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ECB unveils action plan to transform women's cricket
An initial £20million of funding will be ploughed into the women's game over the next two years.
Oct 8, 14:04
Sam Burgess pictured in November 2016
Sam Burgess ruled out of Great Britain tour with shoulder injury
The 30-year-old may require surgery.
Oct 8, 14:04
Jason Kenny and Laura Kenny celebrate winning gold at the Rio Olympics in 2016
Four-time Olympic champion Laura Kenny "a lot more relaxed" ahead of Tokyo
It is now two years since the 27-year-old became mum to Albie and coming up to 18 months since she returned to racing.
Oct 8, 14:03
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Super League Magic Weekend to return to Newcastle in 2020
The annual two-day event will return to St James' Park on the Bank Holiday weekend of May 23-24.
Oct 8, 14:02
General view of Brighton & Hove Albion's Amex Stadium taken March 2015
Three Brighton & Hove Albion fans facing bans for racism
Three Albion supporters have been involved in recent incidents at the Amex Stadium, with fellow fans reporting them.
Oct 8, 14:01
South Africa's Cobus Reinach scores their third try against Canada on October 8, 2019
Rugby World Cup day 19: Ten-try South Africa seal quarter-final spot
Cobus Reinach helped himself to a hat-trick in the first quarter.
Oct 8, 13:07
Aston Villa's Conor Hourihane celebrates scoring their second goal against Bristol City on April 13, 2019
Conor Hourihane: 'I'm not a guaranteed starter for Ireland'
The midfielder had to drop down to League Two to rebuild his career.
Oct 8, 11:55
Tottenham Hotspur's Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring their first goal on September 1, 2019
Christian Eriksen: 'Players' uncertain futures not to blame for Spurs slump'
Spurs have suffered poor form so far this season.
Oct 8, 11:52
A bloodied Tyson Fury in action on September 14, 2019
Tyson Fury makes WWE debut on Monday Night Raw
The 31-year-old boxer was restrained by a host of WWE stars as his 'feud' with Strowman went up a level.
Oct 8, 11:48
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on October 2, 2019
Jurgen Klopp's assistant: 'We are on the way to building legacy at Liverpool'
The former Borussia Dortmund boss led the Reds to Champions League glory last season and are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.
Oct 8, 11:47
Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 8, 2019
Super Typhoon Hagibis on course to affect England vs. France
The 170mph storm is now seemingly set to make landfall in southern Japan on Saturday.
Oct 8, 11:44
Simon Easterby pictured in 2013
Simon Easterby backs Ireland forwards to respond to Japan defeat
Ireland's front-line stars are expected to be restored for the Samoa clash.
Oct 8, 10:03
Scotland's Sean Maitland scores their first try against Samoa at the Rugby World Cup on September 30, 2019
Scotland confident of Sean Maitland fitness for Japan clash
Defence coach confident wing will recover from tight groin in time for Sunday's match.
Oct 8, 09:57
Matheus Pereira pictured for West Bromwich Albion in September 2019
Matheus Pereira apologises for goal celebration at QPR
Brazilian winger says he did not mean to cause offence with cut-throat gesture at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.
Oct 8, 09:50
Joey Carbery pictured on August 10, 2019
Joey Carbery declares himself fully fit ahead of Samoa clash
The Munster fly-half almost missed the World Cup with an ankle injury.
Oct 8, 08:30
Daniel Stendel in charge of Barnsley on March 23, 2019
Daniel Stendel steps down as Barnsley head coach after 10-game winless run
The German took over at Oakwell in the summer of 2018.
Oct 8, 08:29
Liverpool's James Milner celebrates scoring their second goal with Jordan Henderson and Divock Origi on October 5, 2019
Premier League 2019-20: Winners and losers so far this season
Liverpool are eight points clear after eight wins out of eight.
Oct 8, 08:20
Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates scoring their first goal with Ayoze Perez on October 5, 2019
Matt Le Tissier sees similarities between himself and James Maddison
The Leicester midfielder has been called into Southgate's squad for the upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers away to the Czech Republic and Bulgaria.
Oct 8, 08:19
Robin McBryde pictured in March 2013
Robin McBryde: 'Wales recharged and fully fit ahead of Fiji clash'
Wales have not topped their pool with a 100 per cent record since the inaugural World Cup 32 years ago.
Oct 8, 07:58
John Barclay in action for Scotland on August 17, 2019
John Barclay insists Scotland are firmly focused on Russia clash
The flanker was dropped after a poor performance in Scotland's opening defeat against Ireland.
