Good news, tennis fans...

The BBC has signed a new rights deal with the All England Club to continue broadcasting Wimbledon until 2020

The extended three-year deal keeps the Grand Slam free to air and includes live online and radio coverage.

BBC director general Tony Hall said Wimbledon "unites the nation" and that he was "delighted" with the deal.

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BBC Sport

Arsene Wenger refuses to be drawn on whether he'll shake hands with Jose Mourinho on Saturday. He tries to defuse constant talk about their uneasy relationship. 

"Look - too much attention is paid to it. People come to football to watch football - everything else is secondary," he said.

But his unease is obvious as he's repeatedly quizzed about Mourinho. "I have nothing more to say about this," the Frenchman added.

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Sherwood also believes  Jack Grealish's goal last week can be the start of something:

"I always say goals don't come in singles. Hopefully that's the case with Jack. 

"We haven't got what we deserve in games so far. Our points total doesn't reflect the way we've played. We've lost by the odd goal. Hopefully that'll change."

Manager Tim Sherwood is relishing facing West Brom tomorrow:

"Derbies are good games to be involved in. I hear a lot of managers say it's just another game. It's not. It's a lot more than that. Local pride and bragging rights. We need to make sure we do it for our fans and for ourselves.

"The two home games against West Brom last year were great from our point of view. The first was a vital three points in the Premier League. That's what we want tomorrow.

"We know West Brom will be competitive. They've got good, experienced players who have been around the block a few times. "

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Villa boss Tim Sherwood was also asked about rotating his squad and the form of forward Gabriel Agbonlahor:

"We've got a few games coming up. We might need to rotate the squad. Everyone realises we've got competition for places here now.

"Gabby's been a great footballer for this club over the years and is important. I'm happy with him."

Tim Sherwood says Villa will continue to play with a positive approach:

"We know West Brom will come and be hard to break down. We'll have to attack. My philosophy is always to win and be on the front foot.

"We don't worry about what other people are going to do. We know they'll be strong from set pieces. We must make sure we don't concede anymore goals from set pieces. I'm confident we'll be fine.

"We'll express ourselves and try to score goals."

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La Liga could said to be like a version of Star Wars, with Ronaldo, Neymar, Messi, Suarez and Bale.

And here is said Barcelona striker Neymar and light sabre, alongside Star Wars actor John Boyega, which he posted on Instagram., external

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood isn't concerned about the effects of letting a two-goal lead slip to lose to Leicester:

"Last week is over now and we have to move on and look to the future.

"To throw it away at the end was very disappointing. The game swung on a set piece. Momentum changed. That's finished and we look forward to the West Brom game."

Arsenal lost 2-1 to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is now speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's game with West Brom, starting with the radio reporters.

Petr Cech will face his former side Chelsea for the first time in the league since his summer move to London rivals Arsenal.

The Press Association's Nick Mashiter says the media are ready and waiting for Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood...

Arsene Wenger has been talking about Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, who requires surgery on a hairline fracture of his left leg and is expected to be out for three months.

The 23-year-old broke a fibula in August but was expected to return to training following September's international break.

Arsene Wenger has been holding his news conference ahead of Arsenal's lunchtime trip to Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

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BBC Radio 5 live sports news correspondent

Following Jerome Valcke’s suspension (08:36 BST), Sepp Blatter tells Fifa staff via an email sent on his behalf: "Fifa confident of ability to recover from present difficult situation and restore its reputation for good of game”.

Markus Kattner is now in charge of day to day operations at Fifa. He is hhead of finance and administration and also serves as deputy secretary general, so this is as expected.

These are the findings from a review into allegations of dopings against Mo Farah's coach Alberto Salazar.

A BBC Panorama programme accused Salazar of practising doping techniques with other athletes, which he denies.

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BBC Sport in Heidelberg

The United States have adopted a lower key approach, trying not to be side-tracked by too much razzamatazz. They’ve ditched the Stars and Stripes face painting and are seeking to concentrate on their golf.

It seems to be working. Morgan Pressel and wildcard Paula Creamer have settled well and going to the turn at one-over-par they have earned a two hole lead over the rather subdued Scandinavians Anna Nordqvist and Suzann Pettersen.

Cristie Kerr and Lexi Thompson are combining best. They have had three birdies in seven holes to earn a commanding four hole lead on Karine Icher and Azahara Munoz. Europe hold slender one hole leads in the other two matches. It looks like they will have to preserve those advantages.

Right then, here's an early Friday treat for you...

BBC Sport's chief football writer, Phil McNulty, has offered to answer your questions on the week's football and what awaits this weekend.

If you have something to ask, visit our Facebook page, external to get in touch with Phil.

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BBC Sport

Unsurprisingly, more cameras and microphones than usual for Arsene Wenger's news conference ahead of the game at Chelsea. 

Suspect Wenger may be a bit prickly as he's quizzed about his uneasy relationship with Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho and his team selection for the midweek defeat in Zagreb. 

Before those Champions League matches, Arsenal were surely favourites to win at Stamford Bridge. But 90 mins later, the landscape had changed.