Football

Arsenal have agreed to play a testimonial match for Ipswich's former Scottish international, John Wark, at Portman Road on 10 August. The match was originally scheduled as a pre-season friendly.

Sheffield United are hoping to build a huge pounds 50m complex at Bramall Lane. Mike McDonald, the new chairman, has submitted planning permission for a hotel, retail development and leisure complex on a 20-acre site owned by the club, the City Council and vice-chairman Alan Laver.