Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy fire Leicester to battling victory over Tranmere
In-form Leicester were made to work hard for their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup with a battling 2-0 win over Tranmere at Prenton Park.
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Josh Laurent nets brace as Stoke hit Rotherham for six in Carabao Cup
Captain Josh Laurent scored twice as Stoke thrashed Rotherham 6-1 to book their place in the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Chelsea eye late move for Ivan Toney in transfer window
Ivan Toney is looking rather popular right now, with The Independent reporting that Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has his eyes set on the banned Brentford star.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk charged by FA after red card at Newcastle
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has been charged with acting in an improper manner following his red card at Newcastle on Sunday.
Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka and Sam Burns among USA’s six Ryder Cup wild cards
United States captain Zach Johnson has selected Justin Thomas, Brooks Koepka, Jordan Spieth, Collin Morikawa, Sam Burns and Rickie Fowler as his wild cards for the 44th Ryder Cup in Rome.
US Open day one: Djokovic and Swiatek ease through as Brit Lily Miyazaki shines
Novak Djokovic is back at world number one after beating Alexandre Muller in straight sets and Iga Swiatek began her title defence by dropping only one game against Rebecca Peterson.
Matheus Nunes stops training with Wolves in bid to force Man City move
Matheus Nunes will not be involved in Wolves’ Carabao Cup tie at home to Blackpool on Tuesday after he stopped training with the club in an effort to force through a move to Manchester City.
Football rumours: Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg a surprise target for Man Utd
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has emerged as a surprise target for Manchester United. According to The Daily Telegraph, United are considering a move for the Denmark international, 28, from Tottenham as they look to bolster their midfield options.