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Payton Tolle achieved a career-high 14 strikeouts over six innings. Wilyer Abreu contributed three RBIs as the Boston Red Sox secured their ninth consecutive victory.

Matthias Jaissle's first friendly as Newcastle United head coach against Valencia marks the start of a new era for the club's project.

Premier League clubs Arsenal and Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan striker Pio Esposito. Transfer Talk provides the latest updates on this developing story.

Charley Hull shot a 62, tying the Ladies European Tour record and breaking the course record at Centurion Club. She is now one stroke behind the leader at the PIF London Championship.

The Dodgers suffered their seventh consecutive loss in a 4-3 defeat to the Diamondbacks. A walk-off two-run homer by rookie Ryan Waldschmidt in the ninth inning sealed the win for Arizona.

BBC Sport highlights memorable high-scoring matches and scorelines from the EFL Cup's history as the tournament begins a new season.

The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches following a safety review after the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.

Boxer Raven Chapman may return to the UK next week following two successful surgeries for a brain bleed sustained during sparring in Denmark.

Manchester City has reached an agreement to acquire the services of Argentinian goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli from Marseille.

Explores the challenges faced by footballers' families during the transfer window, highlighting the disruption caused by last-minute moves and the need to relocate.

Detroit sought final offers for Tarik Skubal, its top pitcher. The Tigers ultimately traded him to the Dodgers, who emerged as the ideal partner in the negotiations.

Liverpool are reportedly nearing a deal to sign Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo on a season-long loan, which includes a purchase option.

A Daily Telegraph investigation claims Uefa paid off Gianni Infantino's alleged lover while he was general secretary. Infantino denies these claims.

Newcastle's sporting director revealed Bruno Guimaraes, their "very emotional" captain, desired a move to Arsenal, though the club had no intention of selling him.

Atletico Madrid is in discussions to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero. The defender is reportedly set to depart Tottenham during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Katarzyna Niewiadoma-Phinney secured a solo victory on Mont Ventoux, marking her first Tour de France Femmes stage win and taking the overall race lead.

BBC News questions FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding his backing after he faced calls to resign following an attempt to sell private stakes in the World Cup.

France intends to participate in the U20 Women's World Cup next month, proceeding despite a potential boycott of FIFA competitions by UEFA.

Martin O'Neill has been discharged from hospital after a procedure, but his return to manage Celtic has no set timeline. He will decide if he can attend Sunday's match.

Manchester City has rejected Barcelona's bid for Rodri, demanding over £60m for the midfielder. They are also in talks for Bouaddi.