Celtic's Jonny Hayes celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 1, 2019
Five things we learned from the weekend's Scottish football action
Celtic were the big winners north of the border this weekend.
Sep 1, 19:58
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring their first goal on September 1, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino bemoans letting Arsenal back into derby
The Dane opened the scoring at the Emirates.
Sep 1, 19:56
Johanna Konta of Great Britain celebrates her win over Shuai Zhang of China in the third round on day five of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2019
Johanna Konta battles back to reach US Open quarter-finals
Konta became the first British woman to reach the last eight at Flushing Meadows since Jo Durie in 1983.
Sep 1, 19:55
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Winks and Arsenal's Sokratis Papastathopoulos clash on September 1, 2019
Five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool set a new club record of 13 consecutive league victories, while VAR dominated the headlines once again.
Sep 1, 18:44
Steve Clarke pictured in charge of Scotland on June 8, 2019
David Bates, Michael Devlin called up to Scotland squad
Grant Hanley and Liam Palmer have pulled out due to injury concerns.
Sep 1, 18:42
Rory McIlroy in action on August 9, 2019
Rory McIlroy beaten by Sebastian Soderberg in European Masters playoff
McIlroy has now lost all four of his career play-offs on the European Tour.
Sep 1, 18:41
Warren Gatland pictured in August 2019
Warren Gatland insists Wales can win "open" World Cup
The Wales boss is upbeat about World Cup prospects in Japan.
Sep 1, 18:40
Celtic's Jonny Hayes celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 1, 2019
Neil Lennon hopes Celtic have silenced doubters after Old Firm win
Odsonne Edouard and Jonny Hayes struck to give Celtic victory.
Sep 1, 18:38
Qiang Wang of China reacts against Ashleigh Barty of Australia (not pictured) in the fourth round on day seven of the 2019 US Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 1, 2019
World number two Ashleigh Barty knocked out of US Open
The French Open champion was beaten in straight sets.
Sep 1, 18:37
Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after beating David Goffin of Belgium in the fourth round on day seven of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 1, 2019
Roger Federer storms into US Open quarter-finals
Federer is aiming for a 21st major title.
Sep 1, 18:34
Everton's Richarlison celebrates scoring their third goal on September 1, 2019
Marco Silva: 'Richarlison will keep improving after Wolves brace'
Silva says Richarlison is the 'spirit' inside Everton's dressing room.
Sep 1, 18:31
Everton's Richarlison celebrates scoring their third goal on September 1, 2019
Richarlison brace fires Everton past Wolverhampton Wanderers
Marco Silva's men were pegged back twice by the visitors.
Sep 1, 15:24
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Stephen Robinson confident Motherwell will make a lot of money from James Scott
Robinson felt Scott possessed the potential to go to the very top when he first saw him play as a 15-year-old.
Sep 1, 15:13
Brian Rice pictured at Hibs in 2009
Brian Rice hails strike partners George Oakley, Marios Ogkmpoe
The pair played an essential part in holding Hearts to a draw.
Sep 1, 15:13
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
Tommy Wright bemused by inconsistent St Johnstone form
The St Johnstone boss feels his side are performing better away from home.
Sep 1, 15:12
Wales head coach Warren Gatland celebrates after seeing his side win the Six Nations Grand Slam on March 16, 2019
Injury doubt Cory Hill named in Wales World Cup squad
The Dragons lock could be unavailable until halfway through the pool schedule in Japan.
Sep 1, 15:11
Charles Leclerc celebrates with a trophy on the podium after winning the race as he applauded by second placed Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton and third placed Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas on September 1, 2019
Charles Leclerc claims first F1 win, dedicates race to Anthoine Hubert
The race at Spa was overshadowed by the death of Formula Two driver Anthoine Hubert on Saturday.
Sep 1, 15:10
Celtic's Jonny Hayes celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on September 1, 2019
Celtic win at Rangers in first Old Firm derby of season
Odsonne Edouard has now scored five in seven derby matches.
Sep 1, 15:07
General view of Bury's Gigg Lane from 2014
Bury MP seeking Football League reinstatement club for next season
Former Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Andy Burnham could be involved in any appeal to the EFL.
Sep 1, 12:50
West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini on August 31, 2019
Manuel Pellegrini: 'West Ham United now playing the way I want'
The in-form Sebastien Haller put his side ahead after just 24 minutes at the London Stadium.
Sep 1, 12:49
John McGinn celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa on August 10, 2019
John McGinn urges Aston Villa to bounce back from Crystal Palace defeat
Palace secured a narrow 1-0 win against a Villa side which played for over half an hour with 10 men.
