NAPOLI 1-0 BARCELONA - PETE JENSON IN GENEVA: A mistake from Barcelona keeper Claudio Bravo on his debut allowed Napoli's Swiss midfielder Blerim Dzemailito score the only goal in his team's 1-0 win. The Chilean keeper had played well until he fumbled the long shot with 10 minutes left to give Rafa Benitez' side victory over Luis Enrique's young team.
Man United are prepared to stump up £15million to beat Barcelona to the signature of Thomas Vermaelen. Louis van Gaal is anxious for more signings following the club's return from their tour of America and wants to close a deal for Ajax wing-back Daley Blind.
Marco Reus could join Liverpool or Manchester United for just £19.8million after details of his release clause were leaked.
PHIL DUNCAN: A man arrested in connection with the theft of Michael Schumacher's medical files has been found hanged in his prison cell.
Howard Webb has called time on his 25-year refereeing career to take up a technical director role for Professional Game Match Officials Limited.
Phil Neville has turned down the chance to work under Louis van Gaal at Manchester United to sit on the sofa next season for Match of the Day.
Xavi only has one regret in his career - he never got to play in the same midfield as Manchester United legend Paul Scholes.
CELTIC 0-2 LEGIA WARSAW (1-6 on agg) - STEPHEN McGOWAN AT MURRAYFIELD: Celtic crashed to a humiliating Champions League exit after being beaten 2-0 at home by Legia Warsaw in their third qualifying round tie. The Hoops went into the Murrayfield clash trailing 4-1 on aggregate, but few could have expected Ronny Deila's side to fall to another convincing defeat against a side ranked 53 places below them in the UEFA rankings.
Karim Benzema has committed his future to Real Madrid by signing a contract extension until 2019 after snubbing advances from Premier League clubs. Speculation regarding the France forward's future in the Spanish capital had been rife in recent weeks, but he will remain at the Bernabeu until 2019.
Queens Park Rangers are chasing Mohamed Diame. Boss Harry Redknapp's transfer plans are kicking into gear ahead of the new season.
England are not willing to tinker with a winning team, which means a reprieve for Chris Jordan and disappointment for Steven Finn.
Manchester United have experienced two very different pre-seasons over the last two summers under David Moyes and Louis Van Gaal.
Howard Webb has retired from refereeing after 25 years officiating the beautiful game. The Englishman heads into a new role as technical director of Professional Game Match Officials Limited (PGMOL). Webb was a highly regarded official and took charge of more than 500 Barclays Premier League and Football League matches. He also officiated in two World Cups, two European Championships and the Champions League. However over the years Webb has been accused of being a secret Manchester United fan due to some of his decisions involving the Premier League giants. Here's some of the best virals posted after Webb's announcement.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal arrived back at his Manchester hotel following the club's tour of America on Tuesday night. The Dutchman was snapped walking up the stairs of the Lowry Hotel.
Andy Murray made light work of Nick Kyrgios as he cruised into the third round of the Rogers Cup in Toronto with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over the Australian.
Stuart Broad will undergo surgery on his injured knee at the end of the current Investec Test series against India in a bid to be fit for next year's World Cup.
Matthew Macklin has pulled out of his middleweight clash with Jorge Sebastien Heiland in Dublin due to his trainer Jamie Moore being shot twice.
Tiger Woods finally arrived at Valhalla Golf Club on Wednesday to begin his preparations for the 96th US PGA Championship. Woods' participation was in serious doubt after he withdrew from the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational during Sunday's final round, the former world number one looking in severe pain from his back after hitting his tee shot on the ninth hole.
Nottingham Forest have completed the signing of Britt Assombalonga from Peterborough United for a fee which could rise up to £8million.
DEREK LAWRENSON: Jack Nicklaus has set the scene for another Rory McIlroy spectacular at the US PGA Championship this week.
