That is all from Sportsday for the week. Remember there is live text commentary and BBC Radio 5 live commentary of Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST) and also live text commentary of the US PGA golf - right now.
What the managers say
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood: "Some of these foreign boys we've gone for are better than the English ones. They have played a lot more games at a very young age. You look at the English boys, they've played five games and cost a mountain.
"We fancy ourselves against any team. You have to have that mindset."
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: "The key for success this season is improving in away matches. We were one of the best last season at home, third. I want to create a fortress at Old Trafford, we did that - but away we have to improve and we can improve because last year we were not good."
Happy hunting ground
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
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Former England and West Ham midfielder Sir Trevor Brooking has told BBC Radio 5 live that the club did not sign Joey Barton because of the emergence of Reece Oxford and the Hammers' exit from the Europa League.
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"They went out of the Europa League which was quite a key factor. They might not need the depth of squad because they haven't got those number of European matches in the next few weeks," he said.
"They played at Arsenal, their build up wasn't great and to win there 2-0, with Reece Oxford in midfield, was terrific.
"Suddenly you think do we need another midfielder and we must use him wisely. Priority is probably a striker and wide player."
Pinillos cleared to play for Forest
Football
Man Utd match facts
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
They last started a season with consecutive league victories in 2011, when they went on to take maximum points from the first five games.
United only had one shot on target in the opening round of fixtures, the lowest tally by any Premier League team.
The Red Devils are unbeaten in 14 top-flight matches played on a Friday since a 3-0 defeat at Bolton in December 1978.
Wayne Rooney has scored 13 Premier League goals against Villa, more than against any other club. However, he has failed to score in his last six league appearances at Villa Park.
Aston Villa match facts
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Villa won five of their Premier League home games last season - only Sunderland and relegated Burnley fared worse.
They have lost 34 of their 70 league games at Villa Park since December 2011, winning on just 17 occasions and averaging exactly one point per match during that period (W17, D19, L34, Pts 70).
Villa have not won their opening two games of a Premier League season since 1999-00.
Rudy Gestede has scored 20 league goals with his head since August 2013, more than anyone else in the top four divisions.
Soldado's farewell note
Football
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T20 commentary
Cricket
BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra
BBC 5 live sports extrawill have full commentary of Worcestershire Rapids v Hampshire in the T20 Blast quarter-final from 17:25 BST.
DJ Radcliffe on Man City
Football
Team news
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Aston Villa's Rudy Gestede may have to settle for a place on the bench despite his debut winner at Bournemouth.
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Jack Grealish and Carles Gil are back in training but not fit enough to play.
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini continues his suspension carried over from last season, while Phil Jones is out with mild thrombosis.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is pushing for a first start after making his debut as a substitute on the opening day.
Having both started with 1-0 victories on the opening day, we may discover more about the new-look teams after this one.
Villa have to improve their home record this season. They have to believe they can alter their record against Manchester United in recent times in the process. For some reason it's always been a ground where United have always done well.
They'll want that to continue as they try to give themselves an early-season foundation to build on and stay as close as possible to the leaders. It will be intriguing to see how quickly the new faces on both sides can gel.
Friday night lights
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Mark Regan
BBC WM Sport
Villa Park is expected to sell out so the atmosphere will be rocking for the first ever Premier League match to be held on a Friday night.
It's got the makings of an open attacking game - Tim Sherwood won't set out for a draw, while Louis van Gaal will also go for it. Don't rule Villa out of this one.
Birthday boy Herrera
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Peace and quiet
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British high jumper Isobel Pooley tweets...
Traore signs for Villa
Football
Mark Regan
BBC WM Sport
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The signing of Adama Traore makes it 10 new faces over the summer for Aston Villa.
I spoke to Tim Sherwood about what kind of player the new man is, and the manager described him as "one of those players that plays on instinct - he doesn't know what he's going to do and he decides when he gets the ball". Maverick was another word he used.
Walkden and Cho in semis
Taekwondo
Good news coming back from Moscow where world champion Bianca Walkden and Mahama Cho of Great Britain have both reached their semi-finals at the World Grand Prix in Moscow.
Walkden will take on Turkey's Nafia Kus at around 17:00 BST.
Cho overcame South Korean Cha Dong-min 6-5 to claim a last four berth in the +80kg category.
Ludogorets to sack Ribeiro
Football
Bulgarian champions Ludogorets are set to terminate the contract of their Portuguese coach Bruno Ribeiro following a series of disappointing results with controversial Eduard Eranosyan joining the coaching stuff.
"The management of Ludogorets began negotiations to terminate the contract of coach Bruno Ribeiro and his assistants," said a club statement.
'Wales omissions warning for England'
Rugby Union
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Former England scrum-half Harry Ellis believes Wales' World Cup omission of British and Irish Lions trio Mike Phillips, James Hook and Richard Hibbard should serve as a warning to Stuart Lancaster's side.
England and Wales are in the World Cup Pool A and are due to meet at Twickenham on 26 September.
"To let three Lions go tells you a lot about how strong the Wales squad is," Ellis said.
"They are three top players and I think that's quite worrying for England that they are not considered good enough to make the Wales squad."
No deal for Monreal
Football
The 29-year-old full-back's contract is set to expire next summer.
Want to buy a Uefa Cup?
Football
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Trophies won by former Serie A side Parma have been put up for auction after the club went bankrupt.
Creditors on behalf of the defunct club are selling a number of lots including Uefa Cups won in 1995 and 1999, three Copa Italia trophies, a Cup Winners' Cup and a European Supercup.
Parma went bankrupt in March with more than 200m euros (£143m) debt, although they were allowed to finish the season.
Magpies still eyeing reinforcements
Football
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Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren is hopeful there will be further new arrivals during the final two weeks of the transfer window to boost the feel-good factor on Tyneside.
McClaren, managing director Lee Charnley and chief scout Graham Carr continue to pursue other targets with QPR striker Charlie Austin at the top of the list, and the former England boss is keeping his fingers crossed.
"There are two weeks of the window to go where a lot of things can change. Will they change here? I couldn't tell you yes or no. Just at the present moment, we will go on with what we have got."
The Foxes, bottom of Division Two, pleaded guilty to a charge brought by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that there had been five or more separate occasions when cricketers registered with them committed fixed penalty offences.
A cricket disciplinary commission disciplinary panel hearing at Lord's also fined the Foxes £5,000 - which has been suspended for 12 months.
Lawro's predictions v Mark Radcliffe
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Mark Lawrenson
Football analyst
Villa are going to take time to bed in their new players. It was important that they beat Bournemouth last week and after a slow start they improved in the second half, so that is all positive for them.
Manchester United won too, but they looked pedestrian in possession against Tottenham and did not create many chances.
But I am going to tip United to go to Villa Park and get a win. What Van Gaal has got is a team that does not give the opposition many chances and I think they will do enough at the other end too.
Lawro's prediction: 1-2
Mark's prediction: Manchester United 'nil' is my favourite score so why veer from that? 1-0
5 live commentaries
BBC Radio 5 live sport is on air at 12:00 BST on Saturday with Jonathan Overend. Sonja McLaughlin presents the rugby from Twickenham. Here's what is in store for you:
12:45 BST Barclays Premier League - Everton v Southampton (John Murray and David Pleat)
15:00 BST Barclays Premier League - Tottenham v Stoke (Ian Dennis and Stuart Pearce)
17:00 BST Sports Report
18:06 BST 606 with Darren Fletcher and Robbie Savage.
19:45 BST Rugby World Cup warm up - England v France (Ian Robertson, Chris Jones, Matt Dawson)
Horn, 20, began a memorable session for Great Britain by reaching the light-flyweight final, beating Azerbaijan's Rufat Huseynov.
Ashfaq booked a bantamweight final with Ireland's Michael Conlan when he accounted for Aram Avagyan of Armenia.
Chen Long wins epic
Badminton
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Top seed and defending champion Chen Long came out on top in an epic second game to advance to the semi-finals of the badminton world championships with a 21-18 30-29 victory over Denmark's Viktor Axelson on Friday.
On this day
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1948: Cricket great Sir Donald Bradman was out second ball for 0 in his final Test match innings. The Australian needed just four runs to finish with a Test average of 100 but, after receiving a standing ovation on his way to the crease at The Oval, he had tears in his eyes and did not see the ball properly from Warwickshire leg-spinner Eric Hollies, leaving him with an average of 99.94. He was knighted the following year.
2011: Keegan Bradley won the US PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club after a play-off against fellow American Jason Dufner.
Sunderland news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
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BBC Newcastle commentator
Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat refused to be drawn on speculation surrounding the possible signings of Adnan Januzaj or Fabio Borini.
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However, the Dutchman told BBC Newcastle that winger Adam Johnson does not need surgery and will be out for five or six weeks, rather than the longer spell initially feared.
A cagey Advocaat said he is "desperate to get a couple of players in" but in reality he needs more than two and will have to hope the club owner Ellis Short is prepared to back him in the transfer market.
Burgess ready - Farrell
Rugby Union
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Andy Farrell insists Sam Burgess is ready for his Test debut as the cross-code convert targets the performance against France at Twickenham that will secure him a place in England's World Cup squad.
Burgess wins his first cap in union just 10 months after leaving league and has been selected at inside centre alongside Henry Slade despite producing his best rugby for Bath last season as a blindside flanker.
"You'd like to think there's a big game in him. We hope he's part of a good team performance and that's the main focus of all the lads," said Farrell.
Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan says there is no rush for contract talks with Gordon Strachan.
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The Scotland coach's current deal runs out after the conclusion of the Euro 2016 qualification campaign in October.
"Gordon and I have had a chat about it and we will sit down after the Euro qualification phase and we'll discuss his future," Regan told BBC Scotland. "Gordon has made it very clear that he loves this job."
Test of knowledge
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
A Question of Sport Teaser
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We asked which three members of the Aston Villa team that beat Manchester United in the club's last victory in the fixture have also played for the Old Trafford club.
The answers? Mark Bosnich, Paul McGrath and Dwight Yorke.
Birthdays
Morten Olsen (football) - long-standing coach of Denmark's national team, born 1949.
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson (basketball) - star of the United States' 1992 Olympic gold medal-winning 'Dream Team', born 1959.
Darren Clarke (golf) - winner of the 2011 Open Championship, born 1968.
Jason Leonard (rugby union) - former England and Lions prop who won 114 caps and defied a career-threatening neck injury, born 1968.
Jay-Jay Okocha (football) - former Bolton, Hull and Nigeria midfielder, born 1973.
Giorgio Chiellini (football) - Italy and Juventus defender, born 1984.
Robin Soderling (tennis) - Sweden's two-time French Open finalist, born 1984.
Cameron Jerome (football) - Norwich striker, born 1986.
Team news
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
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A one-match ban means Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be absent against Manchester City this weekend.
The Belgium international was sent off in the second half of the Blues' 2-2 season opener with Swansea, earning a one-match ban which the club failed to overturn. Asmir Begovic is likely to deputise.
Oscar is a doubt for the match after picking up a knock in training, but Diego Costa is in line to start in attack after overcoming a recurring hamstring injury and playing the full 90 minutes last weekend.
Ogilvie and Kettings join Stevenage
Football
League Two side Stevenage have signed Tottenham Hotspur defender Connor Ogilvie and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chris Kettings on loan.
Ogilvie can play at left-back or centre-back, but has yet to play a first-team match for Spurs. The 19-year-old played 16 times in the Under-21 Premier League last term and has joined on a one-month youth loan.
Former Manchester City and Blackpool youngster Kettings, 22, has been capped by Scotland at Under-21 level.
