Brighton suffer defeat on their debut in European competition as they are beaten at home by AEK Athens in the Europa League.

   Rangers mark their return to the safe haven of the Europa League with a narrow but impressive victory over Real Betis.

   France secure their record win with a World Cup victory over Namibia, but lose captain Antoine Dupont to injury.

   Darwin Nunez, Luis Diaz and Mohamed Salah score Liverpool come from behind to beat LASK Linz as they make a winning start to their Uefa Europa League campaign

   Georgia Hall and Celine Boutier will renew their unbeaten partnership when Europe’s Solheim Cup defence gets under way on Friday at Finca Cortesin, Spain.

   Sheffield United say they are devastated by the death of midfielder Maddy Cusack aged .

   Before Sunday’s game between Arsenal and Tottenham, BBC Sport remembers a north London derby that had it all.

   England captain Owen Farrell admits that is has been difficult to watch his team mates at the Rugby World Cup while he serves out a ban for a high tackle.

   Mohammed Kudus scores his first West Ham goal as the Europa Conference League holders come from behind to beat Serbian side Backa Topola in the Europa League.

   Aston Villa make a poor start to their first European campaign in years as appalling defending allows Legia Warsaw to get the better of them in the Europa Conference League.

   Aberdeen showed mentality, desire, fight, and tactical know how in abundance in their Europa Conference League defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt.

   Alexia Putellas says Spain’s agreement to end their boycott of the women’s national team should be a turning point for women’s sport and society.

   Friday’s final round of the Super League regular season brings us as exciting a finale as has been seen in the summer era.

   Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton believes Red Bull will be back on top at this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix.

   South Africa wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock explains why he refused to take the knee at the T World Cup.

   Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says goalkeeper Andre Onana will bounce back from his mistake against Bayern Munich.

   Crystal Palace to open contract talks with Eberechi Eze, Manchester United open to selling Sancho, Tottenham to extend Son Heung min’s deal, plus more.

   Britain’s Andy Murray defeats Chinese wildcard Ye Cong Mo to win his opening match of the Zhuhai Championships.

   Italy produce a stirring second half comeback to beat Uruguay in Nice and go top of Pool A at the Rugby World Cup.

   France captain Antoine Dupont is having tests after suffering a suspected fractured jaw during the hosts’ record win against Namibia.

   Springbok legend Joel Stransky says South Africa must be ready for the physical battle when they face Ireland at the Rugby World Cup.

   Australia head coach Eddie Jones is considering starting Ben Donaldson at fly half in the World Cup Pool C match against Wales in Lyon on Sunday.

   Team news, match preview and statistics for South Africa and Ireland’s much anticipated Rugby World Cup Pool B match in Paris on Saturday.

   Tonga’s false start should not fool Scotland in a game both sides have targeted for a win at the Rugby World Cup, says Johnnie Beattie.

   Centre Nick Tompkins says Wales have no thoughts of the World Cup knockout stages as they prepare for the crucial Pool C game against Australia in Lyon on Sunday.

   England host Scotland at the Stadium of Light in Sunderland on Friday evening in the inaugural game of the Uefa Women’s Nations League for both of the home nations.

   Saudi Arabia crown prince Mohammed bin Salman says he is focused on economic targets.

   Johnny Eblen will defend his middleweight title against Britain’s Fabian Edwards at Bellator in Dublin on Saturday.

   Chinese heavyweight Zhilei Zhang tells British fighter Joe Joyce I’m here to end your career before Saturday’s rematch at Wembley’s OVO Arena.

   This Seattle Mariner leapfrogged Oakland Athletics towards their win.

   Jason Roy turns down the chance to play in the remainder of England’s one day series against Ireland, with Tom Kohler Cadmore called up instead.

   Premier League clubs will vote next week on the number of games to be sold in the next TV rights deal.

   Watch the best shots from the final day as Europe win the Solheim Cup beating the United States in Ohio.

   Bellator MMA fighter Fabian Edwards is quizzed by his brother Leon a UFC welterweight champion about his middleweight world title opponent Johnny Eblen.

   England’s Rachel Daly who collapsed from heatstroke playing for Houston Dash is concerned about the heat and humidity for the men’s World Cup.

   Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola appears to laugh at the suggestion Manchester United are Premier League title rivals.

   New Orleans Saints’ wide receiver Chris Olave makes an unbelievable catch in their win over the Carolina Panthers.

   Suzann Pettersen will take the best from previous captains as she tries to guide Europe to a record third consecutive Solheim Cup victory.

   All but two of Spain’s women footballers have ended their boycott, but the ramifications are still to play out across Spanish society says Guillem Balague.

   Former Olympic champion Joe Clarke is focused on the Paris Games next summer after some difficult times in recent years.

   Huddersfield Town appoint former Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore as their new manager.

   Briton Conor Benn expects more fighters will test positive for clomifene as he makes his return to boxing this weekend.

   Jemma Reekie targets her first senior medal at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Glasgow to kick start a massive and exciting season.

   Durham bowl out Worcestershire and earn enough bonus points to secure the County Championship Division Two title.

   The home nations are all involved in the inaugural Women’s Nations League this week here is all you need to know about the tournament.

   Sandy Ryan speaks to BBC Sport about her whirlwind boxing career that sees her on the edge of unification glory in just eight pro fights.

   Arsenal ensure their fans’ six year wait for a Champions League return was well worth it with a fine performance against PSV, writes Phil McNulty.

   The world’s top two teams collide and Wales face a crunch game with Australia what to watch in week three of the Rugby World Cup.

   The strength in depth of the European Solheim Cup team will make it easier for captain Suzann Pettersen to choose her pairings, says Georgia Hall.

   Five years ago Union Berlin were playing in the German second tier. On Wednesday they make their Champions League debut at Real Madrid.