Chelsea are reported to have made a fresh bid to sign Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric after the Croatian's move to Real Madrid hit a roadblock.
Liverpool and Tottenham disappoint their new managers, while Swansea City hit five against QPR.
Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes wants to offload former captain Joey Barton, but where?
New Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers watched his team slump to a miserable 0-3 defeat to West Brom in their first league game.
Manchester City made an accidental £30m bid for Barcelona's Lionel Messi in 2008, reveals the club's former chief executive Garry Cook.
England eked out a six run lead over South Africa on the third day of the third Test between the two countries and will want to restrict the South Africans, whose second innings stands at 145/3, to as low a score as possible
Arsenal confirm that Cameroonian defensive midfielder Alex Song is leaving for Barcelona.
Arsene Wenger cut a frustrated figure after Arsenal's 0-0 draw against Sunderland at the Emirates.
Manchester City begin their defence of their first league title for 44 years at home to newly promoted Southampton.
Manchester City lose out on Athletic Bilbao midfielder Javi Martinez to Bayern Munich as reports emerge that Germans are willing to meet player's €40m buyout clause.
Manchester United player Nani could be on his way to Zenit St Petersburg, if the Russian club's coach gets his way.
Arsene Wenger admits that Theo Walcott's wage demands are holding up a long-term deal at Arsenal.
Manchester United will try to sign Everton left-back Leighton Baines, as Sir Alex Ferguson looks to wrap up his summer spending following the arrival of Robin van Persie from Arsenal.
Arsenal have reportedly identified Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia as a replacement for Alex Song
After a see-saw two days of Test cricket, South Africa have a slight edge going into what could be a decisive third day of action
Manchester United refuse to sell Javier Hernandez even after signing van Persie
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists the Gunners will remain strong, despite the loss of star striker Robin van Persie to Manchester United
Robin van Persie insists no hard feelings over his move to Manchester United from Arsenal, but former Gunner Emmanuel Eboue labels the Dutchman a donkey.
Arsenal host Sunderland on the opening weekend of the 2012/13 Premier League season, with both clubs looking for a positive start after a patchy pre-season.
In what will be the biggest game of the opening weekend, Newcastle United will host Tottenham at the Sports Direct Arena
The highs and lows of the 2011/12 Premier League will all be forgotten as the teams and players prepare for the first game of the new season
Supporters will be waiting to see new signings in action and clubs their fortunes with new managers, as in the case of Liverpool and West Brom
South Africa's grip on the world No.1 test ranking continues to tighten as England's openers stumbled to 208 for 5 after day two at Lord's.
Clint Dempsey is attempting to force through a move to Liverpool after being fined for refusing to play for Fulham against Norwich city this weekend.
With even the grumpiest observers hailing London Olympics 2012, were the Games a shining beacon of what sport should be? Or do we already have that with football? Lianna Brinded and Vanessa Keller kick off over the Olympics vs footie debate.
IBTimes UK sports team favour Manchester City taking Premier League crown in new season.
Liverpool have confirmed the signing of SC Heerenveen winger Oussama Assaidi on a long-term contract.
FA fines Man U defender for laughing at a tweet calling Chelsea defender Ashley Cole a 'choc ice' in John Terry Case.
Stoke will continue their Premier League journey, with predictable transfers and style of play
On the same day that Robin van Persie officially left Arsenal for Manchester United, it seems another Gunner could soon be on his way out of the club in midfielder Alex Song.
