We’re on the brink of starting Everton’s last season of football at Goodison Park, and already manager Sean Dyche is going to be scrabbling for choices to make up his first XI for the opener against Brighton & Hove Albion. Injuries and rehabilitation from late last season for...

Everton hobbled by injuries for season opener against Brighton

Adil Aouchiche and Chris Rigg looked head and shoulders above everyone else in red and white, and they laid down a marker as to why they deserve to be named in the matchday squad on a regular basis. Despite the result, this game was a good showing for the pair...

What were the positives and negatives from Sunderland’s League Cup defeat to Preston?

So far this window we’ve seen several of Tottenham Hotspur’s young players head out on loan this fall — Alejo Veliz, Dane Scarlett, Ashley Phillips, and Alfie Devine have left for valuable first team minutes, with Jamie Donley set for a loan to Leyton Orient shortly. That...

Report: Will Lankshear expected to stay with Spurs’ first team, and not be loaned

Good Thursday morning, TSFers. Rejoice, the Premier League has almost returned! The winter (summer) of our discontent ends tomorrow with Manchester United hosting Fulham. More importantly The Arsenal return to action on Saturday at the Emirates against Wolves. I would say “be excited” to quote Josh Kroenke. We’ve...

Thursday Cannon Fodder: excitement

Good Wednesday morning TSFers, and happy Hump Day! Every day this week is another day closer to the start of the Premier League season. Class is in session and the guy in the header image just walked into the room and started writing on the chalkboard. If you’re not alert, his hired tricksters will steal from your backpacks.

Wednesday Cannon Fodder: quiz time!

The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic saw people across the globe pick up new hobbies and skills. That included Rose Harvey. Harvey, whose job as a corporate lawyer in the music industry in England was eliminated during the pandemic, leaned into running. While she often ran to and from the office while practicing law, she never quite had the time to dive into the sport fully. But with the lockdowns in effect — and running listed as one of the permitted outdoor activities — she had the opportunity to dive fully in.

Rose Harvey finished the Olympic marathon with a BROKEN LEG

Arsenal Women have confirmed the signing of Rosa Kafaji from BK Häcken. Kafaji, 21, is an attacking midfield player, who has played 9 times for Sweden. She’s scored 5 goals in 10 starts in this season’s Damallsvenskan, having scored 12 goals in 24 starts last season. In the last edition of the Champions League, Kafaji scored 4 goals in 8 games as Häcken progressed to the knockout round of the competition.

Arsenal Women confirm signing of Rosa Kafaji

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Fenerbahce coach José Mourinho has said the Europa League is "more adapted to our level" after the Turkish giants missed out on Champions League football.

José Mourinho: Fenerbahce better suited to Europa League

Chelsea’s biggest signing of the summer (so far?) joined training for the first time yesterday and ahead of this weekend’s opening match of the league season, has also had his shirt number confirmed by the club. Unlike the numbers worn in preseason, this one is official and set.

Chelsea confirm Pedro Neto shirt number

Jack Milko has been playing golf since he was five years old. He has yet to record a hole-in-one, but he did secure an M.A. in Sports Journalism from St. Bonaventure University. Hideki Matsuyama has had a stressful few days. After winning the bronze medal at the Summer Olympics in...

Hideki Matsuyama and team robbed in London, leading to distressing circumstances

Xabi Alonso is hopeful of signing talented Liverpool defender Sepp van den Berg for Bayer Leverkusen this summer, according to reports, while Jamie Carragher has discussed the new style of Reds head coach Arne Slot. Liverpool have mainly focused on outgoings so far this summer, with experienced trio Thiago, Joel...

Alonso eyes superb Liverpool star for Bayer Leverkusen, as Carragher names Slot worry

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Yes, you read that headline right. Will Levis, the second-year quarterback for the Tennessee Titans who vaulted into the national consciousness with his affinity for putting mayonnaise in his coffee, has taken his love for the condiment to new levels. Last year Levis signed an endorsement deal with Hellmann’s Mayonnaise,...

Will Levis’ mayonnaise cologne shows we’ve strayed from God’s light

Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been speaking to the media before Saturday's Premier League game against Bournemouth (kick-off 15:00 BST).Here are the key lines from his news conference:
        On team selection, Nuno said there are no "big issues" and his squad are fine for Forest's opener.On changes he would like to see at Forest this season: "Hopefully, we improve  - that’s the main idea. We now have the real moments to evaluate what we need to improve [and] there’s always a chance to do better."In his view, one of the...

Nuno on team news, improvements and Bournemouth

Arsenal, ever at the forefront of football culture and match day couture, have finally released the third kit for the upcoming season, dropping a purple and green pastel masterpiece. After two iterations that have been met with mixed reviews, the third kit is sure to ruffle feathers. But fashion, like Arsenal FC, is about pushing the boundaries and looking good doing it.

The Shirt Fuse: Arsenal drop this season’s 3rd kit

We ask 30 BBC Sport football pundits to predict who will win the Premier League title, who will finish in the top four this season.

Premier League predictions 2024-25: BBC Sport pundits pick their top four

The WNBA season resumes on Thursday after a month-long Olympic break, and teams will battle to secure their playoff spot over the coming weeks. There’s a whole lot of basketball to tune into this weekend, but here’s a couple of must-watch games to prioritize as we get back into the swing of the regular season.

WNBA Week Ahead: Caitlin Clark, Fever fight for playoff spot, Aces-Liberty face off in a Finals rematch

I could not wait for the season to get going and I rolled into my now “usual” spot in the Boys Enclosure of the Roker End to see the start of what I hoped would be a successful campaign. My optimism was probably fuelled by the return of...

On This Day (14 August 1968): A world-class brace from Billy Hughes sees off Ipswich!

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The former Leeds United star has endured a very difficult two seasons with the Cityzens, who have decided to loan him out again after an unsuccessful six-month stint with West Ham

Ipswich beat Everton to ‘statement’ Kalvin Phillips deal as Toffees backup plan is revealed

The actual start of the 2024 NFL season is still a few weeks away. But with all 32 teams now having at least one preseason game under their belts, things are starting to fall into picture around the league. While all 32 teams — and their fanbases — might have high hopes entering the fall we wanted to take a moment and identify one issue for each team that could hold them back this year.

Every AFC team’s fatal flaw in 2024

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Since 2020, the condition known as long COVID-19 has become a widespread disability affecting the health and quality of life of millions of people across the globe and costing economies billions of dollars in reduced productivity of employees and an overall drop in the work force .

Expert: Long COVID puzzle pieces are falling into place – picture is unsettling

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Everton 2024/25 Season Preview: Wingers | An injection of pace

Everton commence their final campaign at a familiar, venerable Goodison Park at the weekend and it does not feel like three months have elapsed since the...

Everton 2024/25 Season Preview: Wingers | An injection of pace

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