Arsenal vs Coventry: Premier League new boys approaching season with no fear under Frank Lampard
The groundswell of excitement in the city of Coventry is palpable. Frank Lampard's side play their first Premier League game in over 25 years at the home of champions Arsenal on Friday night, live on Sky Sports. Only four months ago fans were lining the streets to celebrate the Championship title.
Mark Butcher reflects on almost quitting cricket before his unbeaten 173 in 2001 Ashes and Shane Warne's classy gesture
Mark Butcher was on the verge of hanging up his bat, but one fateful summer in 2001 changed everything.
Amid personal challenges away from the pitch and a slump in form, the England batter became so frustrated with his game that he admitted he even began to "hate" cricket.
Premier League managers 2026/27: Record new bosses, manager changes and tenure
There's a sense of unpredictability surrounding the new Premier League campaign.
And perhaps with good reason: nine of the 20 clubs will start the season with a manager appointed since the end of 2025/26 - the biggest summer reset of the Premier League era.
Arsenal: Will Mikel Arteta's side make more history and record back-to-back Premier League titles?
When Mikel Arteta arrived at Arsenal, he presented a five-step plan to go from crisis club to glory. Welcome to step five: create a dynasty.
Up until this year, steps one to four were about getting Arsenal back to the Arsene Wenger days of winning major honours again.
Curtis Jones transfer news: Inter Milan agree £30m deal to sign Liverpool midfielder
Inter Milan have agreed a £30m (€35m) deal with Liverpool for Curtis Jones.
The deal was agreed late on Wednesday night and the player - who had entered the final year of his deal at Liverpool - has been given permission to travel for a medical, which he will have on Friday.
Formula 1: Max Verstappen extends deal with Red Bull to 2030
Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030.
The move should end speculation about the Dutchman's future at the end of this season, after he had been linked with potential moves to Mercedes or McLaren.
Chelsea news: Liam Delap loses number nine shirt and not training with first team groups
Chelsea striker Liam Delap has lost the number nine shirt at the club and is one of several players now training separately to the main squad.
A number of players who could move before the transfer window closes on 1 September - including fellow forward Nicolas Jackson and winger Mykhailo Mudryk - are in a second training group at Cobham.
Mikel Arteta: Arsenal manager says we want to make Gunners the best club in the world
Mikel Arteta is excited to keep building Arsenal after their Premier League win, vowing to make them "the best club in the world".
The Gunners lifted the trophy last season for the first time in 22 years, and have already made moves to bolster their defence of it, with key arrivals such as Christian Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes.
Champions League: Martin O'Neill says Celtic should aim to win the competition as Arne Engels exit 'disappointment' discussed
Martin O'Neill believes Celtic should "aspire" to win the Champions League ahead of their play-off round qualifier against Austrian champions LASK.
The 74-year-old hailed the Lisbon Lions - who delivered the club's greatest ever achievement when they lifted the European Cup in 1967 - for "setting the bar" and wants his side to replicate their success despite the financial challenges of modern football.
Man Utd transfer news: Barcelona midfielder Gavi rejects chance to join Old Trafford - Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
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Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi has rejected the chance to join Manchester United - The Mirror
Marcus Rashford has left Manchester United officials 'seriously impressed' following his return to the club after his loan spell at Barcelona - Daily Mail