England's Women in trouble
Cricket
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England Women are now five down on the final day at Canterbury. Charlotte Edwards (one), Lauren Winfield (12) and Natalie Sciver (two) have fallen since lunch, with the hosts now 53 for five in pursuit of 263.
Test of knowledge
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
A Question of Sport Teaser
BBC
Which three members of the Aston Villa team that beat Manchester United in the club's last victory in the fixture have also played for the Old Trafford club?
Cole on way out?
Football
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The Guardian reports that former England defender Ashley Cole has been left out of Roma's final pre-season friendly - heightening speculation that he could have the final year of his contract terminated.
The 34-year-old made just 11 Serie A appearances last season and has hardly featured in coach Rudi Garcia's pre-season preparations.
Lawro's predictions
Football
Taking on BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson this week is BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Mark Radcliffe. The Manchester City season-ticket holder is backing his side to prevail against Chelsea on Sunday - but what about the rest of the fixtures? Click on this very website to find out.
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Your favourite team names
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Rob: Rich Tea Busquets - current fantasy football team name.
Jon Szeto: My girlfriend's tournament winning 5 a side team called L'oreal Madrid made me chuckle. They were worth it.
McCormack extends Fulham deal
Football
Scotland international striker McCormack has been linked with Norwich City and Hull City this summer.
Former England and West Ham midfielder Sir Trevor Brooking has told BBC Radio 5 live that the club did not sign Joey Barton because of the emergence of Reece Oxford and the Hammers' exit from the Europa League.
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"They went out of the Europa League which was quite a key factor. They might not need the depth of squad because they haven't got those number of European matches in the next few weeks," he said.
"They played at Arsenal, their build up wasn't great and to win there 2-0, with Reece Oxford in midfield, was terrific.
"Suddenly you think do we need another midfielder and we must use him wisely. Priority is probably a striker and wide player."
Bournemouth news conference
Liverpool v Bournemouth (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Manager Eddie Howe on Liverpool's former Bournemouth striker Danny Ings...
And on the task that faces them at Anfield...
Nugent 'adored by most, respected by all'
Football
Ian Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester
Lots of Leicester fans have a heavy heart on hearing the news of striker David Nugent's departure to Middlesbrough as he gave so much to the club. He was adored by most fans and respected by all.
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He was top goalscorer for two seasons, provided the most assists and was always honest about his own performance and that of his team.
Nugent's work ethic and instinct in front of goal will make him one of the best frontmen in the Championship and credit to him for wanting to go and play permanent football.
Your favourite team names
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Ged Lynam: I'd like to see a match between Botswana Meat Commission vs Love Ham. Terry Butcher could play for either team.
Tom Hammond: You definitely need to go abroad to find the greatest team names. The Strongest (Bolivia), Mighty Blackpool (Sierra Leone) and FC Santa Claus (Finland).
Stefan Glosby: Metropolitan Police has always been a favourite of mine. I always imagine them with helmets and truncheons, running after the opposition, 'Keystone Cops'-style.
Bournemouth news conference
Liverpool v Bournemouth (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Sunderland news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Dick Advocaat has said new signing Yann M'Villa will be in the squad for the match against Norwich. The France international was not included in the match day 22 for last weekend's loss to Leicester.
Sunderland news conference
Football
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says Adam Johnson's injury is not as bad as first feared and the winger could be back training in "three to four weeks".
It was initially thought that the Black Cats man would be out for at least two months with a shoulder injury.
Bournemouth news conference
Liverpool v Bournemouth (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Eddie Howe, who was slated to appear at 13:30 BST has been delayed...
Ings bides his time
Football
Liverpool striker Danny Ings is having to be patient as he waits for his competitive debut after being denied his first appearance by Philippe Coutinho's wonder strike.
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The summer signing from Burnley had been given the nod to come on by manager Brendan Rodgers at Stoke last weekend, but as the 23-year-old warmed up his Brazilian team-mate he was due to replace smashed in a brilliant winner.
"It is important you keep that strong mentality as it is important you are positive around the group," he told LFCTV GO. "I come in every day with a smile on my face because I know I'm working with good people and fantastic players."
Bjelland out for season
Football
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Brentford's record signing Andreas Bjelland will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury on his debut for the Championship club.
The 27-year-old requires surgery to repair "multi-ligament" damage he sustained in the defeat by Oxford.
The centre-back joined the Bees for a fee of £2.1m from FC Twente last month.
Once a tinkerman, always a tinkerman...
West Ham v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri seems intent on staying faithful to his "tinkerman" tag on his Premier League return.
Just one game into his second managerial job in England, the Italian - who earned a reputation for constantly changing his side when in charge at Chelsea from 2000-2004 - says his line-up for Saturday's game against West Ham could well be different from the win over Sunderland.
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"The manager must choose the best solution to help his players," Ranieri said. "It is the first match away so I must think about every solution.
"Maybe we can play with three at the back. West Ham make a fantastic result against Arsenal, better than us because who believed Arsenal could lose the match? Nobody I think."
Cheap seats
Football
Newcastle travel to the Boleyn Ground on Monday 14 September for the 20:00 BST kick off.
Your favourite team names
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JP: A classic five-a-side team name to aptly describe the lineup: Not-so-Athletic Madrid.
John Saffrett: Five-a-side team was called Real Sociable Dad - full of new dads who liked a drink.
Andy Gibbs: Ujpest Dosza (Hungary) is a good international candidate. Is it Mamelodi Sundowns?
West Brom news conference
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
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West Brom manager Tony Pulis admits he got his tactics wrong during the 3-0 home defeat by Manchester City.
He said: "The first four games of the season are very difficult for us.
"To have Man City and Chelsea as the two home games to start with is very difficult, then to play a newly promoted team on their first home game is tough. Then we have a derby with Stoke.
"The transfer window is still going on and things are going on behind the scenes so these four games are always going to be difficult."
Chelsea row - Fifa medical chief view
Football
Fifa's chief medical officer Professor Jiri Dvorak has given his view on the role of the medical staff in relation to their coach.
This follows the ongoing saga involving Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro and physio Jon Fearn, who were criticised by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after they left his side with nine men against Swansea by treating Eden Hazard.
Whenever an incident happens on the pitch, what is the protocol in place concerning the intervention of medical staff?
Dvorak: "If a player goes down and the referee suspects an injury then he's entitled to call the medical team and the team doctor from the sideline to provide medical assistance."
Can the coach intervene at that moment?
Dvorak: "In medical terms, when it comes to medical diagnosis, the coach has nothing to say. It is at the sole discretion of the doctor and we at Fifa will always endorse that."
BBC coverage
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De Bruyne questions annoy Hecking
Football
Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking says he is irritated by constant media speculation on whether midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will sign for Manchester City.
"It's annoying, because the questions are always the same and we can't give a different answer," said Hecking.
"I have no desire to answer these questions anymore. This club has made it's position clear."
Sunday will also witness the biggest ever crowd at the City of Manchester stadium with 55,000 set to watch the match, after the capacity of the venue was increased from 47,400.
De Gea 'has not refused to play'
Football
Dan Roan
BBC sports editor
A source close to David de Gea has told BBC Sport that the Spanish goalkeeper has not refused to play for Manchester United - despite suggestions to the contrary from manager Louis van Gaal.
The 24-year-old - who wants a move to Real Madrid - is surprised that he has not been selected for either of the club's opening two fixtures and has been made to train with the reserves for the last two days.
Manchester City news conference
Man City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
The City manager also praises midfielder Yaya Toure who scored a sublime goal and had a big hand in another in the 3-0 win at West Brom on Monday.
There's a colourful analysis from Ian Wright that's worth a read.
"If, in years to come, Terminators take over the world and people ask me 'where did it all start?' I will say it was when Cameron Jerome's goal for Norwich was disallowed on the opening day of the 2015-16 season," the former Arsenal man says.
"That decision was ridiculous and it really was the beginning of the end for me - it is an Armageddon moment if it sets the tone for decisions for the rest of this campaign."
Read more of Wright's thoughts on the opening Premier League weekend by clicking here.
Newcastle news conference
Swansea v Newcastle (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Head coach Steve McClaren says French striker Emmanuel Riviere is recovering from surgery, but midfielder Remy Cabella and full-back Paul Dummett are almost back to full fitness.
West Brom news conference
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
The Baggies say that the fitness of record £12m signing, striker Salomon Rondon, and on-loan midfielder Serge Gnabry will be assessed.
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
The statement continued...
"The bench is my responsibility, it is my decision. Every week I face a decision. I have to choose.
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"I have seven assistants but only four can go on the bench. We have four kit men and only one is on the bench. We have a big medical department and only two go on the bench. It is important to go on the bench, for some. For others it is about what they do.
"Jon Fearn and Dr Carneiro will not be on the bench but that does not mean Sunday is the rest of our careers. It is my decision.
"If anyone thinks that a disagreement between two of the medical department and the manager can affect the build up to a match doesn't know football."
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
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We gave you a flavour of it, now here's that Jose Mourinho statement in full...
"First of all I want to say I have a fantastic medical department led by Dr Paco Biosca, I have a good relationship with them.
"They tell me they have never been praised as much as they have done by me in the last couple of years because normally managers when things go well keep to themselves and when they have injuries they speak about the medical department.
"They also told me we had disagreements during this period and need them to improve."
Man City news conference
Football
We're primed to hear what Mr Pellegrini has to say... Stand by...
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
The statement has been read, and Mourinho is refusing to take questions on the matter. So now the focus turns to football...
Australia 89-24 Wales (FT)
Netball World Cup
An emphatic victory for reigning champions Australia against Wales.
Jamaica have the unenviable task of taking on the holders and hosts in the semi-finals on Saturday, while Wales will now filter into the play-offs for placings.
Do as I say - Guardiola
Football
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Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has said only Barcelona's Lionel Messi does not have to do what he says.
"This year everybody will run as I want them to. I say how things are going to be, and you listen," the Spaniard is reported to have told his squad a few days ago. "There is only one player in the world who doesn't have to, and that is Messi."
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Manager Jose Mourinho is reading a statement...
We'll bring you the full version shortly...
Nugent joins Boro
Football
The 30-year-old former England striker has signed a three-year contract and goes straight into manager Aitor Karanka’s squad for Saturday's home match with Bolton.
The Scottish Sun are reporting that Sheffield United's former Motherwell forward Jamie Murphy is close to completing a £2.5m move to Championship club Brighton.
Women's Ashes update
Cricket
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Australia declare at 156-6 and set England 263 runs to win the Test, in this multi-format Ashes series, off around 89 overs.
Wales are trailing Australia by 46 goals at the end of the third quarter, with the world champions really showing their prowess on court.
But Wales' shining light comes in the form of 6ft 5ins 20-year-old Georgia Rowe.
Rowe only started playing netball four years ago, when her dad signed her up at a local club, and she looks like one to watch for the future.
Get Involved
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Ahead of FA Cup extra preliminary round weekend, we want to know your favourite team names...
Geoff Naylor: I like the traditional names: Wednesday, Orient, Albion, Forest, Academical, Hotspur and the long-gone Middlesbrough Ironopolis...
Tommy: Best names - the two Scottish ones - Inverurie Loco Works and Burntisland Shipyard - which have outlasted their industrial origins.
David Piran: A 5-a-side team my mate plays for is called Half Time Tin. Named in honour of the traditional pickmeup.
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Sportswriter Miguel Delaney is at Jose Mourinho's briefing, which is due to begin at 12:30 BST...
"The issue" in question is the Chelsea manager calling club doctor Eva Carneiro "impulsive and naive" for leaving his side with nine men against Swansea last Saturday by treating Eden Hazard.
Cejka withdraws from US PGA
Golf
The German was +4 after his first round - 10 shots off the lead held by USA's Dustin Johnson.
