Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from July 5.

Football

Mason Mount made himself at home in Manchester.

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Rio Ferdinand was happy with the signing.

David Beckham was at SW19.

Chris Kamara vowed to make a difference.

Mohamed Salah enjoyed the view.

Tennis

Roger Federer made sure he did not get turned away at the Wimbledon door.

Becks made Ons Jabeur’s day.

Cricket

Stuart Broad was ready for the third Ashes Test.

Motor Racing

Hi from Lewis Hamilton’s dog.

George Russell took to the sky.

Athletics

Injury woe for Jake Wightman.

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Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from July 4.

Football

David Beckham celebrated his wedding anniversary.

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Alan Shearer reflected on a big night for his Foundation.

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A new job for Jill Scott.

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England Under-21s got ready for their semi-final.

Jordan Henderson was also training hard.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was honoured.

Gary Neville thanked Geoff Shreeves.

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Leeds appointed a new manager.

Cricket

Tough times for Ollie Pope.

Tennis

Roger Federer met Elton John…

And then enjoyed the action on Centre Court with the Princess of Wales.

PA SPORT BIRTHDAYS

Sir Richard Hadlee (cricket) – New Zealand’s record-breaking all-rounder who was the first man to take 400 Test wickets, born 1951.

Henry Olonga (cricket) – former Zimbabwe Test bowler, best known for his protest against Robert Mugabe, born 1976.

Bobby Skinstad (rugby union) – former South Africa captain, born 1976.

Harbhajan Singh (cricket) – former India off-spinner, born 1980.

Tim Jonkers (rugby league) – former St Helens, Salford, Wigan and Leigh utility player, born 1981.

Sebastian Vettel (motor racing) – Four-time Formula One world champion, born 1987.

Winston Reid (soccer) – New Zealand and former West Ham defender, born 1988.

Ruesha Littlejohn (soccer) – Republic of Ireland midfielder, born 1990.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (tennis) – 2021 French Open finalist from Russia, born 1991.

Shannon Courtenay (boxing) – former WBA female bantamweight champion, born 1993.

ON THIS DAY IN SPORT

1902: Bramall Lane in Sheffield became England’s seventh Test cricket ground when it staged the third match between England and Australia. The tourists’ Clem Hill scored the only century on the ground, which was not used again for a Test.

1977: Britain’s Barry Sheene won the Belgian Grand Prix 500cc race at an average speed of 135.07mph, the fastest ever recorded at a world championship motorcycle race.

1997: Celtic appointed former Netherlands international Wim Jansen as head coach. He went on to lead the club to their first Scottish title in 10 years in his only season in charge.

2001: Arsenal signed Sol Campbell from north London neighbours Tottenham on a free transfer.

2005: Number one seed Roger Federer won his third Wimbledon title by beating Andy Roddick 6-2 7-6 (2) 6-4 in the men’s singles final.

2007: Relegated Sheffield United’s appeal against the Premier League punishment imposed on West Ham over the Carlos Tevez affair was dismissed by an arbitration panel.

2008: Red Bull Racing’s David Coulthard confirmed he was to retire from competing in Formula One at the end of the season.

2010: Serena Williams won her fourth Wimbledon title by beating Russian Vera Zvonareva 6-3 6-2 in the final.

2011: Novak Djokovic beat Spanish top seed Rafael Nadal 6-4 6-1 1-6 6-3 to win the Wimbledon men’s singles title for the first time.

2012: Dwain Chambers was selected to represent Great Britain at the London Olympics. The controversial sprinter had previously been banned for life from the Games under a British Olympic Association bylaw which was overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport earlier in 2012. Chambers missed out on a place in the 100 metres final after finishing fourth in his semi-final.

2017: Former England captain John Terry joined Championship club Aston Villa on a one-year deal.

2018: England reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Colombia 4-3 on penalties in Moscow. The teams were level at 1-1 after 90 minutes and extra-time.

2019: Belgian duo Greet Minnen and Alison Van Uytvanck become the first same-sex couple to play together in a match at Wimbledon, beating British pair Katie Swan and Freya Christie in the first round of the women’s doubles.

2021: England thrashed Ukraine 4-0 in Rome to set up a Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark.

PA SPORT SELECTIVE TV LISTINGS:

Today (Monday, July 3)

TENNIS: Wimbledon – BBC Two England 1030, BBC One 1345 and 1900.

CYCLING: Tour de France, stage three – Eurosport 1 1130, S4C and ITV4 1400.

CRICKET: ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, Netherlands v Oman – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket 0730.

Tomorrow (Tuesday, July 4)

TENNIS: Wimbledon – BBC Two England 1100, BBC One 1345 and 1900.

CYCLING: Tour de France, stage four – Eurosport 1 1130, ITV4 1400.

CRICKET: ICC Cricket World Cup Qualifier, Zimbabwe v Scotland – Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket 0730; Women’s International T20, West Indies v Ireland – BT Sport 2 2145.

