Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Alun Wyn Jones returns to British and Irish Lions tour
Alun Wyn Jones sustained the injury against Japan at Conor Murrayfield on June 26.
Jul 14, 12:53
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan back for T20s against Pakistan
Saqib Mahmood, Lewis Gregory and Matt Parkinson did enough in the one-day series while Dawid Malan keeps his usual place in the T20 set-up.
Jul 14, 12:53
General view inside Everton's Goodison Park on November 3, 2018
Sarvar Ismailov, Grant Ingles join Everton board of directors
Ismailov is the women's team sporting and commercial director while Grant Ingles is the finance director.
Jul 14, 12:52
Boris Johnson appears at PMQs on December 9, 2020
Boris Johnson: 'Football banning orders to include online racist abuse'
A petition to permanently ban those who have carried out racist abuse, online or offline, has passed a million signatures in just two days.
Jul 14, 12:52
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: 'England's semi-final penalty award not a scandal'
Raheem Sterling was accused of exaggerating the contact which won his team a crucial spot-kick.
Jul 14, 12:51
Albian Ajeti celebrates scoring for Celtic on August 22, 2020
Albian Ajeti cannot wait to play in front of Celtic fans
The Switzerland international joined the Hoops from West Ham last August but most matches have been played behind closed doors since signing.
Jul 14, 12:51
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Bernie Ecclestone: 'Lewis Hamilton no longer the fighter he once was'
Ecclestone also suggested Lewis Hamilton could get out of his Mercedes contract if he wanted to walk away from the sport.
Jul 14, 12:51
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Elliot Dee eyes Wales series victory to end tough season
The hooker's arduous, pandemic-affected campaign reaches its conclusion on Saturday as Wales face Argentina in the second Test in Cardiff.
Jul 14, 10:50
Chris Hoy pictured with Olympic gold in 2012
Sir Chris Hoy tips Jason, Laura Kenny to surpass his Olympics record
Sir Chris Hoy and Jason Kenny have won six Olympic golds, while Laura Kenny has four heading into Tokyo.
Jul 14, 10:48
A general shot of Rangers' Ibrox Stadium on November 22, 2020
Rangers "disappointed" with capacity for Arsenal friendly
Clubs have to apply for permission to host crowds above 2,000, despite Euro 2020 matches at Hampden Park allowing 12,000 fans in attendance.
Jul 14, 10:44
Chris Hoy pictured with Olympic gold in 2012
Sir Chris Hoy: 'Circumstances around pandemic can enhance Olympics'
Fans will not be present after a spike in Covid-19 cases sparked a state of emergency in the Japanese capital.
Jul 14, 10:43
Great Britain's Siobhan Marie O'Connor smiles after she won the semi-final 1 of the women's 200m individual medley swimming event at the 2015 FINA World Championships in Kazan on August 2, 2015
Rebecca Adlington hopes Olympic role models inspire young girls
TeamGB will feature more female athletes than males for the first time in Tokyo this summer.
Jul 14, 10:42
Brentford's Sergi Canos and Birmingham's Neil Etheridge in action in the Championship on April 6, 2021
Birmingham City's Neil Etheridge hospitalised with coronavirus
Neil Etheridge made 43 appearances last season after joining the club from Cardiff.
Jul 14, 10:42
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World Cup organisers hope to allay Australia's doubts
Officials are ready to confirm the tournament will go ahead as planned this autumn and have called a press conference for Thursday morning.
Jul 14, 10:41
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford gets treatment for an injury on March 7, 2021
Marcus Rashford 'to be out until October after shoulder surgery'
The surgery will not take place until later in July due to the availability of the surgeon.
Jul 14, 10:41
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
Portsmouth investigate alleged racism in England chat
There has been widespread condemnation of racist tweets posted about Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka in recent days.
Jul 14, 10:40
England's Saqib Mahmood celebrates against Pakistan on July 8, 2021
Four of England's ODI stand-ins retained for T20 series
Nine players have returned to the squad following isolation.
Jul 14, 08:33
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
ICC announce new points system for second World Test Championship
New Zealand were crowned inaugural world Test champions last month.
Jul 14, 07:53
Antoine Griezmann in action for Barcelona on March 10, 2021
Wednesday's paper talk: Antoine Griezmann, Danny Ings, Cristian Romero
Tottenham have earmarked Danny Ings as their priority summer transfer target.
Jul 14, 07:23
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka pictured on January 2, 2021
Mikel Arteta throws support behind Bukayo Saka
Bukayo Saka, 19, was targeted on social media after missing his penalty in the shootout at Wembley against Italy.
