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Leeds Rhinos head coach Rohan Smith has parted ways with the club by mutual consent following a disappointing start to the Super League season. This move comes just days after the Rhinos suffered their seventh defeat of the campaign, a 18-10 loss to Hull, who are near the bottom of the standings. Appointed in April 2022, Smith led Leeds to the Grand Final that same year, where they were defeated 24-12 by St Helens. However, the team failed to qualify for the play-offs in 2023 for the first time in four years and is currently positioned seventh in the table this season. Read More ... 

On this day in 2008, Venus Williams clinched her fifth Wimbledon title by defeating her sister Serena with a score of 7-5, 6-4. At 28 years old, Venus joined an elite group of players who have won the prestigious trophy five times or more in the modern era. Serena, who had bested Venus in the 2002 and 2003 Wimbledon finals, initially took a 4-2 lead in the first set. However, Venus staged a comeback to level the score at 4-4 and, after a tense period, broke Serena’s serve at 6-5 to secure the set in 53 minutes. Read More ... 

Emma Raducanu will face a familiar opponent, world number nine Maria Sakkari, on Friday as she aims to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon for the second time. Meanwhile, her former junior rival Sonay Kartal, 22, will challenge second seed Coco Gauff. In the men's draw, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner remain on track for a semi-final showdown, but Alcaraz must first navigate his initial major test. Read More ...   

New Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana is confident that manager Unai Emery can help him unlock his potential as the club gears up for their inaugural season in the Champions League. The 22-year-old Belgium international has signed a five-year contract, having transferred from Everton for a fee reportedly around £50 million. Read More ... 

Aston Villa have secured the signing of Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, with the Belgium international committing to a five-year contract. The transfer fee for the 22-year-old is reportedly around £50 million.  Read more ... 

Former England midfielder Gareth Barry has come out of retirement to join non-league club Hurstpierpoint FC. The 42-year-old, who holds the record for the most Premier League appearances, previously played for Aston Villa, Manchester City, and Everton, and announced his retirement from professional football in 2020 while at West Brom. Read more ... 

Rafael Nadal's quest for his first title in two years was thwarted as he suffered a straight-sets defeat to Nuno Borges in the Nordea Open final. Nadal, who has struggled with injuries and missed most of 2023, has not won a trophy since his 2022 French Open victory. Read More ... 

The Lawn Tennis Association has committed £5 million to support the development of a new tennis centre at Park of Keir, a project intended to honor Andy Murray's legacy. Murray concluded his illustrious Wimbledon career at the 2024 Championships, partnering with his brother Jamie in a memorable doubles appearance, before receiving a heartfelt tribute from the All England Club for his achievements as a three-time Grand Slam champion. Read More ...

Rodri, the Spain and Manchester City star, faces charges from UEFA following a chant about Gibraltar during a Euro 2024 celebration. Alongside his teammate Alvaro Morata, Rodri is under scrutiny from European football's governing body. At a celebration event in Madrid on July 15, where he was named player of the tournament, Rodri took the microphone and sang "Gibraltar es Español," prompting a complaint from the Gibraltar Football Association (GFA). Read More ... 

According to the Daily Mirror, Manchester City are contemplating a bid for Crystal Palace's standout player Eberechi Eze, who is also drawing attention from Tottenham. The 26-year-old England international has a release clause set at £60 million, plus additional add-ons, as reported by the Mirror. Read More. ..

Pep Guardiola has revealed that Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson's future with the club is uncertain, with the possibility of a summer departure. Despite a successful seven-season stint with the Premier League champions, including numerous trophies, Ederson has recently been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. The Brazil international, who has two years remaining on his contract, saw Guardiola admit after a 4-3 pre-season defeat to Celtic that there is a lack of clarity surrounding the 30-year-old's future. Read More ...   

Hull KR captain Elliot Minchella admits that receiving an England call-up would have been the "last thing" on his mind a few years ago, but he is now preparing for his potential debut ahead of Saturday's Test against France. This match will mark England's first action since their 3-0 series win over Tonga in the winter. Minchella has been a standout performer at Craven Park this season, helping Rovers close in on the Betfred Super League summit. Read More ... 

Rob Burrow's funeral will be held on Sunday, July 7, at Pontefract Crematorium, as confirmed by his family and Leeds Rhinos. The former England international, who passed away on June 2 at the age of 41 after a prolonged battle with motor neurone disease, will be honored on the same day Leeds Rhinos celebrate Rob Burrow Day, in recognition of his iconic number seven shirt. The private service will be attended by invited guests only. Read more ...   

