Lock Scott Barrett could miss the start of the World Cup after becoming only the fourth New Zealand international to be sent off during a test match in the 47-26 Rugby Championship loss to Australia in Perth on Saturday.
New Zealander Brendon Hartley will join a cast of other ex-Formula One drivers in the all-electric Formula E championship after signing with the Geox Dragon team for season six starting in November.
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus became the first player to have a goal disallowed by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) in the Premier League during the defending champions' opening game at West Ham United on Saturday.