A BBC Sport review of more than 200 Premier League matches found no instance in which Mike Dean went 20 minutes without using his whistle. The former referee issued a statement defending his record after comments about informal in-game challenges drew criticism.
Hao-Ching Chan and Maya Joint defeated Serena and Venus Williams in a three-hour US Open doubles match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The Williams sisters forced a deciding tiebreak but could not complete their comeback.
Alexander Isak scored twice inside nine minutes as Liverpool beat Ipswich Town 2-0 at Portman Road. The result gave Andoni Iraola his first Premier League victory as Liverpool manager.
Josh Hull made a career-best 97 from 247 balls as Leicestershire reached 250-7 in reply to Nottinghamshire's 451-8 declared at Trent Bridge. The nightwatchman's five-hour stand kept the visitors fighting to avoid the follow-on.
Paris Saint-Germain have extended Luis Enrique's contract through 2030 after the coach led the club to consecutive Champions League titles. Five first-team players also agreed new deals in a coordinated announcement at the Parc des Princes.
Josh Hull struck a career-best 97 as Leicestershire reached 250-7 in reply to Nottinghamshire's 451-8 declared. The nightwatchman's five-hour innings left the visitors 52 runs short of avoiding the follow-on.
