2017–18 Binghamton Bearcats women's basketball team, Media
All home games and conference road games will stream on either ESPN3 or AmericaEast.tv. Most road games will stream on the opponents website. All games will be broadcast on the radio on WNBF and .


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season
The 2017–18 season is Birmingham City Football Club's 115th season in the English football league system and seventh consecutive season in the second-tier Championship. For the second season running, they finished in 19th place after going into the final day still in danger of relegation. As with all English Football League clubs, the first team also competed in the FA Cup, in which they lost in a fourth-round replay to Huddersfield Town, and in the EFL Cup, from which they were eliminated by AFC Bournemouth in the second round.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season
After a poor start to the season, with only one win from the first eight matches, and only two weeks after the close of the transfer window, during which he was allowed to bring in 13 new players, Harry Redknapp was sacked as manager. He was succeeded by Steve Cotterill, who was dismissed after five months, having failed to take the team clear of potential relegation. Garry Monk was appointed on 4 March to become Birmingham's fifth permanent manager in 15 months.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season
Thirty-five players made at least one appearance in first-team competition, of whom five were loan signings; there were thirteen different goalscorers. Winger Jacques Maghoma appeared in 44 of the club's 51 fixtures over the season Che Adams was top scorer overall, with 9 goals in all competitions, and in league matches, Sam Gallagher top scored with just 6. The average league attendance, of 21,041, was some 12% up on 2016–17.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season
The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Background and pre-season
Having led the team to tenth-place finishes in the previous two seasons, with the team lying just outside the play-off positions, and two days after three new directors had joined the board, manager Gary Rowett and his backroom staff were sacked on 14 December 2016. Later that day, former West Ham United and Watford manager Gianfranco Zola was announced as Rowett's successor.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Background and pre-season
After four months, during which the team won just twice and dropped to 20th place, three points outside the relegation zone with three matches remaining, Zola resigned, to be replaced by Harry Redknapp, initially to the end of the season. Needing to win their final match if Blackburn Rovers and Nottingham Forest both won their final fixture – which they did – Birmingham won 1–0 away to Bristol City to avoid relegation and finish in 19th place.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Background and pre-season
The club appointed Jeff Vetere as director of football, and Redknapp agreed to stay on as manager for another year. His backroom staff included Kevin Bond as assistant manager, Paul Groves as first-team coach, Kevin Hitchcock as goalkeeping coach, and former Birmingham player Lee Carsley as head professional development coach.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Background and pre-season
Summer signings for 2017–18 included goalkeeper David Stockdale, whose part in Brighton & Hove Albion's promotion to the Premier League earned him selection for the PFA Championship Team of the Year, Barnsley's captain and centre back Marc Roberts, and midfielder Craig Gardner, whose loan from West Bromwich Albion was made permanent. Five attacking midfielders left: Kerim Frei returned to Turkey with Süper Lig runners-up İstanbul Başakşehir, Greg Stewart, Andrew Shinnie and Diego Fabbrini left on season-long loans, and Viv Solomon-Otabor left on loan until January.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Background and pre-season
The home kit consists of a blue shirt with white trim at the neck and white stripes down the side seams, white shorts with blue trim and blue stripes down the side seams, and blue socks with white trim at the turnover. The away kit reverses the colours of the home kit. The kits are supplied by Adidas and bear the logo of the club's principal sponsor, online bookmaker 888sport.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Background and pre-season
After a training camp in Stegersbach, Austria, during which they played friendly matches against German second-tier club 1. FC Union Berlin and Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona of the Israeli Premier League, Birmingham City's first-team pre-season programme continued with visits to Oxford United and Kidderminster Harriers and a home fixture against Swansea City.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, August
Birmingham City opened their 2017–18 EFL Championship season away to Ipswich Town, without injured striker Lukas Jutkiewicz, unsettled centre-back Ryan Shotton, and club captain Paul Robinson, who was serving the final instalment of a three-match ban. The team lined up in a 4–4–2 formation with David Stockdale in goal, Emilio Nsue and Jonathan Grounds at full back, Michael Morrison (captain) and Marc Roberts at centre back, Cheikh Ndoye alongside Craig Gardner in central midfield, David Davis and Jacques Maghoma as wide midfielders, and Che Adams and Clayton Donaldson in the forward line.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, August
Birmingham had the better of the first half, but early in the second, Ipswich were "perhaps fortunate" that Jordan Spence was not sent off for a professional foul on Donaldson and promptly broke forward for Joe Garner to score the only goal of the match. Without centre-back Aden Flint, a transfer target for Birmingham, Bristol City took the lead in the second minute of their visit to St Andrew's; Gardner equalised after half an hour.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, August
Davis, who was suffering from a virus, and the injured Grounds were replaced at half-time by Maikel Kieftenbeld and Robinson; 15 minutes later, Adams' hamstring injury gave winger David Cotterill a first league appearance for Birmingham since January. Maghoma "displayed a brilliant piece of individual finishing", and despite Kieftenbeld's sending off for a mistimed tackle – which was rescinded on appeal – the ten men held on for the win.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, August
A goalless draw with Bolton Wanderers at St Andrew's was marked by the inclusion of Ryan Shotton, despite a reportedly imminent transfer to Middlesbrough, first in the matchday squad and then on the field after Morrison suffered a facial injury, and a "quiet" debut for former Luton Town striker Isaac Vassell. Redknapp said afterwards that he couldn't claim to have enjoyed the match, that "it was almost the same team which struggled to stay up last season and that is a big worry", and if the club failed to sign some quality players it would be "another tough season".


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, August
Wearing a mask to protect his broken nose and damaged cheekbone, Morrison started the televised visit to Burton Albion and Shotton, whose wife had recently given birth, was left out entirely. Donaldson's cross was knocked down by Jutkiewicz for Maghoma to tap in against his former club, but after the break, Birmingham conceded two well-worked goals to lose to Burton for the third time in three attempts.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, August
Redknapp was vitriolic afterwards, accusing the players of having "ruined Zola last year", of failing to "win any battles", criticising "four or five of them" for disappearing, and stating that what he needs "is to change a lot of them because that's not good enough." Before the next fixture, three loanees arrived from Premier League clubs: inexperienced full-back Cohen Bramall and England international defender Carl Jenkinson, both from Arsenal, and Southampton striker Sam Gallagher. All three started at home to Reading. Jenkinson dislocated his shoulder after half an hour, and a 2–0 defeat left Birmingham 20th in the table going into the international break.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, August
Six more players joined before the transfer window closed: centre-back Harlee Dean, full-back Maxime Colin and – for a club record fee – Spanish winger Jota, all from Brentford, free-agent midfielder Jason Lowe, late of Blackburn Rovers, and two young loanee midfielders, Everton's Liam Walsh and Jérémie Boga, who made his Premier League debut for Chelsea early in the season. An attempt to sign former Arsenal midfielder Alex Song from Rubin Kazan fell through. Robert Tesche and Cheick Keita left the club on season-long loans.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, August
In permanent departures, Shotton completed his move to Middlesbrough, Donaldson joined Sheffield United, and, after bids for midfield partner Davis were rejected, Kieftenbeld was reported to have signed for Derby County. However, the league refused to ratify the transfer because of problems with the documentation. After the window closed, the club issued a statement talking up the financial contribution made by the owners to support the manager: "Blues have undergone a major transformation, with the owners showing the ambition and providing resources to help create an exciting, new-look side under Redknapp".


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, September
September began with three more hamstring injuries, to Adams, Jota and Lowe, and three successive defeats – away to Norwich City with six debutants in the starting eleven, away to Leeds United, a result that took the hosts top of the table, and at home to Preston North End, which left Birmingham 23rd in the table. Just hours after the match, the board issued a statement:


