"Not normal." It is a phrase that Alexandra Popp turns to more than once when speaking after her debut for Borussia Dortmund. She has scored twice. The team has won 3-0. Nothing unusual there. But the crowd of 4,572 in Germany's third tier is new.

Sky Sports rounds up the best of the headlines from the Friday's back pages.

Tottenham Hotspur have agreed an £85m deal with Manchester City to sign Savinho.

Tottenham are working on a deal for Omar Marmoush, but what could the Man City forward bring to the north London team?

Cris Cyborg says opening the door for other women in MMA was the proudest moment of her glittering career as she prepares for what could be her final fight.

Seven-division champion Amanda Serrano talks to BBC Sport about fighting on TikTok, going for the women's boxing knockout record and retirement plans.

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.

Fans may not have to wait long to see £85m man in action

Spurs finally have their man a year on from first approach

Find the latest horse racing tips for Friday’s card at York

Can anyone challenge Arsenal as Mikel Arteta’s side seek back-to-back titles?

Success for most French clubs is staying afloat financially and developing players for buyers in the Premier LeagueBy Get French Football NewsOn the eve of a new Ligue 1 season, many clubs seem a little distracted. Even those accustomed to competing at the top have concerns that transcend the pitch. In a league that contains the greatest team on the …

10-man Rangers hang on for 1-0 win against JablonecTromsø 0-0 Brighton; Hearts 2-2 Rapid ViennaRyan Naderi’s second-half strike gave an unconvincing Rangers a narrow 1-0 win in the first leg of their Conference League playoff tie against Czech side Jablonec at Ibrox. Derek McInnes got his first win as Rangers manager at the fifth time of asking with a 5-1 …

Norway’s world No 1 outclassed the field and won the $250,000 first prize at the four-day event in FranceMagnus Carlsen, Norway’s world No 1, triumphed again last weekend when he won the 2026 Esports World Cup, staged over four days at the prestigious venue of the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Carlsen retained his title from Riyadh 2025 and took home a …

A crackdown on time wasting, a record number of new people in charge, and some new faces on Match of the DayThe 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on Friday and while the familiar rivalries return, the English top flight has some alterations this campaign. From evolved rules to new faces and broadcast changes, there is plenty to catch up on before a …

Savinho's arrival will push Spurs' spending this summer past £300m, although they have recouped about £140m through player sales.

The Premier League club that will cost fans the most to follow away next season may surprise you.

Max Dowman is an important of the Arsenal squad at just 16 years of age.

Frank Lampard is set to manage Coventry City in the Premier League for the first time as the Sky Blues take on Arsenal.

Elena Rybakina was forced to retire from her quarter-final against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open due to an ankle injury.