Titles aren’t won during the congested holiday programme but the period sets the tone for the second half of the season while the arrival of the January transfer window can prove a tipping point in determining the futures of individual managers and players. Here are five questions that could be answered during the next few days.

The suspension of that naughty Sergio Aguero has seen many Fantasy Premier League managers pull the trigger and play their wildcard. But is it wise to use it so early on?

USA: A Massachusetts newspaper publisher is asking the Rolling Stones to return to town 50 years after they cut short a show during a thunderstorm, leading fans to rampage.

Thanks Newcastle, for a minute there we might have begun enjoying ourselves.

This was Jose’s 100th game as Chelsea manager at the Bridge. I fully expected the theme of this article to be his imperious home record. 

Everton’s determination to retain John Stones appears only to have hardened in the face of Chelsea reportedly making a third bid for the defender.

Model railways for Rod Stewart, Barbies for Johnny Depp and a nice sideline in ‘dance painting’ for billionaire, Michael Flatley — celeb hobbies are quite surprising, says Steve Cummins.

Jose Mourinho pledged his future to Chelsea as he signed a new four-year contract and declared that the club lies “closest to my heart”.

Jose Mourinho has confidence in the strength of his Chelsea squad ahead of the season curtain-raiser against Arsenal at Wembley tomorrow.

Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez has said he will “only speak about football” after Jose Mourinho’s criticism of him and his wife.

Bobby Keys, a saxophonist who played one of the all-time blowout solos on the Rolling Stones’ hit Brown Sugar, has died in the US.

The Rolling Stones have settled their multimillion-pound claim with insurers over a number of cancelled shows – but say they are “deeply upset” about confidential details entering the public domain.

Bono struggled to write U2's 'personal' new album.

As thrilling as it was to watch Rory McIlroy dig deep into his well of determination to clinch the US PGA Championship, as exciting to see him resist the challenge of America’s old stager and latest bright young thing there was an unmistakable feeling that someone had been lost in the gathering gloom at Valhalla.

The Rolling Stones are set to lose more than $10million after postponing their tour of Australia and New Zealand.

At the time, Quade Cooper’s omission from the Wallabies squad that faced the British and Irish Lions was painted as a disaster for the series.

The Strypes’ front man Ross Farrelly considers what life would be like right now for the four-piece if the blues hadn’t captured their hearts.

The Rolling Stones return to London’s Hyde Park today – 44 years since they last played at the outdoor venue.

The Rolling Stones provided the best-ever headline set in Glastonbury’s history, organisers said yesterday.

The Rolling Stones provided the best-ever headline set in Glastonbury’s history, organisers said today.

One of the most eagerly awaited performances in Glastonbury Festival’s history began with a bang tonight.

Anticipation is building at Glastonbury today ahead of legendary rockers The Rolling Stones’ debut at the festival.

All eyes will be on the Pyramid Stage tonight as The Rolling Stones make their Glastonbury debut.

Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger has admitted he finds his music career “intellectually undemanding” and said his original idea of becoming a teacher might have been a “gratifying” alternative.

Rolling Stones’ songs such as “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction” and “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” have won a new publishing deal just as a series of shows this summer is set to boost interest in the band’s back catalogue.

The Rolling Stones have invited Adele to perform with them at Hyde Park this summer.

Keith Richards doesn't own an iPod.

Ahead of her visit to the Cork Opera House, singer/songwriter Eleanor McEvoy is enthusing about the city’s “exquisite” 19th century landmark cathedral, St Fin Barre’s, one of the most complete examples of French Neo-Gothic architecture in Western Europe. McEvoy’s concert is in aid of the continuance of St Fin Barre’s restoration.

The Rolling Stones have added a second date in London’s Hyde Park after the first sold out in a matter of minutes.

The Rolling Stones admit their iconic Stones in the Park concert was "difficult".

The Rolling Stones are returning to London’s Hyde Park this summer for an outdoor concert on Saturday, July 6 to finish off a US tour in May and June.

The Rolling Stones were finally confirmed as headliners for this summer’s Glastonbury Festival after months of rumours, with Mumford & Sons and Arctic Monkeys.

Bill Wyman was "disappointed" with his role in the Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary.

Ronnie Wood is planning to persuade the rest of The Rolling Stones to play Glastonbury this summer.

The Rolling Stones have been offered £1m to play Glastonbury.

Amy Winehouse could take a posthumous Brit Award after she was shortlisted for best British female against acts such as Emeli Sande tonight.

The Rolling Stones will go back to the "basic essence" of songwriting on their next record.

Keith Richards used to stay up for two full days before playing concerts.

The Rolling Stones pranced, swaggered, and laughed through the first of five concerts, marking their golden jubilee with a performance that critics said put paid to questions over ticket costs.

Ageing rockers The Rolling Stones celebrated 50 years in the industry by performing to a packed London crowd for the first time since 2007.