England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
England choose to bowl first in rain-delayed third Ashes Test
Australia lead 1-0 in the five-match series.
Aug 22, 10:58
Johnny Sexton in action for Ireland on November 17, 2018
Johnny Sexton to miss World Cup warm-up clash with England
The British and Irish Lions fly-half has been recovering from a thumb sprain.
Aug 22, 10:57
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder pictured in a fetching gilet on August 18, 2019
Chris Wilder calls for action against online abuse
Tammy Abraham, Paul Pogba and Yakou Meite have all been racially abused on Twitter recently after missing penalties.
Aug 22, 10:55
Phil Parkinson in charge of Bolton Wanderers on February 23, 2019
Bolton accept Phil Parkinson's resignation with "great reluctance"
The Wanderers manager stood down on Wednesday after the clash with Doncaster was postponed.
Aug 22, 09:02
Jack Butland reacts during an England training session on March 19, 2019
In focus: Jack Butland's career ups and downs
Having progressed through the schoolboy ranks at Birmingham, Butland made his Football League debut on loan for Cheltenham in September 2011.
Aug 22, 09:00
Andy Murray pictured on August 12, 2019
Andy Murray to appear at next week's Rafa Nadal Open
Murray will compete at the Rafa Nadal Open in Majorca.
Aug 22, 08:59
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root urges England to take advantage of Steve Smith absence
The England captain is not worried about Jofra Archer's state of mind ahead of the third Test.
Aug 22, 07:09
Neymar takes part in a Paris Saint-Germain training session in August 2019
Thursday's papers: Neymar, Jadon Sancho, Alexis Sanchez
Barcelona and Real Madrid bids for Neymar have been rejected, according to the papers.
Aug 22, 07:06
Fulham manager Scott Parker picked on August 16, 2019
Scott Parker hails "superb" Fulham players after Millwall rout
An Ivan Cavaleiro double and further goals from Anthony Knockaert and Aleksandar Mitrovic sunk Millwall 4-0 at Craven Cottage.
Aug 21, 22:18
Jack Butland in action for Stoke City on September 18, 2018
Nathan Jones admits concern over Jack Butland form
The Stoke goalkeeper made two blunders in the 3-1 defeat at Preston.
Aug 21, 22:16
West Brom manager Slaven Bilic pictured on August 10, 2019
Slaven Bilic confident West Brom are close to top form
Albion rescued a point against Reading thanks to Zohore's late penalty.
Aug 21, 22:14
Huddersfield Town boss Mark Hudson watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City on January 20, 2019
Mark Hudson still hopeful of getting full-time Huddersfield job
The caretaker boss is confident the Terriers will turn things around.
Aug 21, 22:13
Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer on May 13, 2018
Lee Bowyer disappointed with Charlton point against Nottingham Forest
The Addicks manager was full of praise for their first-half performance.
Aug 21, 22:08
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa pictured on May 5, 2019
Marcelo Bielsa: 'Leeds deserved victory over Brentford'
Leeds introduced Helder Costa and Eddie Nketiah in the second half, with the pair combining for the late winner.
Aug 21, 22:07
Manchester United's Daniel James celebrates scoring their fourth goal against Chelsea on August 11, 2019
Ryan Giggs urges referees to protect Manchester United winger Daniel James
The 21-year-old was booked for simulation in Manchester United's 1-1 draw at Wolves.
Aug 21, 21:52
Swansea manager Steve Cooper keeps it cool on August 10, 2019
Steve Cooper refusing to get carried away with Swansea form
Swansea are second in the table, behind Leeds, after four games of the season.
Aug 21, 21:51
Lyle Taylor in action for Charlton Athletic on March 9, 2019
Lyle Taylor scores again as Charlton draw with Nottingham Forest
Taylor had scored in each of the Addicks' first three Sky Bet Championship games and he added a fourth after 18 minutes at The Valley.
Aug 21, 21:18
West Brom manager Slaven Bilic pictured on August 10, 2019
West Bromwich Albion rescue late point against Reading
Zohore scored his first Albion goal from the spot to earn a late point.
Aug 21, 21:17
Jack Butland in action for Stoke City on September 18, 2018
Jack Butland errors cost Stoke City in defeat to Preston North End
The Potters remain bottom of the Sky Bet Championship table following a 3-1 loss.
Aug 21, 21:16
Huddersfield Town boss Mark Hudson watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City on January 20, 2019
Managerless Huddersfield Town fall to late defeat at Cardiff City
Former Cardiff captain Mark Hudson is in caretaker charge of the Terriers.
