World number one Aryna Sabalenka accused tennis authorities on Thursday of failing to put player welfare first over what she called an "insane" tennis season.

Ben Stokes vowed to stay on as England captain and said he believes coach Brendon McCullum will too, while admitting there were "wrongs to put right" after a crushing 4-1 Ashes defeat.

Henk Lategan dominated stage four of the Dakar Rally.

Coco Gauff pulled off double duty to drag defending champions the United States into the United Cup semi-finals on Wednesday while world number two Iga Swiatek did her bit for Poland.

The Portuguese coach's exit followed growing tensions with senior Old Trafford officials, including director of football Jason Wilcox, over recent days.