Watford boss Quique Sanchez Flores cuts a desperate figure on September 21, 2019
Quique Sanchez Flores: 'Defence is our problem, not attack'
Watford produced a positive response by defeating Swansea in the Carabao Cup.
Sep 27, 13:23
Sarah Taylor pictured on July 1, 2019
Sarah Taylor announces retirement due to anxiety battle
The wicketkeeper, who scored 6,533 runs for England in 226 appearances across all formats, has battled with anxiety in recent years.
Sep 27, 13:21
Derby County captain Richard Keogh looking distraught on May 27, 2019
Championship preview: Derby aim to end rough week on a high
Cocu's Rams bid to get things right on the pitch.
Sep 27, 13:18
Owen Farrell in action for England on September 22, 2019
John Quill given three-week ban for Owen Farrell tackle
Quill's World Cup likely to be over after being given three-week ban
Sep 27, 13:14
Brighton boss Graham Potter pictured on September 14, 2019
Graham Potter: 'Brighton must be more clinical'
The Seagulls have scored just once in the past three Premier League games.
Sep 27, 13:12
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini observes the action on Septemner 16, 2019
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini describes EFL Cup embarrassment as "accident"
The Hammers were beaten 4-0 by League One side Oxford.
Sep 27, 13:09
David McGoldrick in action for Sheffield United on September 14, 2019
David McGoldrick major doubt against Liverpool
The Blades take on league leaders Liverpool at Bramall Lane this weekend.
Sep 27, 11:49
John Barclay in action for Scotland on August 17, 2019
John Barclay reflects on "pretty crap" aftermath of Ireland defeat
The former captain says players have faced accusations that they look like they do not care.
Sep 27, 11:46
Joel Matip in action for Liverpool in pre-season on July 19, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Signing Joel Matip was one of best ever transfer deals'
Cameroon international was a free transfer.
Sep 27, 11:33
Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019
Paul Pogba an injury doubt for Manchester United's clash with Arsenal
The midfielder missed a team bonding dinner after the Rochdale match due to the problem.
Sep 27, 11:31
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Eddie Jones pleased to see tier-two nations step up at World Cup
England have overcome Tonga and the United States in their opening two matches.
Sep 27, 11:30
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on September 24, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Rebuild job tougher in 2014 than now'
Spurs face Southampton on Saturday.
Sep 27, 11:29
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp celebrates on August 17, 2019
Premier League: This weekend's key talking points
Will Liverpool continue their winning start to the season in Sheffield?
Sep 27, 11:27
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Lizzie Deignan looking forward to "surreal, special" race in Yorkshire
The 2015 world champion will race past some familiar places at the UCI Road World Championships.
Sep 27, 11:23
Exeter boss Matt Taylor watches on during the EFL Cup first-round game between Exeter City and Ipswich Town on August 14, 2018
Exeter City in chase of club record against Grimsby Town
The Grecians are looking to make it 14 league games unbeaten this weekend, a new club record.
Sep 27, 10:29
Craig Levein in charge of Hearts on April 13, 2019
Hearts boss Levein wants 'intense focus' against St Mirren
The Jambos have won their last two games.
Sep 27, 10:27
General view of St Mirren Park from 2009
St Mirren midfielder Tony Andreu foresees "tough game" against Hearts
Midfielder not cowed by challenge.
Sep 27, 10:25
Boournemouth manager Eddie Howe pictured on September 20, 2019
Eddie Howe: 'We must put on a show against West Ham'
A much-changed Cherries side were beaten by the League One club.
Sep 27, 10:24
General view of Rugby Park, home to Kilmarnock, from 2011
Ross County defender Keith Watson 'confident' ahead of Killie trip
Ross County are in good form.
Sep 27, 10:22
James Tarkowski in action for Burnley on September 14, 2019
James Tarkowski determined to prove his England worth
Tarkowski has been capped twice by England.
Sep 27, 10:14
Che Adams in action for Southampton on September 20, 2019
Ralph Hasenhuttl hints at dropping Che Adams
The 23-year-old forward cost a reported £15million from Birmingham.
