Aryna Sabalenka opens Madrid Open title defence with hard-fought 7-5 6-3 win over Peyton Stearns.

Leeds United midfielder Ilia Gruev will not play again this season due to knee injury.

Hossein Vafaei into World Snooker Championship second round after defeating Si Jiahui 10-3.

Spain forward Lamine Yamal expected to recover from a hamstring injury in time for World Cup finals.

Michael O'Neill to decide whether to continue as manager of Blackburn Rovers or Northern Ireland.

Veteran winger James Forrest has signed a new deal to remain with Celtic next season.

Spaniard Alejandro Del Rey leads the China Open after a superb opening round of 10-under par 61.