France centre Mathieu Bastareaud pictured in March 2019
Mathieu Bastareaud left out of France World Cup warm-up squad
The powerful centre has been omitted alongside the likes of Morgan Parra and Teddy Thomas.
Jun 18, 12:47
Slaven Bilic pictured in November 2017
Slaven Bilic brings in Croatian pair as West Bromwich Albion backroom staff
Dean Racunica and Danilo Butorovic come in.
Jun 18, 12:45
Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer with the trophy as he celebrates winning the playoff on March 26, 2019
Lee Bowyer keen to bring in new faces after agreeing Charlton Athletic stay
The 42-year-old had looked set to leave the newly-promoted Championship club but has now agreed a new one-year deal.
Jun 18, 10:38
Eoin Morgan pictured on May 30, 2019
Eoin Morgan cleared to return for England against Afghanistan
The Surrey opener is out for at least two games with a hamstring tear.
Jun 18, 10:17
Former UEFA president Michel Platini pictured in September 2016
Michel Platini to be questioned by police over awarding of 2022 World Cup
The Frenchman was the president of UEFA until 2015.
Jun 18, 10:16
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez watches his side take on Wolves on February 11, 2019
Rafael Benitez future still undecided amid Chinese Super League links
The Spaniard has attracted interest from China for more than a year.
Jun 18, 10:13
Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer with the trophy as he celebrates winning the playoff on March 26, 2019
Lee Bowyer pens new Charlton deal despite exit reports
The club commented on Monday that they had failed to agree terms.
Jun 18, 08:25
Paul Pogba smiles after Manchester United's latest defeat on May 12, 2019
Tuesday's papers: Paul Pogba, Romelu Lukaku, Joao Cancelo
Pogba saga simmers as Lampard prepares for Abramovich meeting.
Jun 18, 06:40
General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford taken August 2018
Manchester United fans involved in most football-related arrests involving racism
The Home Office data has been released under the Freedom of Information Act.
Jun 18, 05:51
Eoin Morgan pictured on May 30, 2019
Cricket World Cup day 20: England bidding to avoid upset against Afghanistan
The tournament hosts are looking to strengthen their grasp on the top four.
Jun 18, 05:50
Toni Duggan pictured in November 2018
Toni Duggan compares England style to Barcelona
Forward Duggan, scorer of 22 goals in 72 England appearances, joined Barca from Manchester City two years ago.
Jun 17, 21:54
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Analyst calls for Cricket World Cup final to be shown on free-to-air TV
England and Wales Cricket Board is in talks with Sky about plans for broadcasting the final.
Jun 17, 21:22
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Simon Harmer takes 12 wickets as Essex beat Hampshire in two days
The Essex bowler took 12 wickets as his side beat Hampshire by an innings.
Jun 17, 21:21
Chris Froome pictured in July 2018
Geraint Thomas: 'Chris Froome crash could have been a lot worse'
Tour de France defending champion reflects on the accident involving his friend and team-mate.
Jun 17, 21:19
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring against Scotland in a Euro 2020 qualifier on June 11, 2019
Roberto Martinez: 'Clear that Romelu Lukaku must leave Manchester United'
Belgium manager believes it is important the 26-year-old finds the right club.
Jun 17, 21:16
Bangladesh batsman Shakib Al Hasan celebrates a century against West Indies at the Cricket World Cup on June 17, 2019
Cricket World Cup matchday 19: Bangladesh demolish West Indies
The Tigers' run chase was the second highest in World Cup history.
Jun 17, 19:06
Bangladesh batsman Shakib Al Hasan celebrates a century against West Indies at the Cricket World Cup on June 17, 2019
Bangladesh pull off record run chase to beat West Indies
The Tigers secured their seventh win in eight games against the West Indies in Taunton.
Jun 17, 18:34
Johanna Konta celebrates victory at Queen's on June 17, 2019
Johanna Konta eases past Anett Kontaveit in Birmingham
Konta defeated Estonian Anett Kontaveit 6-4 6-2.
Jun 17, 18:31
South Africa's Kevin Anderson reacts during his first round match against Britain's Cameron Norrie at Queen's on June 17, 2019
Kevin Anderson edges out Cameron Norrie at Queen's Club
Anderson secured a 4-6 7-6 (5) 6-4 victory.
Jun 17, 17:19
Sheyi Ojo in action for Liverpool in a friendly on July 14, 2018
Steven Gerrard closes in on deal to bring Liverpool's Sheyi Ojo to Rangers
Boss Gerrard keen to do business with former club.
