Malaga Return to La Liga After Playoff Win Over Almeria
Malaga are back in La Liga after beating Almeria in the promotion playoff final. The return follows a recovery from financial crisis and a spell in Spain's regionalized third tier.
New Zealand World Cup winner Ruby Tui has joined Trailfinders Women on a one-year contract. The decorated sevens and 15-a-side international arrives at last season's Premiership Women's Rugby finalists.
Malaga are back in La Liga after winning promotion through the second-tier play-offs, completing a rapid recovery from Spain's regionalised third division. Their return follows years of financial and sporting turmoil.
Red Bull driver Isack Hadjar is expected to sit out the Dutch Grand Prix after suffering a hand injury during Formula 1's summer break. Liam Lawson is in line to take his place, although Red Bull had not formally confirmed the changes.
Paul Pogba has left Monaco after the club and midfielder agreed to end his contract before the new Ligue 1 season. The former France international had one year remaining on the two-year deal he signed in June 2025.
Aston Villa have completed the signings of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki and left-back Matteo Ruggeri in deals reported to be worth a combined £47m. The pair could debut in the club’s Premier League opener at Brighton.
Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended under tennis anti-doping rules after a June sample tested positive for a cocaine metabolite. The Australian has not appealed the interim measure to date.