Snoozy Rooney
Football
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How does Wayne Rooney relax before a big match? The Manchester United striker, who will play against Aston Villa tonight, has a long lie-in with his two sons.
Rooney's wife, Coleen, posted a picture of her husband and sons on Facebook before the England captain jokingly replied "leave us alone" on his Facebook page.
Celtic to complete Allan signing
Football
All details of the move between the 23-year-old Hibernian midfielder and Celtic have been agreed in terms of the contract.
Pedro Manchester bound?
Football gossip
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has tweeted some interesting information about Pedro's mooted move from Barcelona to England...
West Brom news conference
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
West Brom news conference
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
He's already late. We did warn you. But we'll bring you the best of what Pulis has to say very soon.
Pavey set to be awarded bronze
Athletics
It looks like Jo Pavey is to be retrospectively awarded a bronze medal for the 10,000m at the 2007 World Championships after it was confirmed that one of the runners who finished in front of her in the race is among the 28 athletes under investigation for doping after samples from the 2005 and 2007 World Championships were recently retested.
The 41-year-old tweeted that her emotions were "all over the place".
Australia 43-15 Wales (HT)
Netball World Cup
Australia are showing why they are 10-time champions at the Netball World Cup.
They are 28-goals clear against world number eight side Wales, who look to be finishing bottom of Pool F.
The second-half will be about damage limitation for the Welsh.
Distracted De Gea on the move?
Football
Bill Rice
BBC Radio Manchester
Louis Van Gaal's revelation on Thursday that David de Gea was "not eager to play" not only confirms that the player has been distracted but suggests his mind is made up to leave Manchester United.
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United have remained insistent it will take a world record fee for a goalkeeper or a cash-plus-player swap for them to let the Spaniard leave before the transfer window closes.
While their stance of not allowing Madrid to dictate terms is admirable, the alternative is keeping a player who is not focused and losing the goalkeeper on a free transfer next summer.
Travel problems
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Brentford sign Colin
Football
Coming up...
Football
Just to keep you in the loop, here's which news conferences are coming up. All times are approximate because these events never start when they are supposed to...
12:00 BST West Brom
12:30 BST Chelsea & Newcastle
12:45 BST Manchester City
13:30 BST Bournemouth
14:00 BST Sunderland
Australia 20-8 Wales (Q1)
Netball World Cup
Wales, ranked eighth in the world, have got a job on their hands in their final group game of the Netball World Cup against hosts and holders Australia.
Trish Wilcox's side were keeping up with the world champions early doors, but the Diamonds scored eight consecutive goals to go 20-8 up after 15 minutes.
Australia are top of pool F and look to be cruising into the semi-finals in Sydney.
Bruce on Livermore hearing
Football
More from Hull manager Steve Bruce on midfielder Jake Livermore, who was suspended by the Football Association in May after testing positive for cocaine. He could face up to a two-year ban under FA rules.
Shaqiri brushes off cash claims
Football
Graham McGarry
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
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Xherdan Shaqiri has refused to address claims that his main motivation in joining Stoke City was money.
The former Bayern Munich winger completed his move from Inter Milan on Tuesday for a club-record £12m.
Former Bayern midfielder Stefan Effenberg said he "didn't understand Shaqiri's move to Stoke at all".
But the Swiss attacker said: "I don't want to comment on what people say. My job is to play and that's why I am here."
Spoiled for choice
Football
Geoff Doyle
BBC Three Counties Radio sport
Some Watford players have been wondering why they are not in the team.
Last weekend, Odion Ighalo - who scored 20 goals last season - was on the bench. So too was Matej Vydra, who netted 16 last term. Fernando Forestieri didn't even make the squad. Steven Berghuis, Almen Abdi and Alessandro Diamanti will soon be ready, too.
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So how does Quique Flores chose? Simply, the ones who understand the head coach's system best will play.
Speaking about it this week, he said of the attackers who played against Everton. "They are very clever. They understand very fast what we want."
Canaries keen on Destro
Football
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Norwich City manager Alex Neil earlier mentioned he wanted to sign players before the transfer window shuts - one such player is Italy international Mattia Destro from Roma.
The 24-year-old forward has scored 25 goals in 57 appearances for Roma since joining the club in 2012, but spent the final six months of last season on loan at AC Milan.
"Yes, he is a player who has been discussed," Neil told reporters.
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Swans to asses Ki fitness
Swansea v Newcastle (Sat, 15:00 BST)
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Swansea will assess Ki Sung-yueng ahead of Saturday's Premier League home game with Newcastle.
The South Korean midfielder was forced off in the first half of the opening-day 2-2 draw against Chelsea with a sore hamstring and Jack Cork, an impressive replacement at Stamford Bridge, will start if Ki does not make it.
Jefferson Montero was also taken off at Chelsea as a precaution after cramping up but the Ecuador winger is fit and available for Swansea's first home game of the season.
Cricket
Cabaye would be Arsenal first-team player
Football
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes Yohan Cabaye would have been an Arsenal first-team player if the midfielder had signed for the Gunners this summer.
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Cabaye moved to Selhurst Park in July but was linked with Arsene Wenger's side and was close to joining the north London side two years ago.
"Two years ago Yohan wouldn't play [for Newcastle] at Manchester City because he thought he was going to Arsenal so it's quite ironic he's now here with us at Crystal Palace," Pardew said.
"We have a player who could definitely play in their team and that's a nice feeling for us."
Bruce on Livermore hearing
Football
Juliette Ferrington
BBC Sport
Hull manager Steve Bruce has been talking about Jake Livermore, who was suspended by the Football Association in May after testing positive for cocaine. He could face up to a two-year ban under FA rules.
"The hearing has been set we all know and there was media reports yesterday (Thursday) and really we have just got to let the hearing take place and let's see what Jake's punishment is," said Bruce.
"For me, the process has taken a bit too long for everybody concerned but thankfully it's edging towards a conclusion and the quicker the better because we need the situation resolved."
Hagi's son, 16, is youngest captain
Football
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As thousands of students pick up their A-level results, here's one lad who sounds like his future's already laid out for him.
Former Romania skipper Gheorghe Hagi's son Ianis has become the youngest captain in the Romanian league - at the age of 16.
The teenager took the armband in the second half of his team Viitorul Constanta's 2-1 win at Universitatea Craiova on Wednesday.
So, how does he feel about such a responsibility? "It's something special... but I'm used to it," he said.
Schweinsteiger has no injury worries
Football
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Manchester United's summer signing Bastian Schweinsteiger has said he is "getting fitter" and will be in prime form in a couple of weeks.
The Germany midfielder is pushing for a first start for the club, against Aston Villa this evening, after making his debut as a substitute on the opening day of the season.
"I am fit, I am getting fitter," he told Manchester Evening News. "I had long holidays this summer and I came a little bit late to the team, and then I had a small calf injury in America, which was not perfect.
"But I am getting in better and better shape and within one or two weeks I will be at the highest level and then I can play like I want."
Novak signs for Chesterfield
Football
Inler for Leicester?
Football gossip
Jason Bourne
BBC Radio Leicester
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Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he would like to bring in at least one more midfielder before the end of the transfer window.
The Foxes have been heavily linked with Napoli's Gokhan Inler, with reports in Italy saying the Swiss is poised to sign, but Ranieri has refused to comment on the player.
Clubs will have until 2 September to buy or sell players, four games into the new season.
Monk has joined a growing number of managers by saying all transfer dealing should be completed before the first game is played.
Coulthirst heads to Wigan
Football
The 20-year-old striker has had loan spells at Leyton Orient, Torquay United, Southend United and York City.
Carneiro row
Football
Kyrgios handed additional fine
Tennis
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On Thursday, Nick Kyrgios was handed a $10,000 (£6,400) fine for an "insulting remark" he made to Stanislas Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup match.
On-court microphones apparently picked up the Australian, 20, making a lewd suggestion about Wawrinka's girlfriend.
Now following a review of the video from the match, the ATP has also issued an additional fine of $2,500 (£1,601) for unsportsmanlike conduct related to a comment made to a ball person during the contest.
Neil determined to improve squad
Football
Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk commentator
Reality is biting for Norwich City manager Alex Neil in the transfer market. His search for a new striker is being frustrated because his top targets don't see the Canaries as an attractive club to join.
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"When you've been in the Premier League for a number of years it's much easier to get top quality players to buy into what you're trying to do" Neil told BBC Radio Norfolk.
However he remains determined to only sign players who will improve the squad rather than just adding numbers for the sake of it.
Allan set for Celtic move
Football
The Press Association are reporting that Scott Allan will have a medical later on Friday ahead of a move to Celtic.
The Hibs midfielder was subject to three bids from Rangers earlier this summer.
Picture it again
Football
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Here's something to bring a smile tot he face on a drizzly Friday morning. Two men - Darren Urquhart and Tom Smith - have been working on a project called 'Bad Boys FC', which is a series of light-hearted photographs recreating football's infamous moments.
They've recreated Gazza's 'dentist chair' celebration and Eric Cantona's Kung Fu kick.
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Smith captain; Warner deputy
Cricket
Australia have confirmed Steve Smith as their new captain and revealed that batsman David Warner will be his vice-captain.
Smith will also take on the T20 captaincy duties in the upcoming international against England.
"We have had a clear succession plan in place for the captaincy with Steve Smith gaining valuable experience leading the Australian Test team while Michael Clarke was recovering from injury last season," said national selector Rod Marsh.
And regarding Warner's new role, Marsh said: "David has matured and developed into an important senior figure in the Australian team. He has come a long way."
Aguero fighting to be fit
Football
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is hoping to be fit for Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea.
City's top scorer with 26 Premier League goals last season missed most of pre-season because of his involvement in the Copa America with Argentina. He came on as a substitute in the second half of Monday's 3-0 win at West Brom.
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"Whether I start or not remains to be seen," Aguero told the club's website. "I'm trying to get there and be in top condition.
"With the whole season in mind, what matters the most is that I get in top form and don't take any risks."
Sherwood on Traore
Football
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has declared new signing Adama Traore is "physically a man", which suggests the medical went well.
"He's physically a man - and he has been for some time. He's a big powerful boy, very quick, dynamic and a maverick-type player. Those players are few and far between."
Traore signs for Villa
Football
Barcelona have also confirmed Adama Traore's move to Aston Villa disclosing that the fee is 10m euros (£7.1m) with a further 2m euros (£1.4m) in adds ons.
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The Catalan club also have the right to buy the player back during the first three years of his deal at Villa and the "right of first refusal to a possible future transfer".
He played 63 times for Barcelona B and scored three goals in 37 Segunda A appearances last term. He has also made four first-team appearances, scoring once.
Smith captain; Warner deputy
Cricket
BreakingTraore signs for Villa
Football
Aston Villa have signed 19-year-old forward Adama Traore from Barcelona on a five-year deal, the club has just announced.
Question time for Pulis
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
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BBC Radio WM
West Brom boss Tony Pulis faces the media this lunchtime (from 12:00 BST) with plenty of questions over his team selection and tactics in Monday night's defeat by Manchester City as well as the future of Saido Berahino.
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Pulis admitted he was "too positive" in picking two strikers against City. Berahino was one, with the England under-21 forward constantly linked with a move to Tottenham.
However, it's Victor Anichebe and Brown Ideye who could be on the move, Pulis will reportedly listen to offers for the pair after the record £12m arrival of Salomon Rondon on Monday.
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You can always rely on the early stages of the FA Cup to throw up some tremendous team names, with Wolverhampton Casuals, Barton Town Old Boys, Sporting Bengal United and Leicester Nirvana all taking part in this weekend's extra preliminary round.
Just 76 days after Arsenal beat Aston Villa to lift the FA Cup trophy, the tournament begins again.
