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Maddison credits second set of twins for injury distraction
Tottenham midfielder James Maddison says having five children aged four and under - including a second set of twins - helpfully distracted him from his ACL injury last season.
Confident Arsenal Set Sights on Another Premier League Triumph
Arsenal started last season as nearly men but their title win has given them a swagger - as Coventry discovered on the Premier League's opening night.
Arteta Praises Arsenal's Strong Start with Convincing Victory
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gives his thoughts on his side's 3-0 win over Coventry City in the opening game of the Premier League season.
Tzolis Impresses as Arsenal Face Coventry in Season Opener
How Arsenal and Coventry's players rated following their Premier League match.
Iraola concerned over winger shortage ahead of season opener
Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola believes his side don't have enough wide players for the start of the season - but is confident he will find a solution.
Alun Wyn Jones joins Ospreys board in leadership role
Ospreys confirm former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.
Chelsea turns down Leeds' loan approach for Mudryk
Chelsea reject an initial season-long loan offer from Leeds United for winger Mykhailo Mudryk.
Unconventional Pre-Season Strategies Shine in Women's Super League 2
BBC Sport looks into some of the unique ways Women's Super League 2 clubs have been preparing during pre-season.
Gyokeres Reflects on Key Role in Arsenal's Title Triumph
Striker Viktor Gyokeres says he is proud of his contribution to Arsenal last season as they begin the defence of their Premier League title at home to his former side Coventry City on Friday.
Maddison reveals De Zerbi's unique pre-season bonding strategy
Midfielder James Maddison says Tottenham boss Roberto de Zerbi let the team bond over some beers before the new season, where they hope to improve on finishing 17th last term.
Sutton's opening weekend predictions v Courteeners frontman Liam Fray
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Courteeners frontman Liam Fray, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for the fixtures on the opening weekend of the new Premier League season.
'I've caught one fish all season' - how a polluted river could end 300 years of coracle fishing
The tradition on a Carmarthenshire river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.
Why first 10 days of new season could tell us a lot about Man Utd
The first 10 days of the new Premier League season could tell us a lot about what lies ahead for Manchester United.
Charlton sign Wrexham keeper Okonkwo on loan
Charlton Athletic sign goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo on a season-long loan from Wrexham.
Barcelona confronts challenge of starting season without key striker
Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.
David Brooks Discusses Parenthood, Ronaldo, and Thrills of European Football
The new football season promises to be one of both little steps and giant steps for David Brooks.
Coventry sign teenage Fenerbahce forward Cherif
Nineteen-year-old Sidiki Cherif joins the Sky Blues on a long‑term deal after finishing last season with two goals in 12 games in Turkey's top flight.
BBC to show 38 live matches from Serie A
BBC ALBA and BBC Sport are to provide a package of 38 live matches from Italy's Serie A this season, starting with Atalanta v Sassuolo on Sunday.
Nedeljkovic joins Rangers from Aston Villa
Kosta Nedeljkovic joins Rangers on a season-long loan from Aston Villa, with the Ibrox club holding a "conditional obligation" to buy the 20-year-old Serbia defender.
Paul Pogba parts ways with Monaco after one season
Former France midfielder Paul Pogba leaves Monaco with his contract terminated after just one season.
I won FPL last season - here are my five best tips
Want to win your Fantasy Premier League mini-league but need some expert advice? Here are some tips from last season's champion Erik Ibsen.
Carrick's Tactical Plans for Man Utd's Premier League Start
As Manchester United prepare to start the new Premier League season at Hull on Saturday, BBC Sport examines how Michael Carrick's team will set up tactically.
Wrexham striker Moore determined to overcome past injury woes
The striker has revealed he has taken "measures" to avoid the injury issues that hit his Wales and Wrexham hopes last season
Aston Villa seal loan-to-buy deal for Wan-Bissaka
Aston Villa agree to sign West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal with an obligation to buy at the end of the season.
Cardiff have plenty of room for growth - Colwill
Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill says he has done everything to be fit for a new season in which the Bluebirds can continue to improve under Brian Barry-Murphy.
Is Haaland worth the price? Pick Rogers or Palmer? Five key FPL questions
BBC Sport's team of Fantasy Premier League experts debate some of the new season's big talking points to help you select your team before Friday's deadline.
Could refreshed Odegaard be like a new signing?
The Arsenal captain had a hugely frustrating 2025-26 season despite leading his team to the title - but now appears fit and refreshed.
To joke or not to joke?: How to write a good out-of-office message
As we hit peak holiday season, the BBC looks at the dos and don'ts of composing a good out-of-office message.
