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Only in America could Serena Williams happen. Only in the US could this particular amalgam of style, determination and edge take form: a black female Jehovah’s Witness from Compton, who persevered in the face of racism, sexism, illness and family Read more
Manchester City are closing in on a deal to sign the Spanish left-back Sergio Gómez from Anderlecht. City will pay a fee in excess of €10m (£8.5m) for the 21-year-old, who will provide cover and competition for João Cancelo after Read more
Rangers are one step away from the Champions League and what they will not unreasonably regard as the completion of a redemption story following their financial implosion of 2012. Union Saint-Gilloise entered this second leg two goals to the good. Read more
Stevenage produced one of the shocks of the Carabao Cup first round as they beat Championship side Reading 2-1 thanks to a late winner from Danny Rose. Stevenage dominated a scrappy first half, going ahead early on when the 19-year-old Read more
Billie Jean King, the former women’s world No 1, has led tributes within tennis to Serena Williams, describing her as the sport’s “greatest player” following the 23-time grand slam singles champion’s announcement that she is retiring. In a column for Read more
Emma Raducanu made a first-round exit at the National Bank Open in Toronto after losing in straight sets to the defending champion, Camila Giorgi. The world No 10 and ninth seed Raducanu was beaten 7-6 (0), 6-2 by the Italian Read more
Basketball legend Lauren Jackson will suit up for her fifth World Cup after a 12 year absence, making her return to the national team. The 41-year old has been included in a 12-strong Opals team for the FIBA Women’s Basketball Read more