Arsenal’s chief executive, Richard Garlick, said all Premier League clubs want a quick and clear decision about the financial rule charges against Manchester City. The case, involving over 100 alleged rule breaches, has been ongoing for more than three years, but no final ruling has been made yet.
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Manchester City faces over 100 alleged breaches related to financial rules from seasons 2009-10 to 2017-18.
The charges include providing inaccurate financial information and breaking UEFA and Premier League financial rules.
The case has taken over three years without a final decision from the independent commission.
Arsenal’s chief executive expressed frustration and hopes for a quick resolution but said the process is out of his control.
Other Premier League clubs also feel frustrated by the delay but recognize the investigation is independent.
The Premier League spent £45 million on legal costs related to financial disputes last season.
Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham have reserved the right to seek compensation if Manchester City is found guilty.
Manchester City denied all wrongdoing and remains active in the transfer market, spending heavily this summer.
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Islam Makhachev won his UFC 330 welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry and wants to fight again soon. Carlos Prates claims he is the next challenger for the title, though undefeated fighter Michael Morales also believes he deserves the next shot.
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Islam Makhachev won the UFC welterweight title fight against Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision.
Makhachev wants to fight again quickly after this win.
Carlos Prates says UFC matchmaker Hunter Campbell told him he is next for the title fight.
Prates recently signed an eight-fight contract with the UFC.
Michael Morales, with a 19-fight unbeaten streak, believes he should be the next challenger.
Prates has won 7 of 8 UFC fights, mostly by knockout or technical knockout (TKO).
Makhachev has won 29 of 30 professional fights and is on a 17-fight winning streak.
Prates lost only once in the UFC so far, to Ian Machado Garry.
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BBC ALBA and BBC Sport will show 38 live Serie A football matches this season. BBC ALBA will air 19 games with Gaelic and English commentary, while BBC Sport will stream 19 games in English on iPlayer.
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BBC will broadcast one Serie A match per round starting with Atalanta vs Sassuolo.
BBC ALBA offers Gaelic and English commentary on 19 games.
BBC Sport streams 19 games with English commentary on BBC iPlayer.
Several British players, including Scots Scott McTominay, Billy Gilmour, and Lewis Ferguson, will feature in Serie A.
English players like Djed Spence, John Stones, Fikayo Tomori, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, and Harry Winks also play in Serie A.
New managers and injury comebacks are notable storylines for some players.
BBC Sport also covers other European football leagues like Bundesliga and La Liga.
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Arsenal Football Club is working quickly to sign defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa. While Arsenal wants Konsa, they have not yet met Villa's asking price of £60 million, but talks are continuing and optimism about a deal remains.
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Arsenal is interested in signing Ezri Konsa, a defender for Aston Villa and England.
Aston Villa values Konsa at £60 million.
Arsenal has not yet agreed to meet this price.
Talks between Arsenal and Aston Villa have reopened recently.
Arsenal briefly considered another player, Jarrell Quansah from Bayer Leverkusen.
Arsenal now wants to focus on signing Konsa.
Konsa played a key role in helping Aston Villa qualify for the Europa League.
Konsa also represented England in the World Cup.
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The four major tennis grand slam tournaments have agreed to create a Player Advisory Council to help resolve disputes about prize money. This move follows demands from top players for a bigger share of revenue and better player involvement in decisions.
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The grand slams will form a formal council to represent players’ interests.
Top players have been pushing for higher prize money and more say in tournament operations for about 18 months.
Players want the grand slams to pay 22% of revenue as prize money, similar to ATP and WTA tours; currently, Wimbledon pays about 14.4%.
The US Open prize money is expected to exceed $100 million for the first time this year.
Some top players, like Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have taken actions like media boycotts during tournaments to support their demands.
The new Player Advisory Council will allow players to choose their representatives and influence decisions at the grand slams.
Novak Djokovic and Sabalenka will play mixed doubles at the US Open, while Sinner did not enter this event.
The USTA leads the US Open and aims to make it a longer tournament, increasing revenues.
