Tadej Pogacar produced another dominant display to win the fourth stage of the Vuelta a Espana on Tuesday and open up a commanding lead in the overall standings.
Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig on a season-long loan from AC Milan, with the Bundesliga club securing an option to make the move permanent.
Jose Mourinho returns to the Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid coach on Wednesday when his side hosts Real Sociedad in a delayed La Liga opening-round match.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho said he does not need any new signings before the transfer window closes, although he refused to rule out further business at the club.
Hamburg announced the signing of Nigeria international Terem Moffi from French Ligue 1 side Nice on Monday, adding the center forward as its seventh new arrival of the summer.
Edin Dzeko scored twice and played a decisive role in two further goals as Schalke 04 survived a major scare to beat fourth-tier Hallescher FC 5-2 after extra time in the first round of the German Cup on Monday.
China won the mixed team event at the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships on Monday, securing its second gold medal and fourth medal overall of the competition.
Rayo Vallecano's problems continue to mount after Senegal international midfielder Pathe Ciss reportedly refused to train with the first team on Monday as he seeks a move away from the club.
FC Barcelona midfielder Gavi is doubtful for Thursday's La Liga game at home to Athletic Club because of a knee injury, although tests have shown the problem is not serious.
China overcame some resistance from Iran to claim a 3-0 victory at the 2026 Asian Women's Volleyball Championship on Monday, securing its second straight win and a place in the quarterfinals.
Yang Hansen of the Portland Trail Blazers will not participate in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) confirmed on Monday.
Substitute Marin Ljubicic scored twice as Union Berlin came from behind to beat second-tier Eintracht Braunschweig 4-2 in the first round of the German Cup and give new coach Mauro Lustrinelli a winning competitive debut on Sunday.