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Alexander Isak has been named in the Sweden squad despite not playing any football this season as he pushes to leave Newcastle. Isak is among the 24 players named by Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson for World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo next month. The 25-year-old is training away …

Rangers striker Cyriel Dessers is attracting interest from at least three European sides, including long-standing suitors AEK Athens. (Scottish Sun), external Brendan Rodgers insists Celtic must have a major club inquest after their Champions League exit against Kairat Almaty. (Scottish Sun), external Former Scotland striker Alan Brazil believes “something is …

On Monday, Nasser Hospital – the largest in southern Gaza and one of the few still partially operating in the Strip – was hit twice by Israeli strikes. At least 20 people were reportedly killed, including journalists and medical staff. The attack has drawn international condemnation and the United Nations …

On Monday, Nasser Hospital – the largest in southern Gaza and one of the few still partially operating in the Strip – was hit twice by Israeli strikes. At least 20 people were reportedly killed, including journalists and medical staff. The attack has drawn international condemnation and the United Nations …

Rangers head coach Russell Martin believes Hamza Igamane “won’t be our player anymore” after the striker reportedly refused to play against St Mirren. The 22-year-old has been linked with French club Lille throughout the summer, and after a bid was rejected last week, the Morocco international refused to come off …

Wolves are close to signing Girona defender Ladislav Krejci for £26m. The 26-year-old is expected to have a medical this week and become Vitor Pereira’s fifth summer signing. Krejci is a Czech Republic international who moved to Girona last summer and made 35 appearances in all competitions as they finished …

The organiser of the event at which former UFC champion Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson’s son appeared to violently assault wrestler Stuart Smith has described the incident as “reprehensible”. Knokx Pro Wrestling added that the apparent attack by Raja Jackson “never should have occurred”. Smith’s brother said on Sunday that the wrestler …

“Obviously to join a club of this size and to have the history it has had, and being back in the Premier League was a massive thing for me, so I’m over the moon to have joined,” James said. “The stadium has obviously got one of the best atmospheres in …

But Wolves’ stance illustrates the challenge the Magpies face to convince a club to part with a key figure, and little time to find a replacement, before the transfer window shuts on 1 September. “He is a very important player for us,” said Wolves manager Vitor Pereira, who also lost …

Wrexham’s sole competitive victory since gaining promotion from League One came against Hull City in the first round of the EFL Cup – with Parkinson’s men beating the Tigers on penalties following a thrilling 3-3 draw in regular time. They face unbeaten Preston North End in the second round at …

Raffi Berg BBC News, London Getty Images At least eight people have been killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in the southern Gaza Strip, the Hamas-run health ministry says. Three journalists are among the dead, health officials and Reuters news agency say. They include an Al-Jazeera cameraman and …

Rangers went to Paisley in desperate need of a first leg win of the season to alleviate some of the mounting pressure on Martin. However, they fell behind on 32 minutes as Jonah Ayunga ran clear of centre-back pairing Emmanuel Fernandez and John Souttar and beat goalkeeper Jack Butland. Teenage …

Israel says it has carried out strikes against Houthi military targets in Yemen’s capital Sanaa. The attacks happened after the Iranian-backed militants said they fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Friday. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Sunday it struck the regime’s “military infrastructure”, including a site “in …

The point was Wrexham’s first of the season, having returned to the second tier of English football for the first time in 43 years. Phil Parkinson’s side began the season with defeats against Southampton and West Bromwich Albion. And Moore was keen to take the positives from their draw, despite …

A deflected Marcus Tavernier strike earns Bournemouth their first win of the season as Wolves suffer back-to-back losses at Vitality Stadium. MATCH REPORT: Premier League: Bournemouth 1-0 Wolves Watch Match of the Day on BBC iPlayer Available to UK users only. BBC News

Match of the Day’s Alan Shearer analyses the performance of Arsenal’s new striker Viktor Gyokeres, who scored twice in the Gunners’ 5-0 win over Leeds United. READ MORE: Arsenal’s Dowman, 15, shines on Premier League debut Watch Match of the Day on iPlayer Available to UK users only. BBC News

The UK could see a return of 30C heat just in time for bank holiday Monday, amid what is expected to be among the hottest summers on record. More unsettled weather is expected from Tuesday, as the remnants of Hurricane Erin are set to bring wind and rain to the …

Northern Superchargers ended Oval Invincibles’ hopes in this year’s Hundred women’s competition and consolidated their own strong position with a comfortable seven-wicket victory at Headingley. The win takes Superchargers onto 20 points in second place, four behind unbeaten Southern Brave and four clear of Manchester Originals and London Spirit, who …

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Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he wants to see Alexander Isak back in the club’s shirt and that the players would “welcome the striker back” despite the Swede releasing a statement this week saying Newcastle had broken promises made to him. Isak wants to join Liverpool but a £110m bid …