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Manav Suthar took 10 wickets in a cricket match as India beat Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test at Galle, leading 1-0 in the two-match series. This was India's 600th Test match, and the win was helped by Suthar’s strong bowling performance and good batting from Devdutt Padikkal.
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Manav Suthar took 4 wickets in the first innings and 6 wickets for 55 runs in the second innings.
Sri Lanka was all out for 206 runs shortly after lunch on the final day.
India set Sri Lanka a target of 372 runs to win the match.
Sonal Dinusha was the top scorer for Sri Lanka in both innings.
Indian captain Shubman Gill praised the win and Suthar’s bowling.
Sri Lanka's Dhananjaya de Silva scored 59 runs and tried to fight back.
Devdutt Padikkal scored 167 and 44 runs for India after joining as a late replacement.
The second Test match will be played in Colombo starting Sunday.
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Manchester United is close to signing midfielder Carlos Baleba from Brighton. The club previously tried to sign him last year but found Brighton's price too high. This summer, with a lower fee and after other transfer attempts, United is renewing talks to bring Baleba to the team.
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Manchester United tried to sign Carlos Baleba last summer but Brighton’s asking price was over £100 million.
United’s current offer is about £60 million, which is still below Brighton’s valuation.
United recently signed midfielders Andrey Santos (£48m) and Youri Tielemans (£35m).
Baleba suffered an ankle injury in pre-season and is expected to be out for 2-3 weeks.
Last season, Baleba played 35 games for Brighton and received seven yellow cards.
Baleba is seen as a versatile, athletic midfielder who can help United both offensively and defensively.
Brighton’s form of Baleba dipped slightly last season, which is why the price dropped.
Manchester United’s coach Michael Carrick values Baleba’s style for its physicality and ability to press opponents high up the field.
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Ruby Tui, a New Zealand rugby player who has won a Rugby World Cup and Olympic medals, has signed a one-year contract with the Trailfinders Women’s team. Trailfinders are a top women’s rugby team that finished as finalists in the Premiership last season.
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Ruby Tui is 34 years old and from New Zealand.
She was part of the New Zealand team that won the 2021 Rugby World Cup.
Tui has won Olympic gold and silver medals in rugby sevens, a faster, smaller-player version of rugby.
She was named World Rugby’s women’s sevens player of the year in 2019.
Trailfinders Women were finalists in the Premiership Women’s Rugby last season.
Trailfinders’ coach Barney Maddison praised Tui’s experience, energy, and leadership.
Tui said Trailfinders have welcomed her warmly and have a strong team culture.
The deal is for one year, with Tui joining the Trailfinders for the upcoming season.
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Nick Kyrgios, an Australian tennis player, has been temporarily suspended for testing positive for cocaine during a tournament in Mallorca. He admitted to the mistake, apologized publicly, and said he is dealing with the mental and physical challenges of his tennis career winding down.
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Nick Kyrgios tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a chemical produced when cocaine is used.
The positive test came from a sample taken at an ATP 250 event in Mallorca in June.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Kyrgios’s provisional suspension starting August 4.
Cocaine is banned in competition by tennis rules and on the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) prohibited list.
Kyrgios apologized to fans, family, sponsors, and young followers for his actions.
He said recent injuries have affected him physically and mentally, making it hard to accept the nearing end of his career.
While suspended, Kyrgios cannot participate in or attend official tennis events.
He plans to step away from public life and social media for 28 days to focus on recovery.
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Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios tested positive for cocaine after a lower-level tournament in June. He has been provisionally suspended from tennis and has accepted responsibility for the failed drug test.
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Nick Kyrgios is 31 years old and was a finalist at Wimbledon in 2022.
He tested positive for cocaine after a tournament in Mallorca on June 22.
The positive test was confirmed on July 17, after he played at Wimbledon.
Cocaine is banned during competitions, but penalties can be lighter if used outside events.
Kyrgios said he made a mistake and took full responsibility.
He has struggled with injuries and feelings of being near the end of his career.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) is handling the case.
Kyrgios received a provisional suspension on August 4, which he has not challenged.