Juventus defender Mauricio Isla has joined QPR on a season-long loan deal. The 26-year-old Chilean has received a work permit.
Ross McCormack says he is motivated to help Fulham return to the Premier League at the first attempt and not by his earnings from his £11m move from Leeds.
STOKE CITY 2-0 REAL BETIS: Stoke City won their first pre-season game of the campaign at the sixth attempt as Bojan Krkic's third strike in three games helped them to a 2-0 victory over Real Betis at the Britannia Stadium. The surprise summer signing from Barcelona continued his excellent pre-season so far by firing in Stoke's second goal from the edge of the area just before half-time.
Everton 1 Celta Vigo 3: Celta Vigo star Nolito netted a first half hat-trick to beat a strong Everton team at Tranmere's Prenton Park. The Toffee's World Cup stars, Tim Howard, Leighton Baines and Ross Barkley all played in the game, but could not help Roberto Martinez's side earn a win.
Bacary Sagna has revealed ex-Arsenal duo Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy were influential in him making the switch to Manchester City.
Gazzetta dello Sport report that Manchester City are ready to rival Real Madrid's bid to sign Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from Monaco.
England's bid to host the semi-finals and final of Euro 2020 at Wembley may be unchallenged with Germany FA chiefs considering a U-turn.
Manchester United youngster RoShaun Williams has broken a 25-year-old school sprinting record set by Olympic gold medallist Darren Campbell. Williams, just 15, ran the 100m in 10.99 seconds, breaking Campbell's Ashton-on-Mersey School record of 11.13 seconds.
With the start of the Premier League season just 10 days away, Manchester City's Alvaro Negredo looks far from a return to action. The Spanish striker was pictured at the club's Carrington training ground, still on crutches and with his right foot in a protective boot.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants to rejoin former side Juventus according to an interview with former Malmo coach Stefan Hansson in Tuttosport.
Luis Segura has been confirmed as president of the Argentine FA until October 2015 following the death of Julio Grondona, the AFA said on Wednesday.
Arturo Vidal's transfer from Manchester United has hit a snag because of doubts about the Chilean's fitness, according to his national team coach.
The days of black boots may be way behind us, but few teams can rival Manchester City when it comes to the colour of their footwear. The Premier League champions have a wall of boots, with players wearing various shades from bright pink to lime green and bright white.
Southampton have announced the signing of midfielder Saphir Taider from Inter Milan on loan for the season with striker Dani Osvaldo heading in the opposite direction.
Liverpool have announced the signing of Atletico Madrid defender Javier Manquillo on a loan deal.
EXCLUSIVE: Henri Lansbury will not sign a new contract at Nottingham Forest and is set to instead join Burnley in a deal worth around £3.5million.
Blackpool chairman Karl Oyston is poised to go on holiday at the end of this week after sealing another three signings.
Wayne Rooney is a bulldog of a player; he is snarling, growling, teeth baring. He kicks out, stamps, swears into cameras, criticises his own fans. Perfect for a Manchester United captain. No, seriously. The forward is set to be named as the next man to lead Louis Van Gaal's side in what United fans are hoping will be a new era of success. He would not be the first maverick captain - and if the others are anything to go by it could be just what is needed.
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie took to Twitter to thank fans who wished him a happy birthday. The Dutch captain posed with his two children and two balloons showing the number 31, and tweeted the message 'Thanks everybody for all your birthday wishes'.
Barcelona did not insist on a 'biting clause' in Luis Suarez's contract despite fears he could bite again, according to Barca president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Swansea and Utrecht are embroiled in a bitter financial row over Michel Vorm's move to Spurs after the Dutch club inserted a 30 per cent sell-on clause.
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina is ready to join Pep Guardiola's German giants Bayern Munich after they agreed a £2.5million fee.
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Brazil star Neymar posted a picture with former-Arsenal midfielder Alex Song to his Instagram account as the Barcelona forward celebrated returning to training. Neymar, who has been out injured since fracturing a vertebra in Brazil's World Cup quarter final against Colombia, began light training on Tuesday.
