Paul Casey in action at the Open on July 15, 2021
English trio share early lead at Royal St George's
Danny Willett, the 2016 Masters champion, rolled in an eight-footer at the first and picked up another shot at the fifth.
Jul 15, 08:11
Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton in action on May 22, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks level NBA finals series against Phoenix Suns
Khris Middleton scored 40 points for Milwaukee, while Devin Booker had 42 for Phoenix.
Jul 15, 07:18
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The Open day one: The battle begins for Claret Jug
The Open gets under way on Thursday morning.
Jul 15, 07:17
Andy Sullivan pictured at the Open on July 15, 2021
Andy Sullivan secures early birdie at the Open
Andy Sullivan was first to take advantage of favourable but breezy conditions by holing a 25-foot birdie putt at the first.
Jul 15, 07:16
Youri Tielemans in action for Leicester City in May 2021
Thursday's paper talk: Kieran Trippier, Youri Tielemans, Nicolo Barella
Meanwhile, Leicester bosses are confident of re-signing Youri Tielemans to a long-term deal.
Jul 15, 07:13
Mike Tindall of Gloucester is tackled during the Aviva Premiership match between Gloucester and Harlequins at the Kingsholm Stadium on February 22, 2014
On This Day: Mike Tindall retires from rugby
Mike Tindall hung up his boots at the age of 35.
Jul 15, 07:11
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Warren Gatland: 'We are bullish despite defeat to South Africa A'
A powerful shadow Springboks squad containing 11 World Cup winners ran out narrow winners in Cape Town.
Jul 14, 21:53
Graham Alexander, now in charge of Motherwell, pictured in September 2020
Graham Alexander pleased to see players learning on the job
Steve Lawless scored the only goal in the 1-0 Premier Sports Cup victory over Queen's Park.
Jul 14, 21:52
England Women cricketer Danni Wyatt in action for Southern Vipers in 2019
Danni Wyatt stars as England Women secure series win over India
The opener struck 89 off 55 balls.
Jul 14, 21:52
Wales' Nick Tompkins celebrates scoring their third try on February 1, 2020
Nick Tompkins: 'Wales need to be ruthless to beat Argentina'
The two teams drew 20-20 at the weekend.
Jul 14, 21:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Premier Sports Cup roundup: Dundee United hit Elgin City for six
Tam Courts enjoyed a 6-1 victory in the Premier Sports Cup in his first home match in charge.
Jul 14, 21:10
British and Irish Lions' Louis Rees-Zammit in action against South Africa A on July 14, 2021
British and Irish Lions beaten by South Africa A
The match was billed as an unofficial fourth Test.
Jul 14, 21:06
General view of Celtic Park from 2015
Celtic sign Israel winger Liel Abada on a five-year contract
The 19-year-old netted 20 goals in 76 games in all for Maccabi Petah Tikva.
Jul 14, 20:11
Dan Evans pictured at Wimbledon on July 2, 2021
Dan Evans out of Tokyo Olympics due to positive coronavirus test
The 31-year-old, having previously expressed reluctance to compete in Japan, was due to play singles and doubles alongside Neal Skupski.
Jul 14, 20:11
Blackpool assistant boss Alex Rae look on against Leicester during the npower Championship match on February 23, 2013
Alex Rae: 'Automatic Champions League qualification big motivation for Rangers'
The Light Blues are still basking in the triumph of their 55th league victory, the first in a decade.
Jul 14, 20:10
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Cricket roundup: Hampshire secure Division One spot
It ended Gloucestershire's dreams of a maiden Championship title as they missed out on a top-two finish in Group Two.
Jul 14, 20:09
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Government: 'Euro 2020 Hampden capacity set after extensive planning'
Rangers had expressed disappointment at being limited to 2,000 supporters for their friendly against Arsenal on Saturday.
Jul 14, 18:56
Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Milan on January 18, 2021
Gianluigi Donnarumma joins Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year deal
The 22-year-old left AC Milan after helping his nation win the Euro 2020 title.
Jul 14, 18:55
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on March 25, 2021
Alan Smith: 'Gareth Southgate to quickly switch focus to World Cup'
Ex-Crystal Palace boss Alan Smith says Gareth Southgate got the mood of the country right this summer.
