James O'Brien 
Bukayo Saka says he will continue gambling with his fitness and is ‘ready to go’ for England’s World Cup opener against Croatia. The Arsenal winger has been carrying an Achilles injury since March and had game-time managed for both Arsenal and the Three Lions.
Leicester City has appointed Russell Martin as their new manager on a three-year contract. Martin previously managed Rangers and Southampton. He will lead Leicester City in the Premier League.
Dan Evans criticises Queen’s for not giving him a wildcard for his penultimate tournament before retirement. Evans, 36, announced his retirement and expressed disappointment at not receiving a wildcard for Queen’s.
Watford have appointed Alessio Dionisi as head coach on a two-year contract. The 46-year-old Italian replaces Ed Still, who was sacked on 3 May after less than three months in charge at Vicarage Road.
Crystal Palace appointed Pierre Sage as their head coach on a three-year contract. Sage joins from Lens, where he was manager for 12 months and led them to a second-placed finish in Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France. He replaces Oliver Glasner, who left the club after two and a half years in charge.
The BBC and ITV have a process to decide which World Cup matches they will show, with the BBC having the first pick this time around. The broadcasters take turns picking matches, with priority given to games involving home nations and knockout matches.
The US Open at Shinnecock Hills has been marked by controversy in the past, with the 2004 and 2018 tournaments being particularly notable for their difficult conditions. The USGA has taken steps to ensure a fairer test this year, with wider fairways and slower green speeds.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have appointed Cesar Peixoto as their new head coach on a two-year deal. The 46-year-old arrives from Portuguese top-flight club Gil Vicente and replaces Rob Edwards who was sacked last week. Peixoto takes charge of a Wolves side who will play in the Championship for the first time since 2018.
Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol has agreed a new contract until 2031, ending speculation about a move to Real Madrid or Bayern Munich. Gvardiol won City’s player of the season award in 2024-25 but played only 25 games last season due to injury.
Tyson Fury hints at a significant announcement with UFC president Dana White, which may involve his long-awaited fight against Anthony Joshua. The announcement could change the boxing landscape, potentially involving Zuffa Boxing, a new promoter backed by Saudi Arabian funding.