'Most enjoyable season since Wright years' - how Saints stormed to title
How St Johnstone stormed Scottish Championship title to make immediate Premiership return, with an emphatic start paving their path to glory.

How St Johnstone stormed Scottish Championship title to make immediate Premiership return, with an emphatic start paving their path to glory.

Chelsea have signed Argentinian international Valentín Barco, 22, from sister club Strasbourg on a seven-year deal, making him the eighth arrival under new manager Xabi Alonso.

Glasgow successfully hosted a scaled-back Commonwealth Games after Victoria's withdrawal, exceeding expectations despite lower ticket sales. The focus now shifts to Ahmedabad, India, as the next host for 2030, facing questions about financial guarantees and logistical challenges amid rising costs and an expanded number of sports.

Shiho Kuwaki secured an unlikely Women's Open victory at Royal Lytham & St Annes after a dramatic playoff against Esther Henseleit. Henseleit's tee shot hit a marshal and ricocheted into a gorse bush, giving Kuwaki the advantage for her win.

Alfred Johansson has led Motherwell to a strong start in the Scottish Premiership, securing three consecutive wins including a 2-1 victory over Hibernian. Despite significant player departures and following a successful previous season, the new manager has maintained a possession-based style and instilled a resilient team spirit.

MI London defeated Manchester Super Giants by 45 runs in The Hundred men's competition at The Oval. Rashid Khan took 5-17, while Will Jacks scored 62 and Nicholas Pooran 54 to set a target of 184.

UCI president David Lappartient stated there will "always be suspicion in cycling" but affirmed this year's men's Tour de France was clean. He supports night-time doping tests in "exceptional cases" and emphasized transparency in sports governance, contrasting UCI's approach with FIFA's.