Saturday sport: Chelsea lead London derby, Women's Rugby World Cup continues
A west London derby is the lunchtime offering in today's Premier League action.
France Sport News
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson to join Bayern Munich on season-long loan
Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson is to join Bayern Munich on a season-long loan ahead of a potential £56.2million (€64 million) transfer.
AC Milan signs speedy Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea
MILAN: AC Milan signed dribbling expert Christopher Nkunku from Chelsea on Saturday for a reported fee of 37 million euros ($43 million). The French player signed a five-year contract, Milan announced without providing financial details. The 27-year-old Nkunku came up through Paris Saint-Germain’s youth system before moving to Leipzig in 2019. He spent the last two seasons at Chelsea and his extra-time goal sparked the Blues to a win over Benfica in the round of 16 at the Club World Cup – which Chelsea went on to win – in July.
Tears flow and records fall as injury woes rock US Open
NEW YORK :Ben Shelton's U.S. Open campaign ended in tears on Friday after he withdrew mid-match with a shoulder injury he called the "worst pain" of his life, while milestone man Novak Djokovic battled through his own physical struggles to reach the fourth round.
Alcaraz’s brief knee problem at the US Open doesn’t slow him down in a win
NEW YORK: Carlos Alcaraz was cruising along in the US Open’s third round, leading by a set and a break after taking 10 of the first 14 games in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday, when an awkward step while striking a forehand caused an issue with his right knee.
Lauri Markkanen’s 43 points lead Finland to 109-79 rout of Britain at EuroBasket
TAMPERE, Finland: Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 29 of his 43 points in the first half in a dazzling performance that highlighted Finland’s 109-79 rout of Britain at EuroBasket on Friday.
Raducanu encouraged by strong summer despite US Open exit
NEW YORK :Emma Raducanu refused to let Friday's crushing 6-1 6-2 defeat by Elena Rybakina dampen her spirits as she left the U.S. Open determined to build on what she called an encouraging summer of progress.
Injured Shelton withdraws, Tiafoe falls as American hopes suffer blow at US Open
NEW YORK :Sixth seed Ben Shelton retired from his U.S. Open third-round meeting with Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on Friday before 17th seed Frances Tiafoe was also knocked out in a massive blow to American hopes of ending their 22-year wait for a men's Grand Slam champion.