Ralph Krueger insists it would have been an 'insane risk' for Southampton to keep a core of disgruntled players. Five stars have left this summer.
Peter Schmeichel believes Wayne Rooney is perfect for the Manchester United captaincy as Louis van Gaal deliberates over his on-pitch leader.
Bacary Sagna has revealed ex-Arsenal duo Samir Nasri and Gael Clichy were influential in him making the switch to Man City this summer.
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard on a six-month deal. The Premier League champions announced the news on Wednesday morning, and Lampard trained with his new team-mates for the first time later in the day. The 36-year-old will join Manchester City's sister club New York City in the New Year ahead of the beginning of the MLS season in March.
Ezequiel Lavezzi caused a storm on Twitter after compromising pictures emerged of the Paris Saint-Germain striker wearing little more than a policeman's hat. The Argentina international is on an extended holiday following his efforts at the World Cup and, by the looks of it, he is enjoying his time off.
Brendan Rodgers warned that Louis Van Gaal will not have experienced the type of intense competition inherent to English football.
Players and managers in the Premier League will be told the doctor's decision must be final as part of a new directive designed to protect players.
Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain has admitted that Lionel Messi discussed him joining Barcelona, but said that a move was never on the cards.
A decade on, the stands lie empty, completely unused and allowed to fall into disrepair, as the global economic crisis meant the country's government were unable to invest in the upkeep of the Olympic venues.
Usain Bolt may be convinced he can star for Man United, but his first stop in English football looks set to be at Millwall. The fastest man in the world, who struck Commonwealth gold in the 4x100m relay with Jamaica last weekend, should receive an invite from fellow countryman Ricardo Fuller to make a trip to The Den.
Carl Froch's stunning win over George Groves at Wembley in May can now officially be declared the biggest grossing fight on British soil in history.
Steve Stricker, 47, will join Andy North and Raymond Floyd as an assistant, though Watson pointed out that he could qualify for the team as a player.
Becky Hammon, who plans to retire from the WBNA San Antonio Stars after this season, spent time working with coach Gregg Popovich and the Spurs last year.
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Virals mock Webb for apparent Man United allegiance after he retires from refereeing
Howard Webb has retired from refereeing after 25 years of service
Lavezzi sparks Twitter storm after PSG star is pictured with partner wearing just a policeman's hat
Ezequiel Lavezzi in a compromising picture
Female fans 'strip-searched by male police' in Russia
The Russian Premier League has condemned the treatment of female fans by police officers
Pires enjoys Caribbean holiday wife Jessica ahead of Indian exploits
Robert Pires is set to reignite his football career by moving to the Indian Super League
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Van Persie celebrates turning 31 on Twitter
Manchester United striker Robin van Persie thanked fans for wishing him a happy 31st birthday on Twitter
Ronaldo stars in strange ad for Japanese face workout device
World Player of the Year, Cristiano Ronaldo, has found an odd way to boost his fitness levels
Luiz trains with PSG for first time after £50m switch from Chelsea
New summer signing David Luiz gets to know Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Co at his new club
Kabaddi was once a Trans World Sport favourite but now it's heading for the 02 Arena as the WKL forms
The niche sport is set for the big time
Ozil launches cake over partygoers with DJ Aoki in Las Vegas
Arsenal star Mesut Ozil was a surprise guest at famous DJ Steve Aoki's set in Las Vegas
Messi turns up for double training sessions with Barca sporting a new military look
Luis Suarez might not be available for training, but Lionel Messi is back
Neymar poses with Song as Brazil star celebrates being back in Barcelona training
Brazil star Neymar posts a picture with team-mate Alex Song on Instagram
Zlatan keen on Juve return, says his former Malmo coach Hansson
Zlatan Ibrahimovic wants to rejoin former side Juventus Stefan Hansson told Tuttosport
Welcome home, Cesc: Fabregas greeted with kiss from Daniella
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas shows his life is great on and off the pitch at the moment
Rory's got a license to thrill in Valhalla
Just weeks after victory at The Open, Rory McIlroy is spying major glory ahead of the USPGA Championship
