Chelsea sold 17 players and loaned out 22 more during a record-scale summer overhaul. BBC Sport reports the club estimates it generated more than £500 million from departures, including loan fees.
Matt Fisher claimed career-best figures of 6-25 as Yorkshire were dismissed for 82, hours after Surrey had folded for 83 at the Oval. Surrey closed on 27 without loss while chasing 185 after a day featuring 23 wickets.
Yousaf Bin Naeem made 71 on his first-class debut as Derbyshire closed day two on 162-2 at Bristol, 75 runs behind Gloucestershire. James Bracey had earlier led the hosts' recovery with 113.
Learner Tien beat Gael Monfils in straight sets in the US Open second round, bringing the French veteran’s final Grand Slam appearance to a close. Tien reached the tournament’s third round for the first time.
Jordan Chiles has announced her return to elite gymnastics with the goal of reaching a third Olympic Games on home soil at Los Angeles 2028.
Tottenham have omitted Richarlison from their Premier League squad for the first half of the season after a proposed return to Everton fell through. The Brazil forward could still move while transfer windows in Turkey and Saudi Arabia remain open.
