Argentina manager Lionel Scaloni picture during the friendly against Venezuela on March 22, 2019
Argentina held to stalemate by Chile in Lionel Messi absence
Argentina were missing Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero for the friendly.
Sep 6, 12:34
General view of the Old Trafford cricket ground during a rain delay on September 6, 2019
The Ashes: Rain delays start of day three at Old Trafford
England are 23 for one in their reply to Australia's 497 for eight.
Sep 6, 12:32
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid on August 11, 2019
Gareth Bale: 'Ask Real Madrid if you want answers about transfer speculation'
The 30-year-old almost moved to the Chinese Super League this summer.
Sep 6, 06:18
Jonny Bairstow pictured on September 4, 2019
Jonny Bairstow issues England rallying call to keep Ashes alive
Steve Smith's latest scoring spree has put Australia in a commanding position in Manchester.
Sep 6, 06:12
David McGoldrick pictured for Republic of Ireland on September 5, 2019
Seamus Coleman "delighted" for David McGoldrick after first international goal
Fabian Schar had fired Switzerland ahead with 16 minutes remaining.
Sep 6, 06:10
Kepa Arrizabalaga warms up for Spain on June 10, 2019
Kepa Arrizabalaga dedicates Spain win to Luis Enrique daughter
Spain held on to win 2-1 in Romania.
Sep 6, 06:02
Mick McCarthy pictured on September 5, 2019
Mick McCarthy heaps praise on "brilliant" Ireland after late Switzerland draw
David McGoldrick struck late for the hosts in Dublin.
Sep 6, 06:00
Michael O'Neill pictured on September 5, 2019
Michael O'Neill hails Northern Ireland youngsters after Luxembourg win
A horror own goal from Kevin Malget handed the Green and White Army victory at Windsor Park.
Sep 6, 05:57
Roberto Mancini pictured in charge of Italy on September 5, 2019
Roberto Mancini admits Italy struggled against 10-man Armenia
The Azzurri eventually ran out 3-1 winners in the Euro 2020 qualifier.
Sep 6, 05:55
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain pictured in July 2019
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain sets sights on Euro 2020 glory after missing World Cup
The Liverpool midfielder spent over a year on the sidelines with a knee injury.
Sep 6, 05:52
Mason Mount in action for Chelsea on August 31, 2019
Mason Mount hails Chelsea boss Frank Lampard as best possible teacher
The 20-year-old spent last season under Lampard at Derby and has been reunited again this term at Chelsea.
Sep 6, 05:49
Jamie Murray in action on September 15, 2018
Jamie Murray, Neal Skupski beaten in US Open men's doubles semi-finals
Top seeds Juan Sebastian Cabal and Robert Farah advanced to the final.
Sep 6, 05:48
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Ashes fourth Test, day three: England facing fight to save series
Smith scored a double century as Australia declared on 497 for eight.
Sep 6, 05:46
Serena Williams of the United States reacts after her match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine (not pictured) in a semifinal match on day eleven of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2019
US Open Day 11: Serena Williams closes in on Grand Slam record
Williams will meet Andreescu in the final at Flushing Meadows.
Sep 6, 05:45
Green Bay Packers tight end Jimmy Graham (80) celebrates after making a touchdown past in front of Chicago Bears defensive back Deon Bush (26) during the second quarter at Soldier Field on September 6, 2019.
Green Bay Packers open new NFL season with victory over Chicago Bears
The Packers secured an important road victory over their NFC North rivals.
Sep 6, 05:44
Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus on May 12, 2019
Friday's papers: Paulo Dybala, Christian Eriksen, Paul Pogba
Dybala, Eriksen and Giroud are being talked about in Friday's papers.
Sep 6, 05:40
Serena Williams of the United States reacts after her match against Elina Svitolina of Ukraine (not pictured) in a semifinal match on day eleven of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2019
Serena Williams storms into US Open final to close in on Grand Slam record
The American is one short of Margaret Court's record tally of 24 grand slams.
Sep 6, 05:39
Spain's Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring their first goal on September 5, 2019
Ten-man Spain continue perfect campaign with victory in Romania
Five wins from as many matches keep them top of Group F.
Sep 5, 21:16
Lando Norris pictured on May 23, 2019
Lando Norris keen to reassure family following Anthoine Hubert tragedy
The British teenager has revealed that his father was sick in the wake of last weekend's crash which killed 22-year-old Hubert.
Sep 5, 21:13
Mark Wilson during England training on March 15, 2019
Mark Wilson expecting "good atmosphere" in maiden Newcastle England match
Eddie Jones' side will play their final World Cup warm-up against Italy at St James' Park.