Jun 17, 17:17
Celtic boss Neil Lennon pictured on May 19, 2019
Celtic learn possible opponents for opening Champions League qualifier
The draw takes place at noon UK time in Nyon, Switzerland and will be followed by the draw for round two.
Jun 17, 17:16
Charlton Athletic manager Lee Bowyer with the trophy as he celebrates winning the playoff on March 26, 2019
Lee Bowyer fails to agree terms over Charlton Athletic extension
Championship new boys suggest caretaker will be announced "in due course".
Jun 17, 16:46
Afghanistan captain Gulbadin Naib pictured on June 1, 2019
Gulbadin Naib: 'Spin key to Afghanistan pulling off upset against England'
Captain takes encouragement from India's defeat of Pakistan at Old Trafford.
Jun 17, 16:44
Aidy Boothroyd pictured on March 21, 2019
Aidy Boothroyd: 'No room for slip-ups at Euro 2019'
England Under-21s open their Euro 2019 campaign against France on Tuesday.
Jun 17, 16:40
Norwich City's Kenny McLean celebrates scoring their third goal against Bristol City on February 23, 2019
Kenny McLean pens new three-year deal with Norwich City
Scotland international McLean joined the Canaries from Aberdeen.
Jun 17, 16:40
Robbie Keane pictured for Republic of Ireland
Robbie Keane vows to bring "attacking football" to Middlesbrough
The former Ireland striker has been drafted in by new Boro boss Jonathan Woodgate.
Jun 17, 16:38
Eoin Morgan pictured on May 30, 2019
England vs. Afghanistan: Five talking points as England look to avoid upset
England are looking for their fourth win of the World Cup while Afghanistan are still searching for their first points.
Jun 17, 16:36
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Striker David Vanecek leaves Hearts after just six months
Vanecek failed to net in seven appearances for the club.
Jun 17, 16:35
Nick Kyrgios pictured at the 2018 Australian Open
Nick Kyrgios rules out doubles partnership with Andy Murray
The Australian is a good friend of Murray's off the court.
Jun 17, 16:34
Francesco Totti at a press conference on June 17, 2019
Francesco Totti launches attack on Roma as he quits club after 30 years
The 42-year-old former Giallorossi captain claimed his views were not taken into consideration.
Jun 17, 14:42
Gary Woodland wins the US Open on June 17, 2019
Woodland pays tribute to coach Cowen after US Open win
The 35-year-old finished three shots ahead of defending champion Brooks Koepka at the US Open but believes his best is still yet to come.
Jun 17, 14:40
Naiktha Bains in action on June 10, 2019
Naiktha Bains: "I've always felt British"
Bains moved to Australia aged eight and had represented her adopted country until April.
Jun 17, 14:39
Alex Hales during an England nets session on October 3, 2018
Morgan uncertain if Hales would be warmly welcomed back to England squad
Surrey opener Roy has been ruled out of games against Afghanistan and Sri Lanka with a hamstring tear.
Jun 17, 14:37
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In Focus: England's next opponents Afghanistan
Mohammad Nabi's men have lost all four of their matches at the World Cup so far.
Jun 17, 14:34
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Dijon on May 18, 2019
PSG "200% sure" Kylian Mbappe will stay
The pair joined PSG in 2017.
Jun 17, 14:33
Olivier Giroud celebrates with Pedro and N'Golo Kante after giving Chelsea the lead against Arsenal in the 2019 Europa League final on May 29, 2019
Applications for tickets to Liverpool, Chelsea UEFA Super Cup open tomorrow
Liverpool and Chelsea won the Champions League and Europa League respectively.
Jun 17, 14:30
Freddie Ljungberg pictured in 2013
Freddie Ljungberg to become Arsenal first-team assistant
The former Sweden midfielder was a member of Arsene Wenger's 'Invincibles' side.
Jun 17, 14:29
Celtic captain Scott Brown pictured in December 2018
Scott Brown: 'David Turnbull will still be welcome at Celtic'
Parkhead chiefs issued a take-it-or-leave-it ultimatum to the 19-year-old.
Jun 17, 14:28
Shai Hope in action for West Indies on June 17, 2019
Hope stars as West Indies set 321 against Bangladesh
Chris Gayle fell for a duck on his return to Somerset.
Jun 17, 14:27
Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019
Mel Morris hopeful Frank Lampard will be at Derby "for the long term"
Lampard took the Rams to the Championship play-off final last season.
Jun 17, 12:16
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