Lara and Yorke party hard in Barbados
Trinidad and Toboago sporting legends Brian Lara and Dwight Yorke bring the party vibe with them to Barbados
Bennett suspended and banned after fight with Fuller in Chicago Bears training camp
The veteran tight end slammed the first round draft pick into the turf
Adams becomes weather presenter for the day after tasting boxing gold at Commonwealth Games
Nicola Adams turns her hand to weather fronts
San Antonio Spurs hire Hammon as NBA's first full-time female assistant coach
Becky Hammon worked with coach Gregg Popovich last season
I knew 'ghost goal' would be ruled out, says MVP Rooney
Rooney admits that he knew his 'ghost' goal against Liverpool was going to be ruled out
Real target Falcao not for sale, say Monaco
Mrs Falcao watched her man score at the Emirates... but don't expect to see her at the Bernabeu any time soon
Brazilian Ronaldo still having his day in the sun
Ronaldo hit the waters around Ibiza as the former Brazil star enjoyed a boat trip off the party island
Ironman Jenson finishes 11th in gruelling Philippines triathlon
The McLaren driver took part in an Ironman challenge in the city of Cebu in the Philippines
Mayweather works up a sweat in front of girlfriend Doralie
Floyd Mayweather is training for his upcoming bout under the watchful eye of his girlfriend
NFL Hall of Famer Sapp reacts like a child after Rooney signs his ball
The striker sent an autograph hunter into frenzy in Miami on Monday night
Messi transforms into a tiger in adidas advert for new adizero F50
Mes que un botin. More than a boot. And here Lionel Messi is more than a player too...
Morrison gives the thumbs up as he is released on bail after arrest for two counts of common assault
Ravel Morrison has been freed from custody
Drake attempts to recruit Durant for the Toronto Raptors
Drake began an ambitious recruitment attempt to bring reigning Kevin Durant to Canada
Ronaldo meets J-Rod: Colombian joins Madrid team-mates for training
Louis' boot camp! Van Gaal puts his United through their paces
A stopwatch and whistle around his neck, Louis van Gaal wore a stern and critical expression
Watch it, this onesie didn't come cheap!
American boxer Floyd Mayweather was his usual eye-catching self in his new timepiece and interesting outfit
Suits you! Sagna joins new City team-mates and gets fitted out
Sagna joined City from Arsenal this summer, and he was pictured getting measured up
Thumbs up from RVP as striker returns to United training
Mayweather visits George in hospital after horrific leg break
Floyd Mayweather visited injured NBA star Paul George while LeBron James also paid tribute
Wonder-ful time! Lewis and Nicole meet Stevie
Lewis Hamilton and Nicole Scherzinger met the Obamas and Stevie Wonder on a visit to the White House
Clermont's female coach Diacre loses first match in charge
Corinne Diacre is the first woman to coach a men's professional team in a competitive match
Lacrosse it into the box! Liverpool stars in shooting challenge
Liverpool stars of past and present took on a team of lacrosse players during their US tour
You should be so lucky! Aussie runner LaCaze tries to upstage Kylie
Steeplechaser Genevie LaCaze stage bombed Kylie Minogue's Commonwealth gig
Balotelli shows off his basketball skills with one-handed slam dunk
Mario Balotelli has now appeared in video footage showcasing his talents at basketball
Federer prepares for Rogers Cup with game of ball hockey in Toronto
Former world No 1 takes part in a game of ball hockey ahead of Toronto tennis tournament
Glasgow gives glittering send off to the Commonwealth Games
Kylie Minogue and Co dazzle Scottish crowd as Hampden Park bids farewell to the Games
Neymar parties with Paris Hilton as Barcelona star recovers from broken back
Brazil star parties with hotel heiress in Ibiza while recovering
Ronaldo launches new underwear campaign with giant topless posters
Real Madrid star's pose projected onto buildings in seven major cities
McIlroy wins WGC Bridgestone Invitational ahead of Garcia
Northern Irishman becomes world No 1 after impressive victory in Ohio
Vanessa Huppenkothen interviews Guillermo Ochoa as West Ham take on Malaga
TV presenter catches the eye in pre-season
Cattermole, Johnson, O'Shea let loose in nightclub in Portugal
Black Cats Players let their hair down at the end of pre-season tour of Portugal
Micah Richards penalty goes viral following horror miss for Manchester City against Olympiacos
City man's spot kick is mocked on the net
Paul Scholes eat your heart out! J-League defender Daigo Nishi hits stunning volley
Defender scores a goal straight out of Scholes' greatest hits
Sanogo's celebration slip up doesn't dampen Arsenal striker's mood
The young Frenchman is ready to silence his critics ahead of the new Premier League season.
