have doubled their lead when Anthony Martial's shot was well saved by Burnley goalkeeper Bailey Peacock-Farrell.
IMAGES from Day 4 of the fourth Ashes Test between England and Australia at Old Trafford in Manchester on Saturday.
'I am very excited for him to put the England shirt on again. It's something he has worked very hard for and thoroughly deserves.'
Manchester United's miserable season continued with a 3-2 home defeat by Galatasaray.
Watching unseeded Marketa Vondrousova script history at Wimbledon were several tennis and movie celebrities including our very own Priyanka Chopra Jonas.
Australia retained the urn after rain washed out the final day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series.
Australia great Ricky Ponting has weighed in on the David Warner selection debate and thinks Australia should stick with the opener.
Manchester United climb into sixth place with 3-0 West Ham win
Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes has been named as the new captain of Manchester United, the Premier League club said on Thursday.
Australia retained the Ashes after the fourth Test at Old Trafford was drawn on Sunday with no play possible on day five due to rain, leaving England trailing 2-1 in the series with one match to play.
Fast bowler James Anderson replacing Ollie Robinson in the side that won at Headingley.
Brazilian Casemiro struck late to send Manchester United into the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 1-0 victory over Nottingham Forest as teenagers Jayden Danns and Lewis Koumas inspired Liverpool to a 3-0 win over Southampton on Wednesday.