David Gray in action for Hibernian in May 2016
David Gray hails Paul Heckingbottom focus
Hibernian finished fifth last season.
Jul 31, 14:42
General view of McDiarmid Park, home to St Johnstone, from 2015
Jason Kerr insists St Johnstone can overcome disappointing start to season
Saints crashed out of the Betfred Cup early.
Jul 31, 14:41
Darian MacKinnon in action for Hamilton in January 2016
Darian MacKinnon 'disappointed' Hamilton are not favourites to be relegated
Accies have been written off numerous times over the years.
Jul 31, 14:41
Celtic manager Neil Lennon as Nomme Kalju coach Roman Kozhukhovskyi looks on on July 24, 2019
In focus: Celtic's Champions League opponents CFR Cluj
Here, PA takes a look at Celtic's Romanian opponents ahead of the first leg.
Jul 31, 14:40
England captain Joe Root pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Joe Root confident of England success in opening Ashes Test
England have already named their team to face Australia at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Jul 31, 14:39
Australia captain Tim Paine pictured before the 2019 Ashes opener on July 31, 2019
Tim Paine hints at regular changes to Australia bowling attack
The first Ashes Test gets under way at Edgbaston on Thursday.
Jul 31, 14:36
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Joe Choong aiming to make pentathlon history for Britain in Tokyo
Choong booked his spot in Tokyo by winning the World Cup Final in June.
Jul 31, 14:34
Justin Holbrook pictured in July 2019
Four candidates to replace Justin Holbrook at St Helens
Holbrook is leaving Saints to join Gold Coast Titans.
Jul 31, 11:28
Justin Holbrook pictured in July 2019
St Helens coach Justin Holbrook to leave for Gold Coast Titans at end of season
Holbrook has rejected a new deal from Saints.
Jul 31, 11:27
Generic image of a football
Road World Championships route uncertain after bridge collapse
Pictures released by the Swaledale Mountain Rescue Team show that Grinton Moor Bridge has collapsed, leaving the road completely impassable.
Jul 31, 11:25
Ben Westwood pictured in May 2018
Warrington's Ben Westwood to retire at end of season
Former England forward Ben to hang up his boots.
Jul 31, 11:24
Paul Pogba in Premier League action for Manchester United on May 12, 2019
Paul Pogba, Mo Salah and others who have swapped Serie A for Premier League
Could Dybala and Kean be joining these big names in leaving Italy for England?
Jul 31, 11:21
Unai Emery greets Laurent Koscielny on the sidelines during Arsenal's Europa League tie with Qarabag FK on December 13, 2018
Laurent Koscielny 'still determined to leave Arsenal'
The France international wants to return to his homeland.
Jul 31, 11:18
Adam Peaty poses with his gold medal on July 24, 2019
Adam Peaty: 'I thrive on insane search for history'
Peaty is the first man to swim the 100m breaststroke in under 57 seconds.
Jul 31, 09:31
Christopher Jullien in action for Toulouse in October 2016
Christopher Jullien pleased to make winning Celtic debut
The defender is a summer recruit from Toulouse.
Jul 31, 07:13
Juventus forward Paulo Dybala celebrates scoring against Bologna on February 24, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer coy on Paulo Dybala speculation
The friendly victory was marred by confirmation of a lengthy lay-off for defender Eric Bailly.
Jul 31, 07:12
Nicolas Pepe in Ligue 1 action for Lille in May 2019
Wednesday's papers: Nicolas Pepe, Paulo Dybala, Samuel Umtiti
Tierney, Kean and Malcom are all featured in the papers on Wednesday.
Jul 31, 07:09
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough pictured on December 18, 2018
Nigel Clough urges Premier League to give more financial help to EFL clubs
Bury and Bolton have been struggling financially ahead of the start of the season.
Jul 30, 22:19
The mighty Ben Stokes in action for England on June 21, 2019
Ben Stokes: 'Ashes will test Australia's new clean-cut image'
England face their old rivals for the urn in the first Test at Edgbaston.
Jul 30, 22:18
Mauricio Pochettino pictured on July 21, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino hints at unhappiness over lack of influence in transfers
Pochettino proposed he should be given a change of job title.