Jul 14, 07:20
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Damon Hill: 'Lewis Hamilton must end losing streak at British Grand Prix'
The Mercedes driver is 32 points behind Red Bull's Max Verstappen in the championship standings.
Jul 14, 07:19
Ross Brawn at the Chinese GP in May 2017
A look at the key questions surrounding the Sprint race at British Grand Prix
The new format will be trialled for the first time at Silverstone in a bid to spice up the weekend and attract a younger audience.
Jul 14, 07:19
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Rugby chiefs to strengthen concussion protocols
World Rugby will launch a panel of Independent Concussion Consultants to provide expert opinion on whether players are ready to return to action.
Jul 14, 07:18
Michael Schumacher pictured in December 2012
A look at five of the best Formula One races at Silverstone
The British Grand Prix takes place this weekend.
Jul 14, 07:18
David Haye in action on May 5, 2018
On This Day: David Haye overcomes Dereck Chisora
The hostilities had started in Munich five months earlier and were ended by a stunning left hook that spelt the end of Dereck Chisora's challenge.
Jul 14, 07:17
Bryson DeChambeau pictured during practice for The Masters on November 9, 2020
Bryson DeChambeau keen to stay out of "diabolical" rough at Royal St George's
Bryson DeChambeau powered to a six-shot victory in the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot, but has missed the cut in two of this three Open appearances to date.
Jul 14, 07:17
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Ama Agbeze: 'Capacity crowds will bring more focus on Commonwealth Games'
Organisers of the Birmingham 2022 Games are working towards have full venues.
Jul 14, 07:16
Big Harry Maguire celebrates England's victory over the Ukraine on July 3, 2021
Harry Maguire reveals father's suspected broken ribs after Wembley chaos
The England defender's dad was hurt at the Euro 2020 final when ticketless fans breached security.
Jul 13, 22:31
England batsman James Vince is bowled against Australia on June 25, 2019
James Vince still uncertain over next England chance despite century
James Vince's 102 was the defining contribution as he and Lewis Gregory (77) helped chase down a ground record of 332 at Edgbaston.
Jul 13, 22:31
Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel pictured on March 27, 2021
Lawrence Stroll to do "whatever it takes" to propel Aston Martin to F1 glory
Whatever it takes - Lawrence Stroll determined to lead Aston Martin to F1 glory
Jul 13, 21:46
Katarina Johnson-Thompson pictured in July 2021
Katarina Johnson-Thompson: 'I have made big strides'
Th 28-year-old is confident she knows what she has to work on during the time which remains.
Jul 13, 21:45
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson pictured on October 31, 2020
Robbie Neilson tips Hearts' Finlay Pollock for "big future"
Finlay Pollock caught the eye in the win over Cove Rangers.
Jul 13, 21:44
Gary Mackay-Steven pictured for New York City FC in July 2019
Scottish League Cup roundup: Hearts ease past Cove Rangers, Dundee prevail
There were also wins for St Mirren and Dundee.
Jul 13, 21:43
Katarina Johnson-Thompson pictured in July 2021
Katarina Johnson-Thompson returns to long jump action ahead of Olympics
The Tokyo-bound Briton ruptured an Achilles tendon in December.
Jul 13, 20:47
England celebrate their series win against Pakistan on July 13, 2021
James Vince hits century as England march to Pakistan whitewash
England's team of emergency call-ups had already clinched the Royal London Trophy.
Jul 13, 20:45
Rui Patricio pictured for Wolves in May 2021
Roma sign Rui Patricio from Wolves on permanent deal
The Portuguese, 33, becomes Jose Mourinho's first signing.
Jul 13, 20:42
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Dom Leech injury overshadows Yorkshire's clash with Lancashire
The seam bowler was taken to hospital in a game halted by 'unfit and unsafe' conditions.
Jul 13, 20:00
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
Newtown 0-1 Dundalk: Visitors through to next stage of Conference League
Vinny Perth's side won 5-0 on aggregate.
Jul 13, 19:59
Andy Balbirnie pictured in July 2019
Andy Balbirnie hits century as Ireland claim ODI win over South Africa
Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie came to the fore with a classy 102.
Jul 13, 19:28
General view of Almondvale Stadium, home to Livingston, from 2005
Joel Nouble signs for Livingston and joins Arbroath on loan
The 25-year-old has signed a two-year contract but will spend the coming season at Gayfield.
Jul 13, 19:27
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