Former England captain Sam Tomkins has made a surprising return to the Super League, coming out of retirement to rejoin Catalans Dragons. The 35-year-old, who retired at the end of the 2023 season after a distinguished 15-year career featuring three Grand Final wins, two Challenge Cups, two League Leaders' Shields, and two Man of Steel awards, will return to the Dragons' squad for the remainder of the current campaign. Read More ... 

Andy Murray has announced that he will retire from tennis following this summer's Olympics. At 37, he will be remembered not only as the greatest British player of all time but also as one of the legends from the most competitive era in men’s tennis.  Read More ... 

Andy Murray poured immense effort into a remarkable career, proving that British tennis players could reach the highest levels of success. Driven by an intense desire to win, Murray held his own during one of the greatest eras in men’s tennis and accomplished feats unmatched by a British player in nearly 75 years. Read More ...  

Paula Radcliffe says Andy Murray calling time on his stellar career at the Olympics is "extremely fitting." Murray has confirmed his plan to retire after Paris 2024, which he announced will be his "last ever tennis tournament." The 37-year-old leaves the sport as a three-time Grand Slam champion and the only man to win two Olympic gold medals in singles. Read More ... 

Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia will continue his rehabilitation at the training ground rather than joining the pre-season tour of the United States, the Premier League club has confirmed. The 24-year-old enjoyed a promising first season at Old Trafford after becoming Erik ten Hag's first signing in July 2022 but was sidelined for the entirety of his second campaign. Read More ...

Rangers manager Philippe Clement revealed that Todd Cantwell has requested a transfer after the midfielder was absent during a 2-1 friendly defeat by Birmingham. In a Rangers TV interview, Clement shared this information following the match at St Andrew's, which was a tribute to Trevor Francis. During the game, James Tavernier scored an own goal, leading to Rangers conceding two goals in the first half before Scott Wright pulled one back in front of around 7,000 travelling fans. Read More ... 

According to the Evening Standard, Crystal Palace have set their sights on Marseille winger Ismaila Sarr. Sarr, who has been on the club's radar for years, was recently identified as a key target by Palace sporting director Dougie Freedman. Having joined Marseille in 2023 after four years at Watford, Sarr is seen as a crucial addition to bolster the Eagles' attack following Michael Olise's move to Bayern Munich. Read More ... 

New Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledges that his approach of playing out from the back carries inherent risks, which may lead to conceding goals. This was evident in a friendly match against League One Wrexham in Santa Clara, where errors in the second half allowed Wrexham to overturn a deficit and take the lead. However, a late equaliser from Lesley Ugochukwu, following Christopher Nkunku's first-half goal, ensured a 2-2 draw. Read More ... 

Sonay Kartal is eager to fulfill a childhood dream of playing on Centre Court after securing a spot in the third round at Wimbledon, where she will face Coco Gauff. The world number 298 had to qualify for the Championships after overcoming undisclosed health issues over the past year. Following a career-best victory over 29th seed Sorana Cirstea earlier in the week, Kartal continued her impressive run with a historic win over Clara Burel, triumphing 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 to set up the high-profile clash with Gauff. Read More ...

Jannik Sinner emerged victorious in an exhilarating second-round Wimbledon showdown on Centre Court, defeating fellow Italian Matteo Berrettini 7-6 (3), 7-6 (4), 2-6, 7-6 (4). The clash, dubbed a potential upset for the world number one against the 2021 runner-up, saw Berrettini showcase his prowess with 28 aces and 65 winners. However, Sinner's poise and increasing maturity were evident throughout the marathon match, lasting three hours and 42 minutes, as he skillfully navigated his way into the tournament's round of 32. Read More ... 

Manchester City have secured the signing of Vivianne Miedema, the record goalscorer in the Women's Super League, on a three-year contract following the expiration of her deal with Arsenal. The 27-year-old Netherlands international, who has netted 80 league goals during her seven seasons in London, is looking forward to embracing a new challenge at her new club. Read More ...

Gareth Southgate emphasizes that England must be prepared to dig deep once more in Saturday's pivotal European Championship quarter-final clash against Switzerland in Dusseldorf. With the nation eagerly watching, the Euro 2020 runners-up are determined to surpass their previous performance, facing off against the 19th-ranked team according to FIFA. Read More ...