Philippe Coutinho in action for Brazil on June 15, 2019
Philippe Coutinho hoping for long Bayern Munich stay
The Brazilian has been handed the number 10 shirt previously worn by Arjen Robben.
Aug 19, 16:57
General view of Mansfield Town's Field Mill from 2010
Mansfield suspend midfield duo Jacob Mellis, Dion Donohue
The duo have been suspended following an alleged serious breach of club discipline.
Aug 19, 15:15
Andy Murray pictured on August 12, 2019
Greg Rusedski hopes Andy Murray's US Open absence hints at imminent return
The 32-year-old returned to singles action last week, when he lost 6-4 6-4 to Richard Gasquet.
Aug 19, 15:12
Andy Carroll in action for West Ham United on January 29, 2019
Andy Carroll insists his "daft" days are behind him
The 30-year-old re-joined his former club on deadline day.
Aug 19, 15:11
VAR denies Wolves a deserved goal against Leicester on August 11, 2019
IFAB warns that VAR will take time to perfect
The Brazilian's goal was disallowed following changes to the handball rules.
Aug 19, 15:10
Oliver Norwood pictured for Sheffield United in April 2018
Michael O'Neill claims "premature" Oliver Norwood retirement is "a huge mistake"
Norwood made 52 of his 57 appearances for Northern Ireland under current boss Michael O'Neill.
Aug 19, 12:35
Jofra Archer in action at The Ashes on August 18, 2019
The Ashes: A statistical look at the drawn second Test at Lord's
Archer bowled the fastest recorded over by an England bowler in Test cricket.
Aug 19, 12:32
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Australia criticised for letting Steve Smith bat on
Brain injury charity Headway believes more may need to be done to keep players safe.
Aug 19, 12:31
David Luiz in action for Arsenal on August 17, 2019
Sokratis confident of forming good partnership with David Luiz
The duo played together for the first time as Gunners saw off Burnley.
Aug 19, 12:31
Jofra Archer celebrates taking a wicket at The Ashes on August 16, 2019
England name unchanged squad for third Ashes Test
James Anderson to make his return for Lancashire's second team.
Aug 19, 12:29
Kurt Zouma pictured in August 2019
Kurt Zouma opens up on "very, very long journey" back from injury
The 24-year-old has spent the last two seasons on loan at Stoke and Everton respectively.
Aug 19, 12:28
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder pictured in a fetching gilet on August 18, 2019
Chris Wilder: 'Sheffield United need to be more streetwise'
The 51-year-old accepts his team are still getting used to life in the top flight.
Aug 19, 10:22
Jimmy White pictured in November 2015
Jimmy White ends Crucible misery with World Seniors success
White lost six World Championship finals in his heyday at the Sheffield venue.
Aug 19, 09:34
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring for Barcelona in the Copa del Rey on January 30, 2019
Philippe Coutinho completes Bayern Munich loan move from Barcelona
The German giants have an option to buy the Brazil international for £110million when his one-year loan comes to an end.
Aug 19, 09:31
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo (44) high fives third base coach Brian Butterfield (55) after hitting a home run in the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field.
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates in 'Little League Classic'
Chicago Cubs come out on top in 'Little League Classic'
Aug 19, 07:52
Steve Smith is hit on the neck by a ball on August 17, 2019
Australian PM criticises England fans for booing hurt Steve Smith
Smith suffered delayed onset concussion after a blow to the neck on day four of the Test.
Aug 19, 07:48
Jofra Archer in action at The Ashes on August 18, 2019
VAR, Archer and North: The sporting weekend in pictures
Jofra Archer's highly-anticipated Test debut did not disappoint at Lord's.
Aug 19, 07:47
Neymar in action for PSG on December 2, 2018
Monday's papers: Neymar, Paul Pogba, Alexis Sanchez
Dybala, Coutinho and Cavani are being talked about in Monday's papers.
Aug 19, 07:44
Thomas Tuchel pictured in August 2019
Thomas Tuchel refuses to use Neymar absence as excuse for Rennes loss
Thomas Tuchel's side had taken the lead.