PA SPORT QUIZ

1. England wicketkeeper Amy Jones plays for which Hundred franchise?

2. Who did Savannah Marshall beat to become the undisputed super-middleweight champion?

3. How many Wimbledon singles titles did Roger Federer win?

4. Which NFL team play their home games at Soldier Field?

5. Who is captain of England Women’s rugby league team?

6. Who won the 2022 Tour de France?

7. Where will the 2026 Winter Olympics be held?

8. At which club did Cesc Fabregas begin his senior career?

9. Scotland will kick off their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign against which team?

10. Jin Young Ko is a leading name in which sport?

ANSWERS: 1. Birmingham Phoenix; 2. Franchon Crews-Dezurn; 3. Eight; 4. Chicago Bears; 5. Jodie Cunningham; 6. Jonas Vingegaard; 7. Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo; 8. Arsenal; 9. South Africa; 10. Golf.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 30.

Football

James Maddison was looking forward to his new challenge.

Spot the Robbie Fowler cameo as Liverpool went back to the 90s to launch their new away kit.

Erling Haaland was grateful.

Kai Havertz was taking a break.

Green was a theme of the day’s away kit announcements.

Fulham launched their new home look.

Ange Postecoglou enjoyed Australian success in his new home city.

Bournemouth’s new boss arrived in the building.

A bouncy castle tribute to Marcus Rashford.

Not sure about Dwight McNeil’s future in modelling.

Aaron Mooy retired.

James Tarkowski looked to a future in coaching.

Cricket

England looked back at day two of the Lord’s Test before the start of day three.

Which was hit by the weather after Australia had dominated.

Golf

The NFL got the better of the NBA in ‘The Match’.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 29.

Football

Jude Bellingham said goodbye to his teens.

Gareth Bale visited Windsor Castle.

Lisandro Martinez was happy to be back at training.

Much to his team-mate’s delight.

Arsenal’s new boy got a joining gift.

While Tottenham’s latest signing watched his son get kitted out.

Everton showed off a new design.

As did Barnsley, to mixed responses.

Cricket

Lord’s turned Red for Ruth.

Photobombed by a pigeon.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 27.

Football

Jack Grealish bids farewell to Ilkay Gundogan.

Gundogan made himself at home in his new surroundings.

Burnley got a new football friend.

Manchester United released their new kit.

Wilfried Zaha bought a football club.

England Under-21s were preparing for Germany.

Cricket

England welcomed Josh Tongue ahead of the second Ashes Test.

Kate Cross reflected on the Women’s Ashes Test.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 26.

Football

Tributes were paid to Craig Brown.

Man City bid farewell to a club great.

West Ham and Man City remembered a former favourite.

Jamie Carragher’s Glastonbury weekend came to a close.

Cricket

Ben Duckett found a way to stand out from the crowd at 5ft 7in.

England’s women took pride in their performance despite an Ashes Test loss.

Tennis

Novak Djokovic prepared for Wimbledon.

Stefanos Tsitsipas was being philosophical.

Jannik Sinner made a Wimbledon vow.

UFC

Conor McGregor made a bold claim.

England captain Jamie Peacock announced his retirement from international rugby league, on this day in 2012.

The then 34-year-old Leeds prop called time on his 12-year international career but would continue to feature for his club after signing a new two-year deal taking him to the end of the 2014 season.

Peacock’s England debut came against Russia in the 2000 World Cup and he walked the England side out for the final time in their 18-10 win over the Exiles in June 2012.

He ended his international career with 21 England caps to his name and also made a further 26 appearances for Great Britain.

Peacock said: “The last achievement I felt I could have with England would be to right the wrong and beat the Exiles team and this has happened.

“To play and captain your country is the highest honour within the game and this was a decision that was not taken lightly.

“In 2000, when I made my debut, it was beyond my wildest ambition and dreams that I would then go on to represent my country nearly 50 times and captain them for seven years.

“I felt that the time would be right for me to step down and solely concentrate on playing for my club.”

Joey Barton was stripped of the QPR captaincy on this day in 2012.

The midfielder was sent off during Manchester City’s dramatic final-day 3-2 win over QPR in May – which saw them win the title with Sergio Aguero’s last-gasp goal.

He was sent off by referee Mike Dean after elbowing Carlos Tevez and, as he left the pitch, Barton kicked Sergio Aguero before aiming a headbutt at Vincent Kompany.

He was fined six weeks’ wages, on top of a £75,000 fine from the Football Association and was given a 12-match ban from the FA.

Barton said: “My behaviour was wrong and I accept the punishment that has been imposed upon me as a result. I apologise to the manager, my team-mates and of course the QPR fans for my actions. I also apologise to the Manchester City players, staff and supporters.”