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, September
Redknapp said that, despite the frustrations of the amount of injuries and by the failure to sign some of his primary transfer targets, he was enjoying his work, believed he would have brought success to the club, and was disappointed that he was given no more than a week with the new players to prove it.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, September
Under the caretaker management of development coach and former Birmingham midfielder Lee Carsley, and despite a wrist injury to Stockdale that was expected to keep him out for some weeks, the losing streak ended after a 1–1 draw with Gary Rowett's Derby County; they took a second-half lead via Jutkiewicz's first touch, but could not hold on to the lead. At home to Sheffield Wednesday, Vassell's first goal for Birmingham gave them their second win of the season.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, September
On 29 September, Steve Cotterill, who worked with Redknapp in the final three games of the 2016–17 season, signed a two-and-a-half-year contract as Birmingham's fourth permanent manager in ten months. He watched Carsley oversee Hull City end a five-match winless run by beating Birmingham 6–1 – Gallagher's stoppage-time goal was his first for the club – before formally taking charge on 2 October.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, October
Cotterill began his tenure with a home fixture against top-of-the-table Cardiff City. Ahead of the match, he commented that the large size of the squad made it "awkward" to omit players whose training performances would normally justify their inclusion on matchday. He made several changes to the team, recalling Kieftenbeld – for the first time since his transfer to Derby fell through – Grounds, Roberts and Adams, and naming Vassell as a lone striker in a 4–2–3–1 formation with Ndoye in the middle of the three.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, October
After Adams gave the team a 19th-minute lead "with a low, right-foot shot after a superb mazy run", they had chances to extend their advantage against a Cardiff team that had no shots on target. In contrast, what Cotterill described as a tentative start to the televised visit to Millwall allowed the hosts to gain and keep the advantage in a 2–0 win. The final October fixture was the Second City derby at home to Aston Villa.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, October
In a misguided attempt to boost the atmosphere inside the stadium, the club distributed cardboard "clappers" in the home fans' areas; unsurprisingly, they were thrown onto the pitch during the match. The resulting controversy, which included Daily Mail columnist Martin Samuel advocating closure of the ground, overshadowed an entertaining but goalless draw in which both teams had chances – Jota shot over the bar when clean through with only the goalkeeper to beat – and both sets of fans united in applause in support of the victims of the 1974 Birmingham pub bombings. The month ended with confirmation that Isaac Vassell had ruptured a cruciate ligament during the Villa match and was unlikely to be back before the end of the season.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, November
Four points from a possible fifteen during November established Birmingham in and around 21st place in the table. They scored only twice. Adams' early goal and "a succession of fine saves" by Kuszczak gave Birmingham a home win against Nottingham Forest, and away to Sheffield United, a corner was cleared to Boga who took a couple of steps forward before "thumping a curling effort" past the goalkeeper from outside the penalty area; the hosts equalised in the second half to restrict Birmingham to just their second away point of the season. Three 2–0 defeats completed the league return: at home to Brentford and away to Barnsley and Middlesbrough.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, December
Three defeats by the odd goal, in the second of which, in front of more than 4000 travelling supporters at Fulham, Boga hit a 75th-minute penalty well over the bar, left Birmingham bottom of the table. Cotterill received a vote of confidence from the directors before the visit to Sunderland, in which Gallagher opened the scoring and was then sent off for two yellow cards, and Birmingham's determined defending with ten men earned them a draw.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, December
The point left them still bottom, three points adrift of safety; as the Birmingham Mail pointed out, for the past eight seasons, the team bottom of the Championship at Christmas had been relegated. With only Jutkiewicz of the senior strikers available for the visit of Norwich City, Birmingham conceded in each half and failed to score. In the final fixture of 2017, at home to fifth-placed Leeds United, Maghoma's late goal gave Birmingham their first win in eight matches. With relegation rivals Bolton and Sunderland both winning and Burton Albion drawing, Birmingham remained at the foot of the table going into the transfer window.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, January
The new year began with another win, away to Reading. Maghoma opened the scoring, continuing a run of form that the local paper was to describe as "the best football of his Blues career", and Gallagher's fourth goal for the club gave Birmingham a 2–0 win. Cotterill thought his team were improving: "We are learning, we are fitter, we are more organised and we are settled now." Two opponents were booked for bad fouls on Maghoma and Grounds hit the post twice at home to Derby County, but the visitors won 3–0.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, January
Maghoma's assist for Gallagher allowed Birmingham to earn a draw at Preston North End, and another assist, this time for Boga's header, contributed to a 3–1 victory at home to relegation rivals Sunderland before an injury forced his substitution; the third goal was Gallagher's fifth in seven league matches. January's results earned Cotterill a nomination for the EFL Championship Manager of the Month award: according to the rationale, "never has his ebullience and self-confidence been more fiercely tested. Seven points from four games to move out of the bottom three say that he is winning the battle."


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, January
Cotterill said that Birmingham's approach to the January transfer window would be "strategic": they would not be paying over the odds, and would be interested in loans. He went into the transfer window "close to landing two new additions", but three weeks later, after releasing David Cotterill and selling Nsue to APOEL FC, he was discussing more outgoings and the implications of Financial Fair Play. By the time the window closed, Stephen Gleeson had left for Ipswich, Che Adams had not left, Kieftenbeld and Grounds had signed contract extensions – Maghoma would do the same a few days later – but there were no additions.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, February–March
Despite Maghoma's absence, the winning run continued at Sheffield Wednesday – who had two men sent off – via Davis's second goal in consecutive matches and Jota's first goals for the club. Jonathan Grounds, the team's only senior left back, suffered a badly torn medial knee ligament during the match and was expected to be out for the rest of the season. Going into the visit to Aston Villa, the mood was positive, but the hosts extended their winning streak to seven league matches with a 2–0 result. Cotterill's "hope that this was a one-off" proved unfounded.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, February–March
With a midfield weakened by the absence of Kieftenbeld, serving a two-match ban for accumulated yellow cards, and Davis injured, Birmingham lost the next three matches, conceding eight goals and scoring none. The results included a 5–0 defeat at Brentford, and a 2–0 loss at home to Barnsley, during which Cotterill was given a police escort off the field and objects including a plastic bottle were thrown at him. He spoke of the players "look[ing] frightened to play at home".


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, February–March
During the following week, the parent company released their accounts for the six months ending December 2017: they showed a loss of £17.8 million loss – more than in the previous twelve months. Holding company chairman Zhao Wenqing flew to England for talks. Cotterill outlined the past two months from his viewpoint, and described Zhao as "incredibly supportive".


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, February–March
A fifth successive defeat, by 2–1 at Nottingham Forest on 3 March, preceded the dismissal that same day of not only Cotterill, but also the coaching staff and senior sports science staff inherited from previous incumbents, as well as director of football Jeff Vetere. The board's statement expressed "great regret and sadness" at the decision, and commended Cotterill's professionalism, work ethic and honesty.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, February–March
The Daily Telegraph reported that "Birmingham's transfer activity was allegedly disrupted by an ongoing row between two key figures in the boardroom, leaving Cotterill unable to make any additions", that chief executive Xuandong Ren's position was in doubt, and that agent Darren Dein, who held a consultancy role with the owners, had been "marginalised". Channel 5's Football on 5 pundit Chris Iwelumo commented on the adverse effects of lack of communication between the club's ownership and its other stakeholders, and felt that a new manager might face the same problems as his predecessors if the infrastructure remained unchanged.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, February–March
The Birmingham Mail's Brian Dick recognised that "Cotterill had a little more than half a season to effect the positive change Blues are so desperate to see but unfortunately for him it proved too difficult", but noted that "many of the problems and strategic issues that have blighted three previous managers remain. One can only wonder if Harry Houdini could succeed where Harry Redknapp – and now Steve Cotterill have come up short."


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, February–March
The next evening, Birmingham appointed former Swansea City, Leeds United and Middlesbrough manager Garry Monk on a three-and-a-half-year contract as their fifth permanent manager in fifteen months. He was accompanied by members of the backroom staff that had worked with him at some or all of his previous clubs: Pep Clotet as assistant manager, James Beattie (first-team coach), Darryl Flahavan (goalkeeping coach), Sean Rush (head of performance) and Ryan Needs (head of analysis).


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, March–May
Monk's first fixture was at home to Middlesbrough, the club from which he was sacked in December. He made two team changes, restoring Jota to the starting eleven after a month out of it and giving Jutkiewicz a first league start of 2018. Although they lost 1–0, the victory putting Middlesbrough back in the playoff positions, Monk's post-match interview highlighted the positives: "I thought we limited their threats very well, so from a defensive point of [view] we were very, very good.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, March–May
When the goal went in I was very pleased with the commitment, the attitude and the passion the players showed today along with a passionate crowd." Away to Cardiff City, Birmingham were 3–0 down by half-time. Monk brought Roberts on for Jenkinson, and the team brought the score back to 3–2, but still finished with their eighth consecutive defeat. In the last match before the international break, played in a snowstorm, Birmingham finally broke the losing streak by beating Hull City 3–0. Monk gave academy product Wes Harding a league debut at right back, chosen ahead of more experienced players because his pace and tenacity would better counteract the threat from Hull's wingers.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, March–May
Birmingham beat Ipswich Town 1–0 courtesy of Jota's penalty. BBC Sport remarked that "The most noticeable difference since Monk's appointment has been the greater influence of Spanish forward Jota, who struggled for goals following his club-record move from Brentford in August, but has been pivotal in Blues' successive wins either side of the international break." Nearly 5,000 fans travelled to Bolton Wanderers on a Tuesday night to see Jutkiewicz's first league goal in six months give Birmingham another 1–0 win.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, March–May
He also scored in the next two matches but the team gained only one point, through his late equaliser at home to Burton Albion, and a 2–0 defeat away to already-promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers in which Dean was sent off, left them two points above the relegation places with three matches remaining.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, March–May
Sheffield United's Mark Duffy approached the visit to his former club with the intention of scoring and proving some of its fans wrong. He duly scored after just seven minutes, but his extravagant celebration antagonised the home supporters and disappointed his manager; Birmingham went on to win 2–1. A defeat at Queens Park Rangers, after which Monk said the pressure of avoiding relegation had affected the players so that they showed fear, meant that for the second successive season their fate would be decided on the last day of the season.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Month-by-month season review, March–May
At home to Fulham, who were on a 23-match unbeaten run and needed to win to have a chance of automatic promotion, Birmingham's performance belied their standing as the division's lowest scorers as they completed a 3–1 win. According to Monk, they produced "what the fans want to see. They want to see commitment and fight and then, on top of that, they want to see some quality, and we had that." They finished in 19th place, the same as in 2016–17, but with seven points fewer.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, Championship, Match results
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2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, FA Cup
As with all clubs in the top two divisions, Birmingham entered the FA Cup in the third round. Drawn at home to fellow Championship club Burton Albion, Birmingham went through 1–0 in a "scrappy" match after Sam Gallagher ran onto Jacques Maghoma's cross to score his fourth goal in five matches. For the fourth-round tie, both Birmingham and their hosts, Premier League club Huddersfield Town, made seven changes, Cotterill also switching to three at the back with Cohen Bramall and Carl Jenkinson, recently returned to fitness, at wing-back. The match ended 1–1 after Lukas Jutkiewicz took advantage of a defensive mistake to equalise. He also had a header disallowed for what was reported as a "dubious" offside decision, and Huddersfield's Joe Lolley should have won the match in stoppage time.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, FA Cup
With a televised home tie against Manchester United and associated £247,000 broadcast fee at stake for the winners, Huddersfield fielded a stronger side for the replay, while Birmingham again made seven changes, playing three at the back and omitting David Davis and Maikel Kieftenbeld – both one yellow card short of a suspension – from the midfield ahead of the weekend's Second City derby. Che Adams opened the scoring for Birmingham after 52 minutes, but the visitors equalised after Tom Ince's shot was parried and Marc Roberts put the ball into his own net while trying to clear.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, FA Cup
In the first few minutes of extra time, Huddersfield took a 3–1 lead against tiring opponents, and the match finished as a 4–1 defeat. Use of a fourth substitute during extra time of an FA Cup tie, trialled in the later rounds of the 2016–17 edition, was permitted from the first round in 2017–18. The 18-year-old midfielder Charlie Lakin became the first Birmingham player to be used under that arrangement when he made his senior debut, replacing Jason Lowe with 20 minutes left.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, EFL Cup
In the first round of the EFL Cup, Birmingham were drawn at home to Crawley Town of League Two. They had little difficulty beating a Crawley side with nine changes from their preceding league match: Che Adams scored his first senior hat-trick, and goals from David Davis and Robert Tesche gave Birmingham a 5–1 win. In the second round, at home to Premier League club AFC Bournemouth, Birmingham lined up in a 3–5–2 formation and gave a debut to loanee Cohen Bramall at left wing-back and a first start to Isaac Vassell.


