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How did all nine new managers fare in Premier League openers?
Who impressed and who has work to do? BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at how the nine new managerial appointments fared on the opening week of the Premier League season.

Leeds and Rangers co-owner jailed after prostitution arrest
Jed York pleaded no contest to two charges in Ohio after being arrested for soliciting prostitution.

All the best Savinho - welcome Savio... new club, new name for Spurs signing
Tottenham sign Brazil winger Savinho from Manchester City for an initial £75m - and he reverts to being called Savio.

'Historic' first as two osprey chicks born on Anglesey, experts say
The chicks were born earlier this summer, and conservationists hope they'll return to Wales after migrating to west Africa

Legendary rugby league winger Billy Boston dies aged 92
Boston, born in Cardiff in 1934, became the first player in rugby league's 130-year history to receive a knighthood last year.

Watch: What are the US sanctions on Iran and who else will be affected?
Washington announced what it described as an "economic D-Day" against Iran, widening current sanctions and targetting countries with business ties with the regime.

Andrew Tate exaggerates and did not own supercars in photos, his lawyers say
Prosecutors argue Tate and his brother Tristan are a flight risk and should not be released on bail.

Inspectors to assess police after Henry Nowak murder
Hampshire Police officers initially arrested the student and placed him in handcuffs as he lay dying.

US judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'frivolous' appeal against conviction
The former Jeffrey Epstein accomplice loses her latest effort to be released from prison.

Man dies in crash after police pursuit
Two women are also hurt and one remains in hospital in critical condition.

China hits out at 'illegal' new US sanctions on Iran and trading partners
The US has threatened to isolate nations that continue to do business with Tehran, which sells much of its oil to Beijing.

Sir Billy Boston - 'the world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told'
Rugby league commentator Matt Newsum says Sir Billy Boston was a "world-class athlete, whose story deserved to be told".

LIV returnees should 'eat humble pie' - Faldo
Sir Nick Faldo says LIV golfers seeking a return to the DP World Tour may have to "eat a bit of humble pie" before regaining eligibility for the European-based circuit.

OnlyFans owner was paid over $700m before his death
The site hosts a range of subscription-based content from cooking to fitness videos, but it is best known for pornography.

Food influencers v critics: Why credibility counts
People on the food scene look at the rise of influencers and the role of social media in the industry.

England captain Joe Root says he is 'hacked off' and 'disappointed' at Brydon Carse incident
England captain Joe Root says he is "hacked off" and "disappointed" at the incident involving fast bowler Brydon Carse at a Derby nightclub.

Boy, 3, injured in crocodile attack returns home from hospital
The boy's family say he is "happy to be home" after undergoing seven operations in hospital.

Young people leaving care have death rate four times higher than national average
Those leaving care have a death rate around four times higher than the general population, a new review reveals.

Yellow weather warnings issued as thunderstorms and flooding forecast
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning as heavy showers and thunderstorms are forecast to move northwards across the UK on Wednesday.

Trump may hope an 'economic onslaught' will pressure Iran - its leaders are betting otherwise
The US says new sanctions are an "economic D-Day", but Tehran's leaders have survived restrictions before.