August 12th, 2026
Tielemans: I did not expect to leave Aston Villa for Man Utd this summer
‘Not really, no’ – the perhaps surprising answer from Manchester United’s summer signing Youri Tielemans when asked whether he expected to leave his former club Aston Villa in this window.
What next for Birmingham City? Why Davies is changing his approach
Birmingham City is a football club transformed. Over 20,000 season tickets have been sold for the forthcoming Championship season, with 14,000 more on the waiting list. Fan parks surround St Andrew’s these days. The buzz around the place is palpable.
Championship play-off changes, new managers & star players – the EFL is BACK!
The 2026/27 EFL season is here!
Sky Sports agrees deal to show Laver Cup from London’s O2 in September
Sky Sports has agreed a deal with Trident8 to show all three days of the Laver Cup from London’s O2 arena this September, as 12 of the world’s best men’s players compete in the annual Europe vs ‘Rest of the World’ showdown.
Jodar on course for tennis history as Rybakina fights past Osaka
Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar is on course to break the record for the fastest rise into the top 10 of men’s tennis after beating Arthur Filis in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Open.
I owe Villa the world but Man Utd are above them – Tielemans
Manchester United new boy Youri Tielemans gives his first extended interview on his £35m dream move, making it third time lucky for the ex-Aston Villa man.
The late-bloomer left-back joining Chelsea for £16m
Pep Chavarria joins Chelsea on a five-year deal, having played in the Spanish lower leagues until he was 24.
Emery chases first Super Cup – but does it matter?
Aston Villa are competing in the Super Cup for the first time since 1982, but manager Unai Emery has much more recent experience of the match.
Depay says Corinthians ‘unacceptable’ as contract ends
Memphis Depay accuses Corinthians of “unacceptable behaviour” and of breaching an agreement after the Brazilian club decide against renewing his contract.
Why is the women’s 800m record so tough to break?
The world record for the women’s 800m is the longest standing in athletics. No-one has managed to break it for 43 years. Why is it such a tough task?