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Declan Rice is close to agreeing a new long-term Arsenal contract, sources have told BBC Sport.

Manchester United and Liverpool eye Adrien Truffert, Tyler Morton is wanted by Newcastle and Martin Odegaard is set to sign a new Arsenal deal.

Jon Rahm will leave LIV Golf after deeming the terms for LIV 2.0 "unacceptable", his lawyer has told a bankruptcy court hearing.

As Lionel Messi's international career ends in fond farewell, Cristiano Ronaldo's is at risk of petering out. BBC Sport takes a look at what could be the end of the international career's of two football greats.

Striker Harry Kane says he could reach 100 goals for England after equalling his country's appearance record of 125, drawing praise from team-mates Morgan Rogers and Jude Bellingham.

Pep Guardiola managed Manchester City for a decade, leaving in the summer, and has backed the club's owners since the verdict.

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay returns to training at Napoli following his recent heart surgery.

Former Tottenham defender Ramon Vega says he intends to run in next year's Fifa presidential election - becoming the first person to confirm they want to challenge Gianni Infantino.

Former Rangers winger Rabbi Matondo joins Hibernian on a deal until the end of the season, with the option of a further year.

Cardiff boss Brian Barry-Murphy and Wales head coach Craig Bellamy have similar outlooks says Dylan Lawlor.

Just five games in, it might seem a bit early to pay much attention to the Premier League table - but it's probably more settled than you think. BBC Sport takes a look at the statistics behind the early season standings.

Shanelle Williams has realised a childhood dream of playing for Wales and now the hooker wants more caps, beginning with two Tests against Japan in WXV.

Tonda Eckert is free to continue as Southampton manager after being given a suspended ban for his role in Spygate.

Harry Kane's record-breaking England career can't go on for ever. But do the Three Lions already have a ready-made replacement?

Saracens' Brendan Venter compares Prem Rugby's media obligations to "something from an autocratic land" after reluctantly speaking at a press conference.

Former Manchester City midfielder David Silva comes out of retirement aged 40 to join Hong Kong Premier League club Sha Tin.

How a team of South Africa camera operators discovered Australia's sandpapergate scandal as it happened.

Coco Gauff says she had a "draining" few days after receiving racist abuse online before her fourth-round China Open exit.

Scotland's top flight is the best attended in Europe per head of population. But does the rising cost of going to games put that status at risk?

Sheffield United CEO Stephen Bettis tells BBC Radio Sheffield the Blades expect to avoid an EFL points deduction but will not reinvest a summer transfer haul in January.