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Kompany, Bayern and the summer’s weirdest managerial appointment

Kompany leaves Burnley having led the club to a dismal relegation, so either Bayern Munich didn’t watch much football at Turf Moor this season or they don’t think it matters

<p>Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, left, and sporting director Max Eberl, right, unveil new manager Vincent Kompany </p>

<p>Novak Djokovic looked imperious once again as he reached the French Open third round. </p>

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Djokovic breezes into third round as Sabalenka also progresses

The men’s World No. 1 cruised to a straight set win over Roberto Carballes Baena

<p>Jofra Archer showed no signs of injury in England’s final match before the T20 World Cup</p>

England undercooked but win highlights key to T20 World Cup success

Why Vinicius Jr can win two trophies in one Champions League final

<p>Nelly Korda hit trouble early in the opening round</p>

World No 1 Korda makes a 10 in nightmare start to US Open bid

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<p>Erik ten Hag’s remarkable FA Cup win may not be enough to save his job </p>

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Why FA Cup win may not stop Man Utd sacking Ten Hag

<p>Au revoir: Rafael Nadal waves to the Roland Garros crowd as he walks off after his first-round defeat by Alexander Zverev</p>

Kieran Jackson at Roland Garros

Nadal cannot escape the fading light in likely French Open farewell

The never-ending dilemma of Monaco – is the ‘boring’ race solvable?

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Mbappe’s security frustrate Martin Brundle on F1 grid walk

Paris Hilton sends Leeds United message of support

Peter Malnati breaks down in tears over Grayson Murray death

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Players’ union FIFPro has warned of the increasing workload on its members (John Walton/PA).

We are in danger – FIFPro warns football facing ’emergency’ over player fatigue

Kerry Davis has been honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the Women’s Football Awards (Lucy North/PA)

Kerry Davis on overdue recognition, online abuse and the ‘fabulous’ Lauren James

Lauren James has been battling a foot injury (Jane Barlow/PA)

Injury blow for England as Lauren James ruled out of France double-header

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<p>Lashinda Demus was denied gold by a Russian hurdler who was later banned for doping </p>

London 2012 athletes to receive medals after Russian doping scandal

<p>Emma Hayes has taken over as manager of the United States </p>

Hayes sets sights on Olympic ‘dream’ after starting work in US

<p>Jakob Ingebrigtsen headlines the Diamond League action in Oslo </p>

Diamond League 2024: Oslo schedule and start times

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Here’s how to travel the US inspired by 7 recent Super Bowl champs

Hail Maryland: football, food and festivals in Baltimore and beyond

A sports lover’s guide to one week in Tennessee

Fandom in Florida: sports and city breaks in the Sunshine State

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Courtney Lawes will play in his final home game for Northampton against Saracens (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Courtney Lawes ready to run ‘blood to water’ one last time at Franklin’s Gardens

Former New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter believes England will want to ‘make a statement’ in their two Tests against the All Blacks (Mike Egerton/PA)

Dan Carter: England will want to make ‘statement’ against New Zealand in summer

<p>Jack van Poortvliet is ready to push his England case again after a long injury lay-off</p>

Van Poortvliet making up for lost time after World Cup injury woe

Ryan Louwrens of the Rebels, left, against the Chiefs in the club’s final regular season home match (AP)

Melbourne Rebels ditched by Super Rugby over financial woes

Jack van Poortvliet is back in an England camp for the first time since being ruled out of last autumn’s World Cup (Ben Whitley/PA)

Jack van Poortvliet relishing England return after leaving last camp in tears

Owen Farrell leaves Saracens at the end of the season (Nigel French/PA)

Farrell believes Saracens will rise to challenge of knockout rugby

Athletics

<p>Josh Kerr ran a brilliant time in the mile race in Eugene </p>

Kerr smashes Cram’s 39-year-old British record in Diamond League win

<p>Britain's Hannah Cockroft celebrates after winning the women's 100m T34 final</p>

Cockroft wins incredible seventh straight 100m gold at Worlds

<p>Phoebe Gill has shot to prominence ahead of the Olympics</p>

Who is Phoebe Gill? The teenage runner who could make Paris 2024

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<p>Tadej Pogacar triumphed in style at the Giro </p>

Pogacar dominates Giro d’Italia to secure historic winning margin

<p>Geraint Thomas suffered a late crash on stage 19 of the Giro </p>

Thomas suffers scare in pursuit of Giro podium as Vendrame wins stage

<p>Lizzy Banks has retired from cycling after her doping ordeal </p>

Ukad ‘concerned’ after Banks says doping case left ‘deep scars’

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<p>Indycar Series driver Josef Newgarden celebrates after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday 26 May 2024</p>

Josef Newgarden races to victory in Indy 500 marking second win in row

<p>Jaden Rashada #5 of the Arizona State Sun Devils throws a pass during warmups before their game against the Utah Utes at Rice Eccles Stadium on November 4, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah</p>

Jaden Rashada lawsuit claim Florida football team bailed on $13m deal

<p>Ricky Stenhouse Jr threw a right jab at Kyle Busch after the all-star race </p>

NASCAR drivers throw punches live on air after all-star race