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This post was originally published on BBC Football An episode about transfers gets derailed as Joe asks Pat how to become a better player.

Opening ceremony lights up Paris in unique style

The 2024 Olympics opened in Paris in spectacular style with thousands of athletes sailing along the River Seine past lively performers on bridges, banks and rooftops in an ambitious take on an opening ceremony.

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Flintoff's Superchargers lose to Rockets

Andrew Flintoff suffers a heavy defeat in his first match as a head coach as his Northern Superchargers side lose to Trent Rockets by 47 runs in The Hundred men’s competition at Headingley.

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Lammers leaves Rangers to join Twente

This post was originally published on BBC Football Rangers sell Sam Lammers to Dutch club FC Twente for an undisclosed fee, with the forward signing a three-year deal.

Transfers – July 2024

This post was originally published on BBC Football Check out the significant signings and departures in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, EFL and Women’s Super League.

Sciver-Brunt leads Rockets to win over Superchargers

England all-rounder Nat Sciver-Brunt puts in a strong all-round performance as Trent Rockets beat Northern Superchargers by 20 runs in their opening match of The Hundred women’s competition at Headingley.

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Who needs what to reach League Cup last 16?

This post was originally published on BBC Football There are still 10 qualifying places up for grabs as the Premier Sports Cup group stage enters its final round of fixtures this weekend.

Ex-players can help referees improve – Collum

This post was originally published on BBC Football New Scottish FA head of refereeing Willie Collum intends to use former players to improve officials’ understanding of the game beyond the regulations.

Australian coach to remain after backing Korean rival

Australian Olympic swimming coach Michael Palfrey remains with the team after he said he hoped South Korean swimmer Kim Woo-min beats his Australian rivals to Olympic 400m freestyle gold in Paris.

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Footballers 'scared' after Reading Women collapse

This post was originally published on BBC Football Footballers are “scared” and “anxious” about the collapse of major women’s teams following the demotion of Reading, according to Bristol City midfielder Amy Rodgers.

Tooney and Russo hit Ibiza

This post was originally published on BBC Football BBC Sounds welcomes back Ella Toone and Alessia Russo, along with Radio 1’s Vick Hope, for three bonus episodes of The Tooney & Russo Show.

Priestman removed as Olympic boss over drone incident

This post was originally published on BBC Football Canada women’s football manager Beverly Priestman has been removed as Olympic head coach after the New Zealand Olympic Committee reported that a drone had been flown over their training session on Monday.

Manager ins and outs – July 2024

This post was originally published on BBC Football BBC Sport tracks all the manager ins and outs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, Women’s Super League, English Football League and National League.

Schalke's fall to the edge of existence

This post was originally published on BBC Football Despite recent assurances that Schalke’s finances are holding up, the viability of the debt-saddled club as a genuine power is in doubt.