Jul 14, 18:55
Argentina's Lionel Messi pictured on July 3, 2021
Lionel Messi 'agrees significant pay cut at Barcelona'
The 34-year-old has been a free agent since his previous four-year deal expired on June 30.
Jul 14, 18:54
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FA Cup replays 'to return for 2021-22 season'
Replays were scrapped last season due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 14, 18:53
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho pictured on April 21, 2021
Jadon Sancho: "Hate will never win"
The winger was one of three England players to fail to score in the shootout.
Jul 14, 17:23
Australia's Marnus Labuschagne pictured in March 2020
Marnus Labuschagne unfazed by prospect of locking horns again with England pacemen
Marnus Labuschagne says he and his teammates will be 'well rehearsed for any of the quick options that England have'.
Jul 14, 17:05
Casey Stoney pictured in September 2019
Casey Stoney named head coach of San Diego NWSL
The 39-year-old former England international left the Old Trafford club after three seasons in charge.
Jul 14, 17:04
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths pictured in September 2020
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths cleared by police over online messages
The striker was sent home from the club's training camp last week as officers began an investigation.
Jul 14, 17:04
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wednesday's sporting social: Manchester City's Sergio Aguero shirt tribute and blond cricketers
Harry Maguire reflected on Euro 2020 and Lee Westwood had an interesting press conference.
Jul 14, 17:03
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Senior Met officer: 'Police operation did not fail before Euro final'
The FA is reviewing the security breaches which occurred.
Jul 14, 16:40
General view of Norwich City's Carrow Road taken January 2017
Bali Mumba pens new long-term deal at Norwich City
The deal runs to June 2025 with the option of a further 12 months.
Jul 14, 16:39
Tadej Pogacar celebrates at the Tour de France on July 3, 2021
Tadej Pogacar strengthens grip on yellow jersey
Jonas Vingegaard and Richard Carapaz sit in the podium places after Rigoberto Uran lost time on the Col du Portet.
Jul 14, 16:38
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Southampton's Dan Nlundulu joins Lincoln City on loan
The 22-year-old academy graduate has signed a new three-year deal at St Mary's.
Jul 14, 16:11
Jeff Smith in action during the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships on January 10, 2015
PDC awaiting guidance over coronavirus certification
The EFL is also set to liaise with the Government in the coming days for further clarity on the matter.
Jul 14, 15:40
Rory McIlroy pictured at the US Open on June 20, 2021
Darren Clarke calls for Rory McIlroy to trust his talent
The two Northern Irishmen played a practice round together at Royal St George's ahead of the Open.
Jul 14, 15:40
General view of Oldham Athletic's Boundary Park from 2015
Oldham Athletic to take action after 'racist comments' aimed at director
The Latics are working with police to identify those responsible.
Jul 14, 15:39
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Premier League supports extending football banning orders to cover online abuse
Banning orders range in length from three to 10 years.
Jul 14, 15:39
Josh Warrington celebrates defeating Sofiane Takoucht on October 12, 2019
Josh Warrington looking for "revenge" against Mauricio Lara
Josh Warrington was beaten by the Mexican earlier this year and lost his IBF featherweight world title.
Jul 14, 15:38
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Open set to get under way in the shadow of coronavirus
There was no Open at all in 2020 during the first wave of the pandemic.
Jul 14, 15:38
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez watches his side take on Wolves on February 11, 2019
Rafael Benitez feels support from Everton fans living close to him
Some supporters apparently against the idea of the Toffees hiring the former Liverpool boss hung a threatening banner close to his home last month.
Jul 14, 13:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
UEFA referees' chief hopes domestic leagues apply light-touch approach to VAR
The standard of refereeing at the tournament has been widely praised.
Jul 14, 13:08
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Two Wimbledon matches being investigated over irregular betting patterns
The International Tennis Integrity Agency received two alerts from the betting industry during the tournament.
Jul 14, 13:08
Greg Rutherford pictured in June 2016
Greg Rutherford feels sorry for athletes competing without crowds
The 34-year-old was roared on by his home crowd when he leapt to long jump gold nine years ago.
Jul 14, 13:07
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