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Carlos Alcaraz impressed on his return to tennis with a straight-sets win over Russia's Roman Safiullin in the first round of the US Open.

Lionel Messi's four goals put Miami back on track, while Nashville continue to dominate. All that and more in this week's edition of ESPN's MLS Power Rankings.

Enjoy all the updates from Villa Park as Aston Villa host defending Premier League champions Arsenal.

Rory McIlroy needs to assess how much he truly wants to be world No 1 again alongside balancing his home life, according to former golfer Rob Lee.

Manchester City have opened direct club-to-club talks with Chelsea to sign Enzo Fernandez, according to Sky in Italy.

Derek McInnes' immediate touchline ban has been reduced following Rangers' appeal.

Former France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has left Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal after just six months.

Constitution Hill looks likely to face a serious examination of his big-race ambitions on the Flat when he goes for the William Hill September Stakes at Kempton Park on Saturday…

Britain's Toby Samuel has come a long way from the start of 2025 - rising from 1,871 in the world to the US Open second round.

Pakistan have dropped seven players and two coaches from their touring squad following their series defeat to England and ahead of the final Test at Edgbaston.

Lionel Messi on Monday announced his retirement from international soccer with a heartfelt Instagram post.