Champions League new boys Como dominant Leipzig

Taylor Townsend put aside the controversy over comments made about her by Jelena Ostapenko to stun fifth seed Mirra Andreeva and reach the US Open last 16. The 29-year-old American said her 7-5 6-2 win over the Russian was “bigger than me” as she reached the fourth round at Flushing Meadows for the first time…

At 17-0 the obits were being written. How bad was it going to get? How brutal was the analysis going to be? Scotland – all style, no substance. Not a serious team. Not a side to be respected when facing the biggest guns. Whither Townsend? When things started to turn, it was electrifying. It was…

After a goalless first half, Cameroon forward Mbeumo – returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty – fired United in front, with Dorgu doubling the lead 11 minutes later. Rooney said it was the “best performance” he had seen from United in a long time. “I think what Michael has done with the team wasn’t…

Rory McIlroy posted a first round of 70 at the Truist Championship as he began his challenge to win at Quail Hollow for a fifth time. The 37-year-old from Northern Ireland made 17 pars before his only birdie of a one-under round came at the 18th hole. American Matt McCarty set the early pace with…

Analysis by BBC Sport football issues writer Dale Johnson England fans face one of the most gruelling travel schedules if they are to follow their team all the way to the World Cup final. If the Three Lions win Group L and go on to the final, supporters will have to travel 6,468.5 miles. That…

Newcastle United have rejected a bid from Tottenham Hotspur for midfielder Sandro Tonali. It is understood an offer worth about £80m was turned down earlier this week. BBC Sport previously reported Spurs manager Roberto de Zerbi was a long-time admirer of Tonali and that the club were exploring the finances of a deal for the…