Chelsea 2-0 Servette: First Enzo Maresca win opens up UEFA Conference League play-off advantage
Christopher Nkunku penalty the difference against Swiss side
Sluggish Chelsea up and running as Enzo Maresca's first win puts Conference League group stage within reach
Servette dispatched 2-0 in nervy play-off display
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Enzo Maresca will want to make headlines on the pitch after plenty of off-field drama
Charley Hull takes one-shot lead after opening day of Women’s Open
Hull finished runner-up in the tournament 12 months ago.
Listen: Jermaine Jenas breaks silence on BBC sacking in new interview
Jermaine Jenas has responded after being sacked by the BBC, insisting “there are two sides to every story”.
Colombia to take legal action against impostor national basketball team
Team in Russian event is usurping Colombia’s nameColombian federation says it never received proposalA team that played in a basketball tournament in Russia usurped the colors and name of the Colombian national team, the country’s basketball federation said Thursday.The federation said it will take legal action “for the improper use of our image and …
Charley Hull enjoys windy conditions to take early lead in Women’s Open
Hull’s five-under 67 includes five birdiesDefending champion Lilia Vu one shot backFor the first time in 45 years, the distinctive figure of Laura Davies is not in the field for the Women’s Open. But no matter. On the evidence of an opening day dominated by the weather – and rounds that took more than six hours to complete – the present and …
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Ben Shelton, 21, has the fastest serve in HISTORY and will be the face of American tennis for a decade... but he dreamed of a VERY different career
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: In a sport where six years old is considered relatively late to start for budding professionals, Ben Shelton's story is not just an outlier - it is unheard of.
Revealed: The email sent to BBC staff by director informing them Jermaine Jenas had been sacked for 'inapropiate behaviour'
According to the BBC, the ex-Premier League footballer's 'contract was terminated earlier this week, because of alleged issues relating to workplace behaviour'
Inside Jermaine Jenas' family life: Ex footballer who lives with his ex-model wife and their three children in £1m home revealed how BBC role sparked arguments with his wife after he was fast-tracked to TV stardom
Today the former Premier League star's glittering television career dramatically imploded, after he was sacked from his £190,000 job for inappropriate behaviour.
Serie A giants Napoli closing in on £18million deal for Scotland and Brighton midfielder Billy Gilmour
Billy Gilmour is poised to complete a move to Napoli after the Italian giants agreed a deal with Brighton which could be worth up to £18million.
Harry Brook has the aura of Kevin Pietersen at the crease - he made it look easy for England at times against Sri Lanka, writes NASSER HUSSAIN
NASSER HUSSAIN: The style of batter they have there is crucial because they need players who can counter and have that positive intent but also be calm and composed.
Leicester reach agreement with Crystal Palace over £8m deal for Jordan Ayew after having initial offer of £4m rejected
SIMON JONES: The Foxes have been pushing to sign the 32-year-old after having an initial offer around £4m rejected last week.
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BUMBLE AT THE TEST: Trust me to ring the bell right, attack is in the genes of England's players - and shy Gus Atkinson makes a bold statement
DAVID LLOYD AT OLD TRAFFORD: Beginning on 22-0, England found themselves in a spot of bother at 67-3 when Ben Duckett, Ollie Pope and Dan Lawrence were all dismissed cheaply.
The £166m Chelsea scrapheap: Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling have been axed from the senior side, while Romelu Lukaku and Trevoh Chalobah are linked with moves... but who else is in Enzo Maresca's 'bomb squad'?
Maresca revealed that he has cast more than 20 players aside to the 'bomb squad', where players are forced train away from their more favoured team-mates in a purgatorial wait for a transfer.
Aston Villa could offer Raheem Sterling exit route amid Chelsea exile - as Unai Emery's side target winger having missed out on Joao Felix deal
Chelsea are currently speaking with several potential suitors as they plan to put proposals in front of Sterling, with Villa emerging as a possible exit route after they missed out on Joao Felix.
Chelsea 2-0 Servette PLAYER RATINGS: Which big-money star saw the game completely pass him by? Who was very wasteful? And which youngster doesn't look ready?
Mail Sport's Nathan Salt provides his player ratings from the Conference League play-off first leg at after goals from Christopher Nkunku and Noni Madueke saw Chelsea beat Servette.
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'Is this a joke?': New signing Marc Guiu is slammed by Chelsea fans for 'embarrassing' miss against Servette in Europa Conference League... as he has TWO rebounds saved as well
Guiu, who joined Chelsea from Barcelona in the summer, was making his first start for Chelsea after featuring as a substitute against Manchester City in the Premier League last weekend.
Fuming Jermaine Jenas maintains there are 'two sides to every story' during awkward Talk Sport interview following BBC axing due to allegations he 'sent unsolicited texts to female member of staff on the One Show'
TV host Jermaine Jenas, 41, was fired this week, with the BBC confirming that Jenas is 'no longer part of our presenting line-up'.
Erik ten Hag insists Man United are prepared to wait to complete transfer business - amid interest in PSG's £50m midfielder Manuel Ugarte
United have spent £150million so far this summer on Leny Yoro , Joshua Zirkzee , Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, and could pay another £50m for Uruguay international Ugarte.