Sep 27, 10:00
Charles Leclerc in action at the Russian GP on September 27, 2019
Charles Leclerc tops opening practice in Sochi
The 21-year-old edged out Max Verstappen in Sochi.
Sep 27, 09:58
Australia head coach Michael Cheika pictured on September 20, 2019
Australia coach Michael Cheika hits out at World Rugby
Reece Hodge will miss three matches after a dangerous tackle against Fiji.
Sep 27, 09:54
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce gestures on September 21, 2019
Steve Bruce 'not focusing' on Newcastle takeover reports
Kenyon first tried to buy the club last year.
Sep 27, 09:52
Jack Carty in action for Ireland on August 31, 2019
Greg Feek tips Jack Carty to step up in Johnny Sexton absence
Ireland are confident that Carty can prove his Test class against Japan.
Sep 27, 09:50
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Alun Wyn Jones: 'There has been red stuff flowing in training'
Warren Gatland's men are building up to a huge World Cup battle against Australia.
Sep 27, 09:48
Dean Henderson in action for Sheffield United on August 10, 2019
Chris Wilder: 'Dean Henderson capable of stopping Liverpool's front three'
The Reds have won their last 15 Premier League matches.
Sep 27, 09:46
Ireland's Jack Conan in action on February 9, 2019
Ireland fear Jack Conan foot injury could prove to be "setback"
Back-rower Conan faces a nervous wait on the extent of his foot injury.
Sep 27, 06:42
Jack Nowell during England training on March 15, 2019
England squad fully fit ahead of Argentina game
Mako Vunipola and Jack Nowell both returned to full training.
Sep 27, 06:40
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt pictured on September 20, 2019
Joe Schmidt puts pressure on referee ahead of Japan clash
Australian referee Angus Gardner will be the man in charge when the Irish meet the World Cup hosts.
Sep 27, 06:19
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones pictured in March 2019
Alun Wyn Jones to earn record 130th Wales cap against Australia
Wales unchanged for Pool D showdown against Australia.
Sep 27, 06:17
Essex celebrate winning the County Championship on September 26, 2019
Sir Alastair Cook pledges one more year to County champions Essex
Essex kept Somerset at bay to secure another trophy.
Sep 27, 06:15
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws a pass during the third quarter against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on September 26, 2019
Philadelphia Eagles inflict first defeat on Green Bay Packers
The Packers lost for the first time this season.
Sep 27, 06:12
Lyon forward Moussa Dembele in action in March, 2019
Friday's papers: Moussa Dembele, Paul Pogba, Mauricio Pochettino
Moussa Dembele, Paul Pogba and Mauricio Pochettino make headlines on Friday.
Sep 27, 06:08
Adam Gemili pictured on August 25
Adam Gemili: 'Usain Bolt's retirement throws 100m wide open'
Gemili, Hughes and Edoburun run in the 100m heats for Great Britain on Friday.
Sep 26, 23:13
A Bury fan holds up a T-shirt outside Gigg Lane on August 23, 2019
Manchester mayor calls for Bury to join National League
The Shakers were expelled from the Football League in August.
Sep 26, 23:11
Salford Red Devils' Jackson Hastings celebrates scoring their third try with team mates on September 26, 2019
Salford whitewash Castleford Tigers to move within one win of Grand Final
Ian Watson's men dismantled the Tigers.
Sep 26, 22:38
Torino coach Walter Mazzarri prowls around Molineux with an espresso on August 29, 2019
Quickfire Andrea Belotti brace fires Torino past AC Milan
Torino were trailing to Krzysztof Piatek's first-half penalty.
Sep 26, 22:33
Father of Conor Benn, Nigel Benn in the ring before the fight on July 1, 2019
Nigel Benn returning to boxing aged 55 for "closure"
The former world champion has not fought professionally since 1996.
Sep 26, 19:38
Essex celebrate winning the County Championship on September 26, 2019
Ryan Ten Doeschate hails "best team in the country" Essex
Essex have won two trophies in five days.
Sep 26, 19:37
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