2017–18 Birmingham City F.C. season, EFL Cup
They had the better of the first half, and took the lead after 11 minutes when Jonathan Grounds headed a corner down to the unmarked Maikel Kieftenbeld who tapped in. After Vassell beat defenders for pace, turned the goalkeeper and rolled the ball towards goal, Tyrone Mings was able to get back to clear. Vassell was replaced through injury at half-time, Bournemouth equalised a minute later, the momentum switched, and a defensive lapse allowed Mark Pugh to score the winner after 68 minutes.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season
The 2017–18 season was Blackburn Rovers' 130th season as a professional football club and its first playing in the League One following its relegation from the Championship the previous season. Along with competing in the League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. Thanks to a 0–1 win against Doncaster Rovers on 24 April, Blackburn were promoted to the Championship. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, May
On 8 May Rovers announced Paul Senior has resigned from his role as Director of Football & Operations.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, May
On 16 May Rovers owners Venky's have brought in accountancy firms Deloitte and KPMG to carry out an overview of the club.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, May
On 18 May Rovers announced their retained list: Adam Henley, Gordon Greer, Jason Lowe, Hope Akpan, Danny Guthrie, Wes Brown, Ramirez Howarth and Joshua Askew have not been offered further terms. The following academy scholars will not be retained: Ben Ascroft, Alex Curran, Mason Fawns, Callum Hendry, Matthew Makinson, Tre Pemberton, Joel Steer and Ben Williams with non-contracted player Joshua Powell also released.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, May
The club also announced that new contract offers had been made to Connor Mahoney and Lewis Travis. Whilst professional contract offers have been made to youngsters Charley Doyle, Joe Grayson, Tyler Magloire and Stefan Mols.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 2 June Rovers announced Mark Venus had joined as the club's Assistant Manager.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 8 June Rovers confirmed Tony Mowbray's backroom staff after the appointment of Mark Venus, David Lowe will take up the role as first team coach, David Dunn will revert to his role as assistant coach of the under 23s & Ben Benson will remain as goalkeeping coach.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 9 June Rovers announced Tony Mowbray has committed his long-term future to the club signing a new 2-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 13 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Peter Whittingham on a free from Cardiff City. The 32-year-old, became manager Tony Mowbray's first signing, putting pen-to-paper on a two-year deal at Ewood Park, which runs through to the summer of 2019.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 14 June Rovers announced promising young defender Lewis Travis has signed a new 1-year deal.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 16 June Rovers were drawn against Coventry City at the Ricoh Arena in First Round of the EFL Cup, Tony Mowbray old club.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 17 June Rovers announced three of Rovers rising stars midfielders Joe Grayson and Stefan Mols and defender Charley Doyle had all signed their first professional contracts, signing two-year deals.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 20 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Richie Smallwood on a free from Rotherham United, putting pen-to-paper on a two-year deal with the option of a further year.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 26 June Rovers announced that another rising star, defender Tyler Magloire, has signed his first professional contract, signing a two-year deal.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 26 June Rovers announced that first team coach David Lowe has pledged his commitment to the club by putting pen-to-paper on a new long-term contract.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 27 June Rovers announced the signing of attacking midfielder Bradley Dack from Gillingham  for a reported £750,000 plus add-ons, on a 3-year deal.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, June
On 28 June Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Ben Gladwin from Queens Park Rangers  for an undisclosed fee, on a 2-year deal.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 4 July Bournemouth announced the signing of midfielder Connor Mahoney on a 4-year deal after rejecting a new contract at Rovers, compensation to be agreed.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 11 July Rovers announced that Eric Kinder has left his position as the club's Head of Academy.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 18 July Rovers announced rising stars will continue to compete at the highest level of youth football after the club confirmed it will remain a Category One Academy.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 18 July Burton Albion announced the signing of midfielder Hope Akpan on a 1-year deal following his release from Rovers.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 19 July Rovers announced the signing of striker Dominic Samuel from Reading  for an undisclosed fee, on a 3-year deal.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 20 July Rovers announced the signing of defender Paul Caddis following a successful trial at the club on a 2-year deal, he was a free agent following his release from Bury.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 21 July Rovers announced the departure of striker Anthony Stokes by mutual consent.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 21 July Rovers announced that defender Ryan Nyambe had signed a new long term contract, signing a 3-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 22 July Rovers announced the signing of striker Joe Nuttall following a successful trial scoring 5 goals in 2 games for the u23s, on a 12-month deal with option of a further 12 months, he was a free agent following his release from Aberdeen.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 24 July Rovers announced the appointment of Stuart Jones as Head of Academy, he joined as the Academy as Head of Education in 2011, before moving up to the role of Head of Academy Operations four years later.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 26 July Rovers announced Jason Steele has joined Sunderland for an undisclosed fee.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 31 July Kilmarnock announced the signing of defender Gordon Greer following his release from Rovers.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, July
On 31 July Rovers announced Goalkeeping Coach Ben Benson has signed a new long term deal at the club.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, August
On 2 August Rovers announced the signing of Canadian International Goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler from Shrewsbury Town on a 2-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, August
On 2 August Hibernian announced the signing of striker Anthony Stokes on a 2-year deal following his release from Rovers.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, August
On 4 August Rovers announced the signing of midfielder Harry Chapman on loan for the season from Middlesbrough.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, August
On 11 August Rovers announced the signing of forward Marcus Antonsson on loan for the season from Leeds United.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, August
On 14 August Rovers announced the appointment of Tony Carss as the academy's Head of Coaching.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, August
On 15 August Kerala Blasters announced the signing of Wes Brown for the upcoming Indian Super League season, following his release from Rovers.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, August
On 31 August Birmingham City announced the signing of Jason Lowe on a 12-month contract following his release from Rovers.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, August
On 31 August Rovers announced the signings of midfielder Rekeem Harper on loan for the season from West Brom, defender Sam Hart from Liverpool on a 2-year deal for an Undisclosed fee  and defender Paul Downing on loan for a season from Milton Keynes Dons. It was also announced that midfielder Liam Feeney has gone out on loan to Cardiff City until 1 January 2018.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, September
On 11 September Rovers announced that defender Scott Wharton had signed a new 3-year contract.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, October
On 5 October Rovers announced that striker Daniel Butterworth had signed his 1st professional contract, a 2-year deal.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, October
On 5 October Rovers announced that midfielder Elliott Bennett had signed a new 2-year contract.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, November
On 3 November Rovers announced that midfielder Willem Tomlinson had signed a new & extended contract until 2019.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, November
On 13 November Rovers announced that goalkeeper Andy Fisher had signed a new & extended contract until 2019.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, November
On 28 November Rovers announced that midfielder Lewis Hardcastle had signed a new & extended contract until 2019.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, December
On 18 December Rovers announced that defender Matthew Platt had signed a new & extended contract until 2019.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Summer Activity, December
On 18 December Rovers announced the appointment of Steve Waggott as the club's new chief executive.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 2 January Rovers announced West Brom have recalled Rekeem Harper from his loan spell.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 5 January Rovers announced that midfielder Liam Feeney will remain on loan at Cardiff City until the end of the season.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 8 January Rovers announced that defender Paul Downing has signed permanently from Milton Keynes Dons following his loan spell for an undisclosed fee.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 9 January Rovers announced that striker Adam Armstrong has joined on loan for the remainder of the season from Newcastle United.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 16 January Rovers announced that attacking midfielder Jack Payne has joined on loan for the remainder of the season from Huddersfield Town.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 17 January Rovers announced that defender Sam Hart has joined Rochdale on loan for the remainder of the season.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 18 January Rovers announced that striker Joe Nuttall has signed a new 3 a half year deal, until 2021.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 19 January Rovers announced the signing of defender Amari'i Bell from Fleetwood Town for an undisclosed fee on a 2 and half year contract.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 26 January Rovers announced that midfielder John Buckley had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2020.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 30 January Rovers announced that defender Elliott Ward has joined Milton Keynes Dons on loan for the remainder of the season.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, January
On 31 January Rovers announced that the club has agreed to terminate the contract of young midfielder Connor Thomson by mutual consent, young center-back Scott Wharton has joined Lincoln City on loan until the end of the season, academy midfielder Callum Wright has joined Leicester City for an undisclosed fee.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, February
On 1 February Rovers announced that goalkeeper David Raya has signed a new 3 a half year deal, until 2021.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, February
On 2 February Rovers announced that young versatile midfielder Lewis Travis has signed a new 3 a half year deal, until 2021.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, February
On 7 February Rovers announced that midfielder Jack Evans had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2020.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, February
On 14 February Rovers announced the signing of highly rated young forward Okera Simmonds from Liverpool on a 1 and half year contract & will link up with the u23s squad.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, February
On 16 February Rovers announced that defender Hayden Carter had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2020.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, February
On 14 February Rovers announced the signing of goalkeeper Oliver Byrne who was recently with Cardiff City on a 1 and half year contract & will link up with the u23s squad.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, February
On 22 February Rovers announced that defender Jack Doyle has joined Derry City on loan for the remainder of the season.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, March
On 3 March Rovers announced that young Canadian midfielder Ben Paton had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2019.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, March
On 16 March Rovers announced that young attacking midfielder Jack Vale had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2020.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, March
On 20 March Rovers announced that young defender Lewis Thompson had signed his 1st professional contract, until 2019.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, April
On 3 April Rovers trio David Raya, Charlie Mulgrew & Bradley Dack have all been included in the EFL League One Team of the Year.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, April
On 15 April Rovers star Bradley Dack has been named as the League One Player of the Year.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, April
On 18 April Rovers players Bradley Dack, Charlie Mulgrew, Danny Graham & Amari'i Bell were announced in the PFA League One Team of the Year.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, April
On 20 April Rovers U23 were crowned champions of the Premier League 2 Division 2.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, April
On 24 April Rovers won promotion back to the Championship, following a 1–0 at Doncaster Rovers.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, May
On 5 May Rovers announced Bradley Dack as the Player of the Season, he also won Goal of the Season with his goal against Peterborough.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, May
On 7 May Rovers held their end of season awards the winners follow:


