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Evangelos Marinakis: Nottingham Forest owner sues Crystal Palace over fan banner

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Evangelos Marinakis is suing Crystal Palace for a banner unfurled by their fans depicting the Nottingham Forest owner holding a gun to midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White’s head.

Marinakis’ lawyers lodged the defamation claim in the High Court on Monday, with CPFC Limited listed as one of the two defendants.

The banner, seen during a 1-1 Premier League draw between the two sides at Selhurst Park last August, read: “Mr Marinakis is not involved in blackmail, match-fixing, drug trafficking or corruption.”

Marinakis has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to such allegations.

In November 2025, the Football Association had charged Palace with failing to ensure that supporters did not behave in an improper, offensive, abusive or provocative way.

While the banner was not specified as the reason for the charge, there are strict rules regarding messaging containing defamatory, political and offensive slogans.

England international Gibbs-White had come close to leaving Forest last summer after Tottenham appeared to trigger a £60m release clause.

But he signed a new contract to stay at Forest and spoke about his decision during an interview alongside Marinakis.

Marinakis-owned Forest had taken Palace’s place in the Europa League last season after the south London club were relegated to the Conference League for breaking Uefa’s multi-club ownership rules.

BBC Sport has approached Crystal Palace and Nottingham Forest for comment.

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How to watch Sky vs. Storm: TV channel and streaming options for August 10

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The Seattle Storm (6-28) hope to stop an 11-game losing streak when they host the Chicago Sky (12-20) at 10 p.m. ET on Monday, August 10, 2026 at Climate Pledge Arena. The matchup airs on USA, The U, CW Seattle, and Amazon Prime Video.

How to watch Chicago Sky vs. Seattle Storm

Chicago vs. Seattle odds

  • Spread: Chicago -2.5 (-105), Seattle +2.5 (-125)
  • Favorite Moneyline: Chicago -130
  • Underdog Moneyline: Seattle +110
  • Total: 178.5
  • Total Over Odds: -110
  • Total Under Odds: -110

Injury reports

Sky

Skylar Diggins: Out (Knee),

Rickea Jackson: Out For Season (Knee),

Sydney Taylor: Out (Groin)

Storm

Ezi Magbegor: Questionable (Face),

Flau’jae Johnson: Questionable (Ankle),

Katie Lou Samuelson: Questionable (Knee)

Stats to know

  • The Sky average just 0.4 fewer points per game (88.2) than the Storm allow (88.6).
  • Seattle puts up an average of 83.0 points per game, 6.9 fewer points than the 89.9 Chicago allows to opponents.
  • Natasha Cloud puts up 10.4 points, 4.8 assists and 3.2 boards per game.
  • Natisha Hiedeman averages 15.5 points, 4.6 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game.

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How to watch Astros vs. Giants: TV channel and streaming options for August 10

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The Houston Astros and San Francisco Giants both enter Monday’s contest on losing streaks. The Astros have dropped two games in a row, the Giants two in a row. Hayden Wesneski (2-0, 3.86 ERA) gets the start for the Astros, who are 60-59 this season and first in the AL West. Blade Tidwell (0-0, 3.18 ERA) is the expected starter for the Giants, who are 49-69 and fourth in the NL West.

How to watch Houston Astros vs. San Francisco Giants

Astros vs. Giants odds

  • Favorite Moneyline: Astros -149
  • Underdog Moneyline: Giants +125
  • Total: 8.5
  • Total Over Odds: -105
  • Total Under Odds: -115

Injury reports

Astros

Brice Matthews: 10 Day IL (Knee), Mike Burrows: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Carlos Correa: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Brandon Walter: 60 Day IL (Elbow)

Giants

Harrison Bader: 10 Day IL (Plantar fasciitis), Matt Chapman: 10 Day IL (Leg), Casey Schmitt: 10 Day IL (Leg), Victor Bericoto: 10 Day IL (Oblique), Jesus Rodriguez: 10 Day IL (Elbow), Marcelo Mayer: 10 Day IL (Forearm), Trevor McDonald: 15 Day IL (Elbow), Rowan Wick: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Jose Butto: 60 Day IL (Arm), Matt Gage: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Joel Peguero: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Randy Rodriguez: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Hayden Birdsong: 60 Day IL (Forearm)

Stats to know

  • Yordan Alvarez is hitting for a .322 BA, .435 OBP and .624 SLG with a 17.4% strikeout rate and a 15.9% walk rate. His OPS is 1.060, which ranks 1st in MLB, and he has scored 79 runs. In 517 plate appearances, he has hit 35 home runs (1st in MLB) and driven in 86 runs (2nd in MLB).
  • In 475 plate appearances, Isaac Paredes has slashed .251/.345/.415 this season. He has hit 15 long balls and driven in 60 runs with a strikeout rate of 14.5% and a walk rate of 9.5%. He has come around to score 45 times.
  • Jung Hoo Lee is hitting for a .298 BA, .334 OBP and .440 SLG with a 10.3% strikeout rate and a 4.1% walk rate. His OPS is .774 and he has scored 56 runs. In 437 plate appearances, he has hit eight home runs and driven in 45 runs. Lee has recorded eight steals on nine attempts.
  • In 499 plate appearances, Rafael Devers has posted a 26.5% strikeout rate and a 9.6% walk rate while slashing .249/.321/.475 with 24 home runs (19th in MLB), 64 RBIs and 61 runs scored.

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Carabao Cup second-round draw: Chelsea vs Luton, Tottenham vs Charlton, Newcastle vs West Brom

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Four-time winners Nottingham Forest will face Leeds in the Carabao Cup in the only all-Premier League tie in the second round of the competition.

Chelsea, who have won the competition five times, will welcome League One Luton to Stamford Bridge, while Tottenham will host Championship side Charlton.

David Moyes will return to Deepdale as Everton visit Preston North End, where he began his managerial career.

Meanwhile, Newcastle will take on second-tier West Brom and Fulham will play AFC Wimbledon at Craven Cottage.

Brentford have a potentially tricky away trip to Birmingham City while Ipswich will play League One Leicester.

Also in the southern section West Ham, who beat Portsmouth in Saturday’s first round, travel to fellow Championship side Southampton.

The draw for the second round of the EFL Cup was split across northern and southern sections.

All matches are due to take place in the midweek of the week commencing Monday, 24 August.

The nine English clubs involved in Europe this season will enter the competition in the third round.

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