Honoka Hayashi of Japan and Yuzuho Shiokoshi of Japan in action with Sophie Ingle of Britain at the Tokyo Olympics on July 24, 2021
Today at the Olympics: GB athletes star in football, swimming and gymnastics
Adam Peaty, Andy Murray and Max Whitlock got their campaigns under way in Tokyo on Day One.
Jul 24, 14:47
 Kohei Uchimura pictured after falling during his high bar routine at the Tokyo Olympics on July 24, 2021
Max Whitlock pays tribute to Kohei Uchimura after high bar failure
Max Whitlock booked his place in another pommel final then looked on as Uchimura endured an anti-climactic final act.
Jul 24, 14:46
 Alistair Brownlee at the Commonwealth Games in April 2018
British triathlon hopefuls aiming to follow in Alistair Brownlee's footsteps
Jonny Brownlee, Alex Yee, Georgia Taylor-Brown, Vicky Holland and Jess Learmonth will compete for Team GB.
Jul 24, 14:42
 St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson celebrates after the match on May 9, 2021
St Johnstone given green light to welcome Galatasaray to Perth
A deal has been agreed with the Scottish Government which allows Saints to travel to Turkey.
Jul 24, 14:41
 Manchester United's Alex Telles pictured in December 2020
Man United's Alex Telles could miss start of season
The left-back could miss the start of the season.
Jul 24, 14:41
 Team GB coach Hege Riise during training on July 3, 2021
Hege Riise lauds "connections" in GB team after Japan win
Team GB have reached the quarter-finals with a game to spare.
Jul 24, 13:36
 Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Lions suffer Alun Wyn Jones injury blow ahead of South Africa Test
The Wales international sustained the problem in training on Thursday and has been replaced by Rory Sutherland.
Jul 24, 13:34
 Naomi Osaka celebrates after beating Jennifer Brady in the Australian Open final on February 20, 2021
Naomi Osaka "could not be more excited" to play at Tokyo Olympics
Naomi Osaka has not played a match since withdrawing from Roland Garros and opening up about her mental health struggles.
Jul 24, 13:33
 Charlotte Fry pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on July 24, 2021
Charlotte Fry stars on Olympic debut to reach dressage final
Fry's strong performance also boosted Great Britain's dressage team hopes in Tokyo.
Jul 24, 13:32
 Adam Peaty poses with his gold medal on July 24, 2019
Adam Peaty dominates breaststroke heat to reach semi-finals
Adam Peaty set the quickest time of anyone to compete in the event on Saturday night and the eighth fastest of all time over the distance.
Jul 24, 12:46
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Abigail Irozuru credits faith in God for injury recovery ahead of Olympics
Irozuru will make her Olympics in the long jump in Japan.
Jul 24, 12:45
 Honoka Hayashi of Japan and Yuzuho Shiokoshi of Japan in action with Sophie Ingle of Britain at the Tokyo Olympics on July 24, 2021
Japan 0-1 Great Britain: Ellen White sends GB through to quarter-finals
Ellen White has three goals in her first two games at Tokyo 2020.
Jul 24, 12:44
 Keamogetse Kenosi of Botswana in action against Karriss Artingstall of Britain at the Tokyo Olympics on July 24, 2021
Karriss Artingstall opens Olympic featherweight campaign with comfortable win
Artingstall was given the nod by all five judges in every round, with four scores of 30-27 and one of 30-26.
Jul 24, 11:40
 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on May 6, 2021
How does Ole Gunnar Solskjaer compare to previous Man United managers?
The Norwegian has committed his future to the club until 2024 at least.
Jul 24, 11:36
 Novak Djokovic in action during the Wimbledon final on July 11, 2021
Novak Djokovic urges Tokyo tennis organisers to change schedule
The world number one began his bid for a first gold medal with a 6-2 6-2 victory over Hugo Dellien.
Jul 24, 11:35
 Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on May 6, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signs new three-year Man United deal
The Norwegian is committed to the Old Trafford club until 2024, at least.
Jul 24, 11:34
 Geraint Thomas pictured in September 2020
Geraint Thomas turns attention to time trial after road race crash
Tao Geoghegan Hart lost his front wheel in a storm drain in the centre of the road to bring down Geraint Thomas behind him.
Jul 24, 10:04
 Max Whitlock in action for Team GB on October 12, 2019
Olympic champion Max Whitlock through to pommel horse final
Ireland's Rhys McClenaghan led the field with Max Whitlock lying third ahead of the final qualifying rotation.
Jul 24, 10:03
 Jade Jones in action for Team GB at the Rio Olympics on August 19, 2016
A closer look at Jade Jones and Bianca Walkden's route to Tokyo 2020
The two British taekwondo stars are hoping to add another gold medal to their extensive list of successes.