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Winter Activity, May
Young Player – David Raya,Players’ Player – Charlie Mulgrew,Best Newcomer – Richie Smallwood,Unsung Hero – Elliott Bennett,Man of the Match (Seasonal) – Bradley Dack,Goal of the Season – Bradley Dack,Player of the Year – Bradley Dack,Special Achievement – Tony Mowbray.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Pre-Season Friendlies
As of 17 June 2017, Blackburn Rovers have announced six pre-season friendlies against Barrow, Morecambe, Grimsby Town, York City, Carlisle United and Sparta Prague.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, EFL Cup
The first round draw of the EFL Cup took place on 16 June 2017 and Blackburn Rovers were drawn away to Coventry City. A home tie against Burnley was confirmed for the second round.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, FA Cup
In the FA Cup, Blackburn Rovers would face Barnet at home in the first round and Crewe Alexandra at home in the second round.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, EFL Trophy
The first round fixtures of the EFL Trophy (named Checkatrade Trophy for sponsorship reasons) are scheduled for week commencing Monday 28 August.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, EFL Trophy
Blackburn entered the competition at the first round group stage and were drawn against Bury, Rochdale and Stoke City u23s in Northern Group C.


2017–18 Blackburn Rovers F.C. season, Transfers, Summer, Transfers out
Total incoming: +/- ~£ £425,000 + further Undisclosed fee's ( * Connor Mahoney transfer fee £425,000 as determined by tribunal including additional add on fee's – ** Jason Steele transfer Undisclosed, however estimated to be around £560,000 with add ons.)


2017–18 Blackpool F.C. season
The 2017–18 season was Blackpool F.C. 's 109th season in the Football League, and their first season back in League One following promotion from the 2016–17 Football League Two Play-Offs, against Exeter. Along with competing in League One, the club also participated in the FA Cup, League Cup and Football League Trophy.


2017–18 Blackpool F.C. season
The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Blackpool F.C. season, Competitions, Friendlies
As of 1 June 2017, Blackpool have announced five pre-season friendlies against Southport, Macclesfield Town, Salford City, Radcliffe Borough and Chorley.


2017–18 Blackpool F.C. season, Competitions, FA Cup
On 16 October 2017, Blackpool were drawn at away to Boreham Wood for the first round.


2017–18 Blackpool F.C. season, Competitions, EFL Cup
On 16 June 2017, Blackpool were drawn away to Wigan Athletic in the first round.


2017–18 Blackpool F.C. season, Competitions, EFL Trophy
On 12 July 2017, the group stage draw was completed with Blackpool facing Wigan Athletic, Accrington Stanley and Middlesbrough U23s in Northern Group B. After winning their group, Blackpool were drawn at home to Mansfield Town in the second round. A third round away trip against Shrewsbury Town was next on the cards for the Seasiders.


2017–18 Blackwater Elite season
The 2017–18 Blackwater Elite season was the 4th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).


2017–18 Bobsleigh World Cup
The 2017–18 Bobsleigh World Cup was a multi-race series over a season for bobsleigh. The season started on 9 November 2017 in Lake Placid, USA and ended on 21 January 2018 in Königssee, Germany. The World Cup is organised by the IBSF (formerly the FIBT) who also run World Cups and Championships in skeleton. The season was sponsored by BMW.


2017–18 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team
The 2017–18 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team represented Boise State University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Broncos, led by eighth-year head coach Leon Rice, played their home games at Taco Bell Arena as a member of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 23–9, 13–5 in Mountain West play to finish in second place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Tournament to Utah State. They received an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament where they lost in the First Round to Washington.


2017–18 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team, Previous season
The Broncos finished the season 20–12, 12–6 in Mountain West play to finish in third place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Mountain West Tournament to San Diego State. They received an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament where they defeated Utah in the First Round before losing in the Second Round to Illinois.


2017–18 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team, Preseason
In a vote by conference media at the Mountain West media day, the Broncos were picked to finish in third place in the Mountain West. Senior guard Chandler Hutchison was named the preseason All-Mountain West Player of the Year.


2017–18 Boise State Broncos men's basketball team, Schedule and results
* Non-conference game. #Rankings from AP Poll. (#) Tournament seedings in parentheses. All times are in Mountain Time


2017–18 Boise State Broncos women's basketball team
The 2017–18 Boise State Broncos women's basketball team represents Boise State University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Broncos, led by 13th-year head coach Gordy Presnell, play their home games at Taco Bell Arena as a member of the Mountain West Conference. They finished the season 23–10, 14–4 in Mountain West play to win the Mountain West regular season title with UNLV. They were also champions of the Mountain West Women's Tournament and earn an automatic trip to the NCAA Women's Tournament where they lost in the first round to Louisville.


2017–18 Bologna F.C. 1909 season
The 2017–18 season was Bologna Football Club 1909's third season back in Serie A, after the club's relegation at the end of the 2013–14 season. The club competed in Serie A, finishing 15th, and in the Coppa Italia, where they were eliminated in the third round by Serie B side Cittadella.


