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Hockey

Montreal Canadiens sign Ivan Demidov to eight-year contract extension

Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov has signed an eight-year contract extension starting in 2027. The 20-year-old led all NHL rookies in scoring last season.

Other

Wales rugby squad resolve match fee dispute with WRU before Fiji test

The Wales rugby squad have resolved a dispute over employment terms and match fees with the Welsh Rugby Union. The agreement ensures Saturday's Nations Championship opener against Fiji will go ahead.

Tennis

WTA relocates season-ending Finals to Indian Wells from Saudi Arabia

The Women's Tennis Association has ended its hosting partnership with Saudi Arabia a year early, relocating the season-ending Finals to Indian Wells due to geopolitical tensions.

Soccer

Nottingham Forest appoint Oliver Glasner after sacking Vitor Pereira

Nottingham Forest have sacked Vitor Pereira and appointed former Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner. The decision was confirmed just minutes before a contract clause expired.

Tennis

Jannik Sinner beats Nuno Borges in straight sets to advance at Wimbledon

World number one Jannik Sinner has reached the Wimbledon third round after a challenging straight-sets victory over Portugal's Nuno Borges.

Soccer

Brighton agree £50m deal for Tottenham centre-back Luka Vuskovic

Brighton have agreed a deal worth up to £50m to sign Croatia defender Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham Hotspur. The 19-year-old moves to the south coast in search of regular first-team football.

Soccer

Aston Villa take Fifa to Cas over blocked Brian Madjo registration

Aston Villa have launched a legal challenge against Fifa at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over the blocked registration of 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo.

Soccer

Fifa reports massive surge in online racist abuse at 2026 World Cup

Fifa's social media protection service has detected 89,000 abusive posts during the 2026 World Cup group stages. More than 100 cases are being prepared for legal action.