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Frank Lampard says Edouard Mendy will not start for Chelsea against West Brom and plans to hold talks with Kepa Arrizabalaga in the next 24 hours.

The Boston Celtics need Gordon Hayward to step up and Marcus Smart to tone down his bad offensive habits if they are to find a recovery route against the Miami Heat.

Gareth Bale says he “grew up” during his time with Real Madrid and has “no regrets” having departed the Spanish club to return to Tottenham.

Ralf Rangnick believes it is “only a matter of time” before the Premier League learns the devastating potential of Kai Havertz, comparing Chelsea’s new £76m signing to the legendary Johan Cruyff.

Jose Mourinho revealed how Tottenham were forced to move the goalposts ahead of their Europa League qualifying win over Shkendija.

Valtteri Bottas topped the timesheets ahead of surprise closest rival Daniel Ricciardo in a crash-heavy Russian GP first practice, while Lewis Hamilton finished down in 19th on a quiet start to his potentially record-equalling weekend.

Adebayo Akinfenwa has criticised the Football Association’s decision to clear a Fleetwood employee of any wrongdoing after the Wycombe striker was called a “fat water buffalo” during last season’s League One play-off semi-final.

Sebastian Vettel admits he will be “sad” to see his hero Michael Schumacher’s F1 wins record equalled and inevitably surpassed by Lewis Hamilton – but says his long-time F1 rival “deserves” to take over the milestone.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he considered leaving Arsenal but the chance to improve under Mikel Arteta convinced him to sign a new contract.

Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdowns and ran in another at the goal line as the Miami Dolphins cruised to a comfortable 31-13 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night.