Aug 21, 21:14
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa pops a squat on February 13, 2019
Eddie Nketiah fires Leeds top with victory over Brentford
The on-loan Arsenal striker scored just four minutes after coming on as a substitute.
Aug 21, 21:13
Manu Tuilagi in action for England on March 9, 2019
Manu Tuilagi admits hiding groin injury
The Samoa-born player kept the injury a secret from Leicester's physios and coaches.
Aug 21, 21:08
Swansea manager Steve Cooper keeps it cool on August 10, 2019
Swansea continue unbeaten start under Steve Cooper
Mark Warburton's QPR are struggling, however.
Aug 21, 20:56
Fulham's Ivan Cavaleiro celebrates scoring their first goal on August 21, 2019
Fulham thrash Millwall as Ivan Cavaleiro scores twice
Anthony Knockaert and Aleksandar Mitrovic were also on target for the Cottagers.
Aug 21, 20:51
Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Lionel Messi steps up recovery from injury for Barcelona
The Argentina playmaker missed the LaLiga opening round defeat to Athletic Bilbao.
Aug 21, 20:13
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on July 25, 2019
Steven Gerrard: 'Rangers not afraid of Legia Warsaw'
The sides will battle for a place in the Europa League group stages.
Aug 21, 20:12
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo on August 15, 2019
Nuno dismisses suggestion Wolves have referee advantage against Torino
The Premier League outfit face Serie A opposition in Turin on Thursday evening.
Aug 21, 20:11
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Somerset beat Warwickshire to keep title bid on track
Somerset are now two points adrift of Essex with three games to play.
Aug 21, 20:10
James Anderson in action on day one of the First Test of the Ashes on August 1, 2019
Matthew Hoggard: 'James Anderson is a massive loss for England'
Hoggard also thinks England's active bowlers will be relieved Australia's Steve Smith is out of the third Test.
Aug 21, 20:08
Australia's Pat Cummins and England's Rory Burns shake hands at the end of play as the second test ends in a draw on August 18, 2019
The Ashes: Five talking points ahead of third Test at Headingley
Jason Roy must pass a concussion test.
Aug 21, 20:07
Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal on May 9, 2019
Mesut Ozil sends message of support to Joe Willock, Reiss Nelson
The former German midfielder has yet to feature for Arsenal this season, while Willock and Nelson have started both Premier League games so far.
Aug 21, 20:05
Daniel Sturridge warms up for Liverpool on January 19, 2019
Daniel Sturridge completes Trabzonspor move after Liverpool release
The 26-cap England international was a free agent after leaving Anfield in the summer.
Aug 21, 20:04
Bolton boss Phil Parkinson pictured on May 5, 2019
Phil Parkinson steps down as manager of crisis club Bolton Wanderers
Wanderers are awaiting the completion of a takeover and sit on minus 11 points in League One.
Aug 21, 20:03
Davide Zappacosta in action for Chelsea in the Europa League on October 25, 2018
Davide Zappacosta signs new Chelsea deal, joins Roma on loan
The Italy international joined Chelsea from Torino in 2017.
Aug 21, 20:02
Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland on November 10, 2018
Townsend: 'I considered changing entire Scotland XV'
Townsend's men were hammered in Nice last weekend.
Aug 21, 15:26
VAR denies Wolves a deserved goal against Leicester on August 11, 2019
Neil Swarbrick: 'Too early to consider VAR changes'
Two incidents have put VAR and the new handball law in the spotlight already this season.
Aug 21, 15:25
General view of Bury's Gigg Lane from 2014
Ex-Bury director chains herself to club's ground
Joy Hart has called for richer clubs in the region to help save the League One side from extinction.
Aug 21, 15:19
Paul Pogba pictured during Manchester United's Premier League clash with Chelsea on August 11, 2019
Twitter to meet with Manchester United after Paul Pogba abuse
The United midfielder became the latest high-profile player to be racially abused online after missing a penalty against Wolves on Monday.
Aug 21, 15:18
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Tim Paine: 'Huge shoes to fill without Steve Smith'
The Australia captain says the team's senior players have to step up in the third Test, not just Smith's replacement Marnus Labuschagne.
Aug 21, 15:16
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root confirms Jason Roy "being monitored closely"
Smith was hit by a Jofra Archer bouncer at Lord's.
Aug 21, 15:15
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