Guardiola-Walker fallout revealed in new documentary
A new documentary series about Pep Guardiola's final two seasons at Manchester City reveals the bust-up he had with former captain Kyle Walker.
Vingegaard out for rest of season with Tour injury
Team Visma rider Jonas Vingegaard will miss the rest of season to continue his recovery from a broken collarbone sustained in July's Tour de France.
What has been the impact of new owners on The Hundred?
BBC Sport looks at the impact new owners have had on The Hundred as the first season since private stakes were sold in teams ends.
How important is Community Shield to a team's season?
Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City in Sunday's Community Shield - but would winning suggest a successful season ahead?
Strong favourites or tougher task - will Arsenal defend their title?
Arsenal begin this season as Premier League champions but just how difficult is it to defend the league title, and how well equipped as they for the challenge?
Johnson-Thompson vows she still has hunger to compete
Katarina Johnson-Thompson says if she is "not competitive, I will start asking questions" after finishing 21st at the European Athletics Championships following a difficult season.
Rashford returns as AC Milan highlight issues facing Carrick
Manchester United finish their pre-season campaign with a 4-2 defeat by Ruben Amorim's AC Milan in Poland, as Marcus Rashford returns to Red Devils action.
Newcastle change shirts during first half of friendly
Newcastle United change shirts in the first half of their pre-season friendly against Bayer Leverkusen.
Wales great Jones set to join Ospreys board
Ospreys are set to announce former Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones as a new member of their board before the 2026-27 season.
Castleford shrug off coach problems to beat Hull
Castleford Tigers put their coaching problems aside as they beat Hull FC at the MKM Stadium to record only their third Super League away win of the season.
Start of England's community rugby season postponed
The Rugby Football Union delays the start of the community rugby season because of concerns about player welfare and pitch conditions affecting much of England.
Shakhtar seeks Stamford Bridge venue for Champions League home fixtures
Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk want to play their Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season.
Hammers & Boro to go up? Championship club-by-club preview
BBC Sport correspondents take a closer look at the 24 teams taking part in the 2026-27 Championship season.
Titans & underdogs - League One club-by-club preview
BBC Sport correspondents assess the strengths and weaknesses of all 24 teams competing in League One this season.
How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola side
Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far.
Three clubs, six derbies as Welsh rivals collide
The new Championship season sees Cardiff City, Swansea City and Wrexham competing together in the second tier for the first time in 45 years.
What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?
After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?
Handling hate and seeking stability - Fofana's Chelsea journey
Wesley Fofana shed tears, faced criticism for laughing at the wrong moment and exposed racist abuse last season but believes stability will lead to "amazing" Chelsea future.
Swansea's Burgess looks set to miss entire season
Swansea City suffer a heavy blow on the eve of the new Championship season as scans reveal centre-back Cameron Burgess has suffered a ruptured Achilles.
Swansea suffer heavy Burgess injury blow
Swansea City suffer a heavy blow on the eve of the new Championship season as scans reveal centre-back Cameron Burgess has suffered a ruptured Achilles.
Fulham leave pitch as Malaga take penalty into empty net
Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ends in chaotic fashion as the Premier League side leave the pitch before a penalty shootout.
Will Sunderland Silence Premier League Critics Once More?
Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?
Can Sunderland Overcome Relegation Predictions Amid European Challenges?
Sunderland were one of the stories of the 2025-26 Premier League season - but can they do it again this time around, with added European commitments?
What next for Welsh Fire?
Players and fans reflect as Welsh Fire's men's and women's sides again miss out on the Eliminators, despite a drastically improved season in The Hundred.
O'Sullivan suffers another setback with China Open exit
Ronnie O'Sullivan suffers another defeat as his poor start to the season continued with a 6-4 loss to Noppon Saengkham in the second round of the China Open, with world champion Wu Yize also out.
What's happening with Arsenal's Lewis-Skelly?
Myles Lewis-Skelly's long-term future at Arsenal has been debated since he slipped down the pecking order last season - will he stay with the Gunners with interest reportedly shown elsewhere?
Crystal Palace re-sign Guessand on loan from Villa
Crystal Palace re-sign Evann Guessand on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.
Singapore and S Korea pull Trader Joe's seasoning over poppy seeds
Trader Joe's Everything But the Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds which are banned in both countries.
Can PSG Secure a Treble and Six Titles This Year?
Paris St-Germain aim to start their season as they hope to end it - by winning a European trophy.
Mount set to miss Man Utd's Dublin game with Leeds
Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount is expected to miss the club's penultimate pre-season encounter with Leeds at Croke Park.