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Kelsey Mitchell tied a WNBA record by scoring 29 points before sitting out the fourth quarter, helping the Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 101-95. Caitlin Clark added 24 points, and the Fever won their fifth game in a row.
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Kelsey Mitchell scored 29 points and tied a WNBA record.
Mitchell scored 20 or more points for 20 straight games, matching another record.
Caitlin Clark scored 24 points and had 7 assists in the game.
The Indiana Fever beat the Toronto Tempo 101-95.
The Fever have won five games in a row and have a 24-12 season record.
The Toronto Tempo are on an 11-game losing streak with a 10-24 record.
Mitchell left the game early due to overheating, not injury.
Several players contributed points off the bench for both teams, including Sophie Cunningham for the Fever and Marina Mabrey for the Tempo.
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Seventy-five years ago, baseball owner Bill Veeck sent Eddie Gaedel, a man who was 3 feet 7 inches tall, to bat in a Major League Baseball game as a publicity stunt. Gaedel was walked on four pitches during the game and then replaced by a pinch-runner. This event became one of the most unusual moments in baseball history.
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Eddie Gaedel was 3 feet 7 inches tall and wore uniform number 1/8.
Gaedel batted for the St. Louis Browns on August 19, 1951, at Sportsman’s Park in St. Louis.
He received a standing ovation from fans during the second game of a doubleheader.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Bob Cain walked Gaedel on four pitches; Gaedel was then replaced by a pinch-runner.
Bill Veeck, the Browns’ owner, was known for creative and sometimes controversial marketing stunts.
The Browns struggled as a team and were last in their league, so Veeck used this stunt to increase attendance.
Veeck paid Gaedel $100 for his appearance, which was a significant sum at the time.
The stunt is remembered as a unique and unusual moment in baseball history, though it might be seen differently today.
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Aryna Sabalenka won her match against Wang Xinyu in straight sets and advanced to the fourth round of the Cincinnati Masters. Daniil Medvedev was unexpectedly defeated by Brandon Nakashima in a three-set match.
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Aryna Sabalenka, world number one, beat Wang Xinyu 6-1, 6-3 in about 54 minutes.
Sabalenka has won 45 straight matches at the Masters 1000 tennis events.
Daniil Medvedev, the fourth seed, lost to Brandon Nakashima 6-7, 7-6, 6-1.
Coco Gauff won her match against Ann Li with scores of 6-1, 7-6.
Bayern Munich player Jamal Musiala has been diagnosed with a neurological condition causing temporary seizures, which led to him collapsing twice during preseason games. Musiala says he is receiving good medical care, feels optimistic, and aims to continue his daily life and football career while recovering.
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Jamal Musiala collapsed twice during preseason friendlies, once against Leipzig and again against Heidenheim.
He was diagnosed with "temporary but easily treatable absence seizures," a neurological issue causing brief lapses in consciousness.
Musiala experienced the collapses shortly after entering the game as a substitute.
Bayern Munich reported he had to leave the match due to a knock after coming on.
Musiala said there is no additional health risk involved.
He is working closely with medical experts and neurologists for treatment.
Musiala expressed optimism about his recovery and his desire to keep playing football.
Bayern Munich will play Borussia Dortmund in the German Supercup soon.
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Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been temporarily banned from playing after testing positive for a cocaine-related substance during a tennis tournament in June. He admitted to making a mistake, is taking responsibility, and plans to step away from public life for a month.
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Kyrgios tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a chemical that shows cocaine use, from a sample taken at the Mallorca Open on June 22.
He has been provisionally suspended starting August 4, meaning he cannot play or attend official tennis events.
Cocaine is banned in competition by the World Anti-Doping Agency, and Kyrgios' test was during a tournament where he competed.
Kyrgios said injuries have affected him mentally and physically, and he is near the end of his tennis career.
He has won seven ATP singles titles and was runner-up at Wimbledon in 2022.
Kyrgios has had past controversies, including fines for on-court behavior and comments, and he admitted to assaulting an ex-girlfriend in 2021 but avoided conviction.
He plans to take 28 days off social media and public appearances to focus on recovery.
The International Tennis Integrity Agency said Kyrgios can appeal the suspension but has not done so yet.
