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Marc Lloyd Williams' previous clubs also include Southport, TNS, Rhyl, Aberystwyth Town, Porthmadog and Newtown [BBC]Marc Lloyd Williams rolled back the years as the Cymru Premier's all-time leading scorer by marking his comeback with a goal at the age of 53.Twelve years since he retired, Williams was among the scorers for Llanberis as they beat Amlwch Town 8-0 in the first qualifying round of the Welsh Cup.Williams played for several clubs in Welsh football's top-flight, most notably Bangor City, where he had five spells and won the Welsh Cup and Cymru Premier.He also played in the EFL for Stockport County, York City and Halifax Town.But he returned to action with his home village team where it had all began as a teenager in the 1980s."That's where it started. Llanberis," said Williams, talking about the club that play in the North Wales Coast League Premier Division, Welsh football's fourth tier."I was staying at my mother's in Llanberis a couple of times a week with work so I thought I'd join in with pre-season."I was looking quite sharp and the lads were asking 'why don't you sign on?' so I thought I might as well."Five days before the Welsh Cup game I played in a friendly."I played about 60-70 minutes and felt ok and felt sharp, although felt a bit stiff for two or three days after."They asked if I was available for the Welsh Cup and I said yes."I've still got a lot of friends there and it's nice to help out and put something back. I wouldn't have signed for anyone else."You go back to your roots and it's nice to put on the black and amber shirt."Someone said 'you've got to do a song because you're a new signing' I said 'I signed before you were born!'"I'm old enough to be a grandfather to two or three of them because they are in college."I played one or two games for them in the Welsh Cup when I was a youngster, around 15/16 and I can't recall scoring a goal for them in the Welsh Cup."So it was nice to bag one in the Cup."Marc Lloyd Williams in action for Bangor City in 2006, won the Welsh Premier's Golden Boot award twice [BBC]Williams remains very much involved with football he is head coach of the Welsh Schools team and is a pundit for BBC Wales and S4C.But his return to action on the pitch would not have happened had he not taken part in the London Marathon in April"I'd been training for the London Marathon, so I was still quite fit," said Williams."If I hadn't been training for the marathon over the past year then I wouldn't have been in any shape, way or form to run around a football field"I've maintained my fitness levels after the marathon I haven't stopped with the running."But it's different when you've got to start twisting and turning and then accelerate and decelerate."So it does take its toll on the joints and the muscles in a different way."Williams, nicknamed Jiws, missed out on a spot in next year's London Marathon, but hopes to take part again in a few years time.He will continue to do 10k runs and half marathons to "keep in shape" and he has no intention of hanging up his football boots just yet either."I never officially retired I just wasn't selected by any squad," joked Williams, who also made a substitute's appearance for Llanberis in their midweek league game at Cemaes Bay."I've said when, and if available and if they [Llanberis] want me to be part of the squad then I'm more than happy to help out."I have seen and read that a few other older players have seen what I've done and think 'I can still play.'"If it inspires some people to get back on that health trail and fitness then all be it."

Morgan Rogers joined Chelsea for 117m just over two years after costing Aston Villa 16m from Middlesbrough [Getty Images]Premier League teams have already spent more than 1bn this transfer window. Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham have all splashed out on players costing 100m or more, each a record-breaking deal.Sandro Tonali's 100m move to Spurs was eclipsed by Elliot Anderson's 116m switch to Manchester City and that was followed by Chelsea setting a new record for a British player by signing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa for 117m. The spending follows on from a winter window in which clubs spent 2.2bn euros worldwide.But the financial muscle of the Premier League is unmatched. So, with billions at stake, how do clubs prepare to get moves over the line?The modern ways clubs discuss dealsIn February, about 100 club officials, scouts and agents gathered at Villa Park for a networking event.Over coffee and pastries, in William McGregor's in the Trinity Road Stand, representatives from clubs including Liverpool, West Ham, Birmingham, Preston, Derby, Aston Villa and Manchester City chatted, along with agents, to prepare for the summer and debrief the winter.In the afternoon, Villa's head of emerging talent and loans Adam Henshall gave a presentation on how the club oversees its loaning out of players - outlining the data, the risk and reward elements they take into consideration before