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Evening StandardArne Slot hails double new Liverpool addition with vital Premier League experience secured
New Reds boss hails latest Anfield arrivals as plans take shape
- The Telegraph
Manchester United staff ‘shocked, upset and angry’ as long-serving academy coaches face cull
Manchester United’s academy staff have been left “shocked”, “upset” and in some cases “angry” at the news that several respected, long-serving coaches could lose their jobs in the cost-cutting drive at Old Trafford.
- NextShark
Asian teen stomped on head during Bay Area basketball game
A police investigation is underway following a violent incident during a youth basketball game where a 13-year-old player stomped on an opponent's head, leading to a concussion. The game, held at the College of Alameda on Sunday, involved the Filipino American Tumakbo United team and Payton's Place team, both from the Bay Area. What happened: The now-viral video of the incident shows a scuffle over the ball, during which the Filipino boy falls to the ground before his 13-year-old opponent stomps on his head.
- Evening Standard
Transfer news LIVE! Ruiz in Arsenal talks; Man Utd launch Dumfries bid; Liverpool want Neto; Chelsea latest
Follow the latest news, rumours, deals and gossip from the summer transfer window
- The Telegraph
Manchester United handed boost as West Ham’s talks with Noussair Mazraoui break down
Manchester United’s search for a right-back may have taken a positive turn following the breakdown of talks between West Ham United and Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui.
- Evening Standard
Tottenham closing in on deal to sign Min-hyuk Yang as youthful recruitment drive continues
Spurs continue to target emerging young talent
- Evening Standard
Liverpool vs Real Betis: Friendly prediction, kick-off time tonight, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results
Arne Slot takes charge of first official friendly as Reds boss
- The Telegraph
Emile Smith Rowe move to Fulham a step closer as club bring Ryan Sessegnon back
Arsenal are close to selling midfielder Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham for £35 million, with former Tottenham Hotspur winger Ryan Sessegnon also heading back to Craven Cottage.
- Evening Standard
Liverpool without Andy Robertson against Arsenal and Manchester United but Diogo Jota on the way
Ibrahima Konate and Ryan Gravenberch will also join up with the Reds later on their US pre-season tour that kicks off against Real Betis
- The Telegraph
Paris Olympics opening ceremony 2024: When it starts and how to watch
Follow The Telegraph’s Olympics opening ceremony live blog from Paris 2024.
- Evening Standard
Ethan Nwaneri seizes Arsenal chance to impress Mikel Arteta as door to first-team opens up
Encouraging display underlines hype around talented teenager
- People
Caitlin Clark Vacations in Mexico with Boyfriend Connor McCaffery and Fever Teammates: 'Just a Couple Mermaids'
The Fever are currently on a month-long break due to the Sumemr Olympics, in which members of the WNBA will be vying for a gold medal in women’s basketball
- Evening Standard
Arsenal have pre-season numbers boosted as international trio join up before Manchester United friendly
Trio could play some part in friendly against Manchester United in Los Angeles
- Associated Press
US Olympic basketball team is eager to find balance between being players and being fans
The U.S. men's basketball team is headed to the athletes village on Friday to mingle with fellow Olympians before the opening ceremony. Next week, the group wants to see Simone Biles compete. Stephen Curry hopes to watch beach volleyball and swimming.
- The Guardian
Lando Norris says he is not proud of ignoring McLaren team orders
McLaren’s Lando Norris has admitted he did not handle well the team orders controversy that marred Sunday’s Hungarian Grand Prix
- AFP News
Rainy Paris Olympic parade dampens many spectators' spirits
Wrapped in a poncho under torrential rain, Brazilian Lucas Amadeu said he regretted forking out 2,700 euros ($2,930) for a top seat at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Friday. When they promised a spectacular open-air ceremony at the heart of one of the world's most beautiful cities, the organisers of the Paris Games were praying for fine weather.
- Evening Standard
Brentford confirm major blow as new signing Igor Thiago suffers meniscus injury
Scans are scheduled for next week to provide more information on injury
- Evening Standard
'Paris will be wrecked by the Olympics': why locals are fleeing the city
Parisians have been pushed to the edge by intense traffic, the closure of bridges and metro stations, and 6ft barriers lining the streets in preparation for the upcoming Games. Agnès Poirier reports
- Evening Standard
Mikel Arteta confirms Karl Hein could leave Arsenal on loan this summer
Gunners have a wealth of options in goal
- Evening Standard
Inside Forest's London cycle workshop: How firm keeps the wheels turning on 10,000 e-bikes
Behind-the-scenes look at challenge of meeting soaring demand from Londoners wanting to hire e-bikes