Aug 18, 23:12
Yakou Meite pictured in August 2018
Reading support Yakou Meite after racist abuse online
The Ivory Coast international saw his late penalty saved against Cardiff on Sunday.
Aug 18, 23:09
England head coach Eddie Jones during a press conference on August 16, 2019
Eddie Jones takes aim at referee for allowing winning Wales try against England
Jones' men paid the price for switching off at a penalty.
Aug 18, 21:57
Ryan Bennett in action for Wolves on July 25, 2019
Ryan Bennett wary of Manchester United threat ahead of Wolves clash
United finished nine points ahead of Wolves in the Premier League last season.
Aug 18, 21:56
Leicester City's Wilfred Ndidi celebrates scoring their first goal with teammate James Maddison on August 18, 2019
James Maddison hits back at Jeremy Clarkson in Twitter row
The former Norwich midfielder exchanged hair-based barbs with the celebrity Chelsea fan.
Aug 18, 21:54
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Pep Guardiola "more than delighted" with Manchester City despite dropped points
The Spaniard heaped praise on his team, despite their 2-2 home draw with Tottenham.
Aug 18, 21:53
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on August 10, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Early English deadline is massive mistake'
Several of Spurs' big players are into the final year of their contracts.
Aug 18, 21:52
David Luiz in action for Arsenal on August 17, 2019
David Luiz: 'Ambition behind move to Arsenal'
The 32-year-old made his Gunners debut in Saturday's 2-1 Premier League win over Burnley.
Aug 18, 21:51
Stade Rennes' M'Baye Niang celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on August 18, 2019
Rennes stun Paris Saint-Germain again to hand champions early defeat
Edinson Cavani had given the visitors the lead.
Aug 18, 21:50
Paul Pogba pictured during Manchester United's Premier League clash with Chelsea on August 11, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer confident Paul Pogba will stay at Manchester United
The midfielder has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford.
Aug 18, 21:47
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne celebrates his half century on August 18, 2019
Tim Paine hails concussion sub Marnus Labuschagne for battling display
Labuschagne was approved as a 'like-for-like' replacement for Steve Smith.
Aug 18, 20:57
Jofra Archer in action at The Ashes on August 18, 2019
Joe Root backs Jofra Archer to have continued impact in Ashes
The Test debutant produced a series of fiery spells which rattled Australia at Lord's.
Aug 18, 20:55
England's Joe Root celebrates his half century against Australia on August 2, 2019
Joe Root: 'England back in Ashes contention after Lord's draw'
The hosts were four wickets away from levelling the series.
Aug 18, 19:47
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard reacts during his side's Premier League match with Leicester on August 18, 2019
Frank Lampard: 'Stamford Bridge return was stuff of dreams'
The former Chelsea midfielder took charge of his first game at Stamford Bridge since his summer appointment.
Aug 18, 19:46
Jofra Archer in action at The Ashes on August 18, 2019
Day five of the second Ashes Test: England fall just short at Lord's
The hosts remain 1-0 behind in the series ahead of next week's third Test.
Aug 18, 19:44
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Essex in command against Kent
Sam Cook and Mohammad Amir spearhead Essex into dominant position at Kent
Aug 18, 19:43
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes pictured in April 2019
Derek McInnes delighted to end Aberdeen losing streak
The visitors ended a run of three straight defeats to knock Dundee out of the Betfred Cup.
Aug 18, 19:42
England's Ben Stokes hits a second consecutive six on August 18, 2019
Ashes second Test: Key moments as England fall four wickets short of victory
The key moments of day five at Lord's.
Aug 18, 19:36
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
Australia cling on to draw second Ashes Test
Ben Stokes' superb century had earlier set up England's declaration
Aug 18, 19:34
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Manchester City's VAR pain in focus after Tottenham Hotspur draw
The VAR system has so far not been kind to Pep Guardiola's team.
Aug 18, 19:20
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Mohamed Salah on August 17, 2019
Five things we learned from the Premier League this weekend as Liverpool lead
Champions Manchester City were denied victory in controversial circumstances.
Aug 18, 19:13
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on July 25, 2019
Steven Gerrard: 'Joe Aribo has the world at his feet'
The midfielder impressed in the 3-0 win at East Fife.
Aug 18, 19:12
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