Craig Bryson pictured in December 2018
Aberdeen midfielder Craig Bryson speaks out against artificial pitches
The Aberdeen midfielder was unhappy with Kilmarnock's synthetic surface.
Aug 25, 11:52
Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Bundee Aki: 'Ireland have six days to turn this around'
Ireland leaked eight tries en route to their heaviest-ever defeat by England in Saturday's 57-15 thumping at Twickenham.
Aug 25, 11:38
West Ham United's Sebastien Haller celebrates scoring their second goal against Watford on August 24, 2019
Mark Noble hails "great start" for Sebastien Haller
The club-record signing scored his first two West Ham goals in the win at Watford.
Aug 25, 11:33
Robbie Henshaw pictured in March 2016
Sexton, Henshaw in line to return for Ireland against Wales
The pair's return would hand Ireland a pre-World Cup boost.
Aug 25, 11:28
Tammy Abraham takes an unsuccessful penalty during the Super Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool on August 14, 2019
Tammy Abraham: 'Sticky time has driven me on'
The striker scored twice as Frank Lampard's side won at Norwich.
Aug 25, 11:26
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 24, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: "We have to learn quickly"
Patrick Van Aanholt's last-gasp winner earned Crystal Palace a shock win at Old Trafford.
Aug 25, 11:19
Leicester City's James Maddison pictured on August 24, 2019
James Maddison talks up "quality" of Leicester squad
The Foxes edged out Sheffield United thanks to goals from Jamie Vardy and Harvey Barnes.
Aug 25, 11:17
Brian Rice pictured at Hibs in 2009
Brian Rice hits out at "farcical" rule changes
The International Football Association Board introduced a number of changes to the rules in the summer.
Aug 25, 11:16
David Luiz in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 24, 2019
David Luiz: 'Arsenal can challenge for the title'
The Gunners were outclassed by Liverpool at Anfield on Saturday but the Brazil defender sees reason for optimism.
Aug 25, 11:15
Neal Maupay in action for Brighton on August 10, 2019
Neal Maupay: 'I'm ready to start'
The French striker joined Albion on August 5.
Aug 25, 11:12
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
Tommy Wright: 'St Johnstone is in good hands'
Saints twice came from behind to earn a well-deserved 2-2 draw against Hibernian in the Ladbrokes Premiership on Saturday.
Aug 25, 11:10
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson reacts on August 24, 2019
Jordan Henderson takes blame for Arsenal's consolation goal
Jurgen Klopp's side cruised to a 3-1 win at Anfield to strengthen their position at the top of the table.
Aug 25, 11:07
General view of Bury's Gigg Lane from 2014
EFL hints at extending Bury expulsion deadline
The Shakers have been given until 5pm on Tuesday to secure their future.
Aug 25, 11:04
Jack Hughes pictured for Warrington Wolves on August 24, 2019
Jack Hughes plays through lacerated testicle in Challenge Cup final
The co-captain wore a cricketer's box at Wembley to help protect a ruptured testicle.
Aug 25, 06:46
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck is announces his retirement in a press conference after the game against the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 25, 2019
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Andrew Luck stuns NFL by announcing retirement
'It's the hardest decision of my life,' the quarterback said.
Aug 25, 06:21
A view of a leader board announcing that play has been suspended during the third round of the Tour Championship golf tournament at East Lake Golf Club on August 24, 2019
Tour Championship suspended as spectators hospitalised by lightning
A lightning bolt struck a tree near the 16th tee at East Lake.
Aug 24, 22:15
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates winning the final as he and Switzerland's Roger Federer pose with their trophies on July 14, 2019
Novak Djokovic sets sights on Grand Slam record
The defending US Open champion is four behind Roger Federer and two behind Rafael Nadal.
Aug 24, 22:10
Newcastle boss Steve Bruce pictured on August 17, 2019
Steve Bruce challenges Newcastle players to respond against Tottenham Hotspur
The Magpies succumbed tamely at Norwich last weekend.
Aug 24, 22:09
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City can improve on last season'
City piled up 100 Premier League points in the 2017-18 season and 98 points last campaign in claiming back-to-back titles.
Aug 24, 22:08
Zinedine Zidane pictured at a Real Madrid press conference on August 23, 2019
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid deserved more from Real Valladolid draw'
The hosts struck first through Karim Benzema before Sergi Guardiola scored an 88th-minute equaliser.