Klitschko humiliates Briggs in restaurant after American fighter steals off his plate
Briggs barged in on Klitschko's meal and it ended humiliatingly
It's Usain McBolt!
Usain Bolt provided a golden, and tartan climax on a thrilling night in Glasgow as Jamaica stormed to a 4x100m relay gold
Woods turns air blue
Tiger Woods' frustration at the lamentable state of his game boiled over when he launched a foul-mouthed volley at a television cameraman
Basketball star George
Sanchez and Falcao meet up in tunnel at Emirates Cup
The Arsenal forward was thrilled to see a familiar face as he bumped into old friend Falcao
Beckhams at the ball park: David takes sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz to see the Dodgers
David and his sons went to the baseball in a night out for the Becks boys
Liverpool MUST win a trophy this season to be considered successful
Brendan Rodgers admits that he will have to win a trophy to be considered a success
Ibrahimovic in no doubt that Mellberg is the greatest Swedish defender ever
The former Aston Villa and Juventus man retired this week
Three Dutch men and a very small bench!
Guus Hiddink began his second stint as Holland boss coach by promising to carry on Louis van Gaal's ethos
Lovren bemoans 'stupid visa' as Liverpool signing trains at home
Dejan Lovren was cursing his luck on Twitter after failing to obtain a visa
Daley takes silver in 10m springboard diving
Tom Daley and James Denny came agonisingly close to a Commonwealth Games gold in Glasgow
Paul Scholes poses with shirt of boyhood club Oldham Athletic... so could the former Manchester United midfielder come out of retirement?
Ozil meets NBA stars Durant and Rose at US team camp in Las Vegas
The World Cup winner took time out to meet NBA stars Kevin Durant and Derrick Rose
£30m new boy Sanchez takes part in Arsenal training
The summer signing trained with his team-mates ahead of the Emirates Cup
Totti pokes fun at Cole with his own version of awkward 'lurking' image
Francesco Totti has joined in poking fun at his new Roma team-mate Ashley Cole
Rodgers pens personal tribute to young fan who died days before tour
Liverpool boss has written emotional tribute to one of the club's fans who passed away
Kobe dominates fan in 1-on-1 battle in Shanghai during tour of China
Kobe Bryant is a man used to dominating on a court, and he was up to his old tricks in China
Van Persie posts romantic snap with wife during extended break
Manchester United's Robin van Persie is all loved up with wife Bouchra on holiday
Behind the scenes at Sky Sports cricket: Six ex-England captains, production trucks... and prawn jalfrezi for lunch!
