Mark Wayne Eubank

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant is ready to embrace a diminished role heading into the 2014/15 NBA campaign.

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to bounce back from one of their worst finishes in the upcoming 2014/15 NBA campaign, as they were able to only rack up 27 wins, while conceding 55 games last season.

Retired manager Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly gave his former Manchester United charge, Cristiano Ronaldo, a ring, in an attempt to convince him to move back to Old Trafford.

Jose Mourinho revealed that managing a club in England apart from Chelsea could be a possibility in the future.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has penned a new four-year deal that will see him wear the Gunners shirt until June 2018, according to The Mirror.

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Toni Kroos was supposed to move to Manchester United during the previous transfer window, but opted to head to Real Madrid after the installation of Louis van Gaal as Red Devils manager.

Arsenal are reported to be alerted by the recent development involving Jan Vertonghen and Tottenham Hotspur, as the defender and his current club has apparently failed to come to terms in sealing an improved contract.

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo revealed, once and for all, that he will be staying at the Santiago Bernabeu amidst rumours linking him back to Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal came to Wayne Rooney's aid, after the latter incurred a red card for carelessly sticking his boot out at Stewart Downing to prevent a supposed counterattack by West Ham.

Europe's football governing body, UEFA, has issued a statement to the effect that they have "opened formal investigations" for a possible breach of the Financial Fair Play rules by Liverpool FC, along with other top clubs.

Manchester City midfielder James Milner revealed that he still wants to stay at the Etihad after his contract runs out at the end of the season, but is also considering viable options elsewhere.

Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale gave a hint that the up-and-coming youngster Raheem Sterling could join him in Spain after declaring praises for the Liverpool winger, stating that "the sky is the limit" for the Jamaica-born starlet.

Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester City have been recently linked with a move for Real Madrid attacker Isco, but they have been dealt with a blow after Carlo Ancelloti ruled out the youngster's exit.

Nude videos of who appears to be "Suits" star Abigail Spencer have been circulating all over the internet.

Former Liverpool FC defender Daniel Agger hinted that a lack of frankness on the part of Reds boss Brendan Rodgers led to his exit.

Arsenal FC defender Mathieu Debuchy underwent a left ankle operation after suffering an injury during his side's Premier League clash against Manchester City.

Liverpool FC boss Brendan Rodgers is determined to stick with Steven Gerrard amid claims that his ageing skipper is not as effective anymore.

Arsenal and Manchester United are reported to be eyeing promising Fulham attacker Patrick Roberts.

Jose Mourinho believes that Chelsea is no longer in Frank Lampard's heart after joining direct Premier League rivals Manchester City.

Inspired performances by Manchester United's Angel di Maria, Ander Herrera, and Radamel Falcao, who are dubbed as "Van Gaalacticos," were put in vain by their side's defensive blunders, costing them the game against Leicester City.

Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli finds himself in in an unwanted position yet again, as he was subjected to racially abusive remarks on social media after mocking Manchester United, which got trounced 5-3 by Leicester City.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger revealed, for the record, that it is the former Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo whom he regrettably missed signing and not walk-in trialist Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal sent out a warning to his side's stars that he will willingly bench them in favour of younger players, should they be complacent and underperform.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal claims that every player that he spoke to wanted to move to Old Trafford, hitting back at Pep Guardiola's assertion that the Premier League giants does not have enough resources to afford some of the Bayern Munich stars.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho came to the aid of one of his top summer signings Diego Costa, citing that the latter is just showing the opposition that he is no pushover, following accusations that the former Atletico Madrid striker is displaying belligerence on the pitch.

Chelsea and Liverpool have reportedly sent out scouts to monitor promising Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Julian Brandt.

Juventus have reportedly tabled a bid for FC Barcelona attacker Pedro, according to Italian source Tuttosport.

Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola mockingly stated that Premier League giants Manchester United do not have the means to acquire key members of his squad.

After having an impressive start in the Premier League with four wins, Chelsea will look to bring their domestic form to the Champions League by securing all three points against Schalke 04.