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Lawrence delivers winning performance, England tighten grip on Pakistan

England took a 357-run lead on the second day of the second test, with Dan Lawrence providing the key contribution despite difficult conditions on the pitch.

England survive crisis on Day Two, Smith and Cox save the day

Despite an early collapse, the side survived the first day thanks to key performances, though pressure remained high.

Verstappen returns to karting in Max vs 100 spectacle

The four-time world champion starts from 101st place in a race against 100 opponents, with the audience watching exclusively via streaming.

Zrilić swims from Pag to Rab, aims to link northern Adriatic

Krk resident Mate Zrilić completes 6km swim in two hours and 45 minutes, moving closer to his primary objective.

McInnes: Rangers are far from the standard I demand

Rangers manager Derek McInnes has admitted the current squad is far from his vision, but expressed faith in the club's long-term success despite a poor start to the Premiership season.

Perušić Benkovački claim victory at bocce tournament

The home team secured first place at the second annual tournament, with runners-up from neighbouring municipalities.

Japan guarantees accommodation for athletes at Asian Games

Organisers confirm lodging secured for all competitors amid capacity concerns

Celtic and Rangers handed strict sanctions over pitch invasion

Disciplinary body penalises both clubs with stadium closures and fines following incident in March.

Pukstas leaves Hajduk, transfer worth five million euros

American Rokas Pukstas moves to Middlesbrough after six years in Split, with his final goal proving decisive for qualification for the Conference League.

Dinamo in Europa League: Draw and fixture summary

Chelsea sign 18-year-old defender

Italian club Atalanta has agreed a transfer for the 18-year-old defender, valued at £40m, with a personal contract signed.

Fiorentina in talks with Manchester United over Zirkzee

Dutch striker close to move to Serie A, with Manchester United considering all options.

Arsenal sign Olivia Smith for record million-pound fee

Canadian forward becomes the first woman to be valued at a million, with Arsenal playing a key role in the transfer.

Joao Pedro scores first goal of the season in 31 seconds

The Chelsea striker opened his account for the new campaign, netting in just 31 seconds and confirming high expectations following his expensive transfer.

Bill Belichick signs with North Carolina

Former NFL coach moves to the college level, signing a five-year, $50 million contract.

Serena Williams and Alcaraz lose in doubles at US Open

The American tennis player and Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz played together but were defeated in the first round.

Maguire in European line-up for Solheim Cup, stresses importance of home ground

Irish golfer Leona Maguire will be one of two wildcards in the European team for the upcoming tournament, taking place in her home country.

Ashley Cole leaves post in England U21 squad

After five years on the bench, the former international leaves the role, with reasons being changes in strategy in his new appointment.