Sportsmail takes you behind the scenes
Pietersen sinks 120-yard eagle at Wentworth during round with Morgan
The former England batsman showed off his skills in a different sport
Ali gloves worn in 1971 fight with Frazier sold at auction for £230,740
Ali's boxing gloves worn for his 1971 fight with Joe Frazier have been sold at auction
Villa welcomes Frank Lampard to NYC
New York team-mates Frank Lampard and David Villa bring some football glamour to the city that never sleeps
Kings of the world!
The next generation of Germans matched their senior counterparts with yet another trophy win at the U19 European Championships
Fantasy Football tips, and hints...
Here's why Everton's Tim Howard, Chelsea's John Terry and City's Yaya Toure are must-haves for your team
Messi and his missus on holiday while Barca boys train at St Geroge's
Argentina's captain with girlfriend Antonella Roccuzzo, in Ponza, a small island off Italy
A-lister Jamie Foxx set to portray Mike Tyson in new film about boxing legend's life
Boxing legend Mike Tyson has revealed movie news
Cruising to victory... Tom joins Michael Owen on Ladies' Day at Glorious Goodwood
Tom Cruise took time out of his busy schedule to attend Ladies' Day
England's silver lining for Couch and Barrow
The English duo were satisfied despite leading going into the women's synchronised 10-metre platform last round
We need a new 007!
With Luis Suarez having departed Anfield, could Daniel Craig - aka James Bond - line up alongside Steven Gerrard at Liverpool?
Rodgers pays respects at 9/11 memorial site
Brendan Rodgers led a group of Liverpool legends to pay their respects at the site of the 9/11 memorial
England women watch on as Barcelona train at St George's Park
Barcelona continue their pre-season preparations at the home of English football to an audience
Watch stunning row between Keita and Pepe BEFORE kick off!
Roma's Seydou Keita got involved in a spat with Real Madrid's Pepe at a pre-season game
Lukaku all smiles as he flies in to complete £28million move to Everton from Chelsea
Striker signs a five-year, £75,000-a-week deal with the Toffees
Khan's car! Boxer Amir takes new £100,000 BMW sports car for spin
Khan showed he is just as flash outside the ring as he is between the ropes
Messi gets over World Cup heartache on holiday as Antonella flashes the flesh
Antonella Roccuzzo helping star relax before he joins up with Barca
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Blue order: Man United unveil their new third strip for coming season
It is set to be their last strip with Nike before record £750m deal with Adidas kicks in
O'Hara's £1.9m marital home goes on sale after claims he twice cheated on model wife Danielle
Wolves midfielder under fire over allegations he was unfaithful
Sinclair admits to tough 18 months as City future remains uncertain
He'll have to console himself with glamorous WAG Helen Flanagan
Barcelona slip to 1-0 defeat to Napoli after Claudio Bravo howler on goalkeeper's debut
Manchester United ready to offer £15m for Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen to beat Barcelona to Belgium...
Marco Reus boost for Liverpool and Manchester United with German star available for under £20m
Man arrested on suspicion of leaking Michael Schumacher's medical files found dead in prison cell
Howard Webb ends 25-year refereeing career to take up technical director role with officials' body PGMOL and...
Phil Neville joins Match of the Day as former England defender confirms he is leaving coaching job with...
Barcelona midfielder Xavi admits the only regret of his career is not playing alongside former Manchester...
Celtic 0-2 Legia Warsaw (agg 1-6): Hoops suffer humiliating Champions League exit in third qualifying round
Karim Benzema snubs Premier League clubs by signing contract extension at Real Madrid, tying him to the...
West Ham midfielder Mohamed Diame interesting QPR as Harry Redknapp continues to strengthen his squad
EXCLUSIVE: England set to be unchanged after victory at Ageas Bowl meaning Chris Jordan keeps place ahead of...
Louis van Gaal vs David Moyes: New Manchester United manager has won every game while former boss'...
Howard Webb retires from refereeing football as viral images emerge mocking his apparent allegiance to...