Jul 30, 22:16
Dillian Whyte pictured on July 20, 2019
Dillian Whyte provisionally suspended as WBC interim champion
Whyte won the WBC's interim title and the right to challenge champion Deontay Wilder after his unanimous decision win.
Jul 30, 22:15
General view of St Mirren Park from 2009
St Mirren sign Ilkay Durmus from Wacker Innsbruck
The wide player is St Mirren's fourth summer signing.
Jul 30, 20:33
Celtic manager Neil Lennon as Nomme Kalju coach Roman Kozhukhovskyi looks on on July 24, 2019
Neil Lennon pleased with Celtic Champions League progress
A first-half own goal and a stunning debut strike from Marian Shved ensured the Hoops avoided any bother in the Baltics.
Jul 30, 20:33
Martin Boyle in action for Hibernian in January 2015
Hibernian's Martin Boyle to undergo further knee surgery
The 26-year-old suffered an injury in Friday's Betfred Cup win over Elgin.
Jul 30, 20:32
Manchester United's Eric Bailly suffers a knee injury against Chelsea in the Premier League on April 28, 2019.
Eric Bailly ruled out for up to five months following knee surgery
Manchester United were also linked with Juventus forward Paulo Dybala on Tuesday.
Jul 30, 20:30
Celtic manager Neil Lennon as Nomme Kalju coach Roman Kozhukhovskyi looks on on July 24, 2019
Celtic see off Nomme Kalju to ease through in Champions League qualifying
The Hoops completed a thumping 7-0 aggregate victory in Estonia.
Jul 30, 19:29
South Africa's Caster Semenya wins the women's 800m on May 3, 2019
Caster Semenya denied chance to defend world 800m title
The South African says she has felt "crucified" during her fight against IAAF rules.
Jul 30, 18:38
Patrick Cutrone in action for Milan on March 30, 2019
Wolves sign Patrick Cutrone on four-year deal from AC Milan
The deal for Cutrone, reportedly worth in the region of £16million, is the club's second of the summer.
Jul 30, 18:37
Nicola Adams in action in October 2018
Nicola Adams declared as WBO flyweight champion
The 36-year-old claimed the title without having to fight for it.
Jul 30, 17:31
General view of Bury's Gigg Lane from 2014
Bury chairman hits out at EFL for postponing league opener
The EFL announced on Monday that Saturday's match against MK Dons would not go ahead.
Jul 30, 16:36
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
Hamilton sign David Moyo from St Albans City
The 24-year-old has signed a one-year deal.
Jul 30, 16:34
General view of Almondvale Stadium, home to Livingston, from 2005
Alan Lithgow confident Livingston can avoid second-season syndrome
Livi made a flying start to life in the top flight after Gary Holt took over last season.
Jul 30, 16:33
Brad Shields celebrates scoring for England on March 9, 2019
Brad Shields facing fitness race for World Cup
England coach Eddie Jones faces a tough call on the Wasps flanker.
Jul 30, 16:08
General view of MK Dons' Stadium MK from 2018
Jack Moore-Taylor: 'MK Dons still focused despite cancelled season opener'
MK Dons' opening game with Bury was suspended by the EFL.
Jul 30, 16:07
Juventus forward Moise Kean celebrates scoring the winner against AC Milan on April 6, 2019
Everton 'agree £29m fee for Juventus forward Moise Kean'
Kean could make the move to Goodison Park, while Idrissa Gueye has left the club for Paris St Germain.
Jul 30, 16:06
Adam Webster in action for Bristol City on January 1, 2019
Brighton & Hove Albion closing in on club-record Adam Webster signing
Webster cost Bristol City £8million from Ipswich last summer.
Jul 30, 14:57
Hearts skipper Christophe Berra on April 13, 2019
Christophe Berra calls for Hearts improvement
The Jambos finished sixth last season.
Jul 30, 14:36
Scotland's Finn Russell pictured on November 17, 2018
Finn Russell: 'Scotland are not a one-man team'
Gregor Townsend's side are in the same World Cup pool as Ireland and hosts Japan.
Jul 30, 14:35
Joe Denly in action for England on February 11, 2019
Joe Denly plays down Joe Root switch in batting order
The England captain's climb up the order sees Denly drop to four.
Jul 30, 14:34
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
Marcus Fraser pleased Ross County squad was kept together
County won the Championship last season.
Jul 30, 14:30
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