Sep 5, 21:08
David McGoldrick pictured for Republic of Ireland on September 5, 2019
David McGoldrick rescues Ireland late point against Switzerland
Fabian Schar had given the visitors the lead 11 minutes earlier.
Sep 5, 21:05
Luxembourg's Kevin Malget is down and dejected after scoring an own goal and Northern Ireland's first as Luxembourg's Anthony Moris reacts on September 5, 2019
Northern Ireland need own goal to edge past Luxembourg
Malget inexplicably headed into his own net eight minutes before half-time to settle a match short on quality.
Sep 5, 20:58
Vinicius Junior celebrates the own goal during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Real Valladolid on November 3, 2018
Tite warns against expecting too much too soon from Vinicius Junior
Tite is likely to name Vinicius Junior on the bench for Saturday's friendly against Colombia.
Sep 5, 20:50
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Steve Smith "really proud" of double century at Old Trafford
England have it all to do.
Sep 5, 20:47
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Fourth Ashes Test, day two: Steve Smith lights up Old Trafford with double ton
Smith made 211 to help Australia declare on a formidable 497 for eight.
Sep 5, 19:53
Leon Goretzka scores for Germany on March 20, 2019
Leon Goretzka ruled out of Germany clash with Netherlands
Joachim Low's side will be without a host of key players.
Sep 5, 19:06
Steve Clarke pictured in charge of Scotland on June 8, 2019
Steve Clarke admits Scotland need "big win" in qualifying
The manager is hoping to cause an upset against either Russia or Belgium in their upcoming matches.
Sep 5, 19:03
A tribute to F2 driver Anthoine Hubert on September 1, 2019
Sebastian Vettel calls for increased safety after Anthoine Hubert death
The sport has gathered in Monza still recovering from Hubert's death following a 160mph Formula Two crash at Spa-Francorchamps.
Sep 5, 19:02
Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after match point against Diego Schwartzman of Argentina (not pictured) in a quarterfinal match on day ten of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 5, 2019
Rafael Nadal taking nothing for granted at US Open
The Spaniard has won the trophy three times in New York.
Sep 5, 19:01
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates his century on September 5, 2019
The Ashes: A close look at Steve Smith's phenomenal record against England
Here we look back at a fine sequence stretching back to the start of the 2017-18 Ashes series.
Sep 5, 18:59
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Steve Smith bettered only by Donald Bradman in Test average for Australia
Old Trafford double hundred Smith's latest incredible show.
Sep 5, 18:58
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Steve Smith finally out for 211 as Australia declare on 497
Australian brilliant at Old Trafford.
Sep 5, 18:56
Italy's players celebrate their third goal against Armenia on September 5, 2019
Italy leave it late to beat 10-man Armenia
Roberto Mancini's side have won all five qualifying matches so far.
Sep 5, 18:54
Australia's Steve Smith celebrates reaching 200 runs on September 5, 2019
Supreme Steve Smith piles pressure on England with double century
Australia declared on 497 for eight.
Sep 5, 18:52
Michael Hector in action for Sheffield Wednesday on November 9, 2018
Chelsea confirm Michael Hector will join Fulham in January
The London clubs have agreed an undisclosed fee for the 27-year-old defender.
Sep 5, 16:25
General view of Huddersfield Town's John Smith's Stadium taken May 2018
Huddersfield fined £50,000 by FA for breaching sponsorship regulations
The punishment relates to a sash-style shirt which bore the logo of a bookmaker.
Sep 5, 15:48
Gareth Bale in action for Wales on June 11, 2019
Wales vs. Azerbaijan: Talking points ahead of Euro 2020 qualifier
Wales are six points behind Group C leaders Hungary and also trail Croatia and Slovakia in the race for a Euro 2020 place.
Sep 5, 15:47
Fernando Forestieri in action for Sheffield Wednesday on October 3, 2018
Fernando Forestieri hit with six-game ban after losing racism appeal
The Sheffield Wednesday forward was found to have used racist language towards Mansfield defender Krystian Pearce in a friendly last summer.
Sep 5, 15:46
A Bury fan holds up a T-shirt outside Gigg Lane on August 23, 2019
DCMS select committee to question EFL, FA about Bury's demise
DCMS select committee to question EFL and FA about Bury's demise
Sep 5, 15:46
Warren Gatland pictured in August 2019
Warren Gatland challenges Wales players to earn World Cup starting spot
Wales conclude their World Cup warm-up schedule with a trip to Dublin.
Sep 5, 15:43
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