It might be November before Football League clubs join the illustrious competition, but 368 non-league teams will take their first step on the long road to Wembley this weekend and BBC Sport has taken a look at some of the stories from the extra preliminary round.
Wenger on Chelsea-Carneiro
Football
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has given his opinion on the situation between Chelsea and the club's doctor Eva Carneiro.
She is set to lose her place on the bench for Sunday's trip to Manchester City after criticism from manager Jose Mourinho.
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The Blues boss said his medical staff were "naive" for treating Eden Hazard during the 2-2 draw with Swansea.
Wenger is quoted in The Mirror as saying: "Football is difficult enough that if you are not united it is even more difficult. It is a problem of trust and unity that makes the strength.
"You speak about that story at Chelsea. I have not followed that all because I have no interest in what goes on at Chelsea and secondly the rules are quite clear, that when the ref gives an indication that the medical can come on he can come on."
Arsenal news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Wenger on Welbeck: "He's not close because he has not started full training. He's at least three weeks away."
Arsenal news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
That loss to West Ham saw keeper Petr Cech twice concede on his Gunners league debut. Some suggested the former Chelsea man could have done better on the two goals...
Arsenal news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Arsene Wenger reflects on the 2-0 home defeat by West Ham last week.
Brentford sign defender Colin
Football
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Brentford have completed the £900,000 signing of full-back Maxime Colin from Anderlecht.
The 23-year-old Frenchman has signed a four-year deal.
Crystal Palace news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Alan Pardew says Yohan Cabaye can help attract more world-class players to the club.
Norwich news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Australia build large lead
Cricket
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We're over 90 minutes into today's edition of Sportsday and we've yet to mention the Women's Ashes. Sorry about that.
But England face a fight to win the Ashes Test after Australia built a large lead on a rain-hit third day at Canterbury.
The tourists added 90 to the 106-run advantage they had after bowling out the hosts for 168 on Wednesday.
Crystal Palace news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun,13:30 BST)
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has said he wants his team to control games this season.
"We want to wrestle control from AFC," says Pardew, before going on to say he is happy with his squad and plans no new signings.
Crystal Palace news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sunday, 16 August, 13:30 BST)
Should Crystal Palace take heart from Arsenal's home defeat by West Ham? Eagles boss Alan Pardew says the Gunners will be a different proposition to the team which lost 2-0 to West Ham.
Norwich news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Norwich boss Alex Neil says he has no fresh injury worries for Saturday's trip to Sunderland.
"Martin Olsson & Kyle Lafferty aren't too far away," says the Scot.
He also says the club are still pursuing new signings...
Norwich news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Norwich news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk sport
Alex Neil's news conference is under way. We'll bring you the best of it very soon...
Arsenal news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
League Cup draw
Football
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So, the League Cup second round draw has been made and Everton have been drawn away to League One Barnsley. That's a potential toughie.
Other Premier League clubs facing away ties include Bournemouth, who face a long midweek trip to League Two Hartlepool, and Leicester at Bury.
Holders Chelsea do not enter until the third round along with the seven other teams who qualified for European competition. They are Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool, Southampton and West Ham.
Job done
Netball World Cup
England 62-46 South Africa (FT)
Netball World Cup
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It wasn't as easy as they had hoped but England beat South Africa 62-46 in their final Pool F game.
But there's no time to dwell on that - in 24 hours they're back in action in the semi-finals of the competition, and look set to face four-time champions New Zealand.
Experienced duo can leave Newcastle
Football gossip
The Northern Echo are reporting that Mike Williamson and Yoan Gouffran have been told they are surplus to requirements at Newcastle and given permission to find a new club.
England 53-43 South Africa (Q4)
Netball World Cup
It's getting a bit scrappy on court, as South Africa tire after putting up a gallant fight against world number three England.
The Roses have maintained their 10-goal lead with six minutes to play.
It's always nice to get one up on a sibling, isn't it. Jamie Murray beat younger brother Andy in their first senior competitive meeting, teaming up with John Peers to win in the second round of the men's doubles at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
Jamie and Peers defeated Andy and Leander Paes 6-4 7-6 (11-9).
But at least Andy - Britain's number one - has reached the last eight of the singles, beating Gilles Muller 6-3 6-2.
England 46-36 South Africa (Q3)
Netball World Cup
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England still maintain a healthy 10-point lead but South Africa won the third quarter, shooting 15 goals compared to 14 from the Roses.
Tracey Neville's side will want to finish strongly, with the prospect of playing unbeaten New Zealand in Saturday's semis.
It's great to be back - McIlroy
Golf
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What did Rory McIlroy make of his start to the defence of his US PGA title? The world number one ended the opening day one under par in testing windy conditions at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin.
"It's great to be back - I was quite nervous on the first tee," he said, completing his first competitive round since injuring his ankle in June.
"The ankle feels great, it's felt great all week. It's not an issue and I've got full confidence in it."
Baines out for three months
Football
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Look away now Everton fans because we bring you bad news on Leighton Baines' injury. The left-back will be out for at least three months after having ankle surgery.
The 30-year-old was injured in training before the season started after returning from an operation on the same ankle.
The club said on Thursday that Baines had "undergone a successful ankle operation" and is set to miss "the next 12 to 14 weeks".
England 38-23 South Africa (Q3)
Netball World Cup
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Perhaps with one eye on Saturday's potential semi-final, Tracey Neville makes some half-time changes to her England side.
Captain Geva Mentor comes on at goalkeeper, Stacey Francis is at goal defence, and Sara Bayman takes over at centre.
And the Roses have now opened up a comfortable 15-goal lead against South Africa in the third quarter.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has been on BBC Radio 5 live, giving his verdict on the David De Gea situation.
"I think he'll leave," says the Australian. So that's that then, we guess...
"His mind is not 100% there," Bosnich continues. "Romero did very well against Tottenham. Louis Van Gaal and Romero have a long relationship - as soon as he came in, it's another little shift to say De Gea is going."
Carroll set for August return?
Latest gossip
There's good news for West Ham fans because the London Evening Standard reports that striker Andy Carroll is on course to return from injury before the end of August. The 26-year-old has not played for the club since February.
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England 32-21 South Africa (HT)
Netball World Cup
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England take a more-than-acceptable 11-goal cushion at half-time against South Africa.
It's a feisty game in Sydney, with the the fast and furious Proteas giving as good as they get from the Roses.
The umpire's even had to have a word with Serena Guthrie after some back-chat from the England wing defence.
Can England hold their nerve to reach the semi-finals? Second half coming up.
In the papers
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The Daily Mirror focuses on Jose Mourinho on their back page. "Chelsea's Jose Mourinho 'turned air Blue' but club stand by him amid allegations he swore at medics," says the paper.
Latest Gossip - Balotelli, Lucas, Ramos
Football
As you'd expect, with the transfer window looming, there's quite a bit of transfer chit-chat in the papers. Here's a selection for you to chew over:
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 25, will reject the chance to join Lazio and Sampdoria on loan as he is due a six-figure loyalty bonus if he is still at Anfield when the transfer window closes. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus are considering a move for Liverpool's Brazil midfielder Lucas, who was omitted from Brendan Rodgers' match-day squad for last weekend's game against Stoke. (Daily Express)
Manchester United's pursuit of Sergio Ramos is over, with the Spain defender poised to extend his contract at Real Madrid next week. (Guardian)
England 19-11 South Africa (Q2)
Netball World Cup
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Helen Housby netted eight of England's 16 goals in the first quarter but she's been replaced by experienced head Pamela Cookey at goal attack.
But within minutes of coming on, Cookey has to stop play after getting an elbow to the mouth. Bit of petroleum jelly and a towel and she's back on.
Physical game, this one.
Kyrgios sorry for Wawrinka jibe
Tennis
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Yes, Nick Kyrgios. The Australian has apologised after being fined $10,000 (£6,400) for the remark he made to Stanislas Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup match.
On-court microphones apparently picked up the 20-year-old making a lewd suggestion about Wawrinka's girlfriend.
"My comments were made in the heat of the moment and were unacceptable on many levels," said Kyrgios. "In addition to the private apology I've made, I would like to make a public apology as well."
In the papers
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It's that man again, David De Gea, dominating the headlines in the Independent.
Tennis' enfant terrible also makes the backpage for the "insulting remark" he made to Stanislas Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup match.
England 16-8 South Africa (Q1)
Netball World Cup
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South Africa came out flying in the opening five minutes - taking a 4-1 lead - but six consecutive goals pulled England back ahead.
And the Roses end the quarter with an eight point advantage.
The winner of this game will progress to the semi-finals, with four-time champions New Zealand the likely opponent.
In the papers
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The Daily Star focuses on David De Gea telling Manchester United he doesn't want to play against Aston Villa.
Johnson sets pace at US PGA
Golf
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Across the Pond, Dustin Johnson has made a strong start on his return to Whistling Straits, taking advantage of an early tee time to lead at the US PGA Championship.
The American, who was given a two-stroke penalty with victory in his sights at the same course in 2010, shot a first-round 66 for six under par.
Swede David Lingmerth briefly matched Johnson's score but ended the day on five under as the wind strengthened. Late starters Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth finished on one under par.
England 10-7 South Africa (Q1)
Netball World Cup
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After an unsettled start, England have found their stride to take a 10-7 lead against world number five side South Africa.
The Roses are the favourites to progress to the semis, having beaten South Africa four times in six meetings, but the Proteas look to be up for this one.
Pedro to Man Utd?
Football
One more thing on Manchester United before we move on to other matters. Louis van Gaal has said we must "wait and see" if Pedro signs from Barcelona.
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The 28-year-old Spain international, who has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, is said to have told Barca he wants to leave.
"You have to ask Pedro, not me," said Van Gaal. "I don't mention anything before he has signed. When he has signed I come to you and say: 'Hey, Pedro is here.' That is not the case and we shall wait and see."
De Gea 'not eager to play'
Football
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Making the headlines - again - is Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea. Will the Spaniard be between the sticks at Villa Park this evening? No, because he's been left out of the squad.
De Gea has apparently told club staff he was "not eager to play" before being left out of the opening game of the season against Tottenham.
"I'm not doing everything alone," said United boss Louis Van Gaal. "I have two assistant coaches and a goalkeeping coach, Frans Hoek. "Frans had a meeting with David De Gea. He fully agreed with our decision."
England v South Africa (07:20 BST)
Netball World Cup
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England and South Africa head out on to court to compete for a place in this weekend's Netball World Cup semi-finals in Sydney.
Tracey Neville keeps with the same starting seven that secured a convincing win over Wales on Wednesday.
South Africa, who like England have won one and lost one in Pool F, make one change from the side that lost to reigning champions Australia with Adele Niemand at goalkeeper, replacing Phumza Maweni.
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It's Friday, which can only mean one thing - we've a Premier League match to look forward to this evening. Aston Villa host Manchester United for the first Premier League Friday night match (outside of bank holidays) since 2003. We've had to wait a while. Isn't it exciting? Sort of.
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What the managers say
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood: "Some of these foreign boys we've gone for are better than the English ones. They have played a lot more games at a very young age. You look at the English boys, they've played five games and cost a mountain.
"We fancy ourselves against any team. You have to have that mindset."
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: "The key for success this season is improving in away matches. We were one of the best last season at home, third. I want to create a fortress at Old Trafford, we did that - but away we have to improve and we can improve because last year we were not good."
Happy hunting ground
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
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Former England and West Ham midfielder Sir Trevor Brooking has told BBC Radio 5 live that the club did not sign Joey Barton because of the emergence of Reece Oxford and the Hammers' exit from the Europa League.
"They went out of the Europa League which was quite a key factor. They might not need the depth of squad because they haven't got those number of European matches in the next few weeks," he said.