Jul 24, 09:09
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Geraint Thomas abandons road race as Richard Carapaz takes gold
Richard Carapaz delivered only Ecuador's second Olympic gold in their history.
Jul 24, 09:07
 British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
South Africa promise to do talking on the pitch against Lions
Assistant coach Mzwandile Stick dismissed Warren Gatland's suggestion that the tourists dented the Springboks' pride in the game with South Africa A.
Jul 24, 07:43
 Hend Zaza pictured at the Tokyo Olympics in July 2021
Hend Zaza sends motivational message after Olympics debut
Zaza's home city of Hama was razed by the ongoing civil war in Syria but she was encouraged to take up her sport aged five as a means of escape.
Jul 24, 07:42
 Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury pictured during training for the Tokyo Olympics on July 24, 2021
Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury produce dominant first-round Olympics performance
The British pair defeated French Open champions Pierre-Hugues Herbert and Nicolas Mahut 6-3 6-2.
Jul 24, 07:39
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Today at the Olympics: British stars begin quest for titles
Adam Peaty, Max Whitlock and Sir Andy Murray are all in action on Saturday.
Jul 24, 07:35
 Alex Higgins pictured in 1970
On This Day: Snooker great Alex Higgins dies aged 61
The 'Hurricane' thrilled fans and brought a new audience to snooker with his rapid play.
Jul 24, 07:34
 Seonaid McIntosh of Team GB in June 2021
Tokyo 2020: Seonaid McIntosh admits struggles after failing to qualify for air rifle final
Scottish shooter has second medal chance later in the Games as China's Yang Qian won the first gold medal of Tokyo 2020.
Jul 24, 03:30
 Helen Glover and Polly Swann in action for Team GB on July 24, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Helen Glover admits improvement needed after third place in heats
Helen Glover and Polly Swann finished third in their heat in Tokyo.
Jul 24, 03:25
 Lizzie Deignan pictured in 2014
Lizzie Deignan to call upon "racing instinct" during battle with Dutch
The London 2012 road race silver medallist is competing in her third Olympics.
Jul 23, 21:48
 Michael van Gerwen in action in March 2016
Michael Van Gerwen advances to World Matchplay semi-finals
The Dutchman will face Peter Wright in the last four.
Jul 23, 21:31
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Lions' Duhan van der Merwe ready for hostile South Africa reception
The 26-year-old wing will line-up for the British and Irish Lions in the first Test on Saturday.
Jul 23, 21:14
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Matt Wallace moves into contention on day two at Celtic Manor
Matt Wallace in the mix and relishing pressure at Celtic Manor.
Jul 23, 19:44
 Marcus Smith pictured for Harlequins in May 2019
Neil Francis sacked from pundit role after Marcus Smith comment
The former Ireland international made made an apparently racist remark about the British and Irish Lions fly-half.
Jul 23, 19:11
 A general shot of the Global Energy Stadium, the home of Ross County
Ross County sign Austrian midfielder David Cancola
The 24-year-old completed a successful trial at the club in January.
Jul 23, 18:49
 Celtic's Callum McGregor pictured during a pre-season friendly on July 21, 2020
Celtic's Callum McGregor "super hungry" for silverware this season
Rangers crushed their rivals' 10-in-a-row bid last season.
Jul 23, 18:49
 Christian Horner pictured on July 19, 2020
Christian Horner reveals £1.3m repair bill following Verstappen-Hamilton crash
The collision between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen overshadowed the British Grand Prix.
Jul 23, 18:48
 England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root excited to watch "wonderful" Rashid Khan in The Hundred
The England Test captain and Afghanistan leg-spinner are teammates at Trent Rockets.
Jul 23, 18:47
 Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on February 16, 2021
Mauricio Pochettino extends PSG deal until 2023
The former Tottenham boss had signed an 18-month deal when he took charge at the Parc des Princes in January.
Jul 23, 17:56
 Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho pictured on April 21, 2021
Friday's sporting social: Sancho completes move and Stormzy meets Aubameyang
Britain's Olympians made the most of a limited opening ceremony in Tokyo.
Jul 23, 17:36
 Liverpool fans in the stands at Anfield during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 6, 2020
75% of fans ready to return to stadiums next season, survey finds
The Government is considering whether to make vaccine passports mandatory for crowded venues.
Jul 23, 17:36
 A shot of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics opening ceremony
Tokyo 2020 Olympics open with once-in-a-lifetime opening ceremony
Japan's four-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka lit the Olympic flame.
Jul 23, 17:35
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