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12dReuters

English football regulator moves step closer

An independent football regulator (IFR) for the English game is a step closer to becoming reality, with the Football Governance Bill set to be introduced to parliament on Thursday in the House of Lords.

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12dESPN

Wilshere leaves Arsenal for Norwich coaching role

Jack Wilshere has left his role as Arsenal's under-18s coach, joining Championship club Norwich City as a first-team coach in Johannes Hoff Thorup's backroom staff.

Jay-Jay Okocha scores from range in match with Samuel Eto'o & El Hadji Diouf (0:58)
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27dESPN

Rooney charged over alleged violent conduct

Wayne Rooney has been charged with misconduct by the English Football Association (FA) over his behaviour before and after being shown a red card during Plymouth Argyle's win over Blackburn Rovers on Saturday.

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31dMark Ogden

Preston's Osmajic given eight-game ban for bite

Preston forward Milutin Osmajic has been given an eight-game suspension for biting Blackburn's on-loan Liverpool defender Owen Beck during an EFL Championship match last month.

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39dESPN

Preston player charged for alleged bite on neck

The English Football Association has charged Preston forward Milutin Osmajic with violent conduct after he allegedly bit Blackburn defender Owen Beck.

Why Wrexham are 'no longer big fish in small pond' alongside Birmingham in League One (1:49)
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43dMark Ogden

Source: FA probe after player 'bitten' in game

The English FA are investigating an alleged biting incident during Sunday's EFL Championship clash between Preston and Blackburn Rovers, a source has told ESPN.

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46dAssociated Press

British player arrested for alleged drug smuggling

British footballer Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged in connection with trying to smuggle cannabis worth £600,000 ($800,000) through a British airport.

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66dJeff Carlisle

U.S. defender Trusty joins Celtic in $7.8M deal

U.S. international defender Auston Trusty has joined reigning Scottish champions Celtic FC on a five-year deal for a reported transfer fee of $7.8 million, the club announced on Friday.

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81dTom Hamilton

Brazil legend Ronaldinho's son nears Burnley move

Joao Mendes, the son of legendary Brazil forward Ronaldinho, is close to signing with English Championship side Burnley.

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84dESPN

Rooney fires warning to sub-par Plymouth players

Wayne Rooney has warned Plymouth Argyle players they are playing for their future after a 4-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday in their opening game of the season.

Could Bournemouth sign Barcelona's Julián Araujo? (1:58)
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97dReuters

Portsmouth striker to undergo heart surgery

Portsmouth striker Colby Bishop will undergo heart surgery after a potential risk was diagnosed during his routine pre-season medical check.

Rob McElhenney reveals plans with Tom Brady for Wrexham vs. Birmingham (0:44)
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Gab & Juls react to Newcastle United's 'massive sales' before deadline (0:55)
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129dESPN News Services

USMNT's Morris joins Middlesbrough from Crew

The Columbus Crew completed the transfer of United States international midfielder Aidan Morris to Middlesbrough of the English Championship Friday.

EFL Championship Standings

TEAMGPWDLGDP
Sunderland13922+1429
Leeds United13751+1426
Sheffield United13832+1025
Burnley13652+1123
Watford13715+122
West Bromwich Albion13562+621
Millwall13544+419
Blackburn Rovers13544+219
Bristol City13472019
Norwich City13463+518
Middlesbrough13535-118
Swansea City13445+116
Coventry City13436015
Derby County13436-115
Hull City13364-215
Stoke City13436-315
Cardiff City13436-615
Sheffield Wednesday13436-915
Oxford United13355-114
Preston North End13355-614
Luton Town13337-612
Plymouth Argyle13337-1212
Queens Park Rangers13175-810
Portsmouth13166-139