Leicester City's Thai owners King Power are seeking to sell the club, producing an eight-page sales booklet via Citigroup valuing its physical assets at over £200m after 16 years of ownership.
Millwall goalkeeper Lukas Jensen saved four penalties to beat QPR in a shootout after a 1-1 draw in the first round of the Carabao Cup. Elsewhere, Burnley, Leicester, Norwich and Stoke secured wins, while Derby crashed out against Lincoln.
17-year-old Jeremy Monga, bought by Manchester City for £12.5m, attributes his rapid Premier League ascent to skills honed playing cage football in Coventry.
Lucas Herrington is poised to become Australia's second-most expensive footballer with a £12.6m move to newly-promoted Premier League side Hull City. This transfer, along with others involving young talents like Paul-Okon Engstler and Patrick Beach, signifies a new era for Australian players making direct jumps to Europe's top leagues.
Durham, Middlesex, Leicestershire Foxes, Northamptonshire Steelbacks, Kent, Warwickshire, Essex, and Derbyshire all secured victories in the One-Day Cup. Emilio Gay's unbeaten century helped Durham, while teenager Jack Nelson starred for Middlesex, and Leicestershire moved four points clear at the top of Group A.
After a "chaotic" World Cup end, Josko Gvardiol is focused on becoming a key figure in Manchester City's new era under Enzo Maresca. The defender, who recently signed a new five-year contract, is beginning pre-season in Hong Kong and is ready to "fight" for his position.
Manchester United have signed goalkeeper Janina Leitzig from Leicester City for an undisclosed fee, making her their second summer signing. Separately, Chelsea confirmed the signing of England youth international Nelly Las from Leicester City on a four-year deal, also for an undisclosed release clause fee.
Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in Leicester on Wednesday night. An officer was flagged down on London Road, and the victim later died in hospital. Police believe the stabbing occurred in De Montfort Place, and no arrests have been made.
Everton have confirmed the signing of Finland forward Jutta Rantala from Leicester City after activating an undisclosed release clause. Rantala, Leicester's top-scorer last season, is the third player to move from Leicester to Everton this summer.
Manchester City have agreed a £12.5m deal to sign 17-year-old Jeremy Monga from Leicester City, beating Arsenal to the highly-rated youngster. Monga, who has played for England's youth teams, made his Premier League debut in April 2025.
Diez años después de ganar la Premier League, el Leicester City se enfrenta a la Tercera División, una deuda de 226 millones de libras y una sanción de 6 puntos por incumplir el fair play financiero. La venta de jugadores y el patrocinio familiar han sostenido el club, pero los altos salarios y la mala gestión deportiva han llevado a pérdidas millonarias.
England's rugby team has made five changes to its starting XV for the match against South Africa, including new signings George Martin and Jack van Poortvliet. The team aims to counter South Africa's physicality and end a four-match losing streak.
The UK government expressed shock over a report that a convicted people smuggler, once dubbed "the godfather" of Calais migrant camps, is living in Leicestershire. The man, who reportedly changed his name and was working illegally while claiming asylum, received a five-year sentence in France for smuggling. This case, alongside another involving a Rochdale grooming gang leader who cannot be deported due to a legal loophole, has raised questions about the UK's immigration and deportation systems.
Downing Street expressed shock over reports that a convicted people smuggler, sentenced in France, is living in Leicestershire, UK, and working illegally while claiming asylum. This case, alongside a Rochdale grooming gang leader who cannot be deported, highlights concerns about the UK's immigration system and the deportation of foreign criminals.
A former people smuggler, once dubbed "the godfather" of French migrant camps, is reportedly living in Leicestershire, UK, working illegally and seeking asylum. Twana Jamal, convicted in France in 2016, is believed to be using a false name and raises concerns about UK border control effectiveness post-Brexit.
Northampton and Bath are drawn into a challenging Champions Cup pool with Bulls and Montpellier. Bristol will face Gloucester and Munster, while Harlequins are in a Challenge Cup pool with Toulon, Edinburgh, and Ospreys. The full fixture list is expected later this month.
Enzo Maresca succeeds Pep Guardiola at Manchester City, tasked with overcoming a 7-point gap to Arsenal and convincing players, including uncertain Rodri, to buy into his vision, amidst the challenge of living up to Guardiola's 20-title legacy.
Top European clubs are reportedly pursuing several high-profile players. Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in Alex Scott, while Arsenal also eyes Jeremy Monga. Real Madrid targets Enzo Fernandez and potentially Erling Haaland. Aston Villa shows interest in Jarrod Bowen.
Essex, Glamorgan, Leicestershire, Hampshire, Durham, and Kent secure wins in the 2026 County Championship, with notable performances from Liam Patterson-White, Fergus O'Neill, Tom Norton, Rehan Ahmed, Kyle Abbott, and Matt Milnes.
Northampton secured their Prem title with a 26-17 win over Exeter, despite a challenging season. Key players like Henry Pollock and Fin Smith are now set to join the England squad for their upcoming tour of South Africa, facing injury concerns among the selected players.
Northampton, the Premiership's top contenders, face Exeter in the final, a match that history suggests will be unpredictable. Despite Exeter's lower league position, their recent strong performances and the return of key players like Manny Feyi-Waboso, along with the leadership of Dafydd Jenkins, suggest they are capable of an upset.
East Midlands Railway'den yapılan açıklamada, Londra St Pancras İstasyonu'na varışlı ve çıkışlı tren seferlerinde bir kaza nedeniyle aksama yaşandığı belirtildi. Kazadan Corby, Nottingham ve Sheffield seferleri etkilendi.
Arsenal's opening bid for Jeremy Monga was rejected by Leicester. Liverpool are reportedly preparing an £86m package for Yan Diomande, while Arsenal are also interested in Bradley Barcola. Real Madrid are considering Enzo Fernandez, and Tottenham are in contention for Nathan De Cat.
John Lewis is investing £20m in its Glasgow store as part of a £50m plan to refresh its shops nationwide. The Buchanan Galleries revamp includes expanding the beauty hall, adding a cafe-restaurant, and upgrading fashion and technology floors, signaling confidence in the city's retail sector.
