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• Joe Root insists he WON'T rip up Bazball in his second era as England captain... and is set to copy Ben Stokes by changing his position in the field18 August 2026, 7:19 pm
  Root, 35, takes charge of his 66th Test against Pakistan at his home ground of Headingley on Wednesday following a tumultuous nine-month period.
  
• Dead body found at Charlton Athletic's stadium as club release statement18 August 2026, 7:14 pm
  In a statement on Tuesday evening, Charlton said that 'a deceased individual' had been found at their ground in the morning following an incident that occurred on Monday.
  
• West Ham fans under fire over Manor Solomon chant that references Israeli winger 'hating Palestine'18 August 2026, 6:39 pm
  The Hammers completed the signing of the Israeli international from Tottenham for a £5million fee last week, and he made his debut against Burnley on Sunday.
  
• Sunderland's move for £25.7m new boy in danger after medical, Newcastle in for City's Gonzalez, Rodri pays emotional tribute after joining Barca... and Aston Villa agree Aaron Wan-Bissaka loan: WINDOW WATCH18 August 2026, 6:34 pm
  The transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season. Here are today's latest developments...
  
• Newcastle working on deal for Man City midfielder Nico Gonzalez - as they race to secure Bruno Guimaraes replacement before opening clash with Liverpool18 August 2026, 6:08 pm
  The 24-year-old is one of a number of options Newcastle are considering to replace Bruno Guimaraes after his £75million move to Arsenal.
  
• Sky Sports DROP Baller League after 'partnership came to natural end' - with celebrity-backed competition 'keen to become free-to-air'18 August 2026, 5:33 pm
  The competition, which has since its inception been backed by the likes of KSI, Gary Lineker and Ian Wright, sold out the O2 Arena for last season's final, which was won by KSI's Prime FC.
  
• SFA chief Maxwell alarmed by dearth of top-class Scottish managers18 August 2026, 5:31 pm
  SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has admitted that the current lack of top-class Scottish managers is an issue which needs to be urgently addressed by the governing body.
  
• Jeremy Jacquet was exceptional in Liverpool's 2-0 win over Como, writes LEWIS STEELE - he has eased defensive concerns but next week is huge in pursuit of PSG pair Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye18 August 2026, 5:30 pm
  LEWIS STEELE: Two weeks ago, it was probably fair to say Liverpool had a crisis in their defensive department and risked going into the new season incredibly undercooked.
  
• Jamie Carragher reveals why Man United will NOT win the Premier League under Michael Carrick as Sky Sports pundit names the Spurs signing the Red Devils should have landed18 August 2026, 5:29 pm
  Carrick's strong start to life in the United dugout has led to a groundswell of optimisim among fans that he can oversee the club's first league title since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure.
  
• 'I was a young wolf,' admits new boss Sebastien Pocognoli as he promises to bring passion, energy and clear thinking to the Scotland job18 August 2026, 5:27 pm
  In a previous life, Sebastien Pocognoli was a young firebrand who certainly knew how to light the blue touchpaper back home in Belgium.
  
• Premier League new-boys Ipswich are monitoring their players' URINE after training ground undergoes £30m upgrade18 August 2026, 5:04 pm
  Ipswich will look to go as far as regularly monitoring their players' urine in a bid to gain a competitive edge, with the club unveiling some of the key upgrades made on their new £30million training facility. 
  
• Xabi Alonso reveals how he plans to revive Cole Palmer after World Cup snub - as Chelsea boss opens up on conversations with Blues star18 August 2026, 5:02 pm
  That resulted in the attacking midfielder missing out on a place in England's World Cup squad, two years after he scored for the Three Lions in the Euro 2024 final.
  
• Marcus Rashford leaves Man United chiefs 'seriously impressed' after making surprise Old Trafford return - with England star mentoring starlets JJ Gabriel and Shea Lacey18 August 2026, 4:56 pm
  MIKE KEEGAN: Marcus Rashford has left Manchester United officials 'seriously impressed' following his return to the club after his loan spell at Barcelona.
  
• Revealed: Jose Mourinho's four Real Madrid 'untouchables' - as Trent Alexander-Arnold faces battle to nail down right back spot18 August 2026, 4:55 pm
  They have bolstered their squad with six signings, including the £120million capture of winger Yan Diomande, who Liverpool had targeted, from RB Leipzig.
  
• The SFA had no choice but to look abroad for a new head coach - there were simply no Scottish candidates for the job18 August 2026, 4:43 pm
  Given the element of shock around Steve Clarke's departure after the World Cup, the SFA were always going to take some time to weigh up their next move.