Four-time WNBA All-Star and two-time champion Kelsey Plum is signing a one-year, $999,999 deal to return to the Los Angeles Sparks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Sunday.

Port Adelaide superstar Zak Butters has declared he will fight to the hills any charge brought against him for abusive language, after being reported in his sides 14-point loss to St Kilda on Sunday night.

Follow Daily Mail Sport's live blog for the latest score, team news and updates as Chelsea host Manchester City at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.

Viktor Gyokeres has drawn fierce criticism from supporters after bizarre excuses for his missed chances during Arsenal's defeat to Bournemouth, including the state of the Emirates Stadium turf.Speaking following Saturday's 2-1 loss, the Swedish striker offered what many considered an unusual explanation for his wayward finishing.Gyokeres said: "We had some chances in the end. The pitch was a bit dry, which didn't help."The 27-year-old, who converted a penalty to briefly level the scores, acknowledged his side needed improvement whilst maintaining an optimistic outlook.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayHe told BBC Match of the Day: "I'm very confident. We don't need to get stuck too much on what happened today. We need to look forward and be positive."Social media users wasted no time condemning the striker's remarks, with many branding them "shameless."One supporter highlighted the absurdity of the complaint, writing: "Pitch was a bit dry, he said... Bro doesn't remember that it's actually their own home."Another fan said: "The pitch was watered at half-time. I was there, I saw it. Basically, you should say you were beaten by a better team on the day."Former Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara joined the mockery, quipping that Gyokeres "needs a swimming pool."Others simply labelled the north London club "Excuses FC" following the controversial interview.The result at the Emirates represented a significant setback for Mikel Arteta's squad, who had entered the fixture hoping to extend their advantage at the summit.Eli Junior Kroupi netted his 10th Premier League goal of the campaign to put Bournemouth ahead after 17 minutes, before Ryan Christie's handball presented Arsenal with a spot-kick opportunity.LATEST SPORT NEWSArsenal slip up in Premier League title race as England World Cup hopeful leads Bournemouth upsetMikel Arteta fumes over 'big punch' as Arsenal blow title race open following Bournemouth lossBest XI of football stars missing World Cup as countdown to kick-off reaches 60 daysGyokeres dispatched the penalty past ore Petrovi to restore parity. Andoni Iraola's visitors regained the lead through Alex Scott's 74th-minute finish.The Gunners managed just three efforts on target throughout the contest, with Gyokeres blazing over from close range late on before heading wide in stoppage time.Some supporters departed early, whilst others remained to voice their displeasure at full-time.Arteta described the defeat as "a big punch in the face" and acknowledged his team produced "a lot of strange things" during the encounter.The loss leaves Arsenal nine points clear of Manchester City, though Pep Guardiola's side possesses two matches in hand and can reduce the deficit when they travel to Stamford Bridge to face Chelsea today.Should City prevail against the Blues, defeat Burnley on 22 April, and overcome Arsenal at the Etihad next weekend, both clubs would be level on points with five fixtures remaining.Before that potentially decisive Manchester clash, the Gunners must navigate Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final second leg against Sporting CP.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

A current six-day strike in England is set to end at 06:59 on Monday.

Former Israeli judoka Peter Paltchik opens up about the lowest points of his career, his Olympic journey, and how mental strength shaped his path to success, ahead of the Jerusalem Marathon.

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Stamford Bridge partir de 17h30, Chelsea et Manchester City vont se livrer une grosse bataille. Pour les Blues, l'enjeu est toujours d'accrocher une 6e place synonyme de qualification en Ligue des champions. Tandis que les Citizens peuvent revenir 6 units du leader Arsenal, en cas de succs.