Celtic to 'have a little look' at defenders with Johnston out until October

Aston Villa are working on a move for Club Brugge central defender Joel Ordonez after failing to agree a deal with Southampton for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Linfield chairman Roy McGivern says that manager David Healy was absolutely right to call out the personal and vile abuse directed towards him in recent weeks.

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus says the NRL and Super League need to work together - not against each other - to help grow rugby league globally.

Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.

Ollie Watkins has been an Aston Villa legend but it appears his time at the club is nearing a painful end amid interest from Saudi Arabia.

The third stage of the Vuelta a Espana is abandoned because of severe weather and hailstorms in the French Pyrenees.