Joao Pedro on Barca radar - Saturday's gossip
Barcelona eye Chelsea's Joao Pedro and Tottenham's Cristian Romero, Aston Villa want Paris St-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye, Leeds United and Coventry City battle for Lois Openda, plus more.

Barcelona eye Chelsea's Joao Pedro and Tottenham's Cristian Romero, Aston Villa want Paris St-Germain's Ibrahim Mbaye, Leeds United and Coventry City battle for Lois Openda, plus more.

Jon Rahm makes his first PGA Tour start outside majors since joining LIV Golf at the Genesis Scottish Open. He joins other LIV players like Tyrrell Hatton, alongside stars like Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler, at the Renaissance Club.

Mads Pedersen won the fourth stage of the Tour de France in extreme heat, while defending champion Tadej Pogacar lost the yellow jersey. Uno-X Mobility rider Torstein Traeen is the new race leader.

Uefa vice-president Laura McAllister fears political interference in football after Folarin Balogun's ban was suspended following a request from US President Donald Trump. McAllister called the decision 'unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable,' warning it sets a dangerous precedent.

New Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola begins his tenure with players returning July 14 for pre-season. Focus is on an aggressive style, with revamped staff. Challenges include integrating new signings and managing Champions League alongside Premier League.

The International Olympic Committee has provisionally lifted the suspension on Russian athletes, allowing them to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as neutrals if they meet anti-doping rules. The IOC still condemns the Ukraine invasion but believes athletes shouldn't be penalized for government actions.

World number one Jannik Sinner advanced to the Wimbledon semi-finals after defeating Jan-Lennard Struff 7-5, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. Despite not yet reaching his peak form, Sinner showed composure in key moments and managed the 30C heat effectively.