Chris Silverwood pictured in April 2012
New England head coach Chris Silverwood's in-tray
The former Essex head coach takes the reins of an international side for the first time.
Oct 7, 13:43
Jamal Lewis in action for Norwich City on September 21, 2019
Jamal Lewis pulls out of Northern Ireland squad with knee injury
The 21-year-old has suffered a knee injury.
Oct 7, 13:22
Arsene Wenger picks up an award in Liberia on August 24, 2018
Arsene Wenger: 'Mauricio Pochettino must show he can give more'
The Spurs boss is under pressure following string of disappointing results.
Oct 7, 13:20
Marvelous Nakamba in action for Aston Villa on September 16, 2019
Aston Villa "disgusted and appalled" by fans' racist chants
The Premier League club have vowed to deal with the perpetrators "in the strongest manner".
Oct 7, 13:19
Fabian Delph pictured for Everton in August 2018
Fabian Delph out of England squad through injury
Midfielder to miss next two matches.
Oct 7, 13:14
A general shot of the Rugby World Cup trophy ahead of the 2019 tournament
Day 21 at the Rugby World Cup: Springboks look to secure quarter-final place
South Africa will progress to the knockout stages with a bonus-point win over Canada, barring Italy causing a major upset by beating the All Blacks.
Oct 7, 12:16
Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Jamie George: 'England can cope without Billy Vunipola'
The number eight has an ankle injury which looks set to rule him out of England's final group clash with France.
Oct 7, 12:09
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan in action against Everton in the Premier League on February 6, 2019
Ilkay Gundogan: 'We're dropping points because of us, not opponents'
The champions find themselves eight points adrift of leaders Liverpool after losing to Wolves at the weekend.
Oct 7, 11:55
Adam Gemili pictured on September 30, 2019
How do Team GB bounce back after disappointing World Championships?
Team GB won just five medals in Doha, their lowest total since 2005.
Oct 7, 11:35
British Athletics performance director Neil Black pictured in July 2016
Neil Black considering British Athletics future
Black, performance director at British Athletics, has previously described Salazar, who was banned last week for doping violations, as a genius.
Oct 7, 11:33
Gregor Townsend pictured on September 30, 2019
Gregor Townsend "really surprised" by scrum call for Japan
The Dark Blues are battling against Japan and Ireland for a place in the World Cup quarter-finals.
Oct 7, 11:14
David Luiz celebrates scoring for Arsenal on October 6, 2019
Calum Chambers talks up "great guy" David Luiz
The Brazilian scored the winner in the win over Bournemouth.
Oct 7, 11:13
Axel Tuanzebe in action for Manchester United on September 19, 2019
Axel Tuanzebe: 'United must go back to the drawing board'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side have won just twice in the Premier League this season.
Oct 7, 11:08
Jeff Hendrick celebrates with Burnley teammates after scoring on October 5, 2019
Pressure mounts on Silva as Hendrick helps Burnley past Everton
Jeff Hendrick scored the only goal after Seamus Coleman's red card.
Oct 7, 10:55
Wesley Moraes celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 5, 2019
Wesley scores brace as Villa flatten Norwich
Aston Villa recorded their first win on the road this season in emphatic fashion at Carrow Road.
Oct 7, 10:55
Jordan Ayew celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on October 5, 2019
Jordan Ayew claims late winner for Palace over Hammers
Jordan Ayew's 87th-minute goal was awarded by technology having initally been flagged offside.
Oct 7, 10:55
Mason Mount in action for Chelsea on October 6, 2019
Portsmouth-born Mason Mount delighted to score at Southampton
The Blues go into the international break on the back of four successive wins in all competitions.
Oct 7, 10:20
Mohamed Salah warms up for Liverpool on October 2, 2019
Mohamed Salah to receive treatment at Liverpool over international break
The Egyptian twisted his ankle after a challenge from Leicester midfielder Hamza Choudhury on Saturday.
Oct 7, 10:16
Chris Silverwood pictured in April 2012
England confirm Chris Silverwood as new head coach
Former Yorkshire bowler takes over from Australian.
Oct 7, 10:16
Scotland's Darcy Graham scores against Wales in the Six Nations in March 2019
Gregor Townsend makes 14 changes for Russia showdown
The Scotland coach is saving his star names for their final Pool A clash against Japan.