2017–18 Bologna F.C. 1909 season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season
The 2017–18 season is Bolton Wanderers's first season back in the second tier of English football following their immediate return from EFL League One. The season covered the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
On 9 May 2017 the club announced that they would host Stoke City on 29 July, a week before their league campaign commences. Two days later, Reece Wabara, Liam Trotter, Lewis Buxton, Tom Walker and Will Jääskeläinen were all confirmed to be leaving the club at the end of their contracts on 30 June, with Conor Wilkinson being allowed to speak to other clubs. The next week five of the club's young players, including Alex Samizadeh and Jack Earing who had previously played for the first team, were offered third year scholarships.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
On 19 May, a second pre season friendly was announced against National League North side Stockport County on 25 July. Later the same day they confirmed that Lawrie Wilson, Dean Moxey and Mark Davies would also be leaving the club at the end of their contracts. On 24 May, the club confirmed that Jem Karacan had signed a one-year deal, with an option for a further year, keeping him at the club until at least June 2018. A day later Andrew Taylor, who had spent the previous season on loan at the club, joined on a permanent basis on a free transfer from Wigan Athletic on a two-year deal.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
26 May saw the club announce more pre-season fixtures. They would travel to Chorley on 8 July and then Fleetwood Town on 22 July. Meanwhile, a Bolton XI would play West Didsbury & Chorlton, Atherton Collieries, F.C. United of Manchester and Marine. The game against West Didsbury & Chorlton was later postponed to a later date. Four days later a fifth match, this one at AFC Fylde, was added to the pre-season diary. Early the next morning the club confirmed that Gary Madine had signed a new two-year contract, keeping him at the club until 2019.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
On the first day of June the club announced that David Wheater had signed a new one-year contract with the option of an extension. Five days later, Adam Le Fondre was also signed up, this time on a two-year contract with the option of an extension. Dorian Dervite was the next to sign a new contract, agreeing a new one-year deal, with the option of an extension, on 9 June. A two-year shirt sponsorship deal with the bookmaker Betfred was announced on 12 June.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
The EFL retained and released list from 13 June confirmed that further players, including George Newell, had been released. Mark Little became the first new player to join the club when it was announced that he was joining from Bristol City on 16 June. On 20 June, Filipe Morais signed a one-year extension to his contract, keeping him at the club until June 2018. A further friendly, this time at Scottish League One side Arbroath on 11 July, was confirmed on 21 June.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
Max Clayton became the first player to join a new club when it was confirmed on 22 June that he would be joining Blackpool at the expiration of his current contract. On 27 June, the same day that the squad returned to training, a second friendly in Scotland was announced, this time at Dundee on 14 July. 29 June saw forward Conor Wilkinson join Gillingham on a free transfer.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
On 3 July, the same day that the club confirmed that Jake Turner, Conor Hall and Jeff King had signed new contracts, Jamie Proctor left the club for Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee. Former Bradford City player Stephen Darby joined his former manager on 7 July on a free transfer. A day later the club confirmed that former captain Jay Spearing had left the club after failing to agree a new contract.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
Pre -season kicked off on 8 July with Bolton meeting Chorley for the Howard Taylor Memorial Trophy. With two separate teams starting both halves, the first half team fell behind to two quick goals but the second half team rallied, with two goals from Harry Brockbank and a Ryan White effort sealing the win. Three days later the club commenced their two-game Scottish tour with a 2–1 win at Arbroath, Adam Le Fondre and Connor Hall scoring either side of an Arbroath penalty.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Pre-season
They followed this with the same result at Dundee, Gary Madine and Josh Vela giving them a two-goal cushion in the first half. This was on the same day that Sammy Ameobi signed for the club on a permanent basis following his loan the previous season after his release by Newcastle United and Alex Samizadeh leaving to join Kilmarnock. Bolton secured their first loan signing of the season on 17 July when Adam Armstrong joined from Newcastle United until January.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Competitions, EFL Championship, Matches
On 21 June 2017 the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced. Bolton started the season at home to Leeds United on 6 August and will finish at home to Nottingham Forest on 6 May 2018.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Competitions, FA Cup
Bolton will enter the competition at the third round stage alongside all other EFL Championship and Premier League sides. They were drawn at home to Premier League side Huddersfield Town in the third round.


2017–18 Bolton Wanderers F.C. season, Competitions, EFL Cup
Bolton entered the competition at the first round stage and were drawn to play away at Crewe Alexandra in the first round. Falling behind in the first half, both Adam Armstrong and Derik scored their first goals for the club in the second half to send Bolton through to the second round where they were drawn at home against Sheffield Wednesday. Bolton raced to a 3–0 lead over their visitors with goals from Jem Karacan, Dorian Dervite and an Adam Armstrong penalty. Despite Jordan Rhodes scoring late twice for the visitors, and both managers being sent to the stands late in the game, Bolton progressed to the third round for the first time in three years, where they were drawn away at Premier League West Ham United.


2017–18 Bonaire League
The 2017–18 Bonaire League or known locally as the 2017–18 Kampionato is the 48th season of the Bonaire League, the top-tier football league in Bonaire. The regular season began on 19 November 2017, and the final was played on 26 August 2018.


2017–18 Borussia Dortmund season
The 2017–18 Borussia Dortmund season was the 109th season in the football club's history and 42nd consecutive and 51st overall season in the top flight of German football, the Bundesliga, having been promoted from the 2. Bundesliga Nord in 1976.


2017–18 Borussia Dortmund season
In addition to the domestic league, Borussia Dortmund also participated in this season's editions of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal, and the first-tier continental cup, the UEFA Champions League. Dortmund were the reigning DFB-Pokal champions, and therefore also participated in the German super cup, the DFL-Supercup. This was the 44th season for Dortmund in the Signal Iduna Park, located in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The season covered a period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Borussia Dortmund season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2017–18 Borussia Mönchengladbach season
The 2017–18 Borussia Mönchengladbach season was the 118th season in the football club's history and 10th consecutive and 50th overall season in the top flight of German football, the Bundesliga, having been promoted from the 2. Bundesliga in 2008. In addition to the domestic league, Borussia Mönchengladbach also participated in this season's edition of the domestic cup, the DFB-Pokal. This was the 14th season for Mönchengladbach in the Borussia-Park, located in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. The season covered a period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Borussia Mönchengladbach season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup
The 2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup was the 22nd edition of Bosnia and Herzegovina's annual football cup, and the eighteenth season of the unified competition. The winner will qualify to the 2018–19 UEFA Europa League.


2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup, Format changes
From this season on, Second round will be played over one leg instead of two. Also, if teams from different levels are paired in First round, team from lower league will host the match.


2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup, Participating teams
Following teams will take part in 2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup.


2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup, Participating teams
Roman number in brackets denote the level of respective league in Bosnian football league system


2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup, Calendar
1 Draw is held to determine what team will host leg 1 and what team will host leg 2.


2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup, Quarter final
First legs played on 22 and 30 November, return legs played on 29 November and 7 December


2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup, Semi final
First legs played on 11 April, return legs played on 18 April


2017–18 Bosnia and Herzegovina Football Cup, Final
First leg played on May 2, return leg played on May 9


2017–18 Boston Bruins season
The 2017–18 Boston Bruins season was the 94th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on November 1, 1924.


2017–18 Boston Bruins season, Schedule and results, Preseason
The Bruins announced their preseason schedule on June 1, 2017.


2017–18 Boston Bruins season, Schedule and results, Preseason
Notes: Game was played at Videotron Centre in Quebec City, Quebec.


2017–18 Boston Bruins season, Schedule and results, Regular season
The Bruins' regular season schedule was made public on June 22, 2017.


2017–18 Boston Bruins season, Schedule and results, Regular season
Legend:  Win (2 points)  Loss (0 points)  Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)


2017–18 Boston Bruins season, Player statistics, Goaltenders
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining the Bruins. Statistics reflect time with the Bruins only. ‡Denotes player was traded mid-season. Statistics reflect time with the Bruins only. Bold/italics denotes franchise record.


2017–18 Boston Bruins season, Transactions
The Bruins have been involved in the following transactions during the 2017–18 season.


2017–18 Boston Bruins season, Draft picks
Below are the Boston Bruins' selections at the 2017 NHL Entry Draft, which was held on June 23 and 24, 2017 at the United Center in Chicago.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season
The 2017–18 Boston Celtics season was the 72nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Celtics originally acquired the number one pick of the NBA draft due to a previous trade involving the Brooklyn Nets, only to then trade it to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for two different draft picks. One of the picks would allow Boston to draft forward Jayson Tatum. Later, they acquired Gordon Hayward in free agency on July 7, 2017.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season
They would also acquire Kyrie Irving from the Cleveland Cavaliers via trade on August 22, 2017 in exchange for Ante Žižić, Jae Crowder, All-Star point guard Isaiah Thomas, the Brooklyn Nets' unprotected first round pick in the 2018 NBA draft, and a 2020 second round pick, originally from the Miami Heat. The Celtics played the first game of the regular season on October 17, 2017, against the Cleveland Cavaliers.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season
The team retired the number 34 in honor of former small forward Paul Pierce on February 11, 2018, following a game against the Cavaliers.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season
In the playoffs, the Celtics defeated the 7th seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the First Round in seven games, advancing to the Semifinals, where they faced the Philadelphia 76ers, winning in five games, advancing to the Conference Finals, where they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in a rematch of last season's Eastern Conference Finals, in which the Cavaliers won 4–3.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season
Despite losing both star acquisitions Gordon Hayward and Kyrie Irving before the playoffs began to season-ending injuries, the Celtics would make this series more hard-fought this time (each game ending with no larger than a deficit of 8 points), but lost in seven games to the Cavaliers, losing 79–87 at home in Game 7. It marks the first time since the 1987–88 season that the Celtics made two consecutive Conference Finals.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
Despite having the best record in the Eastern Conference the previous season, the Celtics would originally win the number one pick at the end of the year because they activated the right to swap their own first-round draft pick (which was pick number 27) with the Brooklyn Nets, who held the worst record of the entire NBA that same season.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
(The Nets struggled in part because of a previous, infamous trade with the Celtics, that swapped role players Jason Terry and D.J. White and superstars Kevin Garnett and Paul Pierce for other players and draft picks, including the right to swap first round picks in the 2017 NBA draft.)


