Rory McIlroy has already “shot down” the prospect of one day combining Ryder Cup player and captaincy roles, saying “I don’t think you can do it”.

The Premier League has no influence over the decision or timings of the case surrounding Manchester City’s multiple charges for alleged breaches of its financial rules, its chief executive Richard Masters has told Sky Sports News.

Salford Red Devils fan group, The 1873, have announced a “peaceful and lawful protest” ahead of their side’s Super League fixture against Wakefield Trinity on Sunday.

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has named former player Steven Naismith as his assistant ahead of next month’s opening World Cup qualifiers.

Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson addressed her recent domestic violence arrest in a video on social media and issued an apology to her boyfriend Christian Coleman.

Yorkshire are a close third heading to Week 4 at Windsor, live on Sky Sports Racing, with a team starring Silvestre de Sousa and Jane Chapple-Hyam.

Liverpool haven’t gone back-to-back as champions since the 1980s. Arsenal are chasing their first Premier League crown in 21 years. Manchester City have won six of the last eight. Chelsea are champions of the world.

Heavyweight prospect Leo Atang dreams of emulating idol Anthony Joshua – with a touch of Hollywood magic in his world title pursuit.

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has agreed to join Leeds United in principle.

Marcus Rashford has described Manchester United as “reactionary” and being in “no man’s land” – and has called on his club to “make a plan and stick to it.”