sending their young talent out.Henshall had been asked to provide insight into Villa's workings by TransferRoom, which uses its online platform to connect clubs and agents, potentially initiating or accelerating moves. About 800 clubs have signed up and, this week, Villa, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Manchester City and United, Roma and Borussia Dortmund will be among more than 200 who will meet with 55 agencies in Madrid for a 'deal day' where moves can be finalised. Online events are held too.The aim is to aid clubs in a window which is expected to erupt in the second half of August, clubs having been unable to get the majority of deals done early because of the World Cup.Meanwhile, clubs in the English Football League are finding they have to wait for those at the top to make their decisions to kick-start the market, even if plans are well in place.Ideally, clubs aim to work at least one window ahead, with one senior Premier League recruitment executive insisting anything else is "reactionary".In the top flight, clubs will know who is most likely to move and can plan in advance. It is vastly different lower down where there is the acceptance that, if a player is performing well, they could be likely to move on. Essentially, any player is tradeable, leaving sporting directors and managers to firefight. Many lower EFL clubs also look to time moves to save on wages, signing someone later in the window meaning they might save weeks' worth of salary payments. The amount of data used in recruitment also varies greatly throughout the leagues - platforms analysing players are available, but the cost of accessing means that some clubs in the lower leagues will not be able to justify the expense. But for all, planning starts early with work on the summer window typically starting almost immediately after the winter window."It'll be a couple of weeks after the January window shuts," says former Portsmouth, Blackpool, Oxford and Shrewsbury boss Michael Appleton. "The closer you get to the window opening, your meetings become a lot more regular. "At the start of March, I'm sitting down with the recruitment team once a week but once you get closer to the window that becomes every few days and then leading into the window, possibly every day."Much, though, will depend on the club's network. In some instances, they might contact an agency 12 months before a move, discussing the contract or estimated fee, but other moves will be just days from initial contact to completion. One lower league club has previously searched for targets' agents on Instagram. All, though, will try to gather as much information as possible on their target list - even if they know they will not land them all.Fire's Lewandowski move 10 years in the makingOne of the biggest moves this summer, despite being a free transfer, saw Poland captain Robert Lewandowski join MLS side Chicago Fire after his Barcelona contract expired.Fire had been eyeing Lewandowski for a decade, believing they could convince him to come to America, especially with the large Polish community in Chicago."That sounds ridiculous because at that stage he was in the prime of his career and scoring goals for Bayern and then Barcelona, but it shows the long-term planning," Fire sporting director Gregg Broughton tells BBC Sport. It became a reality in January 2025 when Fire were in negotiations for Neymar, who shares the same agent - Pini Zahavi - as Lewandowski. While Neymar opted to return to Brazil with Santos, it was made clear then there was a possibility to sign Poland's record scorer. Being on Fire's 'discovery list' meant no other MLS club could sign the forward - but they still had to bide their time, waiting for Barcelona to make their decision on the 37-year-old's future and being unable to speak directly to Lewandowski until 1 January.That call was made quickly afterwards and boss Gregg Berhalter flew to Spain to meet him. "The rest of the club is building the structure around it with his representatives because when you've got a player of Robert's stature, it's not just a straightforward contract," says Broughton."There are commercial negotiations to be had. What did that look like in terms of his own future career beyond football? What did it mean for his wife? "His wife has her own very successful fitness business. What did that look like opening up to an American market? Where are his children going to go to school? What kind of school do they go to in Barcelona?"Lewandowski made his first trip to the city in June and was met with a fanfare of 'welcome to Chicago' billboard messages from the drive from the airport."I'm not sure you'd do that between Heathrow and Chelsea," joked Broughton. "My concern as the sporting director was: 'how are we going to keep this under wraps?' I was looking purely through a European lens and the Americans are: 'we're not going to, because that's not how we treat free agents in American sport. We're going to go big on it.'It worked and Lewandowski signed a two-year deal, as Fire held off European and Saudi