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
However, on June 19, four days before the 2017 NBA draft commenced, the Celtics would trade that coveted pick to the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for the third pick of the draft (which was projected to be a small forward in either Josh Jackson or Jayson Tatum by that point) and either the Sacramento Kings or Philadelphia 76ers' 2019 first round pick, depending on what happens in that year's draft.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
Other than that, the Celtics also hold three second round draft picks, each of which were acquired by trades, while losing their own second round pick as an added piece of help for the Nets later on down the line. Their first second round pick was acquired from the Phoenix Suns back when it was considered a first round pick from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Brandan Wright.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
The next second round pick was had from the Cleveland Cavaliers alongside their 2016 second round pick and Keith Bogans in exchange for John Lucas III, Erik Murphy, Dwight Powell, Malcolm Thomas, and the protected rights of the Sacramento Kings' own second round picks from both 2015 and 2017. Finally, their last second round pick was acquired from the Los Angeles Clippers in a three-way trade with the Phoenix Suns, where Boston would acquire Shavlik Randolph again and a trade exception from the Suns, as well as both Chris Douglas-Roberts and a second round pick from the Clippers.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
With their top pick (and the one that Danny Ainge claimed would have taken as the number one pick instead of Markelle Fultz), the Boston Celtics selected a 19-year-old freshman, small forward Jayson Tatum, of Duke University. In his only season at Duke, Jayson averaged 16.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.1 blocks per game in over 29 games there, while also earning All-ACC Freshman Team and All-ACC Third Team honors throughout last season. Tatum would end the season as a near-unanimous NBA All-Rookie First Team member.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
In terms of their second round picks, the first one they took would be another small forward, this time being Semi Ojeleye, a transfer junior from Southern Methodist University (previously from Duke University as well). During his only year at Southern Methodist, Ojeleye helped lead the Mustangs to their second ever AAC Tournament victory by recording averages of 18.9 points and 6.8 rebounds per game there.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
As a result of his efforts, he became the AAC Tournament's MVP that year, as well as be named to the All-AAC First Team, the AAC Player of The Year, and was an honorable mention via the Associated Press for the NCAA All-American Team. For the second of Boston's three second round picks, at number 53, the Celtics selected senior shooting guard Kadeem Allen from University of Arizona.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
In his senior year at Arizona, he averaged 9.8 points and 4 rebounds per game, which would be enough for him to be named a member of the Pac-12 Second Team and Pac-12 Defensive Team. Finally, with their last second round pick at number 56, Boston chose another senior shooting guard, this time being Jabari Bird from the University of California. During his last season at California, Bird averaged 14.3 points and 4.3 rebounds for the Golden Bears, but he suffered a concussion during one of his last games there.


2017–18 Boston Celtics season, Draft picks
Both Kadeem Allen and Jabari Bird would become the team's first ever players to sign two-way contracts with the team, meaning they get to split their playing time for at least this season between the Celtics and their NBA G League affiliate, the Maine Red Claws, with Maine holding them for the majority of this season as a result of the two-way contract's stipulations.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's basketball team
The 2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's basketball team represented Boston College during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Eagles, led by fourth-year head coach Jim Christian, played their home games at the Conte Forum as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They finished the season 19–16, 7–11 in ACC play to finish in 12th place. In the ACC Tournament, they defeated Georgia Tech and NC State before losing in the quarterfinals to Clemson. They received an invitation to the National Invitation Tournament where they lost in the First Round to Western Kentucky.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's basketball team, Previous season
The Eagles finished the 2016–17 season 9–23, 2–16 in ACC play to finish in last place. As the No. 15 seed in the ACC Tournament, they lost in the first round to Wake Forest.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season
The 2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey team represented Boston College in the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. The team was coached by Jerry York, '67, his twenty-fourth season behind the bench at Boston College. The Eagles played their home games at Kelley Rink on the campus of Boston College, competing in Hockey East.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season
The Eagles competed in two mid-season tournaments during the 2017–18 season, the first of which took place during the holiday break, where the Eagles made the trip to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada for the inaugural Ice Vegas Invitational on January 5 and 6. The Eagles fell 4–3 to the Michigan Tech Huskies in the opening round, and officially tied the Northern Michigan Wildcats in the consolation round by a score of 3–3, with the Wildcats winning the unofficial shootout to take third place.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season
For their second tournament of the season, the Eagles played in the 66th Annual Beanpot Tournament at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts on February 5 and 12. Boston College faced Northeastern in the opening round, losing 3–0, and fell 5–4 in overtime to Harvard in the consolation game, finishing fourth place for the second consecutive year.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season
The Eagles finished the season 20-14-3, and 18-6-0 in conference play, winning the conference regular season title. They advanced to the Semifinals of the Hockey East tournament, where they were beaten by eventual champions Boston University. The Eagles, having failed to secure an auto-bid by virtue of winning the Hockey East tournament, did not attend the NCAA Tournament for the second straight year.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season, Previous season recap
The Eagles entered the 2017–18 season following a semi-disappointing year. While attaining a share of the Hockey East regular season title with their strong 21–15–4 record, they missed out on participating in the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2009 after falling in the Hockey East Tournament championship to UMass Lowell. Additionally, they failed to secure any mid-season tournament title, placing third in the Ice Breaker Tournament and Three Rivers Classic, and placing fourth in the Beanpot tournament.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season, Departures
One Underclassmen left the program early to sign with their drafted teams in the NHL:


2017–18 Boston College Eagles men's ice hockey season, Recruiting
Boston College adds six freshmen and one graduate transfer for the 2017–18 season: five forwards, and two defensemen.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles women's basketball team
The 2017–18 Boston College Eagles women's basketball team represents Boston College during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Eagles, were led by sixth year head coach Erik Johnson. They play their home games at the Conte Forum and were members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They finished the season 7–23, 2–14 in ACC play in a tie for thirteenth place. They lost in the first round of the ACC Women's Tournament to Pittsburgh.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles women's basketball team
On March 1, head coach Erik Johnson resigns. He finished at Boston College with a six-year record of 68–115. On April 10, Boston College hired former Albany head coach Joanna Bernabei-McNamee to be the next head coach for Boston College.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles women's basketball team, Previous season
They finished the season 9–21, 2–14 in ACC play to finish in last place. They lost in the first round of the ACC Women's Tournament to Georgia Tech.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles women's basketball team, 2016–17 media, Boston College IMG Sports Network Affiliates
Select BC games, mostly home games and conference road games, will be broadcast on . BC Game notes and stories will continue to be posted through their athletic website and on Twitter by following @bc_wbb.


2017–18 Boston College Eagles women's ice hockey season
The Boston College Eagles represent Boston College in Women's Hockey East Association play during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season.


2017–18 Boston University Terriers men's basketball team
The 2017–18 Boston University Terriers men's basketball team represented Boston University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Terriers, led by seventh-year head coach Joe Jones, played their home games at Case Gym as members of the Patriot League. They finished the season 15–16, 10–8 in Patriot League play to finish in fifth place. In the Patriot League Tournament, they defeated Lehigh in the quarterfinals before losing to Bucknell in the semifinals.


2017–18 Boston University Terriers men's basketball team, Previous season
The Terriers finished the 2016–17 season 18–14, 12–6 in Patriot League play to finish in a tie for second place. As the No. 2 seed in the Patriot League Tournament, they defeated Loyola (MD) in the quarterfinals before losing to Lehigh in double overtime in the semifinals.


2017–18 Boston University Terriers women's basketball team
The 2017–18 Boston University Terriers women's basketball team represents Boston University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Terries, led by fourth year head coach Katy Steding, play their home games at Case Gym and were members of the Patriot League. They finished the season 10–19, 5–13 in Patriot League play to finish in ninth place. They lost in the first round of the Patriot League Women's Tournament to Lafayette.


2017–18 Boston University Terriers women's basketball team
On March 13, head coach Katy Steding was fired. She finished at Boston University with four year record of 31–88.


2017–18 Boston University Terriers women's basketball team, Previous season
They finished the season 13–17, 11–7 in Patriot League play to finish in a tie for fourth place. They lost in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Women's Tournament to American.


2017–18 Boston University Terriers women's ice hockey season
The Boston University Terriers represent Boston University in Women's Hockey East Association during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's ice hockey season.


2017–18 Botola
The 2017–18 Botola, also known as Botola Maroc Telecom for sponsorship reasons, is the 61st season of the Premier League and the 7th under its new format of Moroccan Pro League, the top Moroccan professional league for association football clubs, since its establishment in 1956. The season started on 8 September 2017 and ended on 21 May 2018.


2017–18 Botola
Wydad Athletic Club came into the season as defending champions of the 2016–17 season. Rapide Oued Zem and Racing de Casablanca entered as the two promoted teams from the 2016–17 GNF 2.


2017–18 Botola
On May 12th 2018, Ittihad Tanger won the Botola Pro after a 2-1 victory against Moghreb Tétouan. The IR Tanger club won the championship for the first time after being runner-up to the title in 1989-90 season.


2017–18 Botola, Annual awards
The UMFP (Union Marocaine des Footballeurs Professionnels), in partnership with the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, organized the Night of Stars Award, which celebrated the brilliants of the Botola Pro for the 2017/18 season.


2017–18 Botola 2
The 2017-2018 GNF2 was the 56th season of Botola 2, the second division of the Moroccan football league.


2017–18 Botswana First Division North
The 2017-18 Botswana First Division North was the 53rd season of the Botswana First Division North football league since its inception in 1966. It was played from August to May. BR Highlanders were crowned champions.


2017–18 Botswana First Division South
The 2017-18 Botswana First Division South was the 53rd season of the Botswana First Division South since its inception in 1966. It was played from August to May. Notwane were crowned champions.


2017–18 Botswana Premier League
The 2017–18 Botswana Premier League is the 53rd season of the Botswana Premier League, the top-tier football league in Botswana, since its establishment in 1966. The season started on 23 September 2017 and finished on 23 May 2018.


