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West Ham vs Fiorentina LIVE: Europa Conference League final team news as fans fight in Prague

David Moyes leads his team out in Prague against Serie A opposition

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West Ham vs Fiorentina line-ups: Team news ahead of Europa Conference League final tonight

David Moyes goes in search of the first major trophy of his career

French Open LIVE: Tennis scores, updates and results as Alexander Zverev beats Tomas Martin Etcheverry

Two men’s quarter-finals will play out at Roland Garros, after Iga Swiatek beat Coco Gauff in straight sets

Travis Head lays down Ashes marker with blistering century against India

Head was the standout performer as the Baggy Greens racked up 327 for three.

Moeen Ali’s return makes England stronger – Graeme Swann

Moeen is poised to play his first red-ball cricket in almost two years.

‘Mercurial’ Moeen Ali tipped to make England stronger after Ashes return

Swann backed ‘brilliant’ Ali to add new dimension to England’s bowling attack for the Ashes

Chris Woakes feared he would never play red-ball cricket again

Woakes had to undergo an operation on his bowling knee last summer

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Princess of Wales visits Maidenhead Rugby Club – Wednesday’s sporting social

There was excitement around Moeen Ali’s decision to answer England’s Ashes call.

First golf, now football? Saudi Arabia’s grand plan and the 72 hours that changed everything

The sportswashing scheme took another step forward with the LIV Golf-PGA merger but Saudi Arabia has bigger plans, writes Miguel Delaney

It sucks – Coco Gauff left dispirited by another defeat to Iga Swiatek

Swiatek claimed a 6-4 6-2 victory and will play Beatriz Haddad Maia in the last four.

Fans detained by Czech police after West Ham supporters are attacked in Prague

Officials in Prague said West Ham supporters were attacked in a bar in the city ahead of the Europa Conference League final.

Violent clashes between West Ham and Fiorentina fans lead to arrests ahead of European final

Build-up to the Europa Conference League final in Prague was blighted by violence

Kyle Walker recalls ‘tough’ memory and reveals three teams Man City want to emulate

The England defender is relishing a second chance against Inter Milan on Saturday after defeat to Chelsea in the final two years ago

Ederson ready to bet Champions League glory on continuing to ‘play with personality’

The Brazilian goalkeeper has been practicing for penalties ahead of Man City’s meeting with Inter Milan

Kyle Walker insists Champions League win will not define Man City’s achievements

Their only previous appearance in the final ended in defeat to Chelsea two years ago.

Man City keeper Ederson will not opt for safe option in Champions League final

The Brazil international’s ability with the ball at his feet means he has a key part to play when it comes to the team playing out from the back.

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Sheffield United release Billy Sharp after promotion to Premier League

Jack O’Connell and Enda Stevens will also depart the club.

Tammy Abraham has surgery to repair anterior cruciate ligament damage

Abraham sustained the injury in Roma’s final game of the season last Sunday.

Jude Bellingham to become the eighth Brit to play for Real Madrid

David Beckham and Gareth Bale are just two players from these shores to turn out at the Bernabeu.

Rory McIlroy left feeling ‘like a sacrificial lamb’ after golf merger

McIlroy was kept in the dark about the stunning deal which was announced on Tuesday.

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Rory McIlroy welcomes Saudi money in golf: ‘Would you rather have them as a partner or an enemy?’

McIlroy said it was time to embrace Saudi Arabian investment in sport in the wake of the PGA Tour’s shock merger with the country’s Public Investment Fund

Travis Head hits quickfire 60 to give Australia momentum in WTC against India

Head was at his counter-punching best, reeling off 10 boundaries in 75 balls to push the pressure back on to the Indian attack.

Carlos Alcaraz relishing chance to play Novak Djokovic in French Open semi-final

The pair will clash for only the second time at Roland Garros on Friday.

Real Madrid agree deal to sign England’s Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund

England star Bellingham is now on the cusp of completing his move to Madrid.

Jude Bellingham set for Real Madrid after Dortmund announce deal

The England midfielder, 19, will join Los Blancos after three years in the Bundesliga

Inter Miami reportedly leading the race to sign Lionel Messi

Messi’s time at Paris St Germain has come to an end.

England captain Heather Knight sets sights on landmark summer of Ashes cricket

Giant images of Knight and Stokes were beamed on to one of London’s best known sights as part of the countdown to the men’s and women’s series.

Lionel Messi agrees ‘in principle’ on next move after PSG exit

The World Cup-winner departed PSG and had been linked with a move back to Barcelona

Adam Idah relishing competition at club and country as he eyes Ireland impact

The Norwich striker is yet to score his first senior goal for his country.