"They played at Arsenal, their build up wasn't great and to win there 2-0, with Reece Oxford in midfield, was terrific.
"Suddenly you think do we need another midfielder and we must use him wisely. Priority is probably a striker and wide player."
Pinillos cleared to play for Forest
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BBC 5 live sports extrawill have full commentary of Worcestershire Rapids v Hampshire in the T20 Blast quarter-final from 17:25 BST.
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Team news
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Aston Villa's Rudy Gestede may have to settle for a place on the bench despite his debut winner at Bournemouth.
Jack Grealish and Carles Gil are back in training but not fit enough to play.
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini continues his suspension carried over from last season, while Phil Jones is out with mild thrombosis.
Bastian Schweinsteiger is pushing for a first start after making his debut as a substitute on the opening day.
Fernandez set for Royals?
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Ake new deal; Watford loan
Football
Soldado to join Villarreal
Football
Clarets sign Hennings
Football
Match of the Day commentator's notes
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19;45 BST)
Steve Bower
BBC Match of the Day commentator
Having both started with 1-0 victories on the opening day, we may discover more about the new-look teams after this one.
Villa have to improve their home record this season. They have to believe they can alter their record against Manchester United in recent times in the process. For some reason it's always been a ground where United have always done well.
They'll want that to continue as they try to give themselves an early-season foundation to build on and stay as close as possible to the leaders. It will be intriguing to see how quickly the new faces on both sides can gel.
Friday night lights
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Mark Regan
BBC WM Sport
Villa Park is expected to sell out so the atmosphere will be rocking for the first ever Premier League match to be held on a Friday night.
It's got the makings of an open attacking game - Tim Sherwood won't set out for a draw, while Louis van Gaal will also go for it. Don't rule Villa out of this one.
Birthday boy Herrera
Football
Peace and quiet
World Athletics Championships
British high jumper Isobel Pooley tweets...
Traore signs for Villa
Football
Mark Regan
BBC WM Sport
The signing of Adama Traore makes it 10 new faces over the summer for Aston Villa.
I spoke to Tim Sherwood about what kind of player the new man is, and the manager described him as "one of those players that plays on instinct - he doesn't know what he's going to do and he decides when he gets the ball". Maverick was another word he used.
Walkden and Cho in semis
Taekwondo
Good news coming back from Moscow where world champion Bianca Walkden and Mahama Cho of Great Britain have both reached their semi-finals at the World Grand Prix in Moscow.
Walkden will take on Turkey's Nafia Kus at around 17:00 BST.
Cho overcame South Korean Cha Dong-min 6-5 to claim a last four berth in the +80kg category.
Ludogorets to sack Ribeiro
Football
Bulgarian champions Ludogorets are set to terminate the contract of their Portuguese coach Bruno Ribeiro following a series of disappointing results with controversial Eduard Eranosyan joining the coaching stuff.
"The management of Ludogorets began negotiations to terminate the contract of coach Bruno Ribeiro and his assistants," said a club statement.
'Wales omissions warning for England'
Rugby Union
Former England scrum-half Harry Ellis believes Wales' World Cup omission of British and Irish Lions trio Mike Phillips, James Hook and Richard Hibbard should serve as a warning to Stuart Lancaster's side.
England and Wales are in the World Cup Pool A and are due to meet at Twickenham on 26 September.
"To let three Lions go tells you a lot about how strong the Wales squad is," Ellis said.
"They are three top players and I think that's quite worrying for England that they are not considered good enough to make the Wales squad."
No deal for Monreal
Football
The 29-year-old full-back's contract is set to expire next summer.
Want to buy a Uefa Cup?
Football
Trophies won by former Serie A side Parma have been put up for auction after the club went bankrupt.
Creditors on behalf of the defunct club are selling a number of lots including Uefa Cups won in 1995 and 1999, three Copa Italia trophies, a Cup Winners' Cup and a European Supercup.
Parma went bankrupt in March with more than 200m euros (£143m) debt, although they were allowed to finish the season.
Magpies still eyeing reinforcements
Football
Newcastle head coach Steve McClaren is hopeful there will be further new arrivals during the final two weeks of the transfer window to boost the feel-good factor on Tyneside.
McClaren, managing director Lee Charnley and chief scout Graham Carr continue to pursue other targets with QPR striker Charlie Austin at the top of the list, and the former England boss is keeping his fingers crossed.
"There are two weeks of the window to go where a lot of things can change. Will they change here? I couldn't tell you yes or no. Just at the present moment, we will go on with what we have got."
Leicestershire deducted 16 points
Cricket
Leicestershire have been deducted 16 County Championship points for the offences committed by their players in matches over the last year.
The Foxes, bottom of Division Two, pleaded guilty to a charge brought by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) that there had been five or more separate occasions when cricketers registered with them committed fixed penalty offences.
A cricket disciplinary commission disciplinary panel hearing at Lord's also fined the Foxes £5,000 - which has been suspended for 12 months.
Lawro's predictions v Mark Radcliffe
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Mark Lawrenson
Football analyst
Villa are going to take time to bed in their new players. It was important that they beat Bournemouth last week and after a slow start they improved in the second half, so that is all positive for them.
Manchester United won too, but they looked pedestrian in possession against Tottenham and did not create many chances.
But I am going to tip United to go to Villa Park and get a win. What Van Gaal has got is a team that does not give the opposition many chances and I think they will do enough at the other end too.
Lawro's prediction: 1-2
Mark's prediction: Manchester United 'nil' is my favourite score so why veer from that? 1-0
5 live commentaries
BBC Radio 5 live sport is on air at 12:00 BST on Saturday with Jonathan Overend. Sonja McLaughlin presents the rugby from Twickenham. Here's what is in store for you:
Three Brits into Euro finals
Boxing
Harvey Horn, Pat McCormack and Qais Ashfaq have all reached their European Championship finals in Bulgaria.
Horn, 20, began a memorable session for Great Britain by reaching the light-flyweight final, beating Azerbaijan's Rufat Huseynov.
Ashfaq booked a bantamweight final with Ireland's Michael Conlan when he accounted for Aram Avagyan of Armenia.
Chen Long wins epic
Badminton
Top seed and defending champion Chen Long came out on top in an epic second game to advance to the semi-finals of the badminton world championships with a 21-18 30-29 victory over Denmark's Viktor Axelson on Friday.
On this day
1948: Cricket great Sir Donald Bradman was out second ball for 0 in his final Test match innings. The Australian needed just four runs to finish with a Test average of 100 but, after receiving a standing ovation on his way to the crease at The Oval, he had tears in his eyes and did not see the ball properly from Warwickshire leg-spinner Eric Hollies, leaving him with an average of 99.94. He was knighted the following year.
2011: Keegan Bradley won the US PGA Championship at the Atlanta Athletic Club after a play-off against fellow American Jason Dufner.
Sunderland news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Nick Barnes
BBC Newcastle commentator
Sunderland head coach Dick Advocaat refused to be drawn on speculation surrounding the possible signings of Adnan Januzaj or Fabio Borini.
However, the Dutchman told BBC Newcastle that winger Adam Johnson does not need surgery and will be out for five or six weeks, rather than the longer spell initially feared.
A cagey Advocaat said he is "desperate to get a couple of players in" but in reality he needs more than two and will have to hope the club owner Ellis Short is prepared to back him in the transfer market.
Burgess ready - Farrell
Rugby Union
Andy Farrell insists Sam Burgess is ready for his Test debut as the cross-code convert targets the performance against France at Twickenham that will secure him a place in England's World Cup squad.
Burgess wins his first cap in union just 10 months after leaving league and has been selected at inside centre alongside Henry Slade despite producing his best rugby for Bath last season as a blindside flanker.
"You'd like to think there's a big game in him. We hope he's part of a good team performance and that's the main focus of all the lads," said Farrell.
SFA confident over Strachan future
Football
Jonathan Sutherland
BBC Scotland
Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan says there is no rush for contract talks with Gordon Strachan.
The Scotland coach's current deal runs out after the conclusion of the Euro 2016 qualification campaign in October.
"Gordon and I have had a chat about it and we will sit down after the Euro qualification phase and we'll discuss his future," Regan told BBC Scotland. "Gordon has made it very clear that he loves this job."
Test of knowledge
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
A Question of Sport Teaser
BBC
We asked which three members of the Aston Villa team that beat Manchester United in the club's last victory in the fixture have also played for the Old Trafford club.
The answers? Mark Bosnich, Paul McGrath and Dwight Yorke.
Birthdays
Morten Olsen (football) - long-standing coach of Denmark's national team, born 1949.
Earvin 'Magic' Johnson (basketball) - star of the United States' 1992 Olympic gold medal-winning 'Dream Team', born 1959.
Darren Clarke (golf) - winner of the 2011 Open Championship, born 1968.
Jason Leonard (rugby union) - former England and Lions prop who won 114 caps and defied a career-threatening neck injury, born 1968.
Jay-Jay Okocha (football) - former Bolton, Hull and Nigeria midfielder, born 1973.
Giorgio Chiellini (football) - Italy and Juventus defender, born 1984.
Robin Soderling (tennis) - Sweden's two-time French Open finalist, born 1984.
Cameron Jerome (football) - Norwich striker, born 1986.
Team news
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
A one-match ban means Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will be absent against Manchester City this weekend.
The Belgium international was sent off in the second half of the Blues' 2-2 season opener with Swansea, earning a one-match ban which the club failed to overturn. Asmir Begovic is likely to deputise.
Oscar is a doubt for the match after picking up a knock in training, but Diego Costa is in line to start in attack after overcoming a recurring hamstring injury and playing the full 90 minutes last weekend.
Ogilvie and Kettings join Stevenage
Football
League Two side Stevenage have signed Tottenham Hotspur defender Connor Ogilvie and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Chris Kettings on loan.
Ogilvie can play at left-back or centre-back, but has yet to play a first-team match for Spurs. The 19-year-old played 16 times in the Under-21 Premier League last term and has joined on a one-month youth loan.
Former Manchester City and Blackpool youngster Kettings, 22, has been capped by Scotland at Under-21 level.
England's Women in trouble
Cricket
England Women are now five down on the final day at Canterbury. Charlotte Edwards (one), Lauren Winfield (12) and Natalie Sciver (two) have fallen since lunch, with the hosts now 53 for five in pursuit of 263.
Test of knowledge
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
A Question of Sport Teaser
BBC
Which three members of the Aston Villa team that beat Manchester United in the club's last victory in the fixture have also played for the Old Trafford club?
Cole on way out?
Football
The Guardian reports that former England defender Ashley Cole has been left out of Roma's final pre-season friendly - heightening speculation that he could have the final year of his contract terminated.
The 34-year-old made just 11 Serie A appearances last season and has hardly featured in coach Rudi Garcia's pre-season preparations.
Lawro's predictions
Football
Taking on BBC Sport pundit Mark Lawrenson this week is BBC Radio 6 Music presenter Mark Radcliffe. The Manchester City season-ticket holder is backing his side to prevail against Chelsea on Sunday - but what about the rest of the fixtures? Click on this very website to find out.
Your favourite team names
#bbcfacup and Match of Day Facebook
Rob: Rich Tea Busquets - current fantasy football team name.
Jon Szeto: My girlfriend's tournament winning 5 a side team called L'oreal Madrid made me chuckle. They were worth it.
McCormack extends Fulham deal
Football
Scotland international striker McCormack has been linked with Norwich City and Hull City this summer.
Hammers didn't need Barton - Brooking
Football
BBC Radio 5 live
Former England and West Ham midfielder Sir Trevor Brooking has told BBC Radio 5 live that the club did not sign Joey Barton because of the emergence of Reece Oxford and the Hammers' exit from the Europa League.