2017–18 Botswana Premier League, Team summaries, Promotion and relegation
Nico United, Green Lovers F.C., and Mahalapye Hotspurs were relegated from the 2016–17 Botswana Premier League. They were replaced by three teams promoted from the Botswana First Division, the winners of the Northern group TAFIC F.C., the winners of the Southern group Sharps Shooting Stars, and playoff winners Uniao Flamengo Santos.


2017–18 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team
The 2017–18 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team represents Bowling Green State University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Falcons, led by third-year head coach Michael Huger, play their home games at the Stroh Center as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference.


2017–18 Bowling Green Falcons men's basketball team, Previous season
The Falcons finished the 2016–17 season 13–19, 7–11 in MAC play to finish in a tie for eighth place. As the No. 10 seed in the MAC Tournament, they lost in the first round to Toledo.


2017–18 Bowling Green Falcons women's basketball team
The 2017–18 Bowling Green Falcons women's basketball team represents Bowling Green State University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Falcons, led by sixth year head coach Jennifer Roos, play their home games at the Stroh Center as members of the East Division of the Mid-American Conference. They finished the season 11–19, 3–15 in MAC play to finish in a tie for last place in the East Division. They lost in the first round of the MAC Women's Tournament to Western Michigan.


2017–18 Bowling Green Falcons women's basketball team
On March 8, Jennifer Roos was fired. She finished at Bowling Green with a six year record of 92–97. On April 3, the school hired Robyn Fralick to be the next head coach at Bowling Green.


2017–18 Bradford City A.F.C. season
The 2017–18 season will be Bradford City's 115th season in their history, in the Football League and in the English football league system. Along with League One, the club will also compete in the FA Cup, EFL Cup and EFL Trophy. The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Bradford City A.F.C. season, Pre-season
As of 13 July 2017, Bradford City have announced seven pre-season friendlies against Guiseley, Sunderland,Newcastle United, FC Halifax Town, Bradford Park Avenue, TV Echterdingen  and Eccleshill United.


2017–18 Bradford City A.F.C. season, League One, Matches
On 21 June 2017, the fixtures for the forthcoming season were announced.


2017–18 Bradford City A.F.C. season, FA Cup
In the FA Cup, Bradford City were drawn at home to Chesterfield for the first round, Plymouth Argyle also at home in the second round and either Port Vale or Yeovil Town away in the third round. The latter won their replayed match 3–2 (a.e.t.) to host the Bantams.


2017–18 Bradford City A.F.C. season, EFL Cup
On 16 June 2017, Bradford City were drawn at home to Doncaster Rovers in the first round.


2017–18 Bradford City A.F.C. season, EFL Trophy
On 12 July 2017 the group stage draw was completed with Bradford City facing Chesterfield, Manchester City U23 and Rotherham United. After winning their group, Bradford City were drawn at home to either Oldham Athletic or Fleetwood Town.


2017–18 Bradley Braves men's basketball team
The 2017–18 Bradley Braves men's basketball team represented Bradley University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I men's basketball season. The Braves, led by third-year head coach Brian Wardle, played their home games at Carver Arena in Peoria, Illinois as members of the Missouri Valley Conference. They finished the season 20–13, 9–9 in MVC play to finish in fifth place. They defeated Drake in the first round of the MVC Tournament before losing to Loyola–Chicago in the quarterfinals.


2017–18 Bradley Braves men's basketball team, Previous season
The Braves finished the 2016–17 season 13–20, 7–11 in MVC play to finish in a tie for sixth place. As the No. 7 seed in the MVC Tournament, they defeated Drake in the first round before losing to Wichita State in the quarterfinals.


2017–18 Bradley Braves men's basketball team, Preseason
In the conference's preseason poll, the Braves were picked to finish in seventh place in the MVC. Sophomore guard Darrell Brown was named to the preseason All-MVC second team.


2017–18 Bradley Braves women's basketball team
The 2017–18 Bradley Braves women's basketball team represents Bradley University during the 2017–18 NCAA Division I women's basketball season. The Braves are led by second year head coach Andrea Gorski. The Braves are members of the Missouri Valley Conference and play their home games at Renaissance Coliseum. They finished the season 13–18, 6–12 in MVC play to finish in seventh place. They advanced to the quarterfinals of the Missouri Valley Women's Tournament where they lost to Missouri State.


2017–18 Brechin City F.C. season
The 2017–18 season was Brechin City's first season in the Scottish Championship, having finished 4th in the 2016–17 Scottish League One, winning promotion by defeating Raith Rovers and Alloa Athletic in the Championship play-offs. Brechin became the first club in 126 years to fail to win a league match, picking up just four points from 4 draws. Their sole win during the 2017–18 season came against Highland League side Buckie Thistle in the third round of the Scottish Cup.


2017–18 Brechin City F.C. season
Brechin City also competed in the Scottish Challenge Cup, Scottish League Cup and Scottish Cup.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season
The 2017–18 season was Brentford's 128th year in existence and fourth consecutive season in the Championship. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and League Cup.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season
The season covers the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, July
Over the summer break, Brentford brought in right back Henrik Dalsgaard from Zulte Waregem for an undisclosed fee and goalkeeper Luke Daniels from Scunthorpe United on a free transfer. Alan McCormack joined Luton Town following his release from the club. Germans Philipp Hofmann and Akaki Gogia both moved to 2. Bundesliga with the former moving to Greuther Furth and the latter initially staying at Dynamo Dresden after his loan move during the previous season but instead moving to Union Berlin shortly after making his move permanent. Youngster James Ferry joined Stevenage for an undisclosed fee.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, July
Goalkeeper Jack Bonham signed a new one-year contract extension and moved to Carlisle United on loan until January. Midfielder Konstantin Kerschbaumer joined Armenia Bielefeld on loan until the end of the season. Also signing new contracts were Florian Jozefzoon, who added 12 months to his initial contract, and Nico Yennaris, who extended his stay until 2021. On 7 July, South African midfielder Kamohelo Mokotjo signed for an undisclosed fee from Dutch side FC Twente. On the same day, Brentford began their pre-season with a 5–1 win against Aldershot Town.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, July
Reece Cole and Sergi Canós both scored braces with Jozefzoon adding to the scoreline late on. The first-team travelled to Divonne-les-Bains on the French/Swiss border for a training camp. During their time there, striker Neal Maupay sealed his transfer to Brentford from Saint-Étienne. Brentford drew 1–1 against Lausanne-Sport with Lasse Vibe scoring the Bees' only goal. Following their return to England, Brentford signed EFL Young Player of the Year Ollie Watkins from Exeter City for a reported £1.8 million fee. On 19 July, Brentford travelled to Oxford United for another pre-season friendly which ended 4–3 to the Bees.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, July
Jozefzoon, Vibe, Cole and Canós were the goalscorers. On 21 July, it was announced that Danish forward Emiliano Marcondes will join Brentford in January on a three-and-a-half year deal after his current deal at FC Nordsjælland expires. Brentford's first game at Griffin Park of the season ended 2–2 against Premier League side Southampton. Vibe poked the ball home in the first half with Josh Clarke scoring the second after Fraiser Forster spilled his cross. The unbeaten pre-season campaign continued at MK Dons where Maupay, Watkins and Jozefzoon all scored in a 3–2 win against the League One side. On 29 July, Brentford played their final game before the start of the season at home against Celta de Vigo. Vibe and Jota scored in the 2–1 win against the Europa League semi-finalists.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, August
Brentford's first Championship game of the season was at newly promoted Sheffield United which ended in a 1–0 defeat. Billy Sharp headed in a Leon Clarke cross just before half-time. Despite improving in the second-half, Brentford could not find the equaliser. Brentford now have not won on the opening day for six consecutive seasons. On 7 August, young full-back Tom Field joined Bradford City on loan until January. Watkins and Justin Shaibu scored their first goals for the club in the first round of the League Cup against AFC Wimbledon.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, August
Their goals came in extra-time after Paul Robinson's first-half lobbed strike and Romaine Sawyers' equaliser in the second-half. The 3–1 result after extra-time sealed Brentford's place in the second round. On 10 August, Cole joined Newport County on loan until January. The B-team midfielder was in the matchday squad for the League Cup tie against AFC Wimbledon. Brentford's first league match at home was a 7-goal thriller against Nottingham Forest. After John Egan's header, two stunning strikes from Andreas Bouchalakis and Daryl Murphy's tap in left the Bees trailing 3–1 midway through the second-half.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, August
Andreas Bjelland gave some hope for Brentford as his header was adjudged to have crossed the line by goal-line technology, a first for Griffin Park. However, Kieran Dowell scored for Forest four minutes later and Maupay's late goal proved only to be a consolation with the final score finishing 4–3 to the visitors.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, August
On 15 August, Brentford proposed amendments for the new Brentford Community Stadium which included a decrease in capacity from 20,000 to 17,250 and construction starting in 2018 with completion in late 2019 or early 2020. Midfielder Ryan Woods was given compassionate leave after the tragic loss of his baby. He would not feature for Brentford's next few games. Brentford next faced Bristol City at Griffin Park.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, August
Despite conceding an early Josh Brownhill goal, Brentford rallied in the second half and took the lead through Watkins and Maupay and would have been further in front had it not been for an inspired performance from opposing goalkeeper Frank Fielding. Eight minutes into added time due to an injury to Josh McEachran, Bobby Reid pounced and denied Brentford's first league win of the season.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, August
The Bees' poor run of results continued at Ipswich Town where, despite a dominant first half, Martyn Waghorn and Joe Garner's goals sealed a 2–0 win for the home side, leaving Brentford bottom of the league table. In the second round of the League Cup, Brentford beat local rivals Queens Park Rangers 4–1 in a West London derby. There were goals from Egan, Maupay and an own goal from Ariel Borysiuk in the first-half, plus one for QPR from Darnell Furlong. Clarke capped off a fine win at Loftus Road with a finish into the bottom corner late in the second-half. Brentford's final game of August ended in a goalless draw against high-spending Wolverhampton Wanderers. Brentford headed into the international break with no wins in their first five league games.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, August
Brentford had a busy final few days of the transfer window. On 30 August, former captain Harlee Dean joined Birmingham City for an undisclosed fee. The following day, on transfer deadline day, Jota and Maxime Colin joined Dean at Birmingham City for undisclosed fees as well, although Jota's fee was confirmed to be Birmingham's record transfer fee. B-team defenders Jan Holldack and Manny Onariase both left the club for KFC Uerdingen 05 and Rotherham United respectively.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, September
On 1 September, B-team captain Zain Westbrooke joined Solihull Moors on loan for a month. Brentford's first match after the transfer window was against Aston Villa. Despite a good performance, they could not find a goal to give them their first league victory as the match ended 0–0. On 12 September, Brentford travelled to Hillsborough where they let a lead slip to give Sheffield Wednesday a win. Yennaris scored early with a volley but Gary Hooper netted on the brink of half-time and Ross Wallace completed the comeback from Jordan Rhodes' pull-back.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, September
There was concern late into stoppage time as defender Dalsgaard was knocked unconscious and given treatment on the pitch for several minutes before being taken off on a stretcher. Brentford continued their win-less streak in the league at home to Reading. Clarke rifled in from a tight angle after good play between himself and Maupay but Liam Kelly equalised with a penalty after Rico Henry fouled Tyler Blackett as the game ended 1–1. On 18 September, central defender Chris Mepham signed a five-year contract and was promoted to the first team squad.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, September
The next day, he made his first competitive start, along with Theo Archibald, in the third round of the League Cup against Norwich City where he gave away the penalty for Norwich's first goal. After Marco Vrancic scored from the spot, Brentford were awarded a penalty themselves, but Yoann Barbet skied it into the stands. Vrancic then curled in a free kick in the second half and Josh Murphy chipped over the oncoming Daniels to give the Canaries a three-goal advantage. Clarke scored a consolation late on as Brentford crashed out of the League Cup, losing 3–1.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, September
Brentford finally found their first league win of the season against bottom side Bolton Wanderers. Barbet made amends for his penalty miss in the cup with a superb free-kick in the first half. Yennaris then scored from 30 yards in the second half with Watkins adding a third shortly before full-time. On 26 September, Brentford hosted Derby County at Griffin Park. Despite completely dominating, Brentford could not break down the Derby defence and found themselves behind to Joe Ledley's debut goal for the Rams.