interest. "The signing is evidence the plan is working," added Broughton.Deadline day dawnsAlexander Isak cost Liverpool 125m and joined on deadline day last year [Getty Images]Some feel the growing influence of agents has made the window more complicated because they want more control in club-to-club agreements. The amount of paperwork can also be increased adding to frustrations, even if there is a general acceptance that agents are a vital part of the system.Agents will, understandably, want to see the paperwork and go through the AF1 document - the agency agreement which details the deal, which agents worked on it, how much they will be paid and how. Clubs can view it as another layer to a deal and a further complication. Yet with deadline day just a month away, agents are only going to get busier - though there is a sentiment from some at the top of the Premier League that if sides are pulling together deals on deadline day they are likely to be a mistake. Those in recruitment in the top flight feel that, ideally, clubs should have been in a position at least 72 hours before the deadline to make a move.The majority of big deals are done weeks in advance and, if they go through in the final hours, it is usually just because numbers still had to be finalised."I like to get my work done before then, so you're not panicking and rushing about," adds Appleton. "But a lot of stuff on deadline day is more about preparing for players that you're going to lose or might lose and reacting quickly."But in terms of what can happen between now and 1 September? "When you are in the job nothing is strange," quips one top-flight recruitment chief. What happened to star signings your club never made?Four pointers to most open Premier League title race in yearsAlonso heals Real Madrid scars to lead Chelsea's senior revolution

A top NBA insider pours cold water on the viral Luka Doni-Cooper Flagg rumor with a blunt reality check.Early on Sunday, a report emerged that Cooper Flagg would fly to Los Angeles and play golf the following day with former Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doni. The prospect of Flagg and Doni teeing off together ramped up excitement among NBA supporters.A few hours after the report came out, a league insider poured cold water on the widely circulated rumor.NBA Insider Debunks Viral Luka Doni-Cooper Flagg RumorFlagg and Doni may be forever linked in NBA history, but dont expect Dallas newest franchise star to share a golf course with his predecessor anytime soon.Rumors recently surfaced suggesting Flagg was set to travel to Los Angeles to meet Doni, fueling speculation about a symbolic passing of the torch between the two players most closely associated with the Mavericks. The story gained traction because Flagg was drafted to fill the void left by Doni after Dallas blockbuster trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025.NBA insider Marc Stein, however, quickly shut down the speculation.Not sure who actually believed this one but for those asking: Theres no golf summit scheduled tomorrow in LA, Stein tweeted.Luka Doni is in Slovenia and will be for the whole offseason. Cooper Flagg is training in Maine and occasionally Dallas all summer.The fascination surrounding the pair is understandable.Donis stunning trade to the Lakers sent shockwaves across the league and marked the end of an era in Dallas. The Mavericks acquired Anthony Davis in the deal, but his stint with the franchise was short-lived, as they eventually shipped him to the Washington Wizards.Just months after the Davis-Doni swap, the Mavericks won the 2025 NBA Draft lottery and selected Flagg, immediately positioning the former Duke standout as the organizations next cornerstone.The 19-year-old wasted little time validating the hype. Flagg won Rookie of the Year honors after averaging 21.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.5 assists, and 1.2 steals per game, narrowly edging former Duke teammate and close friend Kon Knueppel in the voting.Given that sequence of events, its no surprise fans are eager to see the former Mavericks superstar and his successor together. But for now, theyll remain on separate sides of the Atlantic.SEE ALSO:LeBron James Ex-Teammate Disputes Kevin Durants Comparison of His Controversial Warriors Move With NBA Legends 76ers SigningWhile Flagg continues training in Maine and periodically returns to Dallas, Doni is spending his offseason in Slovenia. The Lakers standout is also scheduled to host his teammates there for a four-day minicamp as he begins preparing for his second full season as the face of the franchise.With LeBron James leaving Los Angeles for the Philadelphia 76ers this summer, the Lakers officially became Donis team.Flagg, meanwhile, is beginning a similar journey in Dallas. The Mavericks have reshaped not only their roster but also their front office as they fully commit to building around the versatile young forward, hoping he can lead the franchise into its next championship window.This article originally appeared on Pro Football Network.

