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League One Bradford City sign goalkeeper Ben Williams and attacker Mo Shariff on non-contract terms.
Manchester-born Williams, 31, joins the Bantams having left Scottish side Hibernian at the end of last season.
Shariff, 21, left Premier League new boys Queens Park Rangers in the summer and joins after a successful trial.
Tiger Woods's caddy has been walking the course at Valhalla ahead of this weekend's final major of the year - the US PGA Championship.
His presence has raised hopes that Woods - who withdrew from the WGC Invitational with a back problem on Sunday - could be fit.
The 14-time major winner jarred his back, for which he recently underwent surgery, during the event in Ohio.
"I'm optimistic," caddy Joe LaCava says., external "I'm hoping he plays. So I'm just doing whatever work I would normally do."
Rian Hoskins:, external Bafetimbi Gomis has looked impressive so far. If Swansea can keep Wilfried Bony, the two strikers could form a powerful duo.
Adam Taylor:, external Ashley Young, must be a new signing, never seen work rate tackling before. Plus not a theatrical fall in sight.
Image source, @theposhdotcomLeague One Peterborough United have tweeted a picture of their squad photo, but they have been a little cheeky at Ashley Cole's expense. Scroll down to the 08:21 entry here in Sportsday and you will see that an awkward Cole team photo has become an internet hit in recent days.
"Roma player Ashley Cole snuck into our squad photo today at London Road," says the Peterborough tweet., external
Teenage midfielder Connor Martin signs a short-term deal with Accrington Stanley.
The 18-year-old was captain of Rochdale's youth team last season and has signed up at League Two Accrington after impressing on trial.
"I am really pleased to sign for Accrington Stanley," says Martin. "I can't wait for the season to start now."
Cardiff City may well have lost the likes of Stephen Caulker and be on the cusp of waving off Jordon Mutch, but moves are afoot to bring in new talent.
The Bluebirds have bid for Bordeaux defender Lamine Sane, 27, and could be set to land Birmingham City midfielder Tom Adeyemi, 22.
The South Wales Echo reports, external City are the only club to so far bid for Sane and Birmingham have confirmed Adeyemi has handed in a transfer request.
Image source, @Catrinedwards15BBC Radio Wales reporter Dafydd Pritchard: "Wales have the unenviable task of facing Australia in the sweltering afternoon heat at 14:00 BST.
"Only a win will keep alive Wales' hopes of reaching the semi-finals and they will be inspired after an appearance from a special guest at their hotel last night.
"Lions centre Jamie Roberts presented the players with their match jerseys and then posed for 'selfies' with the squad, who all seemed thrilled by the Racing Metro star's visit."
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The Football League season gets under way this weekend and Blackpool are still scrabbling to get an 18-man squad together. They are still to sign a professional goalkeeper, but the Blackpool Gazette reports that boss Jose Riga could be a busy man in the coming days., external
The newspaper says the club are set to sign Everton midfielder John Lundstram and hope to follow it up by bringing in striker Ishmael Miller. Still no sign of a keeper just yet though.
Blackpool play Nottingham Forest in their opener on Saturday.
Image source, ReutersBarcelona returned to training on Tuesday with a certain Lionel Messi in action, fresh from his post-World Cup holiday and a trip to the barbers, it seems. Did a boast by Brazil legend Pele that he had better hair, external than Messi get to him?
Image source, ReutersBarca boss Luis Enrique watches on as new signing Ivan Rakitic takes part in training.
Image source, ReutersThe Spanish giants start their La Liga campaign with a home game against Elche on 24 August.
Image source, New Zealand FAFormer Newport County boss Anthony Hudson is appointed New Zealand manager until 2018.
The 33-year-old, who is the son of former England midfielder Alan, left his position as Bahrain coach last week and takes over from Ricki Herbert.
"A big pull of why I've come here is to go to the World Cup," says Hudson, who worked under QPR boss Harry Redknapp at Tottenham. "And not just go to the World Cup, but go further than we've ever gone."
Spanish daily Marca reports, external that Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng is a transfer target for Barcelona.
The German, who recently won the World Cup with his national side, has been valued by his club at 39m euros (£31m), according to the report.
British number one Andy Murray says he can train at "100%" again following a back operation late last year.
The 27-year-old returned in December, but a quarter-final defeat at Wimbledon this summer has seen his world ranking drop to ninth.
"I wasn't able to train as much at the beginning part of the year because of my back," says Murray. "I felt maybe what I was missing was just some physical strength."
Image source, Getty ImagesTottenham announce former player Steffen Freund has taken up a role as international technical co-ordinator.
What does that mean, I hear you ask? The club say the German, who was formerly assistant head coach, will focus on the development of club players on loan internationally, support international projects and identify future talent.
Trabzonspor complete the signing of Oscar Cardozo from Benfica.
The 31-year-old Paraguay striker moves for an initial fee of about £3.2m.
Cardozo joined Benfica in 2007 and scored 112 league goals during his time in Portugal, winning two league titles, a domestic cup and five Portuguese League Cups.
New Zealand fly-half Dan Carter will miss at least half of their Rugby Championship campaign with a hairline crack to his fibula.
The 32-year-old suffered the injury on club duty for Canterbury Crusaders as they lost 33-32 to New South Wales Warratahs in the Super 15 final at the weekend.
He will miss New Zealand's opening two Championship fixtures against Australia as well as a Test against Argentina in Napier on 6 September.
Image source, Getty ImagesI don't know about you, but Manchester United's impressive pre-season results in the US have left me wondering just what David Hasselhoff's take on Louis van Gaal is...
Luckily, the Knight Rider star has kindly given his opinion on the Dutchman, telling the Manchester Evening News website:, external "I really love your new coach, he really just says 'go for it'.
"Your team is legendary - the great thing that I'm seeing [on the tour] is the reverence of the fans. There're so many Man United fans here; you're bringing your passion and culture for soccer to America."
There you have it then...
Image source, @D_DeGeaManchester United goalkeeper David De Gea on Twitter, external after his side's 3-1 win against Liverpool in the International Champions Cup final: "We return home with the trophy and good sensations! Thanks everyone, the crowd was fantastic again!!"
Oxford United sign Norwich City striker Carlton Morris on an initial six-month loan.
Morris, 18, agreed a two-and-a-half-year professional contract with the Canaries in December 2013, but will drop into League Two for an opportunity he says he is relishing.
You know the start of the football season is drawing close when players are doing their catwalk in front of a green screen. Here, Stoke City's Ryan Shawcross summons his inner supermodel...
Image source, Stoke CityBut who could forget Jimmy Bullard's effort from a few years ago?
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