Lucy Packer, England's introverted scrum-half, is crucial to their Grand Slam hopes against France, balancing rugby with a master's in neuroscience and overcoming pre-match nerves.
SportsAIMatteo Berrettini retired from his French Open quarter-final against Matteo Arnaldi due to a hip injury, expressing frustration with his recurring injury issues. Arnaldi advances to the semi-finals.
SportsAIManchester City's initial offer for midfielder Elliot Anderson has been turned down by Nottingham Forest. The 23-year-old England international is reportedly considering a move to the Etihad Stadium.
SportsAIAC Milan, Tottenham, and Aston Villa are vying for West Ham's Crysencio Summerville. Real Madrid are set to sign Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan for £17.3m. Newcastle has bid €24m for Nigerian winger Zadok Yohanna.
SportsAIEngland's cricket team, under Brendon McCullum, faces a crucial Test series against New Zealand following a humiliating Ashes defeat. The team must rebuild shattered confidence and address self-inflicted errors, with questions lingering about the future of McCullum's 'Bazball' approach.
SportsAIAndoni Iraola is set to be announced as Liverpool's new head coach after a verbal agreement was reached. While some fans and pundits express excitement for his attacking style, others voice reservations about his lack of 'big club' and European experience.
SportsAIMoving from a successful Premier League club to a 'big-six' team is a difficult transition, with most managers failing to last two seasons and no major silverware won by those making the leap since 2008.
