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The latest on transfers, Liverpool and Thomas Tuchel's England from the back pages
Sky Sports News takes you through a selection of the back page headlines from Friday morning's papers.
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Can Chelsea go from 10th to title again?
With a new manager at the helm in Xabi Alonso, can Chelsea go from 10th to the Premier League title like they did a decade ago?
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Patrick Beverley announces decision to sign with French club Boulazac
Boulazac is the next stop in a 19-year professional journey for 38-year-old Patrick Beverley.
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New Zealand break with OFC to withdraw Infantino support
New Zealand break rank with Oceania's football governing body to become the latest nation to withdraw support for Fifa president Gianni Infantino.
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How Maresca's Man City are shaping up compared with Guardiola
Enzo Maresca has the difficult task of following Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. BBC Sport analyses the new manager's style and tactics from the pre-season games so far...
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Bradley Beal returns to Clippers on two-year, $13.2 million deal
The Los Angeles Clippers officially confirm a contract extension with three-time NBA All-Star Bradley Beal.
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Blazers arena deal stalls as expansion and funding pressures mount
Tense arena renovation negotiations continue to secure the long-term future of the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Judah Mintz and Ulrich Chomche headline latest EuroCup roster moves
Several BKT EuroCup player signings, including Skyliners securing Judah Mintz and Balkan Botevgrad adding Ulrich Chomche.
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Gudaitis champions Rytas roster revamp amid Basketball Champions League shakeup
Rytas retaining 33-year-old Arturas Gudaitis headlines the most recent wave of Basketball Champions League summer signings.
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Gregg Popovich honors mentor Don Nelson: “I stole from you”
Delivering a heartfelt, humorous tribute at Don Nelson’s memorial service, Gregg Popovich admits to stealing championship-winning strategies.
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The level-headed Swede orchestrating magic with Motherwell
Alfred Johansson's impressive early work at Motherwell continues with a place in the Conference League play-offs - but don't expect the Swede to get carried away.
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What's going wrong for Rangers and McInnes?
After Rangers' Europa League qualifying defeat by Jagellonia Bialystok, what is going wrong for new manager Derek McInnes and his side so far this season?
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Nigeria to miss Women's World Cup after South Africa and Ghana win play-offs
South Africa and Ghana progress to an inter-confederation qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup, but Nigeria will miss the tournament for the first time.
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Man City's Reijnders set for £52m Saudi move
Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders is set to leave following a year at the club after a £52m move was agreed with Saudi Pro-League side Al-Qadsiah.
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Rangers 'are not ready' to compete in Europa League, says McInnes
Derek McInnes admitted Rangers are "not ready" to compete at Europa League level.
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Man City reject fresh Rodri bid - Friday's gossip
Barcelona's latest Rodri bid rejected, Tijjani Reijnders set to leave Manchester City, Tottenham's Djed Spence on verge of Inter Milan move, plus more.
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'Dad rang and I was like: What's happening?' - England U20s boss on Uefa threat
England head coach Lydia Bedford says she has been told to "just continue as usual" before next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup, despite the threat of a Uefa boycott o...
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PSG agree deal in principle for Barcelona's Torres
Paris St-Germain agree a deal in principle to sign Barcelona forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona for about £43m.
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Rangers booed off after Europa League exit as McInnes' winless start goes on
Derek McInnes' winless start to life at Rangers hit its lowest point as they were embarrassed and dumped out of the Europa League to a chorus of boos by Jagiellonia Bialy...
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Done in a weekend - the $12.5bn LA Lakers sale that shocked the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers' record $12.5bn (£9.3bn) sale was agreed in the space of a weekend, leaving the NBA world and fans in shock.
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