Aug 24, 22:05
Robert Lewandowski celebrates his hat-trick for Bayern Munich on August 24, 2019
Robert Lewandowski insists he can play better despite hat-trick
The Poland captain scored all of Bayern Munich's goals in a 3-0 win over Schalke.
Aug 24, 22:04
Joe Denly in action for England on August 24, 2019
Joe Denly: 'England still in very good position to win'
England need a record run pursuit to stop Australia from retaining the Ashes.
Aug 24, 21:05
Juventus assistant Giovanni Martusciello pictured on August 24, 2019
Juventus assistant Martusciello happy with hard-fought win at Parma
New Juve manager Maurizio Sarri missed the match as he is recovering from pneumonia.
Aug 24, 21:02
Unai Emery watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 24, 2019
Emery: 'Arsenal have reduced the distance to Liverpool'
Mohamed Salah scored twice in a 3-1 victory for Liverpool over the Gunners.
Aug 24, 21:00
General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
EFL give Bolton three days to finalise takeover
Wanderers started the season on minus 12 points after being placed in administration before the start of the season.
Aug 24, 20:58
Joe Root pictured on August 24, 2019
Ashes Test three, day three: Joe Root keeps England hopes alive
England need another 203 runs to triumph on day four.
Aug 24, 19:41
Ojie Edoburun pictured on August 24, 2019
Ojie Edoburun "burst into tears" after shock Birmingham success
Edoburun beat Zharnel Hughes for a surprise victory in the men's 100m.
Aug 24, 19:38
Britain's Johanna Konta reacts during her quarter final match against Czech Republic's Barbora Strycova on July 9, 2019
Johanna Konta has "moved on" from feisty Wimbledon press conference
The British number one had a testy exchange in her press conference following her surprise quarter-final defeat at SW19.
Aug 24, 19:31
Owen Farrell in action for England on August 24, 2019
Owen Farrell: 'There's a lot more to come from England'
Eddie Jones' men scored eight tries in a 57-15 rout.
Aug 24, 19:18
Giorgio Chiellini celebrates scoring for Juventus on August 24, 2019
Giorgio Chiellini helps Juve to hard-fought win at Parma
There were no new faces in the Old Lady's starting XI.
Aug 24, 19:15
Barcelona's Lionel Messi reacts as Valencia score their second in the Copa del Rey final on May 25, 2019
Lionel Messi still absent for Barcelona
Real Betis are Sunday's visitors to the Nou Camp.
Aug 24, 19:11
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 24, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer expected more penalties in United's shock loss to Palace
Palace boss Roy Hodgson thinks VAR is too clinical in its decision-making.
Aug 24, 19:10
Robert Lewandowski celebrates his hat-trick for Bayern Munich on August 24, 2019
Lewandowski nets hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrash Schalke
The Polish striker scored three unanswered goals at the Veltins-Arena.
Aug 24, 19:06
Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 24, 2019
Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal: Five things we learned
Five things we learned from Liverpool's victory over Arsenal.
Aug 24, 19:03
Joe Root in action for England on August 24, 2019
Joe Root leads fightback as England battle for unlikely win at Headingley
Captain digs deep in pursuit of record fourth-innings chase.
Aug 24, 18:34
Warrington Wolves manager Steve Price pictured on February 9, 2019
Warrington boss Price hails side's "best performance" in Challenge Cup win
Warrington shocked St Helens at Wembley.
Aug 24, 18:09
Southampton's Moussa Djenepo celebrates scoring their first goal on August 24, 2019
Hasenhuttl hails Moussa Djenepo after maiden Saints goal
The summer signing from Standard Liege scored after being on the pitch for just 78 seconds.
Aug 24, 18:08
Leicester City's James Maddison pictured on August 24, 2019
Brendan Rodgers hails "sensational" James Maddison
United boss Wilder hailed two exceptional finishes.
Aug 24, 18:07
Scotland's Tommy Seymour pictured in February 2019
Townsend admits injury worries for trio ahead of Georgia game
Skinner, Seymour and Thomson set to miss Scotland's match against Georgia.
Aug 24, 18:04
Preston manager Alex Neil pictured on August 10, 2019
Preston boss Alex Neil: 'We deserve a hell of a lot of credit'
Wednesday caretaker boss Lee Bullen threw an arm around defender Moses Odubajo.
Aug 24, 18:00
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