England star has two years left on his contract at Selhurst Park

Ollie Pope to captain side as series begins later this month

Football Australia boss James Johnson says new head coach will need to target 2026 Asian Cup success on home soil while building for the future“I’m much more comfortable today than I was four years ago,” James Johnson says. It’s just over a week on from the confirmation that Tony Gustavsson would not be returning as coach of the Matildas and the …

Defensive tackle charged with domestic violenceBrowns say they are investigating incidentCleveland Browns rookie defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr was arrested Tuesday and charged with domestic violence. Hall was booked and arraigned at Avon Lake Municipal Court, according to a police spokesman. Hall is expected to post bond and be released.The Browns said in a …

Often the object of criticism and abuse from supporters, the cookery writer enjoyed a rollercoaster ride on and off the fieldIn the end of an era for the club, and perhaps for English football too, Norwich City announced the departure of Delia Smith in a manner consistent with modern times.The news was broken online via a statement entitled “Norfolk …

Quarterback’s injury could be minor or season ending21-year-old was No 10 overall pick in this year’s draftVikings rookie quarterback JJ McCarthy has a torn meniscus in his right knee that will require surgery, Minnesota’s head coach, Kevin O’Connell, said on Tuesday.McCarthy was hurt at some point on Saturday during his preseason debut, when he went …

Third bid for 24-year-old England international rejectedPalace chairman Steve Parish intent on keeping playerNewcastle have been told they must pay “superstar money” to sign Marc Guéhi after Crystal Palace rejected a third bid for the England defender.The Palace chairman, Steve ­Parish, is evidently playing hardball with Newcastle’s Saudi Arabian …

Says ‘incorrect decision’ cost her chance of gold‘Every athlete deserves to compete on a fair playing field’Amber Rutter says she is owed an apology from shooting’s international governing body after she missed out on an Olympic gold medal in Paris.Rutter had to settle for silver in the women’s skeet final on 4 August after she was judged to …

First-round updates from 32 matches across the countryLive scoreboard | Read Football Daily | Send Daniel a mailAssuming I can make it work, I’ll watch Carlisle v Stoke in case there’s a shock.Three of our matches kick-off at 7.30pm and these are they:Carlisle United v Stoke CityLeyton Orient v Newport County AFCStockport County v Blackburn Rovers …

Ollie Pope to captain side after Stokes hurt in HundredCaptain hopes to return for Pakistan tour in OctoberBen Stokes will miss the rest of the English summer after sustaining a left hamstring tear while playing in the Hundred.Stokes sustained the injury while batting for Northern Superchargers against Manchester Originals on Sunday, prompting scans on …

A Premier League club has infuriated fans by agreeing a shirt sponsorship deal with a betting company which appears to offer odds on COCK-FIGHTING.

West Ham youngster George Earthy is set to join Championship club Bristol City on a season-long loan, after making his senior debut for the Hammers last campaign.

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The 32-year-old midfielder joined Barca's youth ranks aged 14 back in 2006 and played 373 first-team games for the Catalan giants. But he left the club this summer following the expiration of his contract.

VAR has been in place in the English top flight since the 2019-20 campaign and there have been some controversial incidents in the ensuing period.

Atletico Madrid have reportedly opened talks with N'Golo Kante's camp following the challenges in negotiating Conor Gallagher's transfer deal, who is reported to come back to London.

France made it through to the final of the tournament but the hosts were beaten 5-3 after extra-time by Spain in an enthralling final.

Ben Chilwell (right) could leave Chelsea before the end of the summer transfer window with the Blues willing to let the defender leave if a suitable offer arrives, according to reports.

Daley, 30, called time on his glittering career after landing his fifth Olympic medal in Paris, a silver in the 10m platform synchronised event alongside Noah Williams.

ISAAN KHAN: Of the 24 fans, 21 were banned for offences in the stadium, as well as three members for online abuse. The supporters have each been banned for at least one year.