Wales and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has been named the Welsh player of the year. The forward has won the accolade for a record fifth time and his six goals in Euro 2016 qualifying has helped Wales move to the brink of reaching the finals. The nation only need a point from their final two qualifiers and would be their first appearance in a major tournament since 1958. Bale also picked up the players’ player and fans' player of the year awards.
Medvedev stunned by wildcard Walton in French Open first round
Daniil Medvedev could not avoid the French Open first‑round trapdoor as he fell 6-2 1-6 6-1 1-6 6-4 to Australian wildcard Adam Walton on Tuesday in a match marked by sharp swings in momentum on the Parisian clay.
Quick and effective: Sabalenka races into French Open second round
World number one Aryna Sabalenka blazed through her opening round at the French Open as she brushed aside Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro 6-4 6-2 on Tuesday.
Miami says Lionel Messi dealing with ‘overload,’ fatigue in hamstring
Inter Miami star Lionel Messi was suffering from muscle fatigue in his left hamstring when he requested a sub on Sunday during a 6-4 win over the visiting Philadelphia Union, the club has announced on Monday.
French showman Monfils bids adieu to Roland Garros after loss to Gaston
French hero Gael Monfils bade a fond farewell to Roland Garros after going down 6-2 6-3 3-6 2-6 6-0 to compatriot Hugo Gaston in the first round on Monday, departing to loud applause that celebrated two decades of charisma and crowd-pleasing tennis.
Injury rules Spurs' Kudus out of Ghana's World Cup squad
Tottenham Hotspur forward Mohamed Kudus will miss next month's World Cup due to injury after being ruled out of Ghana's preliminary 28-man squad named by Carlos Queiroz on Tuesday.