"They went out of the Europa League which was quite a key factor. They might not need the depth of squad because they haven't got those number of European matches in the next few weeks," he said.
"They played at Arsenal, their build up wasn't great and to win there 2-0, with Reece Oxford in midfield, was terrific.
"Suddenly you think do we need another midfielder and we must use him wisely. Priority is probably a striker and wide player."
Bournemouth news conference
Liverpool v Bournemouth (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Manager Eddie Howe on Liverpool's former Bournemouth striker Danny Ings...
And on the task that faces them at Anfield...
Nugent 'adored by most, respected by all'
Football
Ian Stringer
BBC Radio Leicester
Lots of Leicester fans have a heavy heart on hearing the news of striker David Nugent's departure to Middlesbrough as he gave so much to the club. He was adored by most fans and respected by all.
He was top goalscorer for two seasons, provided the most assists and was always honest about his own performance and that of his team.
Nugent's work ethic and instinct in front of goal will make him one of the best frontmen in the Championship and credit to him for wanting to go and play permanent football.
Your favourite team names
#bbcfacup and Match of Day Facebook
Ged Lynam: I'd like to see a match between Botswana Meat Commission vs Love Ham. Terry Butcher could play for either team.
Tom Hammond: You definitely need to go abroad to find the greatest team names. The Strongest (Bolivia), Mighty Blackpool (Sierra Leone) and FC Santa Claus (Finland).
Stefan Glosby: Metropolitan Police has always been a favourite of mine. I always imagine them with helmets and truncheons, running after the opposition, 'Keystone Cops'-style.
Bournemouth news conference
Liverpool v Bournemouth (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Sunderland news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Dick Advocaat has said new signing Yann M'Villa will be in the squad for the match against Norwich. The France international was not included in the match day 22 for last weekend's loss to Leicester.
Sunderland news conference
Football
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat says Adam Johnson's injury is not as bad as first feared and the winger could be back training in "three to four weeks".
It was initially thought that the Black Cats man would be out for at least two months with a shoulder injury.
Bournemouth news conference
Liverpool v Bournemouth (Mon, 20:00 BST)
Eddie Howe, who was slated to appear at 13:30 BST has been delayed...
Ings bides his time
Football
Liverpool striker Danny Ings is having to be patient as he waits for his competitive debut after being denied his first appearance by Philippe Coutinho's wonder strike.
The summer signing from Burnley had been given the nod to come on by manager Brendan Rodgers at Stoke last weekend, but as the 23-year-old warmed up his Brazilian team-mate he was due to replace smashed in a brilliant winner.
"It is important you keep that strong mentality as it is important you are positive around the group," he told LFCTV GO. "I come in every day with a smile on my face because I know I'm working with good people and fantastic players."
Bjelland out for season
Football
Brentford's record signing Andreas Bjelland will miss the rest of the season after suffering a serious knee injury on his debut for the Championship club.
The 27-year-old requires surgery to repair "multi-ligament" damage he sustained in the defeat by Oxford.
The centre-back joined the Bees for a fee of £2.1m from FC Twente last month.
Once a tinkerman, always a tinkerman...
West Ham v Leicester (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri seems intent on staying faithful to his "tinkerman" tag on his Premier League return.
Just one game into his second managerial job in England, the Italian - who earned a reputation for constantly changing his side when in charge at Chelsea from 2000-2004 - says his line-up for Saturday's game against West Ham could well be different from the win over Sunderland.
"The manager must choose the best solution to help his players," Ranieri said. "It is the first match away so I must think about every solution.
"Maybe we can play with three at the back. West Ham make a fantastic result against Arsenal, better than us because who believed Arsenal could lose the match? Nobody I think."
Cheap seats
Football
Newcastle travel to the Boleyn Ground on Monday 14 September for the 20:00 BST kick off.
Your favourite team names
#bbcfacup and Match of Day Facebook
JP: A classic five-a-side team name to aptly describe the lineup: Not-so-Athletic Madrid.
John Saffrett: Five-a-side team was called Real Sociable Dad - full of new dads who liked a drink.
Andy Gibbs: Ujpest Dosza (Hungary) is a good international candidate. Is it Mamelodi Sundowns?
West Brom news conference
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
West Brom manager Tony Pulis admits he got his tactics wrong during the 3-0 home defeat by Manchester City.
He said: "The first four games of the season are very difficult for us.
"To have Man City and Chelsea as the two home games to start with is very difficult, then to play a newly promoted team on their first home game is tough. Then we have a derby with Stoke.
"The transfer window is still going on and things are going on behind the scenes so these four games are always going to be difficult."
Chelsea row - Fifa medical chief view
Football
Fifa's chief medical officer Professor Jiri Dvorak has given his view on the role of the medical staff in relation to their coach.
This follows the ongoing saga involving Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro and physio Jon Fearn, who were criticised by Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho after they left his side with nine men against Swansea by treating Eden Hazard.
Here are excerpts from the Fifa Q&A:
Whenever an incident happens on the pitch, what is the protocol in place concerning the intervention of medical staff?
Dvorak: "If a player goes down and the referee suspects an injury then he's entitled to call the medical team and the team doctor from the sideline to provide medical assistance."
Can the coach intervene at that moment?
Dvorak: "In medical terms, when it comes to medical diagnosis, the coach has nothing to say. It is at the sole discretion of the doctor and we at Fifa will always endorse that."
BBC coverage
De Bruyne questions annoy Hecking
Football
Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking says he is irritated by constant media speculation on whether midfielder Kevin de Bruyne will sign for Manchester City.
"It's annoying, because the questions are always the same and we can't give a different answer," said Hecking.
"I have no desire to answer these questions anymore. This club has made it's position clear."
Live now
Boxing
Fancy watching some boxing? BBC Sport have the Men's European Championships here.
Manchester City news conference
Man City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Sunday will also witness the biggest ever crowd at the City of Manchester stadium with 55,000 set to watch the match, after the capacity of the venue was increased from 47,400.
De Gea 'has not refused to play'
Football
Dan Roan
BBC sports editor
A source close to David de Gea has told BBC Sport that the Spanish goalkeeper has not refused to play for Manchester United - despite suggestions to the contrary from manager Louis van Gaal.
The 24-year-old - who wants a move to Real Madrid - is surprised that he has not been selected for either of the club's opening two fixtures and has been made to train with the reserves for the last two days.
Manchester City news conference
Man City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
The City manager also praises midfielder Yaya Toure who scored a sublime goal and had a big hand in another in the 3-0 win at West Brom on Monday.
Friday's Sports Panel
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Manchester City news conference
Man City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
City manager Manuel Pellegrini has been speaking ahead of Sunday's encounter against the champions.
The full-back has been suffering from an ankle injury.
Fraser signs new Cherries deal
Football
Former Aberdeen winger Fraser is currently on loan at Ipswich Town.
Gleneagles bids for Solheim Cup
Golf
Last year's Ryder Cup venue Gleneagles has submitted a bid to host the 2019 Solheim Cup.
The biennial women's match play event between Europe and United States was last held in Scotland 2000.
"We would be truly honoured to welcome The Solheim Cup to Gleneagles," said Gleneagles managing director Bernard Murphy.
This year's tournament takes place from 18-20 September at St. Leon in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany.
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Jerome decision Armageddon - Wright
Football
There's a colourful analysis from Ian Wright that's worth a read.
"If, in years to come, Terminators take over the world and people ask me 'where did it all start?' I will say it was when Cameron Jerome's goal for Norwich was disallowed on the opening day of the 2015-16 season," the former Arsenal man says.
"That decision was ridiculous and it really was the beginning of the end for me - it is an Armageddon moment if it sets the tone for decisions for the rest of this campaign."
Read more of Wright's thoughts on the opening Premier League weekend by clicking here.
Newcastle news conference
Swansea v Newcastle (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Head coach Steve McClaren says French striker Emmanuel Riviere is recovering from surgery, but midfielder Remy Cabella and full-back Paul Dummett are almost back to full fitness.
West Brom news conference
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
The Baggies say that the fitness of record £12m signing, striker Salomon Rondon, and on-loan midfielder Serge Gnabry will be assessed.
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
The statement continued...
"The bench is my responsibility, it is my decision. Every week I face a decision. I have to choose.
"I have seven assistants but only four can go on the bench. We have four kit men and only one is on the bench. We have a big medical department and only two go on the bench. It is important to go on the bench, for some. For others it is about what they do.
"Jon Fearn and Dr Carneiro will not be on the bench but that does not mean Sunday is the rest of our careers. It is my decision.
"If anyone thinks that a disagreement between two of the medical department and the manager can affect the build up to a match doesn't know football."
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
We gave you a flavour of it, now here's that Jose Mourinho statement in full...
"First of all I want to say I have a fantastic medical department led by Dr Paco Biosca, I have a good relationship with them.
"They tell me they have never been praised as much as they have done by me in the last couple of years because normally managers when things go well keep to themselves and when they have injuries they speak about the medical department.
"They also told me we had disagreements during this period and need them to improve."
Man City news conference
Football
We're primed to hear what Mr Pellegrini has to say... Stand by...
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
The statement has been read, and Mourinho is refusing to take questions on the matter. So now the focus turns to football...
Australia 89-24 Wales (FT)
Netball World Cup
An emphatic victory for reigning champions Australia against Wales.
Jamaica have the unenviable task of taking on the holders and hosts in the semi-finals on Saturday, while Wales will now filter into the play-offs for placings.
Do as I say - Guardiola
Football
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola has said only Barcelona's Lionel Messi does not have to do what he says.
"This year everybody will run as I want them to. I say how things are going to be, and you listen," the Spaniard is reported to have told his squad a few days ago. "There is only one player in the world who doesn't have to, and that is Messi."
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Manager Jose Mourinho is reading a statement...
We'll bring you the full version shortly...
Nugent joins Boro
Football
The 30-year-old former England striker has signed a three-year contract and goes straight into manager Aitor Karanka’s squad for Saturday's home match with Bolton.
Reports suggest the fee paid to Leicester was £4m.
Brighton move for Murphy?
Football gossip
The Scottish Sun are reporting that Sheffield United's former Motherwell forward Jamie Murphy is close to completing a £2.5m move to Championship club Brighton.
Women's Ashes update
Cricket
Australia declare at 156-6 and set England 263 runs to win the Test, in this multi-format Ashes series, off around 89 overs.
You can follow the live text commentary and live audio commentary here.
Australia 67-21 Wales (Q3)
Netball World Cup
Wales are trailing Australia by 46 goals at the end of the third quarter, with the world champions really showing their prowess on court.
But Wales' shining light comes in the form of 6ft 5ins 20-year-old Georgia Rowe.
Rowe only started playing netball four years ago, when her dad signed her up at a local club, and she looks like one to watch for the future.
Get Involved
#bbcfacup and Match of Day Facebook
Ahead of FA Cup extra preliminary round weekend, we want to know your favourite team names...
Geoff Naylor: I like the traditional names: Wednesday, Orient, Albion, Forest, Academical, Hotspur and the long-gone Middlesbrough Ironopolis...
Tommy: Best names - the two Scottish ones - Inverurie Loco Works and Burntisland Shipyard - which have outlasted their industrial origins.
David Piran: A 5-a-side team my mate plays for is called Half Time Tin. Named in honour of the traditional pickmeup.
Chelsea news conference
Manchester City v Chelsea (Sun, 16:00 BST)
Sportswriter Miguel Delaney is at Jose Mourinho's briefing, which is due to begin at 12:30 BST...
"The issue" in question is the Chelsea manager calling club doctor Eva Carneiro "impulsive and naive" for leaving his side with nine men against Swansea last Saturday by treating Eden Hazard.
