British and Irish Lions Ambassador Martin Johnson during a press conference in January 2016
Martin Johnson confident best is yet to come from England after RWC final defeat
The former lock says the best remedy after a painful World Cup defeat is getting together and winning again.
Nov 6, 13:44
Chris Robshaw pictured in April 2019
Chris Robshaw hits out at Saracens for "very dangerous" behaviour
The English and European champions were handed a 35-point deduction in this season's Gallagher Premiership and fined more than £5million on Tuesday.
Nov 6, 13:43
Chelsea's Reece James celebrates scoring their fourth goal on November 5, 2019
Reece James: 'Chelsea felt we could have won Ajax thriller'
James came off the bench to become Chelsea's youngest Champions League goalscorer.
Nov 6, 13:41
Neil Warnock pictured in charge of Cardiff on October 22, 2019
FA charge Cardiff, Birmingham over player brawl
Both sides finished the game with 10 men.
Nov 6, 13:37
The big screen displays a VAR review message ruling out an Arsenal goal on September 1, 2019
Southern-based Premier League managers 'reasonably happy with VAR'
A meeting with northern-based bosses is due to take place on Thursday.
Nov 6, 12:27
Liverpool legend Divock Origi pictured on October 30, 2019
Origi looking to make selection choice "difficult" for Klopp
The Belgium international has found opportunities limited because of the form of Mohamed Salah, Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane.
Nov 6, 12:11
Brian Rice pictured at Hibs in 2009
Hamilton still suffering from long injury list
Brian Easton, Blair Alston, Marios Ogkmpoe and Aaron McGowan are all set to miss the clash with Kilmarnock.
Nov 6, 12:05
John Hughes in charge of Hibernian in 2010
Brian Rice suggests John Hughes for Hibernian return
Hughes led Hibs to a third-placed finish in 2010.
Nov 6, 12:04
Joey Barton in charge of Fleetwood Town on September 8, 2018
Fleetwood boss Joey Barton denies assault of Daniel Stendel after game
The former midfielder was at Sheffield Crown Court on Wednesday.
Nov 6, 11:23
Sergio Aguero scores Man City's second on September 21, 2019
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: What the stats say
Liverpool have not lost at home to City since May 2003, when Nicolas Anelka scored twice and Peter Schmeichel was in goal.
Nov 6, 11:22
Justin Rose in action at the US Open on June 15, 2019
Justin Rose looking to complete rare hat-trick at Turkish Airlines Open
Rose became world number one by making the first successful title defence of his career in Turkey last year.
Nov 6, 10:09
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Australian seamer Sean Abbott joins Derbyshire for 2020 season
Derbyshire sign Sean Abbott for 2020
Nov 6, 10:07
Callum McGregor in Champions League qualifying action for Celtic in August 2019
Callum McGregor signs new five-year Celtic contract
The midfielder has made almost 250 appearances for the club.
Nov 6, 10:06
Nicola Adams in action in October 2018
Nicola Adams retires: Her trailblazing boxing career in pictures
The two-time Olympic champion has announced her retirement at the age of 37.
Nov 6, 09:02
Nicola Adams in action in October 2018
Two-time Olympic champion Nicola Adams announces retirement from boxing
She was advised that continuing her career risked permanent vision loss after tearing a pupil against Maria Salinas in September.
Nov 6, 07:59
LeBron James in action for the Lakers on November 5, 2019
NBA roundup: LeBron James leads Lakers comeback against Bulls
In Cleveland, the Celtics beat the Cavaliers, and the Hornets beat the Pacers in a thriller.
Nov 6, 06:38
Saracens celebrate winning the 2018-19 Rugby Premiership title
Exeter chief executive suggests Saracens should be relegated
The club were handed a 35-point deduction and a £5million fine.
Nov 6, 06:33
Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde pictured on November 5, 2019
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: "We know there is a lot of pressure"
Barca failed to score at home for the first time since February 2018.
Nov 6, 06:32
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on November 2, 2019
Frank Lampard reflects on "mad" night at Stamford Bridge
Chelsea came from 4-1 to draw 4-4 with nine-man Ajax.
Nov 6, 06:25
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 5, 2019
Klopp insists Liverpool "respect" EFL Cup amid Qatar scheduling clash
The club will use a split squad scenario after their last-eight tie was confirmed for its original date of December 17.