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Erik Ibsen, a 23-year-old Danish medical student, won the Fantasy Premier League (FPL) last season despite being new to the game. He shares five key tips for success, including focusing on consistency, using budget players to support star players, making careful research-based choices, and including top scorers like Erling Haaland.
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Over 11 million players joined the Fantasy Premier League last season; Erik Ibsen finished first overall.
Ibsen had no prior experience playing FPL before winning.
He emphasizes being consistent and patient throughout the 38 game weeks instead of reacting to one bad week.
Finding budget players who provide value helps include expensive star players on a team.
Defensive contribution points from cheaper players helped Ibsen avoid bad weeks.
He advises researching player minutes and competition instead of just picking favorite players.
Ibsen recommends including Erling Haaland, last season’s top scorer, despite his high cost.
Ibsen is an Everton fan but carefully avoided players who didn’t give enough game time for FPL points.
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Manchester United's interim manager Michael Carrick aims to bring back the club's traditional exciting and attacking style of football for the upcoming Premier League season. In pre-season, the team has focused on quick passing patterns, fluid attacking movements, and building play from the back with an emphasis on teamwork and player decision-making.
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Michael Carrick wants Manchester United to play in a way that is both successful and entertaining.
The team is focusing on fast attacks combined with controlled possession of the ball.
United’s squad shape often looks like a 4-2-4 when building from the goalkeeper.
Players are practicing passing in groups of three to help them avoid pressure from opponents.
Carrick encourages “third-man runs,” where a player runs past their defender to get the ball with space.
The team uses fluid front players who rotate and make runs off the ball to create attacking chances.
New signings like Andrey Santos, Youri Tielemans, and Mason Mount support this style by helping move the ball forward.
Young player Kobbie Mainoo fits well into this system and appeared in pre-season matches.
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Kimi Antonelli began driving with his father at a very young age and showed exceptional racing talent early on. Now 19 years old, he is leading the current Formula 1 championship in only his second season as a professional driver.
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Kimi Antonelli started controlling a car’s steering and gears while sitting on his father’s lap at age 10.
His father, Marco Antonelli, is a former racing driver and runs a motorsport team.
At three years old, Kimi was already exposed to racing environments and loved driving simulators.
Marco initially worried about Kimi’s passion for racing because of his own difficult career experiences.
Kimi first drove a go-kart at age five and quickly showed great driving skills.
The Antonelli family had limited resources and planned to fund Kimi’s early racing through karting and lower racing categories.
Despite challenges, Kimi quickly won races in every category he entered.
Kimi Antonelli is now dominating the current Formula 1 season in his second year racing at the top level.
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The article introduces a daily football quiz called "Five in Five," where participants must answer five football questions in five minutes. It encourages readers to join the quiz and offers links to more football and sports quizzes.
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The quiz is called "Five in Five," meaning five questions in five minutes.
It is published daily by BBC Sport's Joe Rindl.
Participants try to answer five football-related questions as quickly as possible.
Readers can find more football and sports quizzes on dedicated quiz pages.
Users can sign up to receive quiz notifications directly on their devices.
The article provides contact information for quiz ideas or questions.
Previous quizzes include Premier League clubs, player appearances, and women’s football teams.
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Phil McNulty, a football writer, predicts how the 20 teams in the English Premier League will finish this season. He expects Arsenal to retain their title, Manchester City to be strong contenders despite changes, and Liverpool to aim for a top-four finish with new players and a new manager.
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Arsenal won the Premier League last season for the first time in 22 years.
Arsenal added strong players like Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis and won the Community Shield against Manchester City.
Manchester City changed managers from Pep Guardiola to Enzo Maresca and lost some key players.
Manchester City has made big signings, including Elliot Anderson and expects to add more players.
Liverpool finished 5th last season and hired new manager Andoni Iraola.
Liverpool is transitioning after the era of Mohamed Salah but has new promising players.
Chelsea’s new manager Xabi Alonso has Bundesliga experience and faces challenges but could improve this season.
Manchester United is led by Michael Carrick, aiming for Champions League qualification and trophies.
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