'Sole author of downfall'published at 08:15 British Summer Time 9 June 2016
Times
Image source, .Maria Sharapova is the 'sole author of her downfall', according to The Times., external
Summary
Wales squad 'are like brothers', says Bale
Euro 2016 starts tomorrow
Farrell preferred to Ford at fly-half for England's first Test against Australia
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'Sole author of downfall'published at 08:15 British Summer Time 9 June 2016
Image source, .Sharapova banpublished at 08:11 British Summer Time 9 June 2016
Guardian
Image source, .There's plenty of coverage on Maria Sharapova being banned for two years by the International Tennis Federation for using a prohibited drug. The Guardian, external says her defence was 'shredded by tribunal verdict'.
'Rooney is the best'published at 08:07 British Summer Time 9 June 2016
The Sun
Image source, .Staying with United, manager Jose Mourinho says captain Wayne Rooney has been England's best player for the last 10 years. The Sun, external also says that Rooney will not play for another Premier League club.
Man Utd to sign Pogba?published at 08:04
Daily Star
Image source, .Having signed Villarreal defender Eric Bailly for about £30m, Manchester United are now favourites to secure Paul Pogba after neighbours Manchester City decided against a move for the Juventus midfielder, according to Daily Star., external
One more sleep...published at 08:00
Image source, Getty ImagesIt's the eve of Euro 2016. Thirty-six hours before the first of 51 games to decide the best international team in Europe.
Will England finally come good at a tournament? Can Wales and Northern Ireland produce a surprise in France?
We'll have all the latest from all three camps as the clock ticks down to their first matches this weekend.
In addition we'll bring you all the latest breaking sports news including the England team announcement ahead of the opening rugby union Test in Brisbane on Saturday.
But first let's take a look at the back pages of Thursday's newspapers....