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Essex seamer Jamie Porter expects to be tussling for titles with Somerset for years to come but is desperate to stay on top in the rivalry by winning this week’s Bob Willis Trophy final.

Hannah Rankin says she felt “disrespected” by Savannah Marshall and insists her rival “hasn’t fought anybody of note yet”.

Fernando Alonso formally began preparations for his Formula 1 comeback with Renault next year by returning to the team’s Enstone factory.

Somerset captain Tom Abell believes his side have proven they can hold their nerve in the tightest of situations as they attempt to get their hands on elusive first-class honours in the Bob Willis Trophy final this week.

Roger Teal must draw up a new plan for Ocean Wind after learning his Cesarewitch Trial winner will not be allowed to run in the showpiece handicap itself over the same course and distance next month.

Plans for fans to return to watch live sport events in England from 1 October will not go ahead, says cabinet office minister Michael Gove.

Manchester City hold off a second-half Wolves comeback to begin their quest to regain the Premier League title with a win at Molineux.

Basketball legend Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin form a single-car Nascar Cup Series team, with Bubba Wallace as its driver.

Gareth Bale could stay at Tottenham for longer than the season-long loan the club have agreed with Real Madrid, says his agent.

Bath’s game with Gloucester on Tuesday (17:30 BST) will go ahead behind closed doors, as a fan pilot event is cancelled.