Chelsea, Madrid 'agree £170m Hazard fee'

Chelsea reportedly make a £27m bid for Juventus defender Mattia Caldara, although the Italian champions are understood to have rejected the approach.

New Arsenal manager Unai Emery is reportedly considering selling seven players before the end of the transfer window in order to raise funds for two more arrivals.

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton announces that he is retiring from rugby at the age of 29 after a year out through injury.

The Welsh Rugby Union announces that plans are in place for Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac to replace Warren Gatland after the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Novak Djokovic returns to the top 10 of the ATP Rankings after winning Wimbledon, but Andy Murray is now placed down in 839th spot.

Novak Djokovic wins his fourth Wimbledon title thanks to a 6-2 6-2 7-6(3) victory over Kevin Anderson in Sunday's showpiece encounter on Centre Court.

England and India appear to be on a collision course to meet in the Cricket World Cup final next year if their meetings in the summer are anything to go by.

Joe Root brings up a century with the final ball as England thrash India by eight wickets in Leeds to win their ODI series 2-1.

New Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri says sorry for a number of allegedly sexist and homophobic comments made in the past and vows to prove that he is not a bigoted individual.

Olympic figure skater and Sochi 2014 medallist Denis Ten has died at the age of 25 after being stabbed in an incident involving two robbers in his native Kazakhstan.

Four-time world champion Lewis Hamilton signs a new two-year contract with Mercedes.

Formula 1 steward Mika Salo acknowledges the controversy over penalties given to Ferrari drivers in recent races.

Kevin Kisner of the United States leads The 147th Open after an impressive 66 on day one, while Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy is three shots behind.

Defending champion Jordan Spieth admits that he is expecting a tough test at this week's Open Championship at Carnoustie.

Leeds Rhinos announce the sacking of Brian McDermott as the club's head coach.

The Super 8 structure of the Super League will be scrapped in 2019, with a one-up, one-down relegation system replacing it.

Matchroom Sport confirms that Anthony Joshua will defend his world heavyweight titles against Alexander Povetkin on September 22 at Wembley Stadium.

Tyson Fury announces that the second fight of his comeback will come against Italian Francesco Pianeta at Windsor Park in Belfast on August 18.

Ronnie O'Sullivan clinches his record-equalling sixth UK Championship crown with a 10-5 victory over Shaun Murphy at the York Barbican.

Barry Hearn responds to comments made by Ronnie O'Sullivan at the weekend, insisting that appropriate action will be taken to "protect the reputation" of snooker.