The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

Saracens number eight Tom Willis has been crowned Gallagher Prem player of the season for 2025-26 ahead of his move to Bordeaux.

After England's game against Costa Rica was delayed by extreme weather, was that just a sign of things to come in the World Cup?

Arsenal in the hunt for Nico Williams, Juventus open talks with Aston Villa over deal for Emiliano Martinez, Paris St-Germain chase Bayern Munich's Michael Olise.

Gianni Infantino faced the media for the first time in three years, but he did little to convince that Fifa has lost its grip on the organisation of the 2026 World Cup.

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has signed the NFL's first guaranteed $500m contract.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino called for people to "chill and relax" over Somali referee Omar Artan being denied entry to the United States to officiate at the World Cup. 

Test your knowledge of the past seven World Cup opening matches.

Football is having an increasing influence in the USA - but the USA is having an increasing influence on football, too.

Police have been contacted with new information about the West Ham co-owner following a BBC Panorama and Times investigation.

Former England captains Michael Atherton and Nasser Hussain both believe Ben Stokes' breach of team protocols is not a sackable offence, although admit 'he has a decision' to make over his future.

Formula 1 bosses have agreed to make changes to the sport's engine regulations for the 2027 and 2028 seasons which will see an increase in internal combustion output.

Serena Williams' heroic return to tennis at the Queen's Club may be brought to a halt after her doubles partner Victoria Mboko retired from the singles tournament after suffering a knee injury.

Kieran McKenna is stepping down as Ipswich manager to take a break from football.

BBC Sport's football expert Chris Sutton gives his predictions for the scores of the first round of group games at the 2026 World Cup.