With less than 24 hours to go before the MLB trade deadline on Aug. 3, the New York Mets continued their selloff.The next to leave Queens: veteran reliever Huascar Brzoban, who was seen hugging teammates on the field earlier in the day Sunday during the Mets game against the Miami Marlins.MORE: Mets hug watch: Pitcher apparently says goodbye just before MLB trade deadlineAccording to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Chicago White Sox will get Brazobn for Double-A pitcher Gabe Davis and Triple-A pitcher Zach Franklin.Brazobn, 36, is 5-2 with a 2.61 ERA in 45 games out of the Mets bullpen this season. The right-hander boasts a 96.8 mph fastball and has been excellent at limiting hard contact. Right-handers are slugging .263 against him this season, left-handers .268.MORE:Embarrassing details emerge about Gold Glove outfielders scooter accidentThe White Sox opened up one spot in their bullpen by trading Seranthony Dominguez to the Seattle Mariners in a deal that sent Luis Castillo to Chicago.With Castillo joining the rotation, Erick Fedde will move to the bullpen in a long relief role. Brazobn fills a different niche, and will be able to help the White Sox improve a bullpen thats blown 20 saves this season. Only four teams have blown more saves.MORE: Mets make trade, send 30-year-old All-Star to RaysDavis was the No. 18 prospect in the White Sox organization, according to MLB Pipeline. The 22-year-old right-hander stands 6-foot-9 and possesses a fastball that can reach triple digits. In eight starts at advanced Class-A Winston-Salem, Davis posted a 2.63 ERA with only seven walks and 33 strikeouts in 27.1 innings. He was then promoted to Double-A Birmingham, where the results have been slower (0-5, 8.31 ERA, 1.85 WHIP) to come around.Franklin, 27, is a veteran of four minor league seasons since the White Sox drafted him in the 10th round out of Missouri in the 2023 MLB Draft.With Triple-A Charlotte in 2026, hes 2-2 with a 4.37 ERA in 33 games. He has struck out 60 and walked 14 across 45.1 innings, limiting opponents to a .220 average.

What are the rules of The Hundred? How the tournament is different from T20 cricket explained originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:The England & Wales Cricket Board (ECB) introduced a new 100-ball format in 2021.It was different from the popular T20 cricket of 120 balls per inning, played across the world, including the IPL and Big Bash League.Cricket News lists out the key differences in rules between the two formats.Why did the ECB create The Hundred?Cricket's short-form landscape has never been busier, and two formats now sit at the heart of the white-ball conversation.Twenty20 has served as the global benchmark for two decades, powering leagues from IPL in India to the Big Bash League in Australia to the ICC T20 World Cup, while The Hundred arrived in 2021 as English cricket's bold and unique attempt to create excitement with a new format.For all their similarities, the two are governed by meaningfully different rulebooks.The Hundred was designed by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to be faster, simpler and easier for newcomers to follow, and that intention shows up in everything from how overs are counted to how long a bowler can operate for.Understanding where the formats diverge helps explain why they feel so distinct to watch for anyone following both competitions during the English summer.MORE:Most runs in T20 cricket: Complete list of top run-scores in T20 cricket history ft. Jos ButtlerWhat are the key differences in The Hundred vs T20 cricket format rules?Number of ballsThe main difference lies in the numbers. A T20 innings runs to 120 balls, delivered across 20 traditional six-ball overs, whereas The Hundred caps each innings at 100 legal deliveries and does away with the conventional over entirely.In The Hundred, bowling overs are organised into sets of five balls rather than six.A bowler may deliver either five consecutive balls or a double set of 10, with the captain deciding whether to extend the spell. The bowling end changes after every 10 deliveries, not after each over as in T20 cricket.Match durationTime was central to The Hundred's design, and the format reliably delivers a tighter package.According to ECB playing conditions, a Hundred match typically finishes in around 150 minutes, giving broadcasters a neat two-and-a-half-hour window.A T20 fixture, by comparison, generally stretches closer to three hours, and often between 180 and 200 minutes once interruptions and strategic breaks are factored in.The reduced ball count and streamlined structure of The Hundred shave meaningful time off the overall spectacle without losing the entertainment.Bowling rules and restrictions for bowlersBoth formats field eleven players per side, but the bowling allocations differ sharply. In T20 cricket, a bowler may send down a maximum of four overs, amounting to 24 balls across the innings.The Hundred restricts each bowler to 20 balls in total, the equivalent of four five-ball sets.That lower ceiling limits how heavily captains can lean on their frontline options, forcing them to think harder about when to deploy their best bowlers against dangerous batters during a compressed innings.Powerplay restriction differenceThe powerplay concept in T20 cricket is replicated in The Hundred as well, though the length changes. A T20 powerplay spans the opening six overs, or 36 balls, during which only two fielders are permitted outside the 30-yard circle as batters look to cash in early.The Hundred trims this to a 25-ball powerplay at the start of each innings, again allowing just two fielders beyond the ring. Once those 25 balls are completed, standard fielding restrictions apply for the remainder.Every tweak, from the 20-ball bowler cap to the 25-ball powerplay, serves the same goal of speed and accessibility, and the numbers filling English grounds each summer suggest the experiment has found its audience, whatever the traditionalists may feel.For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary and to share your voice, head to ourFacebook,Instagram,andX (Twitter)pages.

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