Cejka withdraws from US PGA
Golf
The German was +4 after his first round - 10 shots off the lead held by USA's Dustin Johnson.
Snoozy Rooney
Football
How does Wayne Rooney relax before a big match? The Manchester United striker, who will play against Aston Villa tonight, has a long lie-in with his two sons.
Rooney's wife, Coleen, posted a picture of her husband and sons on Facebook before the England captain jokingly replied "leave us alone" on his Facebook page.
Celtic to complete Allan signing
Football
All details of the move between the 23-year-old Hibernian midfielder and Celtic have been agreed in terms of the contract.
Pedro Manchester bound?
Football gossip
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague has tweeted some interesting information about Pedro's mooted move from Barcelona to England...
West Brom news conference
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
West Brom news conference
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
He's already late. We did warn you. But we'll bring you the best of what Pulis has to say very soon.
Pavey set to be awarded bronze
Athletics
It looks like Jo Pavey is to be retrospectively awarded a bronze medal for the 10,000m at the 2007 World Championships after it was confirmed that one of the runners who finished in front of her in the race is among the 28 athletes under investigation for doping after samples from the 2005 and 2007 World Championships were recently retested.
The 41-year-old tweeted that her emotions were "all over the place".
Australia 43-15 Wales (HT)
Netball World Cup
Australia are showing why they are 10-time champions at the Netball World Cup.
They are 28-goals clear against world number eight side Wales, who look to be finishing bottom of Pool F.
The second-half will be about damage limitation for the Welsh.
Distracted De Gea on the move?
Football
Bill Rice
BBC Radio Manchester
Louis Van Gaal's revelation on Thursday that David de Gea was "not eager to play" not only confirms that the player has been distracted but suggests his mind is made up to leave Manchester United.
United have remained insistent it will take a world record fee for a goalkeeper or a cash-plus-player swap for them to let the Spaniard leave before the transfer window closes.
While their stance of not allowing Madrid to dictate terms is admirable, the alternative is keeping a player who is not focused and losing the goalkeeper on a free transfer next summer.
Travel problems
Aston Villa v Manchester United (19:45 BST)
Brentford sign Colin
Football
Coming up...
Football
Just to keep you in the loop, here's which news conferences are coming up. All times are approximate because these events never start when they are supposed to...
Australia 20-8 Wales (Q1)
Netball World Cup
Wales, ranked eighth in the world, have got a job on their hands in their final group game of the Netball World Cup against hosts and holders Australia.
Trish Wilcox's side were keeping up with the world champions early doors, but the Diamonds scored eight consecutive goals to go 20-8 up after 15 minutes.
Australia are top of pool F and look to be cruising into the semi-finals in Sydney.
Bruce on Livermore hearing
Football
More from Hull manager Steve Bruce on midfielder Jake Livermore, who was suspended by the Football Association in May after testing positive for cocaine. He could face up to a two-year ban under FA rules.
Shaqiri brushes off cash claims
Football
Graham McGarry
BBC Radio Stoke Sport
Xherdan Shaqiri has refused to address claims that his main motivation in joining Stoke City was money.
The former Bayern Munich winger completed his move from Inter Milan on Tuesday for a club-record £12m.
Former Bayern midfielder Stefan Effenberg said he "didn't understand Shaqiri's move to Stoke at all".
But the Swiss attacker said: "I don't want to comment on what people say. My job is to play and that's why I am here."
Spoiled for choice
Football
Geoff Doyle
BBC Three Counties Radio sport
Some Watford players have been wondering why they are not in the team.
Last weekend, Odion Ighalo - who scored 20 goals last season - was on the bench. So too was Matej Vydra, who netted 16 last term. Fernando Forestieri didn't even make the squad. Steven Berghuis, Almen Abdi and Alessandro Diamanti will soon be ready, too.
So how does Quique Flores chose? Simply, the ones who understand the head coach's system best will play.
Speaking about it this week, he said of the attackers who played against Everton. "They are very clever. They understand very fast what we want."
Canaries keen on Destro
Football
Norwich City manager Alex Neil earlier mentioned he wanted to sign players before the transfer window shuts - one such player is Italy international Mattia Destro from Roma.
The 24-year-old forward has scored 25 goals in 57 appearances for Roma since joining the club in 2012, but spent the final six months of last season on loan at AC Milan.
"Yes, he is a player who has been discussed," Neil told reporters.
On This Day
Football
Swans to asses Ki fitness
Swansea v Newcastle (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Swansea will assess Ki Sung-yueng ahead of Saturday's Premier League home game with Newcastle.
The South Korean midfielder was forced off in the first half of the opening-day 2-2 draw against Chelsea with a sore hamstring and Jack Cork, an impressive replacement at Stamford Bridge, will start if Ki does not make it.
Jefferson Montero was also taken off at Chelsea as a precaution after cramping up but the Ecuador winger is fit and available for Swansea's first home game of the season.
Cricket
Cabaye would be Arsenal first-team player
Football
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes Yohan Cabaye would have been an Arsenal first-team player if the midfielder had signed for the Gunners this summer.
Cabaye moved to Selhurst Park in July but was linked with Arsene Wenger's side and was close to joining the north London side two years ago.
"Two years ago Yohan wouldn't play [for Newcastle] at Manchester City because he thought he was going to Arsenal so it's quite ironic he's now here with us at Crystal Palace," Pardew said.
"We have a player who could definitely play in their team and that's a nice feeling for us."
Bruce on Livermore hearing
Football
Juliette Ferrington
BBC Sport
Hull manager Steve Bruce has been talking about Jake Livermore, who was suspended by the Football Association in May after testing positive for cocaine. He could face up to a two-year ban under FA rules.
"The hearing has been set we all know and there was media reports yesterday (Thursday) and really we have just got to let the hearing take place and let's see what Jake's punishment is," said Bruce.
"For me, the process has taken a bit too long for everybody concerned but thankfully it's edging towards a conclusion and the quicker the better because we need the situation resolved."
Hagi's son, 16, is youngest captain
Football
As thousands of students pick up their A-level results, here's one lad who sounds like his future's already laid out for him.
Former Romania skipper Gheorghe Hagi's son Ianis has become the youngest captain in the Romanian league - at the age of 16.
The teenager took the armband in the second half of his team Viitorul Constanta's 2-1 win at Universitatea Craiova on Wednesday.
So, how does he feel about such a responsibility? "It's something special... but I'm used to it," he said.
Schweinsteiger has no injury worries
Football
Manchester United's summer signing Bastian Schweinsteiger has said he is "getting fitter" and will be in prime form in a couple of weeks.
The Germany midfielder is pushing for a first start for the club, against Aston Villa this evening, after making his debut as a substitute on the opening day of the season.
"I am fit, I am getting fitter," he told Manchester Evening News. "I had long holidays this summer and I came a little bit late to the team, and then I had a small calf injury in America, which was not perfect.
"But I am getting in better and better shape and within one or two weeks I will be at the highest level and then I can play like I want."
Novak signs for Chesterfield
Football
Inler for Leicester?
Football gossip
Jason Bourne
BBC Radio Leicester
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he would like to bring in at least one more midfielder before the end of the transfer window.
The Foxes have been heavily linked with Napoli's Gokhan Inler, with reports in Italy saying the Swiss is poised to sign, but Ranieri has refused to comment on the player.
Monk wants transfer window change
Football
Swansea City manager Garry Monk says it is "ludicrous" the transfer window remains open after the start of the Premier League season.
Clubs will have until 2 September to buy or sell players, four games into the new season.
Monk has joined a growing number of managers by saying all transfer dealing should be completed before the first game is played.
Coulthirst heads to Wigan
Football
The 20-year-old striker has had loan spells at Leyton Orient, Torquay United, Southend United and York City.
Carneiro row
Football
Kyrgios handed additional fine
Tennis
On Thursday, Nick Kyrgios was handed a $10,000 (£6,400) fine for an "insulting remark" he made to Stanislas Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup match.
On-court microphones apparently picked up the Australian, 20, making a lewd suggestion about Wawrinka's girlfriend.
Now following a review of the video from the match, the ATP has also issued an additional fine of $2,500 (£1,601) for unsportsmanlike conduct related to a comment made to a ball person during the contest.
Neil determined to improve squad
Football
Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk commentator
Reality is biting for Norwich City manager Alex Neil in the transfer market. His search for a new striker is being frustrated because his top targets don't see the Canaries as an attractive club to join.
"When you've been in the Premier League for a number of years it's much easier to get top quality players to buy into what you're trying to do" Neil told BBC Radio Norfolk.
However he remains determined to only sign players who will improve the squad rather than just adding numbers for the sake of it.
Allan set for Celtic move
Football
The Press Association are reporting that Scott Allan will have a medical later on Friday ahead of a move to Celtic.
The Hibs midfielder was subject to three bids from Rangers earlier this summer.
Picture it again
Football
Here's something to bring a smile tot he face on a drizzly Friday morning. Two men - Darren Urquhart and Tom Smith - have been working on a project called 'Bad Boys FC', which is a series of light-hearted photographs recreating football's infamous moments.
They've recreated Gazza's 'dentist chair' celebration and Eric Cantona's Kung Fu kick.
Smith captain; Warner deputy
Cricket
Australia have confirmed Steve Smith as their new captain and revealed that batsman David Warner will be his vice-captain.
Smith will also take on the T20 captaincy duties in the upcoming international against England.
"We have had a clear succession plan in place for the captaincy with Steve Smith gaining valuable experience leading the Australian Test team while Michael Clarke was recovering from injury last season," said national selector Rod Marsh.
And regarding Warner's new role, Marsh said: "David has matured and developed into an important senior figure in the Australian team. He has come a long way."
Aguero fighting to be fit
Football
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is hoping to be fit for Sunday's Premier League clash against Chelsea.
City's top scorer with 26 Premier League goals last season missed most of pre-season because of his involvement in the Copa America with Argentina. He came on as a substitute in the second half of Monday's 3-0 win at West Brom.
"Whether I start or not remains to be seen," Aguero told the club's website. "I'm trying to get there and be in top condition.
"With the whole season in mind, what matters the most is that I get in top form and don't take any risks."
Sherwood on Traore
Football
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has declared new signing Adama Traore is "physically a man", which suggests the medical went well.
He told the club's official website: "He's someone I have been tracking for a long time.
"He's physically a man - and he has been for some time. He's a big powerful boy, very quick, dynamic and a maverick-type player. Those players are few and far between."
Traore signs for Villa
Football
Barcelona have also confirmed Adama Traore's move to Aston Villa disclosing that the fee is 10m euros (£7.1m) with a further 2m euros (£1.4m) in adds ons.
The Catalan club also have the right to buy the player back during the first three years of his deal at Villa and the "right of first refusal to a possible future transfer".
He played 63 times for Barcelona B and scored three goals in 37 Segunda A appearances last term. He has also made four first-team appearances, scoring once.
Smith captain; Warner deputy
Cricket
BreakingTraore signs for Villa
Football
Aston Villa have signed 19-year-old forward Adama Traore from Barcelona on a five-year deal, the club has just announced.
Question time for Pulis
Watford v West Brom (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Mikey Burrows
BBC Radio WM
West Brom boss Tony Pulis faces the media this lunchtime (from 12:00 BST) with plenty of questions over his team selection and tactics in Monday night's defeat by Manchester City as well as the future of Saido Berahino.
Pulis admitted he was "too positive" in picking two strikers against City. Berahino was one, with the England under-21 forward constantly linked with a move to Tottenham.
However, it's Victor Anichebe and Brown Ideye who could be on the move, Pulis will reportedly listen to offers for the pair after the record £12m arrival of Salomon Rondon on Monday.