Nov 6, 06:23
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 5, 2019
Jurgen Klopp pleased Liverpool avoided injuries against Genk
The Reds face Manchester City in a top-of-the-table clash on Sunday.
Nov 6, 06:21
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka reacts after being substituted on October 27, 2019
Wednesday's papers: Granit Xhaka, Dwight McNeil, Emmanuel Dennis
Granit Xhaka, Dwight McNeil and Emmanuel Dennis are among the players making headlines.
Nov 6, 06:19
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action for Arsenal on October 6, 2019
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang named as new Arsenal captain after Granit Xhaka axe
Granit Xhaka was stripped of the armband after swearing at supporters.
Nov 6, 06:17
Wales manager Ryan Giggs on October 13, 2019
Ryan Giggs hits back at criticism over Daniel James head injury
The Manchester United winger stayed down following a heavy collision during the Euro 2020 qualifier against Croatia last month.
Nov 5, 22:35
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Genk on November 5, 2019
Liverpool survive Genk scare to edge towards knockout stages
The Reds made hard work of their Champions League victory.
Nov 5, 22:02
Chelsea's Reece James celebrates scoring their fourth goal with Fikayo Tomori, Willian and teammates on November 5, 2019
Chelsea come from three goals down to rescue 4-4 draw with nine-man Ajax
Frank Lampard's side scored two own-goals and two penalties.
Nov 5, 21:59
Siya Kolisi pictured on October 27, 2019
Springboks skipper Kolisi left "humbled and overawed" on return home
The Springboks beat England in Saturday's final.
Nov 5, 21:20
Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts on November 5, 2019
Below-par Barcelona held at home by Slavia Prague
Both sides had goals disallowed for offside at the Nou Camp.
Nov 5, 20:56
Man City manager Pep Guardiola on October 26, 2019
Pep Guardiola clarifies Sadio Mane 'diver' comments
The Manchester City manager pointed out he was very complimentary about Liverpool.
Nov 5, 20:20
Athletics coach Alberto Salazar pictured in August 2015
Ukad reviews whether to take action against athletes linked to Alberto Salazar
Ukad reviews whether to take any action against athletes associated with Alberto Salazar
Nov 5, 20:15
Jason Kenny pictured in February 2019
Jason Kenny: 'Failure is not an option at this stage of Olympic preparation'
Kenny is gearing up for the 2020 Games in Tokyo.
Nov 5, 20:14
Hansi Flick pictured in July 2014
Interim Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick demands response after Frankfurt drubbing
Flick is in caretaker charge of the Bundesliga giants following the departure of Niko Kovac.
Nov 5, 20:13
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their fifth goal on October 22, 2019
Harry Kane insists Tottenham will follow racism protocol in Belgrade
Spurs' Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade is at Rajko Mitic Stadium where Serbia fans were found guilty of racism against Portugal.
Nov 5, 20:10
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min pictured after being sent off against Everton on November 3, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Son Heung-min in a very good way after Andre Gomes injury'
The Tottenham forward has won his appeal against his red card in the draw with Everton.
Nov 5, 20:09
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka reacts after being substituted on October 27, 2019
Granit Xhaka stripped of Arsenal captaincy after outburst
The midfielder is not in the Gunners squad for Wednesday's Europa League meeting with Vitoria.
Nov 5, 20:07
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid on October 5, 2019
Zinedine Zidane: 'I want Gareth Bale to stay at Real Madrid until end of season'
Real host Galatasaray in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Nov 5, 18:13
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 2, 2019
Liverpool to use different squads for EFL Cup, Club World Cup clash
The Reds will play in the Carabao Cup and Club World Cup on consecutive days.
Nov 5, 17:50
Australia's Nathan Lyon celebrates taking the wicket of England's Moeen Ali on August 5, 2019
Nathan Lyon agrees Hampshire deal for 2020 season
The Australia spinner has penned a red-ball deal at the Ageas Bowl.
Nov 5, 17:50
Bristol City's Famara Diedhiou celebrates scoring their second goal against Millwall on April 30, 2019
Bristol City, Charlton fined by FA after player melee
Players from both sides were involved in a melee.
Nov 5, 17:47
Vitoria head coach Ivo Vieira pictured in October 2019
Ivo Vieira: 'Vitoria out to shock Arsenal'
The Primeira Liga team almost shocked the Gunners last month but were beaten 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium.
Nov 5, 17:46
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