Barcelona agree deal with Manchester City for Rodri
Manchester City have accepted Barcelona’s bid for Spain captain Rodri, clearing the midfielder to return to his home country.
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Kate Douglass lowers women’s 50m freestyle world record twice in one day
American swimmer Kate Douglass set world records of 23.49 and then 23.19 seconds in the women’s 50-metre freestyle at the Pan Pacific Championships on August 15.
Tirante Stuns Djokovic in Three Sets at Cincinnati Open
Thiago Agustín Tirante recovered from a set down to beat Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in Cincinnati, earning the biggest victory of his career as heat and humidity affected the 39-year-old.
Liverpool to Sell Minority Stake to Consortium Including Bezos Fund
Liverpool is set to sell a minority stake to 1892 Holdings, a consortium led by former QPR chairman Amit Bhatia that includes Jeff Bezos’s K5 Sports Fund.
Leigh Beat Leeds 20-16 to Tighten Super League Title Race
Leigh Leopards beat Super League leaders Leeds Rhinos 20-16 at Headingley, ending Leeds’ unbeaten home record for the season.
Rangers Exit Europa League After 3-2 Aggregate Loss to Jagiellonia
Rangers drew 1-1 with Jagiellonia Bialystok at Ibrox and lost their Europa League qualifying tie 3-2 on aggregate, sending them into the Conference League playoffs.
Hasan Mahmud takes six as Bangladesh seize control against Australia in Darwin
Hasan Mahmud claimed a career-best 6 for 55 as Bangladesh dismissed Australia for 198 and reached 96 for 1 by stumps on the opening day of the first Test in Darwin.
Atlético Madrid agree €40m deal for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a €40 million package with Atlético Madrid for Argentina defender Cristian Romero, with the transfer set to end his five-year spell in north London.