Bradly Sinden in action for Team GB on July 25, 2021
A closer look at Team GB's taekwondo medal success
Great Britain's wait for a first ever taekwondo medal ended in Beijing with Sarah Stevenson.
Jul 25, 13:45
Bradly Sinden in action for Team GB on July 25, 2021
Five facts about Olympic silver medalist Bradly Sinden
Bradly Sinden took up taekwondo at the tender age of just four after being inspired by his older sister.
Jul 25, 13:37
Chelsie Giles in action on July 25, 2021
Five facts about Coventry judoka Chelsie Giles
Medal success for Britain on day two of the Tokyo Olympics.
Jul 25, 12:50
Chelsie Giles in action on July 25, 2021
Chelsie Giles cherishes beginning Team GB's medal haul
Chelsie Giles claimed bronze on her Olympic debut, Britain's first medal of the Games.
Jul 25, 12:49
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'Friendship will be set aside against Ben Stokes'
The England pair face off with Trent Rockers and Northern Superchargers on Monday.
Jul 25, 12:49
Amber Hill attends the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards at First Direct Arena on December 15, 2013
A look at the Olympic stars ruled out by coronavirus
Coco Gauff and Johanna Konta were among the tennis stars forced to withdraw.
Jul 25, 12:48
Jade Jones in action for Team GB at the Rio Olympics on August 19, 2016
Jade Jones: 'Absence of family was a problem'
The 28-year-old was upset 16-12 by the Refugee Team's Kimia Alizadeh.
Jul 25, 12:48
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones: 'Our job is not done yet'
The Lions clinched the opening Test 22-17 behind closed doors at Cape Town Stadium.
Jul 25, 10:43
Sale's Faf De Klerk hits the post with a penalty against Bristol on May 3, 2019
Faf De Klerk: 'We will bounce back against British and Irish Lions'
The tourists won Saturday's first Test 22-17 after a hard-fought battle.
Jul 25, 10:42
Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer in action on July 25, 2021
Anna Kiesenhofer secures gold in women's Olympic cycling road race
Annemiek van Vleuten thought she had won gold for the heavily-favoured Dutch when she crossed the line 75 seconds after Kiesenhofer.
Jul 25, 10:42
New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 20, 2021
Ange Postecoglou: 'We must learn from friendly defeat'
Celtic were crushed by West Ham.
Jul 25, 10:08
Austria's Anna Kiesenhofer in action on July 25, 2021
Anna Kiesenhofer secures shock Austria road race gold
With no race radio available the chasing group at the end were not aware of mathematician Kiesenhofer's early breakaway.
Jul 25, 09:25
Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith celebrates after winning gold on October 2, 2019
Dina Asher-Smith named Team GB's Olympic athletics captain
Dina Asher-Smith will run in the 100m, 200m and 4x100m relay in Tokyo.
Jul 25, 09:25
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
The main talking points from first British and Irish Lions Test
The performances of Maro Itoje and Courtney Lawes also caught the eye.
Jul 25, 08:59
Jon Rahm celebrates winning the US Open on June 21, 2021
Jon Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau forced out of Olympics
The pair were due to make their debuts in the Games when the men's event starts on Thursday at Kasumigaseki Country Club.
Jul 25, 08:58
Naomi Osaka pictured at the Australian Open in February 2021
Naomi Osaka secures win on return in Tokyo
Naomi Osaka ended an eight-week break from tennis with a 6-1 6-4 win two days after lighting the Olympic flame.
Jul 25, 07:53
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Today at the Olympics: Wait for first medal goes on for Team GB
Jade Jones suffered a shock first-round defeat in taekwondo, while Sir Andy Murray announced his withdrawal from the men's singles tennis.
Jul 25, 07:52
Max Litchfield pictured in June 2021
Max Litchfield reflects on another fourth at an Olympics
Max Litchfield came within 0.21 seconds of becoming Team GB's first medallist at Tokyo 2020.
Jul 25, 07:51
Adam Peaty pictured on July 25, 2021
Adam Peaty eases into 100m breaststroke final
The 26-year-old from Uttoxeter is overwhelming favourite to defend the crown he won in Rio five years ago.
Jul 25, 07:51
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Hollie Pearne-Webb rues three dropped points against Germany
Reigning Olympic champions face South Africa in their next game.