The current Bristol Rovers manager was loaned out to Marseille the following season but stayed at Loftus Road until 2015, making 99 appearances, before joining Burnley.

He also played for Rangers and returned to Burnley to finish his playing career in 2017.

In 2018, he was named Fleetwood manager before becoming Rovers boss in 2021.

Rob Burrow’s daughters Macy and Maya played a starring role ahead of Leeds Rhinos’ Betfred Super League clash against Huddersfield Giants at Headingley on Friday.

The duo led a dance performance and also teamed up to conduct the pre-match interviews with respective coaches Rohan Smith and Ian Watson as part of a ‘Burrow Family Takeover’ in the Rhinos’ annual MND Awareness game.

Smith dodged Macy’s cutting question about his favourite player by responding: “I think my favourite player is your dad”, while Maya nudged Watson into revealing he was “a bit nervous” given the magnitude of the match.

Burrow’s four-year-old son Jackson also had a crucial job as he presented a special Rob Burrow/MND Association match ball to referee Ben Thaler.

Burrow was set to pick the man of the match after what Smith described as a “mini Grand Final”, with both clubs clinging onto increasingly tenuous hopes of landing a play-off place.

The Rhinos wore their special Doddie Weir celebration shirt for the fixture, from which 20 per cent of all gate receipts would be donated to the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation set up by the late Scotland rugby union forward who died last year of motor neurone disease, the same condition afflicting Burrow.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 23.

Football

Jamie Carragher enjoyed Glastonbury.

A landmark day for Newcastle’s women’s team.

John McGinn put pen to paper.

Brendan Rodgers was back on familiar territory.

Happy birthday to a pair of midfield maestros…

…And a doyen of the dugout.

Sol Campbell likened himself to sprint king Usain Bolt.

Alan Shearer gave a warm welcome to Newcastle’s newest fan.

Tennis

Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas got reacquainted with Wimbledon.

Reigning champion Elena Rybakina’s backhand was on point.

Billie Jean King marked a major anniversary.

Racing

Frankie’s way.

Cricket

Tammy Beaumont was on fire.

Cycling

Chris Froome found an upside to missing out on Tour de France selection.

Snooker

Rob Walker reached Land’s End.

Baseball

London (Stadium) calling for the Chicago Cubs.

Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.

Here, the PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from June 22.

Football

James Tarkowski got married.

Mohamed Salah was hard at work.

Liverpool turned the clock back to his arrival.

EFL fixture release day brought out the big kid in Bristol Rovers boss Joey Barton.

The league’s new match ball looks pretty smart too.

Ding! Ding! Ding!

Paul Pogba was having a ride.

Happy birthdays.

Brendan Rodgers addressed the fans.

Cricket

Heather Knight showed off her football skills.

Formula One

Aston Martin recognised the Windrush Generation.

F1 looked back to Valtteri Bottas’ first podium.

Tennis

Manchester City fan Liam Broady was excited by Declan Rice reports.

Anti-corruption police in France have raided the headquarters of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games organising committee as part of an investigation into the embezzlement of public funds.

A spokesperson for France’s financial public prosecutor, the PNF, has confirmed to the PA news agency that searches are under way at several sites, including the headquarters of the Games organisers (COJOP) and of SOLIDEO, the public body responsible for building projects linked to the event.

The spokesperson said these searches were part of two preliminary investigations opened by the PNF.

The first was opened in 2017 and was entrusted to the Central Office for the Fight Against Corruption, Financial and Tax Offences with charges of “illegal taking of interests, embezzlement of public funds, favouritism and concealment of favouritism”, targeting several contracts awarded in particular by COJOP.

The second was opened last year and was entrusted to the BRDE, the financial brigade of the Parisian police, with charges of “illegal taking of interests, favouritism and concealment of favouritism relating to several contracts awarded by COJOP and SOLIDEO”.

Paris 2024 organisers had earlier said: “A police search is currently under way at the headquarters of the Organising Committee.

“Paris 2024 is co-operating fully with the investigators to facilitate their investigations.”

The organising committee’s offices are in the Saint-Denis area of the French capital. The Games take place from July 26-August 11 next year.

An International Olympic Committee spokesperson said: “We are aware that there has been a search by police of the Paris 2024 headquarters today.

“We have been informed by Paris 2024 that they are co-operating fully with the authorities in this matter and we would refer you to them for further information.”

French police are searching the headquarters of the organising committee of next year’s Olympic Games in Paris.

Organisers for Paris 2024 confirmed on Tuesday an investigation was being carried out and said they were co-operating fully.

There has been no comment from police.

A Paris 2024 statement read: “A police search is currently under way at the headquarters of the Organising Committee. Paris 2024 is cooperating fully with the investigators to facilitate their investigations.”

The search is related to a probe into suspected corruption, according to various reports.

The organising committee’s offices are in the Saint-Denis area of the French capital. The Games take place from July 26-August 11 next year.

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