Louis van Gaal arrives back at Manchester hotel following Red Devils' tour of America
Andy Murray eases past Nick Kyrgios to move into Rogers Cup third round in Toronto
Stuart Broad to have knee operation after India Test series in bid to make World Cup
Matthew Macklin pulls out of eliminator fight as Jamie Moore recovers from shooting
Tiger Woods arrives for PGA Championship practice round at Valhalla despite concerns over back injury
Britt Assombalonga joins Nottingham Forest in £5m deal from Peterborough United as Michail Antonio also...
Rory McIlroy can win '15 or 20 majors' says Jack Nicklaus ahead of USPGA at Valhalla
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Just weeks after victory at The Open, Rory McIlroy is spying major glory again. The Northern Irishman posed as James Bond ahead of the USPGA Championship, and will certainly have a licence to thrill at Valhalla.
With a recent PGA Tour record which reads second, second, second, Sergio Garcia could be forgiven for taking a negative attitude into the 96th US PGA Championship, which gets under way on Thursday.
SAM CUNNINGHAM: Sportsmail gives you a run-down on the three sides promoted from the Championship and how they could fare back in the big time of the Premier League.
ADAM CRAFTON: In broiling heat on the western tip of Croatia, Patrick Vieira is demanding that little bit more from his young Manchester City players. Discipline is instilled in these young English men.
Sunderland completed the signing of Jack Rodwell to end his spell in the wilderness at Manchester City - and the player then set his sights on getting back into the England team.
Alan Hutton slammed in what looked to be a strike derived of frustration as his goal put a stop to Aston Villa's pre-season blip as they beat League One Walsall.
Jack Colback hopes to prove his worth as the best free transfer of the summer after he swapped Sunderland for North-East rivals Newcastle.
Fabio Borini will decide on his future within the next 48 hours as Sunderland continue to pursue the Liverpool striker.
Forest owner and chairman Fawaz Al Hasawi insists Stuart Pearce was involved in the decision to sell Jamaal Lascelles and Karl Darlow.
Chelsea keeper Hilario has announced his retirement after being released by the Blues this summer but has hinted he could stay on at Stamford Bridge.
Phil Jones was left red-faced on his side's tour after fitness coach Tony Strudwick was forced to cover his expenses during an afternoon of shopping.
David Luiz trained with his new PSG teammates for the first time after returning from his World Cup campaign in Brazil. The 26-year-old defender looked to be in good spirits as he joined international colleagues Thiago Silva and Lucas Moura in their first training session before the new season.
CHRIS WHEELER: There is still much work to be done; many people to convince and convert. But it appears that football has finally established a foothold on the American sports landscape.
ADAM SHERGOLD: They are perennial Premier League title contenders, always there or thereabouts when the medals are handed out in May. But Chelsea and Man City have also established themselves as the pre-eminent forces in youth football, from the Under-21 standard that is one step away from the first team right down to the Under 11s just starting out.
The British executive arrested as part of a World Cup ticket touting investigation has been released from prison in Brazil.
QPR have completed the signing of midfielder Jordon Mutch in a £6mdeal from Championship side Cardiff. He has signed a four-year deal.
Norwich have completed the signing of Gary O'Neil on a free transfer after he was released by QPR at the end of last season.
Fulham have had two bids rejected for Costa Rica World Cup defender Giancarlo Gonzalez.
Hatem Ben Arfa will be used by Newcastle United as a makeweight in their attempt to sign Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette.
Nicky Law admits Rangers will have to work to get in shape if boss Ally McCoist decides to stick with his new formation.
LAURIE WHITWELL: Leeds United in the 21st century is synonymous with upheaval and uncertainty, but even by this once proud club's recent standards, Massimo Cellino has ratcheted things up to another level.
The third tier has housed several fallen Premier League sides in recent seasons, with Leeds, Wolves, Southampton, Sheffields United and Wednesday, Leicester, Norwich and Charlton all dipping their toes in League One waters.