Jul 25, 07:50
Bryson DeChambeau pictured during practice for The Masters on November 9, 2020
Bryson DeChambeau out of Olympics after testing positive for coronavirus
Last year's US Open champion, sixth in the world rankings, was due to make his Olympic debut in Tokyo when the competition gets under way on Thursday.
Jul 25, 07:49
England bowler James Anderson celebrates on August 24, 2020
On This Day: James Anderson makes history against Pakistan
The Lancashire right-armer became the first fast bowler to take 50 wickets against all other seven major Test cricket-playing nations.
Jul 25, 07:48
Liverpool fans in the stands at Anfield during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 6, 2020
Government planning vaccine passports for Premier League matches
The use of vaccine passports could also be extended to lower divisions and other sports.
Jul 24, 21:56
Peter Wright pictured in 2016
Dimitri Van Den Bergh and Peter Wright to do battle in World Matchplay final
Belgium's Van Den Dimitri Van den Bergh stayed on course to retain his title after beating Krzystof Ratajski.
Jul 24, 21:55
Harry Wilson celebrates scoring for Wales in March 2021
Fulham complete double swoop for for Harry Wilson and Paulo Gazzaniga
Harry Wilson arrives from Liverpool on a five-year deal, while goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga was released by Tottenham.
Jul 24, 21:54
England's Jonny Bairstow celebrates against India on March 26, 2021
Welsh Fire's Jonny Bairstow stars on familiar Headingley territory
Yorkshire wicketkeeper-batsman Jonny Bairstow, captaining the Fire, hit 56 from 36 balls in The Hundred clash.
Jul 24, 20:34
Rangers' Nikola Katic pictured on December 29, 2019
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard urges patience over Nikola Katic
The Croatian defender has spent a year on the sidelines following a knee injury.
Jul 24, 20:33
The British and Irish Lions celebrate beating South Africa on July 24, 2021
South Africa back decision to rule out Willie Le Roux try
The South Africa coach saw his side beaten in Cape Town in the first Test.
Jul 24, 20:30
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland warns Lions to prepare for South Africa backlash
Warren Gatland's side overcame a nine-point half-time deficit to get off to a winning start.
Jul 24, 20:28
Watford captain Troy Deeney reacts as his side are relegated on July 26, 2020
Watford left red-faced after Troy Deeney name gaffe
The striker was listed as Tom Troy Deeney.
Jul 24, 20:27
Graham Alexander, now in charge of Motherwell, pictured in September 2020
Graham Alexander: 'We had to show people the real Motherwell'
The Steelmen bounced back from defeat to Airdrie to top Group F and progress in the Premier Sports Cup.
Jul 24, 19:08
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths pictured in September 2020
Ange Postecoglou: 'Leigh Griffiths must work to win back Celtic fans'
The 30-year-old was booed by a section of his own fans despite being cleared over allegations of sending inappropriate messages to two schoolgirls.
Jul 24, 19:07
Livingston manager David Martindale pictured in February 2021
Livingston boss David Martindale hails "convincing win" over Cowdenbeath
The manager said his side 'played some really nice football' in the 3-1 victory.
Jul 24, 19:05
Bernard in action for Everton on November 24, 2018
Bernard swaps Everton for UAE side Sharjah FC
The Brazilian has joined Sharjah FC.
Jul 24, 19:05
The British and Irish Lions celebrate beating South Africa on July 24, 2021
Lions come from behind to win first South Africa Test
The Lions recovered from being 12-3 down at the interval.
Jul 24, 19:04
Graham Alexander, now in charge of Motherwell, pictured in September 2020
Scottish League Cup roundup: Justin Amaluzor nets in Motherwell win
Barry Maguire sealed victory for Graham Alexander's side.
Jul 24, 18:01
West Ham United manager David Moyes on May 9, 2021
Celtic 2-6 West Ham: Hammers run riot at Celtic Park
Callum McGregor had opened the scoring for Ange Postecoglou's side.
Jul 24, 17:16
General view of Fir Park, home of Motherwell, from November 2011
Callum Slattery joins Motherwell from Southampton
The Englishman has made five first-team appearances for Southampton.
Jul 24, 17:14
Mario Lemina pictured in November 2019
Nice sign Mario Lemina from Southampton
He made 46 Premier League appearances for Southampton, scoring two goals.
Jul 24, 17:14
Brian Barry-Murphy pictured on December 1, 2019
Brian Barry-Murphy joins Man City as development squad manager
The 42-year-old Irishman stepped down at League Two Dale after two years in charge last month.
Jul 24, 15:48
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