Sep 1, 12:48
Jamie Vardy celebrates scoring for Leicester City on August 31, 2019
Jamie Vardy delighted with Leicester's unbeaten start to season
Leicester are unbeaten going into the international break.
Sep 1, 12:47
Gary Holt in charge of Falkirk in November 2013
Alan Lithgow admits Livingston squad are unsure about Gary Holt wellness
Boss Holt was hospitalised during the week but the Livi squad do not know the exact reason why.
Sep 1, 11:11
Fabian Schar celebrates scoring with Newcastle teammates on August 31, 2019
Fabian Schar: 'Newcastle deserve more points than we have'
The Magpies have taken four points from their first four games.
Sep 1, 11:08
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes pictured in April 2019
Derek McInnes calls for consistency from Aberdeen's wide players
Hedges scored Aberdeen's third goal.
Sep 1, 11:08
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte is stretchered off on August 31, 2019
Manchester City waiting to learn extent of Aymeric Laporte's knee injury
Laporte left the field on a stretcher after mistiming a challenge on Adam Webster late in the first half.
Sep 1, 11:07
Sadio Mane celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Burnley and Liverpool on August 31, 2019
Jordan Henderson defends Sadio Mane's angry reaction to Mohamed Salah
The Liverpool forward reacted angrily following his substitution in the victory against Burnley.
Sep 1, 11:06
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on February 2, 2019
Ireland players to discover World Cup fate on Monday
The Munster wing expects a nervous wait on Sunday.
Sep 1, 10:02
Manchester United's Juan Mata in action with Southampton's Oriol Romeu in the Premier League on August 31, 2019
Juan Mata: 'Manchester United cannot accept recent form'
The Red Devils were held to a frustrating draw at Southampton on Saturday.
Sep 1, 10:01
Millie Bright pictured on June 27, 2019
Millie Bright urges clubs to capitalise on Women's World Cup interest
Chelsea will play their opening Women's Super League match against Tottenham at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 1, 09:59
Fikayo Tomori pictured on August 31, 2019
Frank Lampard: 'Fikayo Tomori deserved first Chelsea start'
The 21-year-old was named in Lampard's team for the 2-2 draw against Sheffield United.
Sep 1, 09:58
Christian Wade pictured for the Buffalo Bills on August 9, 2019
Former England rugby star Christian Wade cut from Buffalo Bills' NFL squad
Wade quit Premiership side Wasps to forge a career in the NFL last October.
Sep 1, 07:57
Naomi Osaka of Japan (R) talks with Coco Gauff of the United States (L) after their match in the third round on day six of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
US Open day six: Naomi Osaka continues defence by beating tearful Cori Gauff
Rafael Nadal also triumphed to book a meeting with Marin Cilic.
Sep 1, 07:56
Naomi Osaka of Japan (R) talks with Coco Gauff of the United States (L) after their match in the third round on day six of the 2019 U.S. Open tennis tournament at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Defending champion Naomi Osaka beats Cori Gauff at US Open
The two youngsters met in round three.
Sep 1, 07:54
Rajiv van La Parra in action for Huddersfield Town on October 6, 2018
Rajiv van La Parra joins Red Star Belgrade from Huddersfield Town
Van La Parra made five appearances for Huddersfield this season.
Aug 31, 23:27
Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly looks dejected after scoring an own goal and Juventus' fourth on August 31, 2019
Juventus assistant hails spirit following dramatic late win over Napoli
Kalidou Koulibaly's stoppage-time own goal handed Juventus victory after Napoli initially drew level from 3-0 down in Turin.
Aug 31, 23:26
Vasyl Lomachenko poses as he celebrates winning the fight against Luke Campbell
Vasyl Lomachenko outclasses brave Luke Campbell
The Ukrainian added the WBC crown to his WBA and WBO titles.
Aug 31, 23:20
England boss Gareth Southgate pictured on March 22, 2019
Gareth Southgate 'worried' more clubs will go out of business
Southgate's football journey started at Gigg Lane.
Aug 31, 22:01
Cesar Martinez Aguilar knocks out Charlie Edwards on August 31, 2019
Charlie Edwards retains title after being knocked out by illegal punch
The WBC flyweight title contest was initially awarded to Julio Cesar Martinez before the decision was overturned.
Aug 31, 21:59
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Motorsport world in mourning after Anthoine Hubert dies in Formula Two crash
The Frenchman raced for British team Arden - run by Garry Horner, the father of Red Bull boss Christian Horner.
Aug 31, 21:56
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