| The Aviva Premiership and Magners League season review: Let's get up and running! |
 When the Aviva Premiership and Magners League campaigns begin this evening, it marks the start of a hugely significant, high-stakes season, leading into the World Cup in a year’s time. |
| This is a big game for England...not for me! Underfire Fabio Capello underlines his priorities ahead Bulgaria clash |
 Did he borrow the line from a Frankenstein movie or from Franco Baldini? Or was it something, despite his long struggle to master the English language, that just came to Fabio Capello there and then? |
| Scots warn Lithuania not to target David Weir |
 Scotland assistant Peter Houston has warned Lithuania they will be wasting their time targeting veteran David Weir’s lack of pace, because he tried it himself! |
| McFadden axed! Birmingham forward part of major Craig Levein cull for Lithuania clash |
 Tartan Army talisman James McFadden has been left out of the Scotland side to face Lithuania tonight — as Craig Levein makes eight changes. |
| After Premier League 25-man squads announced, we introduce the top-flight kids from ... Fame! |
 The new Barclays Premier League rules, which forced clubs to submit 25-man squad lists on Wednesday, are designed to give youth a chance. Sportsmail identifies 20 young players you could see at a Premier League ground this season. |
| Gerard Houllier lands job with Aston Villa: Ex-Liverpool boss set for sensational return to England |
 Gerard Houllier is set for a dramatic return to English football with Aston Villa. The Frenchman, who has been out of work for three years, has held talks with Villa owner Randy Lerner. |
| Paula Radcliffe finds a new direction for London 2012 Olympic Marathon |
 If Paula Radcliffe fulfils the dream of ending her marathon career in triumph at the 2012 Olympics, it will be against a backdrop of London's iconic landmarks. |
| US OPEN 2010: Dustin Brown would 'dread' a life like Andy Murray's |
 Blockbooking a set of hotel rooms in Manhattan amounts to relatively small change for Murray, whose back-up team ensure every detail is catered for in his bid for the US Open title |
| MARTIN SAMUEL: The storm is raging, but all they want in Taunton is cold ale, sun and a crossword |
 As scandals go, it could have been worse. It could have been a sport people care about. There is feeling for cricket. How does that song go? 'I don't like cricket, oh no, I love it.' |
| Liverpool stalwart Jamie Carragher on brink of new Anfield deal |
 Jamie Carragher can savour the prospect of at least another three seasons at Anfield after the former England defender, 32, opened talks on a new Liverpool contract. |