2017–18 Brentford F.C. season, Season Review, September
It took 86 minutes for Watkins to find a deserved equaliser to grab a point for the Bees. Brentford picked up their sixth draw of the season against Middlesbrough. Despite scoring two goals, courtesy of Barbet's header and Watkins' finish, Middlesbrough came back from behind twice through Martin Braithwaite and Fabio to secure a 2–2 result. Henry was stretchered off in this game and suffered a serious knee injury which would sideline him for a significant length of time.


2017–18 Brico Cross Trophy
The Brico Cross Trophy 2017–18 is a season long cyclo-cross competition in Belgium.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season
The 2017–18 season was Brighton & Hove Albion's 116th year in existence and first season in the Premier League. Along with competing in the Premier League, the club also participated in the FA Cup and EFL Cup.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season
The season covered the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season
Brighton secured their Premier League status for another season on 4 May 2018 by defeating Manchester United 1–0 at home.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season, Players, Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season, Players, Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season, Pre-season
Brighton & Hove Albion announced six pre-season friendlies against Crawley Town, Southend United, Norwich City, Atlético Madrid, Girona and Fortuna Düsseldorf.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season, Competitions, Premier League, Matches
On 14 June 2017, Brighton & Hove Albion's fixtures were announced.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season, Competitions, FA Cup
In the FA Cup, Albion entered the competition in the third round and were drawn at home to Crystal Palace.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season, Competitions, EFL Cup
Brighton & Hove Albion entered the competition in the second round and were drawn at home to Barnet. An away trip in round three against AFC Bournemouth was announced.


2017–18 Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. season, Squad statistics, Clean sheets
Includes all competitive matches. The list is sorted alphabetically by surname when total clean sheets are equal.


2017–18 Brisbane Heat WBBL season
The 2017–18 Brisbane Heat Women's season was the third in the team's history. Coached by Peter McGiffin and captained by Kirby Short, the Heat finished the regular season of WBBL|03 in fifth place and failed to qualify for the finals. For the third year in a row, Beth Mooney won the team's Most Valuable Player award.


2017–18 Brisbane Heat WBBL season, Squad
Each WBBL|03 squad featured 15 active players, with an allowance of up to five marquee signings including a maximum of three from overseas. Australian marquees were defined as players who made at least ten limited-overs appearances for the national team in the three years prior to the cut-off date (24 April 2017).


2017–18 Brisbane Heat WBBL season, Squad
The table below lists the Heat players and their key stats (including runs scored, batting strike rate, wickets taken, economy rate, catches and stumpings) for the season.


2017–18 Brisbane Roar FC season
The 2017–18 Brisbane Roar FC season was the club's thirteenth season participating in the A-League, in the FFA Cup for the fourth time, as well as the AFC Champions League for the fifth time.


2017–18 Brisbane Roar FC season, Players, Squad information
Correct as of 3 April 2018 – players' numbers as per the official Brisbane Roar website


2017–18 Brisbane Roar FC season, Players, Squad information
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2017–18 Brisbane Roar W-League season
The 2017–18 Brisbane Roar W-League season was the club's tenth season in the W-League, the premier competition for women's football in Australia. The team played home games both at A.J. Kelly Park and Suncorp Stadium.


2017–18 Brisbane Roar W-League season, Players
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.


2017–18 Bristol City F.C. season
The 2017–18 season was Bristol City's 120th season as a professional football club and their third consecutive season back in the Championship. Along with competing in the Championship, the club also participated in the FA Cup and EFL Cup, reaching the semi-finals of the latter competition. The season covered the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018.


2017–18 Bristol City F.C. season, Month by month review, June
On 27 June, Bristol City agreed to sign right-back Eros Pisano on a two-year deal, with it being officially confirmed on 1 July when his contract with Hellas Verona expired. On 28 June, City broke their transfer record to sign striker Famara Diédhiou from Angers for a £5.3 million transfer fee.


2017–18 Bristol City F.C. season, Month by month review, July
On 7 July, Aaron Wilbraham signed a one-year contract with the club. On 13 July, attacking midfielder Lee Tomlin transferred to Cardiff City for an undisclosed fee. On 28 July, defender Nathan Baker, having previously spent the 2015–16 season on loan from Aston Villa, signed for City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.


2017–18 Bristol City F.C. season, Month by month review, December
After beating three other Premier League sides, Bristol City were drawn against holders Manchester United in the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup. The game was played at Ashton Gate on 20 December and marked the first time City and United had met competitively since 1980, when City were last in the top flight. City took the lead through a thunderous Joe Bryan strike just after the second half began. Zlatan Ibrahimović equalised only seven minutes later. City sealed a dramatic and famous win as Korey Smith beat goalkeeper Sergio Romero with a 93rd-minute strike to make it 2–1 to the Robins. At the final whistle, fans invaded the pitch and lifted City players onto their shoulders.


2017–18 Bristol City F.C. season, Month by month review, December
After the match, City manager Lee Johnson said the result was "a historic occasion" and Smith's winner would "live in the memory for many generations". In defeating United, Bristol City became only the second side from a lower division to eliminate four top-flight teams in one League Cup campaign, after Sheffield Wednesday in 1990-91. City were drawn against United's city rivals Manchester City in the semi-finals of the competition, with the first leg at the Etihad Stadium.


2017–18 Bristol City F.C. season, Month by month review, December
On 26 December, Bristol City finished the day second in the Championship table as they defeated Reading 2–0 at home. Jamie Paterson scored the first, before Lloyd Kelly's first goal for City in stoppage time sealed the win. On 28 December, Bristol City lost at home to Wolverhampton Wanderers.


2017–18 Bristol City F.C. season, Month by month review, January
On 9 January, Bristol City travelled to the Premier League leaders to take on Manchester City in the semi-final first leg of the EFL Cup. The 7,680 Bristol City fans who arrived set a record for the most away fans in the Etihad Stadium's history. Manchester City were overwhelming favourites, unbeaten in the Premier League and having won 20 of their 22 matches so far. Bristol City played well and took a shock lead after Bobby Reid won and scored a penalty just before half-time. Kevin De Bruyne scored ten minutes into the second half and Bristol City looked to have secured a memorable draw before substitute Sergio Agüero scored with a 92nd-minute header to seal a 2–1 win.