Graham Potter 'verbally agrees' to become new Chelsea boss: reports
Graham Potter has agreed in principle to become Chelsea's new manager after the shock sacking of Thomas Tuchel, according to widespread reports on Thursday.
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Dark horse Frances Tiafoe thrust into limelight after Rafael Nadal win, Iga Swiatek on song - US Open diary
Big Foe lights up the big stage Early in the tournament, Frances Tiafoe declared there is a “changing of the guard” taking place in men’s tennis, acknowledging that “everyone is beatable, even the top guys”. Ad The 24-year-old American believes the sport can benefit from the arrival of new faces at the top but added that he still wasn’t fully there yet when it comes to upsetting the tennis order, and that he was happy to be flying under the radar. US OpenAlcaraz v Cilic — US Open highlightsAN HOUR AGO “I'm still that dark horse who can do something special,” he said last week after beating Marcos Giron in the opening round.
Nathan Patterson receives Match of the Day acclaim as Everton 'diamond' blows Liverpool hero away
In-form Nathan Patterson has been labelled a "diamond" by Liverpool favourite Danny Murphy after his all-action display in the Merseyside Derby draw.
'What a moment' - Matthew Wolff makes history by becoming first player to make a hole-in-one at LIV Golf
Matthew Wolff wrote his name into the history books with the first hole-in-one in LIV Golf history. Taking aim on the second hole on the Oaks Course in Boston, his fourth, Wolff’s tee shot was greeted by wolf howls from a boisterous gallery.
US Open: Serena Williams swansong echoes into the third round
Serena Williams’ Little Black Dress packed more shine than the New York night. Just as well then as the American superstar let some of that sizzle rub off on her play. The 23-time major winner thumped 38 winners en route to a 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-2 second-round win over the world No. 2 Anett Kontaveit. The Estonian powerhouse repeatedly pushed the 40-year-old onto the backfoot, but Serena reached and stretched, chased and charged the Arthur Ashe Stadium, using the two hours and 27 minutes in the middle to underline that her defence was as deep as her offence was destructive. Next up for Serena and her diamond-encrusted sparkle is the Aussie world No. 46 Ajla Tomljanovic.
Brazil's Lodi joins Nottingham Forest on loan from Atletico
Nottingham Forest made their 18th signing of the transfer window on Monday as Brazil left-back Renan Lodi joined on a season-long loan from Atletico Madrid, the two clubs announced.
Maidstone United manager Hakan Hayrettin on the 1-0 victory over Torquay United and how a 'brave' call to start Bivesh Gurung paid off
Hakan Hayrettin saw the Maidstone he knows in their late win over Torquay.
Iliman Ndiaye nets second-half brace as Sheffield United see off Blackburn
Substitute Iliman Ndiaye scored twice as Sheffield United claimed an impressive 3-0 victory over Blackburn that lifted them to the top of the Sky Bet Championship.