PAUL NEWMAN: There is so much international cricket, including an extraordinary 17 Tests in a nine-month spell, that it will surely finish off England's leading players.
Let’s hear it for the five-Test series. Normally, India would be packing their bags by now and heading for the merry-go-round.
England's cricketers have been warned they are facing the risk of burnout due to a crowded schedule. Next year they will play 17 Tests, 28 ODIs.
Gary Ballance, perhaps wisely, chose a low-key way to celebrate his third century in only his sixth Test in what became his first win with England.
The ICC confirmed that they are 'satisfied' with the not-guilty ruling on Jimmy Anderson's altercation with Ravi Jadeja during the first Investec Test.
For a certain generation, Kabaddi was a typical feature on Trans World Sport, but now the niche sport is set for the big time under the lights at the 02 Arena. The newly formed World Kabaddi League, launches in London this weekend and aims to drag the sport into the 21st century and the mainstream. It has a following of 100 million around the world mainly in South Asia and within the Asian diaspora.
The Chicago Bears have suspended and fined Martellus Bennett after he slammed rookie cornerback Kyle Fuller into the turf in training camp.
Kimi Raikkonen has firm belief that Ferrari can again turn him into a winner - just not this year. Raikkonen's return to Maranello has been a bitter disappointment as it was firmly expected he would provide team-mate Fernando Alonso with a run for his money.
Katarina Johnson-Thompson, Phillips Idowu and Shara Proctor have withdrawn from the Great Britain team for the European Championships.
Roger Federer eased through into the third round of the Roger Cup beating Peter Polansky in under an hour, beating the Canadian comfortably 6-2, 6-0.
Hull's one-club half-back Richard Horne has announced he will retire at the end of the season.
ROAD TO RIO 2016: Max Whitlock, who won five Commonwealth Games medals, talks about his success and his aims ahead of the Olympics in 2016.
Rafa Nadal's recovery from a wrist injury that ruled him out of two US Open tune-up events is on track, after the world No 2 underwent a series of tests.
Sam Turner shares his tips for Thursday's races at Brighton, Haydock, Newcastle, Sandown, Southwell and Yarmouth.
If you ever wanted proof that pre-season form should not be taken too seriously, the 24 hours between Arsenal's spectacular win and uninspiring defeat at the Emirates had it. pre-season isn't about form, it's about fitness, as the figures show.
After the dust settles on the World Cup, make sure you keep up-to-date with all the Premier League pre-season fixtures and results with Sportsmail.
If the World Cup wasn't enough to whet your appetite this summer, there's a transfer window packed with Premier League sides looking to revamp.
The initial reaction when Manny Pacquiao announced that he will quit the ring in 2016 was to despair that the fight against Floyd Mayweather which the world has been waiting an eternity to see had been scuppered once and for all.
By the time Kylie Minogue sang to a packed-out Hampden Park at last night's closing ceremony, Usain Bolt had left. He was vaguely en route to his next glitzy assignment: a run on Copacabana Beach. There is no criticism intended in that observation. The Jamaican was not the only reason why the 20th staging of the Commonwealth Games was a success.
DEREK LAWRENSON: As a textbook example of how not to handle a scandal, it would be hard to beat the Dustin Johnson affair.
One by one, they take their turn in front of the camera; flaunting a red shirt, striking a pose, striving for a smile which smacks of pride.
Moeen Ali's decision to wear wristbands is a refreshing reminder that sports stars can take an interest in politics and the world at large.
Arsene Wenger must deliver real sucess at The Emirates this season. The FA Cup final was a nice day out, but it is time for him to win the title.
Steven Gerrard was the best English midfielder since Paul Gascoigne, but you have to ask why England didn't get more out of him.
With every new bit of transfer speculation about a Southampton player I've been trying to stay positive. But it's gone too far now.
Manchester United's relationship with Nike finally hit rock bottom when they began displaying branding from rivals at Carrington.
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