Oct 8, 07:52
San Francisco 49ers running back Matt Breida (22) reacts after running the ball against the Cleveland Browns in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 8, 2019
San Francisco 49ers hammer Cleveland Browns to continue perfect start
It is the 49ers' best start to a season since 1990.
Oct 8, 07:49
Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola unlikely to feature for England against France
Key forward has an ankle problem.
Oct 8, 07:44
Andy Murray pictured on October 4, 2019
Australian Open expecting Andy Murray to compete in 2020
Murray was close to retirement in Melbourne in January.
Oct 8, 07:41
Harry Kane in action for Spurs on October 1, 2019
Tuesday Papers: Harry Kane, Moussa Dembele, Philippe Coutinho
Harry Kane, Moussa Dembele and Philippe Coutinho are among the players making headlines.
Oct 8, 07:38
Daniel James in action for Wales on September 9, 2019
Daniel James turning attention to Wales after United rough patch
The 21-year-old is United's joint-top goalscorer this season with three.
Oct 7, 21:49
Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi receives treatment after rupturing his Achilles against Burnley in the Premier League on April 22, 2019.
Aidy Boothroyd understands he has Callum Hudson-Odoi for "rehab" reasons
The 18-year-old has just returned to action after a serious Achilles injury.
Oct 7, 21:45
Max Whitlock in action at the Rio Olympics on August 14, 2016
Team GB's men's gymnastic team qualify for Tokyo 2020
Max Whitlock, Joe Fraser, Dominic Cunningham, James Hall and Giarnni Regini-Moran reached the final of the World Gymnastics Championships.
Oct 7, 21:32
England wing Jonny May celebrates after scoring against France on February 10, 2019
Jonny May: 'Eddie Jones can deliver the World Cup for England'
England have already qualified for the quarter-finals.
Oct 7, 21:30
Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris lies injured on October 5, 2019
Spurs confirm Hugo Lloris likely to be out until 2020
The Tottenham captain suffered the injury at Brighton on Saturday.
Oct 7, 17:09
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on October 6, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's record: Caretaker boss vs. Permanent boss
The Norwegian has been unable to sustain the club's impressive record from his spell as caretaker boss last season.
Oct 7, 16:43
Spurs keeper Hugo Lloris lies injured on October 5, 2019
Didier Deschamps claims Hugo Lloris will not be back this year
Tottenham goalkeeper Lloris suffered a dislocated elbow at the weekend.
Oct 7, 16:38
Salford Red Devils coach Ian Watson on October 7, 2019
Ian Watson pleased for financial implications of Salford's impressive run
Watson has turned the Red Devils from relegation candidates into title contenders on the second lowest budget in Super League.
Oct 7, 16:36
Chris Silverwood pictured in April 2012
In Profile: New England coach Chris Silverwood
Silverwood is just the second Englishman to take sole charge of the national side since 1999.
Oct 7, 16:35
Andy Murray pictured on August 12, 2019
Andy Murray admits pace was a problem in first round
Murray recovered from a poor first set to beat Argentinian qualifier Londero 2-6 6-2 6-3.
Oct 7, 16:33
Ryan Christie in action for Celtic on July 17, 2019
Steven Reid understands Ryan Christie's decision to quit Twitter
The 24-year-old was sent off for a reckless challenge on Scott Robinson on Sunday.
Oct 7, 15:28
Dario Gradi pictured in November 2011
Dario Gradi steps down from Crewe after 36-year service
Gradi guided Alex into English football's second tier in 1997 and 2003.
Oct 7, 15:18
Charlton boss Lee Bowyer on October 5, 2019
FA charge Charlton manager Lee Bowyer with misconduct
The FA charged Bowyer for comments during and after his side's 2-1 defeat to Swansea.
Oct 7, 14:56
Aaron Connolly in action for Brighton & Hove Albion on July 24, 2018
Mick McCarthy talks up teen striker Aaron Connolly
The 19-year-old scored twice in Brighton's Premier League win over Tottenham.
Oct 7, 14:55
Manchester United's Marcus Rashford picks up an injury during the Premier League clash with West Ham United on September 22, 2019
Marcus Rashford opens up on 'hurt' over Manchester United slump
United have claimed just nine points from their opening eight games in the Premier League and are 12th in the table.
Oct 7, 14:33
Andy Murray pictured on August 12, 2019
Andy Murray battles back from set down for first-round win in Shanghai
The Scot will face Fabio Fognini in round two.
Oct 7, 14:32
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