Oct 7, 10:15
Typhoon Hagibis in action on October 6, 2019
Andy Farrell not distracted by Typhoon Hagibis
Ireland need a bonus-point victory to seal a place in the quarter-finals
Oct 7, 10:13
Matty Longstaff celebrates scoring for Newcastle United on October 6, 2019
Matty Longstaff looks back on "surreal" Premier League debut
The teenager scored a 73rd-minute winner against Manchester United after lining up alongside his brother.
Oct 7, 10:12
James Davies in action for Wales in June 2018
James Davies jokes Warren Gatland has "finally seen the light"
Wales boss Warren Gatland has made two changes for Wednesday's World Cup clash
Oct 7, 07:53
Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring for Chelsea on July 31, 2019
Monday Papers: Christian Pulisic, N'Golo Kante, Willy Boly
N'Golo Kante, Christian Pulisic and Willy Boly are among the players making headlines.
Oct 7, 07:45
Ernesto Valverde in charge of Barcelona on October 6, 2019
Ernesto Valverde questions Barcelona's two late red cards
First-half goals from Luis Suarez, Arturo Vidal and Ousmane Dembele put Barca in charge before Lionel Messi added a fourth.
Oct 7, 06:27
Juventus coach Maurizio Sarri gestures against Atletico Madrid on September 18, 2019
Maurizio Sarri: 'Juventus overtaking Inter Milan has little meaning'
Gonzalo Higuain came off the bench to score the winner in an intense Derby d'Italia clash at San Siro.
Oct 7, 06:23
Claude Puel in charge of Saint-Etienne on October 6, 2019
Claude Puel hails "beautiful start" as Saint-Etienne boss
The French coach had been handed a baptism of fire.
Oct 7, 06:20
Billy Vunipola pictured on August 24, 2019
Billy Vunipola waiting to learn extent of ankle injury
The England forward did not emerge for the second half against Argentina.
Oct 7, 06:16
Derek Carr in action for Oakland Raiders on October 6, 2019
Oakland quarterback Derek Carr describes Spurs Stadium as 'one of the best ever'
The Raiders saw a 17-0 half-time lead wiped out before Josh Jacobs' second touchdown of the night won it with less than two minutes left.
Oct 7, 06:11
James Davies in action for Wales in June 2018
Ireland's World Cup hopes under threat from Typhoon Hagibis
Ireland need a bonus-point victory to guarantee a quarter-final spot, but games cancelled due to the weather are registered as scoreless draws.
Oct 7, 06:04
James Davies in action for Wales in June 2018
James Davies, Ross Moriarty handed first World Cup starts for Wales
Wales show back-row changes for Fiji clash in Oita.
Oct 7, 06:00
Liverpool's James Milner celebrates scoring their second goal with Jordan Henderson and Divock Origi on October 5, 2019
The weekend in pictures: England beat Argentina, Asher-Smith's hat-trick, Liverpool go eight clear
England secured their place in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup, while Liverpool maintained their perfect Premier League start.
Oct 7, 05:57
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on October 6, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer apologises to United fans
Premier League debutant Matty Longstaff condemned United to defeat.
Oct 7, 05:55
Chris Silverwood pictured in April 2012
England to announce new head coach today?
Chris Silverwood is expected to be the new head coach.
Oct 7, 05:50
Scott Brown in action for Celtic on October 3, 2019
Scott Brown certain Celtic will "bounce back" after Rangers go top
Hoops attacker Ryan Christie saw red in the first half for a reckless challenge on Livingston's Scott Robinson.
Oct 7, 05:46
Saint Etienne coach Claude Puel on October 6, 2019
Claude Puel marks first Saint-Etienne game with late derby win over Lyon
The former Southampton and Leicester boss was appointed by St Etienne on Friday.
Oct 6, 21:35
Forlorn Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino on October 5, 2019
Harry Winks insists Spurs players fully behind Mauricio Pochettino
Spurs have conceded 10 goals in two games.
Oct 6, 21:35
Barcelona's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring their first goal against Sevilla on October 6, 2019
Luis Suarez stunner sends nine-man Barcelona en route to Sevilla rout
Suarez opened the scoring in acrobatic fashion in the 27th minute.
Oct 6, 21:31
Gonzalo Higuain celebrates scoring their second goal on October 6, 2019
Juventus end perfect Inter Milan start to move top
The Inter head coach came out second best against his former side.
Oct 6, 21:27
England's Mako Vunipola pictured on February 7, 2019
Mako Vunipola, Jack Nowell feared World Cup dreams were over
The pair returned from injury to make second-half appearances in the 39-10 win over Argentina.
Oct 6, 21:21
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