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What does Heggebo's deception ban mean for football?

BBC Sport explores the fallout from the decision to ban West Brom striker Aune Heggebo for two matches for "successfully deceiving a match official".

Shakhtar agree to play Champions League ties at Chelsea

Ukrainian club Shakhtar Donetsk agree to play Champions League home games at Chelsea's Stamford Bridge this season.

England romp to three-day win as new Test era starts in style

Joe Root won his first Test back as permanent England captain by an innings and 103 runs with Pakistan rolled for 135 before tea on day three at Headingley.

'If I replicate that, everyone is stuffed!' - Wade makes dream start in Aus

Brody Klinge set up a quarter-final showdown against Gian van Veen at the KenoGo Australian Darts Masters after a shock victory over Ross Smith in Wollongong.

Hull KR boss explains decision to drop Lewis: 'It's about standards'

Hull KR head coach Willie Peters said his decision to drop Mikey Lewis for Saturday's game against Toulouse ahead of his two-match ban is about upholding the "standards" of the club.

Chelsea reject initial Leeds loan bid for Mudryk

Chelsea reject an initial season-long loan offer from Leeds United for winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

'Hungry to win' - Villa's Konsa joins Arsenal in £55m deal

Arsenal complete the £55m signing of England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa.

Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Mbappe not incompatible - Mourinho

Real Madrid trio Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Kylian Mbappe can all play together in the same team successfully, new head coach Jose Mourinho says.

Paredes given TEN-game ban; Argentina fined for Falklands banner

FIFA have issued Leandro Paredes a 10-game ban for fighting after the World Cup final and handed Argentina an £235,647 fine for displaying a Falklands banner after beating England in the semi-finals.

Partey signs for Al-Shabab in Saudi Pro League

Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab confirm the signing of Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey.

'I'm very sad and disappointed' - Sinner withdraws from US Open

World No 1 Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from this month's US Open due to a right knee injury.

Weekend Winners: Kate, Sam and Declan have their say on the Ebor

The panel of Kate Tracey, Sam Boswell and Declan Rix paid special attention to York’s feature event, the Sky Bet Ebor Handicap.

Caught World Cup fever? Here's how to follow USMNT stars' club careers

Did you get swept up in World Cup excitement? ESPN outlines how to follow the USMNT's stars overseas now.

Dutch GP: Leclerc ahead of Norris at start of Sprint Qualifying LIVE!

Villa expected to make Jackson move if Watkins sold to Al Hilal

Aston Villa are expected to make a move for Nicolas Jackson if they sell Ollie Watkins to Al Hilal.

Argentina's Paredes banned for 10 games after World Cup clashes

Fifa ban Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes for 10 matches over his role in clashes with Spanish players after the World Cup final.

Cross to retire from professional cricket at end of season

Lancashire and England bowler Kate Cross has announced she will retire from professional cricket at the end of this season.

Football Daily

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball return for The Commentators' View.