Katharine Sharpe

Everton winger Dwight McNeil and Crystal Palace forward Brennan Johnson are involved in a rare Premier League player swap, which will technically be recorded as two separate transfers. The deal must comply with squad cost ratio calculations and pass the league’s fair-market-value checks, with external valuation companies assessing factors including age, performance and comparable transfers. The Premier League will make the final determination; undervaluing a player could create a financial loss for the selling club.

Experts answer questions about wheelchair tennis at Wimbledon, explaining distinctions between Open and Quad divisions, reasons behind prize‑money differences, typical serve speeds, equipment considerations, and rules such as wheel faults. Hawk‑Eye functions the same as in standing tennis, and court specifications remain unchanged. Wheelchair materials vary from aluminium to titanium and carbon fibre, with players using the same chairs for singles and doubles.

Alexander Zverev is allowed to use a mobile phone during Wimbledon matches because he has a medical exemption for type 1 diabetes, enabling him to monitor glucose levels and manage insulin without constant finger‑prick tests. The All England Club confirms diabetic players are permitted phone use for medical purposes, while all others must keep devices switched off and out of sight under LTA rules. A recent malfunction of Zverev’s glucose monitor at the Halle Open led to incorrect insulin dosing, highlighting the necessity of real‑time monitoring. Breaking device rules without exemption can lead to dismissal and investigation.

Explains how Wimbledon determines lucky losers who replace injured or withdrawing players, outlining rules based on timing of withdrawals and ranking order. Describes changes made in 2006 to prevent manipulation, provides examples of past incidents, and lists all first‑round withdrawals and replacements for the 2026 tournament.