Hertha Berlin president dies unexpectedly at 43

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s proposed 25% stake in Manchester United has taken another step forward, and an ESPN source has said the deal could be completed as early as next week.

Northwestern Wildcats have sealed the commitment of British-Nigerian NFL Academy defensive back Timi Oke, who was once a promising right-back in a different type of football and had Premier League potential.

Sarina Wiegman has said she is committed to seeing out her contract with England which runs out in 2025.