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The National League South outright title winner odds have been revealed for the 2026/27 season now that fixtures are out. Preparations for the division’s 24 teams are now in full swing with pre-season friendlies done with, new shirts being revealed and new signings being brought in and the league begins on Saturday. Relegated from the National League – Braintree Town and Truro City Promoted from the Isthmian League Premier Division – Folkestone Invicta and Billericay Town Promoted from the Southern League Premier Division South – Walton & Hersham and Farnham Town Promoted to the National League – Worthing and Hornchurch Relegated…

Keith Idec reported Friday in The Ring that Stevenson seems increasingly likely to face Valenzuela next if a fight with WBO welterweight champion Devin Haney remains off the table. Rayo Valenzuela (16-3, 10 KOs) strengthened his position with a second-round knockout of Edwin De Los Santos in their June 28 rematch in Las Vegas. De Los Santos stopped Valenzuela in three rounds in 2022 before later losing a decision to Stevenson. De Los Santos had been out of the ring for a lengthy period before the rematch, but Valenzuela still produced the type of finish that makes him an attractive…

This summer is a pivotal one for Crystal Palace with a new manager, a big departure in Lacroix and also another year of European football.The Eagles are in the Europa League this season following their Conference League win last season and with that comes financial obligations.Palace have to comply with Uefa’s squad cost ratio (SCR) when trying to bring in players during this transfer window.The SCR obligations are stricter than those of the Premier League and Palace have to deal with the rules put in place by Uefa, which cap spending on wages, transfers and agent fees at 70% of…

Barcelona have cancelled a pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.The Spanish champions were set to face local side Ittihad Riadi Tangier in north-western Morocco on 15 August as part of their preparations for the new campaign. “In light of the current uncertainty and circumstances, FC Barcelona considers playing the match would be inappropriate,” said the club in a statement. While the club did not specify the reason for the cancellation, BBC Sport understands the decision is linked to the situation in Ceuta, the Spanish enclave that borders Morocco on the North African coast.About 78,000…

After only a few training sessions, Liverpool must be confident that they have pulled off a fantastic signing in the form of Victor Munoz, who looks sharp and dynamic and dangerous. The 23-year-old World Cup winner is skilled down both wings, and he starred as one of the biggest breakout stars in Spain last season, with talent scout Jacek Kulig asserting that the “late bloomer” is heading “straight to the top”. Prior to last season, Munoz had limited experience at the highest level, and across that first full La Liga campaign, scored seven goals and created five assists. Barcelona were…

The Carabao Cup gets underway this weekend as clubs from across the EFL begin their quest for the season’s first major piece of silverware, with Saturday serving up a host of intriguing first-round ties. Among the standout fixtures are a London derby between QPR and Millwall, while recently relegated trio Burnley, West Ham and Leicester all begin their campaigns on home soil looking to avoid an early upset. London rivals renew hostilities One of the earlier kick-offs on Saturday sees QPR host Millwall in what promises to be a fiercely contested derby. Millwall are slight favourites at 5/4, with QPR…

Jos Buttler says a conversation with England batting coach Marcus Trescothick helped him rediscover the form that took his past the all-time T20 run-scoring record.The England wicketkeeper broke Kieron Pollard’s mark of 14,803 as he recorded a 20-ball 51 for Manchester Super Giants on Wednesday – his third 50+ score in four innings.Buttler also hammered a 64-ball 131 in his most recent international outing, a T20 victory over India at Southampton last month, but struggled in the format’s World Cup earlier this year, averaging 10.87 from eight matches as England went out in the semi-finals.The 35-year-old said: “Marcus Trescothick said…

Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has confirmed that a bid has been submitted for Gustavo Hamer by one of the midfielder’s former clubs.  Hamer joined the Blades from Coventry City back in 2023, though it has emerged that Frank Lampard is keen to bring the 29-year-old back to the club for a second stint.  During his time with Coventry, Hamer made 132 appearances across all competitions, scoring 19 goals and providing 22 assists, which earned him his move to Sheffield United. Hamer put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Blades three years ago for a reported £15m fee,…

Pound-for-pound star Claressa Shields says a fight with Wales’ Lauren Price is now likely to take place in 2027.The 31-year-old American is one of the sport’s most decorated fighters – a multi-weight undisputed world champion and reigning undisputed heavyweight champion.Price, 32, is the unified welterweight champion and, like Shields, is an Olympic gold medallist.”When I look at Lauren fight, she’s very explosive. She’s fast. She got a lot of skill. I can’t wait to get in there and showcase my skills against her,” Shields told BBC Sport.Shields will move down to middleweight to challenge Australia’s WBA and WBC world champion…

The Football Association has banned solid perimeter walls around pitches after a safety review was launched following the death of former Arsenal youth player Billy Vigar.The 21-year-old died after sustaining a “significant brain injury” while playing for Chichester City at Wingate and Finchley FC in September 2025.It is thought the injury was caused when he collided with a concrete wall.The review, conducted by independent health and safety experts for the 2026-27 season, said it “no longer permits solid brick, breeze block or concrete barriers around pitches across the National League system for men [steps 1-6], and the Women’s National League…