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The road to Wembley
FA Cup
Just 76 days after Arsenal beat Aston Villa to lift the FA Cup trophy, the tournament begins again.
It might be November before Football League clubs join the illustrious competition, but 368 non-league teams will take their first step on the long road to Wembley this weekend and BBC Sport has taken a look at some of the stories from the extra preliminary round.
Wenger on Chelsea-Carneiro
Football
Meanwhile, Arsene Wenger has given his opinion on the situation between Chelsea and the club's doctor Eva Carneiro.
She is set to lose her place on the bench for Sunday's trip to Manchester City after criticism from manager Jose Mourinho.
The Blues boss said his medical staff were "naive" for treating Eden Hazard during the 2-2 draw with Swansea.
Wenger is quoted in The Mirror as saying: "Football is difficult enough that if you are not united it is even more difficult. It is a problem of trust and unity that makes the strength.
"You speak about that story at Chelsea. I have not followed that all because I have no interest in what goes on at Chelsea and secondly the rules are quite clear, that when the ref gives an indication that the medical can come on he can come on."
Arsenal news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Wenger on Welbeck: "He's not close because he has not started full training. He's at least three weeks away."
Arsenal news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
That loss to West Ham saw keeper Petr Cech twice concede on his Gunners league debut. Some suggested the former Chelsea man could have done better on the two goals...
Arsenal news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Arsene Wenger reflects on the 2-0 home defeat by West Ham last week.
Brentford sign defender Colin
Football
Brentford have completed the £900,000 signing of full-back Maxime Colin from Anderlecht.
The 23-year-old Frenchman has signed a four-year deal.
Crystal Palace news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
Alan Pardew says Yohan Cabaye can help attract more world-class players to the club.
Norwich news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Australia build large lead
Cricket
We're over 90 minutes into today's edition of Sportsday and we've yet to mention the Women's Ashes. Sorry about that.
But England face a fight to win the Ashes Test after Australia built a large lead on a rain-hit third day at Canterbury.
The tourists added 90 to the 106-run advantage they had after bowling out the hosts for 168 on Wednesday.
Crystal Palace news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun,13:30 BST)
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has said he wants his team to control games this season.
"We want to wrestle control from AFC," says Pardew, before going on to say he is happy with his squad and plans no new signings.
Crystal Palace news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sunday, 16 August, 13:30 BST)
Should Crystal Palace take heart from Arsenal's home defeat by West Ham? Eagles boss Alan Pardew says the Gunners will be a different proposition to the team which lost 2-0 to West Ham.
Norwich news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Norwich boss Alex Neil says he has no fresh injury worries for Saturday's trip to Sunderland.
"Martin Olsson & Kyle Lafferty aren't too far away," says the Scot.
He also says the club are still pursuing new signings...
Norwich news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Norwich news conference
Sunderland v Norwich (Sat, 15:00 BST)
Chris Goreham
BBC Radio Norfolk sport
Alex Neil's news conference is under way. We'll bring you the best of it very soon...
Arsenal news conference
Crystal Palace v Arsenal (Sun, 13:30 BST)
League Cup draw
Football
So, the League Cup second round draw has been made and Everton have been drawn away to League One Barnsley. That's a potential toughie.
Other Premier League clubs facing away ties include Bournemouth, who face a long midweek trip to League Two Hartlepool, and Leicester at Bury.
Holders Chelsea do not enter until the third round along with the seven other teams who qualified for European competition. They are Manchester City, Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Liverpool, Southampton and West Ham.
Job done
Netball World Cup
England 62-46 South Africa (FT)
Netball World Cup
It wasn't as easy as they had hoped but England beat South Africa 62-46 in their final Pool F game.
But there's no time to dwell on that - in 24 hours they're back in action in the semi-finals of the competition, and look set to face four-time champions New Zealand.
Experienced duo can leave Newcastle
Football gossip
The Northern Echo are reporting that Mike Williamson and Yoan Gouffran have been told they are surplus to requirements at Newcastle and given permission to find a new club.
England 53-43 South Africa (Q4)
Netball World Cup
It's getting a bit scrappy on court, as South Africa tire after putting up a gallant fight against world number three England.
The Roses have maintained their 10-goal lead with six minutes to play.
Jamie beats Andy
Tennis
It's always nice to get one up on a sibling, isn't it. Jamie Murray beat younger brother Andy in their first senior competitive meeting, teaming up with John Peers to win in the second round of the men's doubles at the Rogers Cup in Montreal.
Jamie and Peers defeated Andy and Leander Paes 6-4 7-6 (11-9).
But at least Andy - Britain's number one - has reached the last eight of the singles, beating Gilles Muller 6-3 6-2.
England 46-36 South Africa (Q3)
Netball World Cup
England still maintain a healthy 10-point lead but South Africa won the third quarter, shooting 15 goals compared to 14 from the Roses.
Tracey Neville's side will want to finish strongly, with the prospect of playing unbeaten New Zealand in Saturday's semis.
It's great to be back - McIlroy
Golf
What did Rory McIlroy make of his start to the defence of his US PGA title? The world number one ended the opening day one under par in testing windy conditions at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin.
"It's great to be back - I was quite nervous on the first tee," he said, completing his first competitive round since injuring his ankle in June.
"The ankle feels great, it's felt great all week. It's not an issue and I've got full confidence in it."
Baines out for three months
Football
Look away now Everton fans because we bring you bad news on Leighton Baines' injury. The left-back will be out for at least three months after having ankle surgery.
The 30-year-old was injured in training before the season started after returning from an operation on the same ankle.
The club said on Thursday that Baines had "undergone a successful ankle operation" and is set to miss "the next 12 to 14 weeks".
England 38-23 South Africa (Q3)
Netball World Cup
Perhaps with one eye on Saturday's potential semi-final, Tracey Neville makes some half-time changes to her England side.
Captain Geva Mentor comes on at goalkeeper, Stacey Francis is at goal defence, and Sara Bayman takes over at centre.
And the Roses have now opened up a comfortable 15-goal lead against South Africa in the third quarter.
De Gea to leave - Bosnich
Football
BBC Radio 5 live
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has been on BBC Radio 5 live, giving his verdict on the David De Gea situation.
"I think he'll leave," says the Australian. So that's that then, we guess...
"His mind is not 100% there," Bosnich continues. "Romero did very well against Tottenham. Louis Van Gaal and Romero have a long relationship - as soon as he came in, it's another little shift to say De Gea is going."
Carroll set for August return?
Latest gossip
There's good news for West Ham fans because the London Evening Standard reports that striker Andy Carroll is on course to return from injury before the end of August. The 26-year-old has not played for the club since February.
For more of the latest football gossip click here.
England 32-21 South Africa (HT)
Netball World Cup
England take a more-than-acceptable 11-goal cushion at half-time against South Africa.
It's a feisty game in Sydney, with the the fast and furious Proteas giving as good as they get from the Roses.
The umpire's even had to have a word with Serena Guthrie after some back-chat from the England wing defence.
Can England hold their nerve to reach the semi-finals? Second half coming up.
In the papers
The Daily Mirror focuses on Jose Mourinho on their back page. "Chelsea's Jose Mourinho 'turned air Blue' but club stand by him amid allegations he swore at medics," says the paper.
Latest Gossip - Balotelli, Lucas, Ramos
Football
As you'd expect, with the transfer window looming, there's quite a bit of transfer chit-chat in the papers. Here's a selection for you to chew over:
Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 25, will reject the chance to join Lazio and Sampdoria on loan as he is due a six-figure loyalty bonus if he is still at Anfield when the transfer window closes. (Daily Mirror)
Juventus are considering a move for Liverpool's Brazil midfielder Lucas, who was omitted from Brendan Rodgers' match-day squad for last weekend's game against Stoke. (Daily Express)
Manchester United's pursuit of Sergio Ramos is over, with the Spain defender poised to extend his contract at Real Madrid next week. (Guardian)
England 19-11 South Africa (Q2)
Netball World Cup
Helen Housby netted eight of England's 16 goals in the first quarter but she's been replaced by experienced head Pamela Cookey at goal attack.
But within minutes of coming on, Cookey has to stop play after getting an elbow to the mouth. Bit of petroleum jelly and a towel and she's back on.
Physical game, this one.
Kyrgios sorry for Wawrinka jibe
Tennis
Yes, Nick Kyrgios. The Australian has apologised after being fined $10,000 (£6,400) for the remark he made to Stanislas Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup match.
On-court microphones apparently picked up the 20-year-old making a lewd suggestion about Wawrinka's girlfriend.
"My comments were made in the heat of the moment and were unacceptable on many levels," said Kyrgios. "In addition to the private apology I've made, I would like to make a public apology as well."
In the papers
It's that man again, David De Gea, dominating the headlines in the Independent.
Tennis' enfant terrible also makes the backpage for the "insulting remark" he made to Stanislas Wawrinka during their Rogers Cup match.
England 16-8 South Africa (Q1)
Netball World Cup
South Africa came out flying in the opening five minutes - taking a 4-1 lead - but six consecutive goals pulled England back ahead.
And the Roses end the quarter with an eight point advantage.
The winner of this game will progress to the semi-finals, with four-time champions New Zealand the likely opponent.
In the papers
The Daily Star focuses on David De Gea telling Manchester United he doesn't want to play against Aston Villa.
Johnson sets pace at US PGA
Golf
Across the Pond, Dustin Johnson has made a strong start on his return to Whistling Straits, taking advantage of an early tee time to lead at the US PGA Championship.
The American, who was given a two-stroke penalty with victory in his sights at the same course in 2010, shot a first-round 66 for six under par.
Swede David Lingmerth briefly matched Johnson's score but ended the day on five under as the wind strengthened. Late starters Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth finished on one under par.
England 10-7 South Africa (Q1)
Netball World Cup
After an unsettled start, England have found their stride to take a 10-7 lead against world number five side South Africa.
The Roses are the favourites to progress to the semis, having beaten South Africa four times in six meetings, but the Proteas look to be up for this one.
Pedro to Man Utd?
Football
One more thing on Manchester United before we move on to other matters. Louis van Gaal has said we must "wait and see" if Pedro signs from Barcelona.
The 28-year-old Spain international, who has been heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford, is said to have told Barca he wants to leave.
"You have to ask Pedro, not me," said Van Gaal. "I don't mention anything before he has signed. When he has signed I come to you and say: 'Hey, Pedro is here.' That is not the case and we shall wait and see."
De Gea 'not eager to play'
Football
Making the headlines - again - is Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea. Will the Spaniard be between the sticks at Villa Park this evening? No, because he's been left out of the squad.
De Gea has apparently told club staff he was "not eager to play" before being left out of the opening game of the season against Tottenham.
"I'm not doing everything alone," said United boss Louis Van Gaal. "I have two assistant coaches and a goalkeeping coach, Frans Hoek. "Frans had a meeting with David De Gea. He fully agreed with our decision."
England v South Africa (07:20 BST)
Netball World Cup
England and South Africa head out on to court to compete for a place in this weekend's Netball World Cup semi-finals in Sydney.
Tracey Neville keeps with the same starting seven that secured a convincing win over Wales on Wednesday.
South Africa, who like England have won one and lost one in Pool F, make one change from the side that lost to reigning champions Australia with Adele Niemand at goalkeeper, replacing Phumza Maweni.
Hello!
It's Friday, which can only mean one thing - we've a Premier League match to look forward to this evening. Aston Villa host Manchester United for the first Premier League Friday night match (outside of bank holidays) since 2003. We've had to wait a while. Isn't it exciting? Sort of.
As well as all the latest football news, there's the US PGA, Netball World Cup, women's Ashes and Rogers Cup to talk about.