Summary

  • James Anderson found not guilty of breaching ICC Code of Conduct

  • Thomas Vermaelen 'could leave' Arsenal

  • New Zealand win Women's Rugby World Cup opener

  • Crystal Palace sign Hangeland on free transfer

  • GET INVOLVED: How will you spend your final football-free weekend?

  1. Wenger rules out Quintero movepublished at 14:18 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is speaking in a news conference at this very moment. He rules out a move for Porto midfielder Juan Quintero, saying: "That is wrong."

    He says the club still plan further signings before the close of the transfer window, adding: "I think 15-30 August will be busy again."

  2. Fun in the sun for Sunderlandpublished at 14:10 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    SunderlandImage source, @SunderlandAFC

    Sunderland on Twitter:, external Beautiful sunshine earlier today as the Lads train in Portugal.

  3. Commonwealth Gamespublished at 14:08 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Scotland's Reece McFadden secures bronze after losing out in his 52kg semi-final. Follow all the latest from the Commonwealth Games via our dedicated live text and video service here:

  4. Suarez set for hearingpublished at 14:00 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Luis Suarez will have his appeal against a four-month ban for biting heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport on 8 August, according to Press Association Sport.

    The Barcelona striker was banned from all football-related activity for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini during Uruguay's 1-0 World Cup win on 24 June.

    His appeal will be heard next Friday in Lausanne, Switzerland, with a decision expected the following week.

  5. Footballpublished at 13:54 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Newcastle have completed a season-long loan deal for Shakhtar Donetsk striker Facundo Ferreyra, reports the Northern Echo., external

    The 23-year-old Argentine scored six goals in his 13 appearances in the Ukrainian Premier League last season.

  6. Footballpublished at 13:44 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Thibaut CourtoisImage source, PA

    Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is hoping Petr Cech remains at Stamford Bridge so he can learn from the Czech Republic international.

    Courtois has returned to Chelsea after three seasons on loan at Atletico Madrid, and will challenge Cech for the number one jersey.

    "Petr has had a really nice 10 years here," said the Belgian., external "He's one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

    "Every goalkeeper can have a type of thing they are usually good at so when you see them train you can learn from him and other keepers, too. I signed with Chelsea three years ago but because of the loan it took until Thursday to have my first training session, so I'm really happy to be here."

  7. Footballpublished at 13:37 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Leeds United have been handed more than £1.2m after the High Court ruled the Championship club had been overcharged for policing at home games.

    The figures emerged on Friday after a judge examined the latest stage of the dispute between West Yorkshire Police and Leeds.

  8. Get involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 13:35 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    We're asking how you are going to spend the final weekend before competitive football returns:

    Andy World:, external I am moving in with my girlfriend. She is a Saints season-ticket holder and I am a Pompey season-ticket holder.

    Thomas Curtis:, external I'll be filming Jason Donovan and Bananarama live on stage at the seaside.

  9. The 12mph moving seatspublished at 13:14 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Wallabies fansImage source, Getty Images

    Ever wished you were watching the game in a better seat?

    The future of live sports entertainment may make that possible as rugby union fans in Australia will be the first to pilot seats that will run along the Sydney Olympic Stadium touchline on rails.

    The chairs, developed by Samsung, can move at speeds of more than 12mph and will be introduced for the opening match of the Rugby Championship against New Zealand on 16 August.

    Read the full story here

  10. Footballpublished at 12:58 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Guus Hiddink
  11. Footballpublished at 12:48 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    The Netherlands may be known for their attacking brand of football, but new boss Guus Hiddink says he will not be afraid to ditch that if necessary.

    The 67-year-old has just started his second spell with the Dutch national team, having previously been in charge from 1995 to 1998, when they also reached the World Cup semi-finals in France.

    "I've learnt during my adventures overseas that other football cultures have a reflex of survival," Hiddink says. "This reflex would bring Dutch football to new heights. The 'Holland school' is nice but only if you win."

  12. Netherlands post for Ruudpublished at 12:36 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Ruud van NistelrooyImage source, Fifa.com

    Ruud van Nistelrooy is named one of the Netherlands assistant coaches.

    The 38-year-old former Manchester United and Real Madrid striker will work under new coach Guus Hiddink and alongside Danny Blind, who is set to take over from Hiddink in 2018.

    Van Nistelrooy scored 35 goals in a 70-match international career which started in 1998 and finished in 2011.

  13. Footballpublished at 12:31 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Leeds United manager Dave Hockaday says increasing his central defensive options is a priority as the new season approaches.

    The Championship side have sold Tom Lees to Sheffield Wednesday and backed out of a possible deal for Chesterfield's Liam Cooper because of the asking price.

    Hockaday tells BBC Radio Leeds: "We have two senior centre-backs at the moment, so we're looking to strengthen. Tom is Leeds through and through, but he needed a fresh start."

  14. Postpublished at 12:27 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Mr LB:, external Taking the misses to the Emirates Cup - she gets chauffeur driven and a posh meal to compensate!

    How will you spend your last weekend before the domestic football league programme begins? Let us know via #bbcsportsday, external

  15. Commonwealth Gamespublished at 12:21 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Another gold for England at the Commonwealth Games as Jack Laugher and Chris Mears win the men's synchronised 3m springboard. Follow all the action from Glasgow 2014 through our dedicated live text and video here.

  16. Get involvedpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Football LeagueImage source, Getty Images

    The start of the domestic football league season is almost upon us. Just one more blank weekend before hundreds of thousands of fans begin the all-too familiar process of descending on their ground of choice next Saturday as the Football League season gets under way.

    The Community Shield, this time contested between Manchester City and Arsenal, should also whet the appetite for the Premier League season ahead when it takes place a week on Sunday.

    With this effectively the last free weekend for football fans up and down the country, how will you be spending it? How have you found the football-shaped hole in your calendar? One too many trips to the nearest big shopping centre perhaps?

    Let us know via #bbcsportsday,, external text us on 81111 and post a message on either the BBC Sport Facebook, external or Google+, external pages.

  17. Footballpublished at 12:05 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Southampton manager Ronald Koeman reiterates Morgan Schneiderlin will not be leaving the club and has warned the midfielder of his conduct following his midweek outburst on Twitter.

    Schneiderlin, 24, has been linked to Tottenham but Saints chairman Ralph Krueger has said he is not for sale. The Frenchman later wrote on Twitter: "6 years of an amazing journey #saintsfc DESTROYED in 1 hour !!!"

    Koeman says: "He is a player of Southampton and will continue to be."

  18. Commonwealth Gamespublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    An athlete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow has tested negative for Ebola.

    A spokesman for Glasgow 2014 said the competitor was given tests for a number of conditions after he fell ill last week and was admitted to hospital.

    Sierra Leone road cyclist Moses Sesay, 32, competed in his event, the men's individual time trial, on Thursday.

  19. Rafa wants Redknapp reunion?published at 11:57 British Summer Time 1 August 2014

    Hamburg playmaker Rafael van der Vaartsays there has been no contact, external from Harry Redknapp over a possible move to QPR.

    The pair worked together at Tottenham and Redknapp said recently he was keen on a reunion with the playmaker.

    Van der Vaart, 31, tells Bild: "Harry Redknapp has not been in touch with me. He has not phoned me. In football you never know, but so far we have not been in touch. Harry Redknapp and I enjoyed a really great relationship back at Tottenham. He is a top-quality manager."