James O'Brien 
Liverpool have completed the signing of French forward Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint‑Germain for an initial £106m plus potential add‑ons, bringing the total fee to up to £123m. Barcola, 23, joins the club on a five‑year deal and will add depth to the attacking line after the departure of Mohamed Salah and injury to Hugo Ekitike.
British tight end Seydou Traore, the first graduate of England’s NFL Academy to reach the NFL, secured a spot on the Miami Dolphins’ 53-man roster for the upcoming season. He was drafted in the fifth round of the 2026 NFL Draft and signed a four-year rookie contract worth $4.8 million.
Manchester United’s women’s team are on the verge of completing a transfer for Mexican international Rebeca Bernal, who can play centre‑back or midfield. The 29‑year‑old would become the first Mexican to play in the Women’s Super League, joining a squad that has already added several new signings ahead of the new season.
Aaron Donald, a 35‑year‑old NFL defensive legend, announced he is ending his retirement to return to the Los Angeles Rams. He has signed a reported one‑year deal worth $20 million, adding veteran talent to the Rams’ defensive line.
Huddersfield Giants continued their strong form by beating Barrow Raiders 42-0 at Craven Park in the Women’s Super League, with Mollie Iceton scoring four tries. In the same round, Featherstone Rovers defeated Leigh Leopards 30-0 at Post Office Road, securing a four‑point lead over the Leopards and setting up a Shield Final clash with the Giants.
Durham secured a dominant 10-wicket win over Gloucestershire, needing only six balls to chase the target. The victory, highlighted by David Bedingham’s century and a quick finish by Matty Potts, strengthens Durham’s lead in the Division Two table as they push for promotion.
England’s Marco Penge and New Zealand’s Daniel Hillier share the lead at 11 under after a rain‑delayed third round of the British Masters at The Belfry. Play was suspended due to darkness and heavy weather, with the tournament set to resume on Sunday morning.
Wakefield Trinity defeated York Knights 28‑12 at the DIY Kitchens Stadium, securing a place in the Super League play‑offs and moving into fourth place. The win ended a three‑match losing streak and keeps their hopes of a home eliminator alive. Both coaches praised the performance, with Wakefield’s Mike McMeeken highlighting the patience required to break down York.
Newcastle United defeated Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 away in a Premier League match. Manager Matthias Jaissle described the victory as well deserved and praised his side’s decision‑making and full commitment. The win gives Newcastle three valuable points in the league race.
Warrington Wolves held off a late surge from Hull FC to win 16‑14 at the KC Stadium, securing their sixth consecutive victory and keeping alive their chances of finishing in the Super League top two. Tries from Leon Hayes, Matty Ashton and Josh Thewlis, combined with reliable goal‑kicking from George Williams, proved decisive in the wet East Yorkshire conditions.