Watkins' departure would cut deepest - and Villa did not see it coming

Celtic full-back Alistair Johnston will be out of action until October, manager Martin O'Neill confirms.

St Helens chairman Eamonn McManus says the NRL and Super League need to work together - not against each other - to help grow rugby league globally.

Sunderland confirm the signing of midfielder Jules Ahoka for a 10m euros (£8.6m) fee.

The third stage of the Vuelta a Espana is abandoned because of severe weather and hailstorms in the French Pyrenees.

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand says it is particularly pleasing to name seven uncapped players who impressed in the Women's Interprovincial Championship in his squad for the WXV Global Series.

Tony Docherty is named Scotland Under-21 head coach, with Steven Naismith as assistant.