The run up to the regular season is mostly noise as teams hold back starters. But there are a few patterns emerging that could be significant in 2025Most of the preseason is noise. Starters sit. Teams don’t game plan. Coaches roll out bland schemes, evaluating their own roster rather than attacking the opposition. But there are always some threads that …

Enzo Maresca has spoken of the Brazilian ‘slowly’ becoming a first-team star... but the youngster looks ready to shine

The British No 1 teamed up with home favourite Jessica Pegula in the US Open mixed doubles and is sporting a new look after wearing Nike for his entire career to date

Bailey has made 144 appearance for Villa since he signed for the club from Bayer Leverkusen in 2021.

Thomas Muller, Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski feature in the Bunesliga's best opening goals of the season.

Jannik Sinner is battling a nasty illness ahead of the US Open.

The Bundesliga is back and you can watch the best of the action live on Sky Sports or stream with no contract with NOW.

BBC Sport announce broadcasting rights for Bundesliga matches for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons.

Martin spent five years at Leeds, including the first few months of current head coach Brad Arthur’s reign at the end of last season.

Fluminense’s 44-year-old goalkeeper Fabio has set a new record

The player in question has just two years left to run on his current contract but the Gunners are claimed to have offered him fresh terms to recognise his important contributions to the team.

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has revealed a new look after opening up on a 'difficult' phase following the one-year anniversary of her gold medal triumph in Paris.

Newcastle striker has broken his silence in attempt to force Liverpool transfer

The 30-year-old has competed at the Olympics three times and has also been a silver medallist at the World Championships for long jump and triple jump.

The Chatham southpaw extended his perfect record through 13 professional fights with an impressive first-round knockout of Dillian Whyte.