England attacker Marcus Rashford scores against Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League semi-final on June 6, 2019
England and the curse of the semi-finals
The 2-1 win against Portugal in 1966 remains England's only success in the last four of a major competition.
Jun 7, 10:41
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In Focus: England's World Cup opponents Bangladesh
The Tigers are seventh in the ODI world rankings.
Jun 7, 10:21
New Scotland boss Steve Clarke pictured on May 28, 2019
How previous managers started their Scotland tenures
Steve Clarke is preparing for his managerial debut this weekend.
Jun 7, 09:59
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Champions League trophy on June 1, 2019
Jordan Henderson: 'Champions League final left me drained'
Henderson was a second-half substitute as England lost to Holland in the Nations League semi-finals.
Jun 7, 09:56
General view of Nottingham Forest's City Ground taken August 2018
Football Index announced as new Nottingham Forest shirt sponsor
Football Index's logo will be displayed on the front of Forest's first-team and replica shirts from the beginning of the 2019/20 season.
Jun 7, 09:53
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
Malaury Martin departs Hearts
The Frenchman was signed by former boss Ian Cathro.
Jun 7, 09:51
General view of Queens Park Rangers' Loftus Road taken May 2015
Loftus Road to become The Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium
Supporters chose the The Kiyan Prince Foundation from a shortlist of five local charities to receive the naming rights to the stadium.
Jun 7, 09:49
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on May 29, 2019
Chelsea officially appeal transfer ban
The Premier League club were punished for the transfer of young foreign players.
Jun 7, 09:45
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Allcock honoured for services to bowls
Allcock honoured for services to bowls.
Jun 7, 09:32
David Gill pictured in March 2019
Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill awarded CBE
Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill awarded CBE
Jun 7, 09:10
David Gill pictured in March 2019
Georgia Hall and Ama Agbeze to receive MBEs in Queen's Birthday Honours
Former Manchester United chief executive David Gill and outgoing All England Club chairman to receive CBEs.
Jun 7, 09:02
Chelsea forward Eden Hazard celebrates his first goal against Arsenal in the 2019 Europa League final on May 29, 2019
Friday's papers: Eden Hazard, Matthijs de Ligt, Kalidou Koulibaly
Hazard, Tielemans and Koulibaly are all being talked about in Friday's papers.
Jun 7, 07:38
Hasan Ali in action for Pakistan on June 3, 2019
Cricket World Cup day nine: Pakistan look to build on England win
The side defeated England in their last game.
Jun 7, 07:35
England boss Gareth Southgate pictured on March 22, 2019
Gareth Southgate: 'Fatigue played a part in Netherlands defeat'
England will face Switzerland in the third-place play-off.
Jun 7, 07:34
England boss Gareth Southgate pictured on March 22, 2019
Gareth Southgate slams 'embarrassing' England fans at Nations League
The England manager said the majority of fans were behaving themselves.
Jun 7, 07:33
Netherlands score their second goal against England in the UEFA Nations League semi-final on June 6, 2019
Gareth Southgate backs John Stones after Netherlands error
England were beaten by Holland in Portugal.
Jun 7, 07:32
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center on February 6, 2019.
Golden State Warriors investor fined and banned after pushing Kyle Lowry
Mark Stevens received a ban and a fine for pushing and directing obscene language towards Kyle Lowry.
Jun 7, 07:31
Netherlands score their second goal against England in the UEFA Nations League semi-final on June 6, 2019
Netherlands 3-1 England: Five things we learned from semi-final defeat
The Three Lions lost 3-1 after extra-time.
Jun 7, 07:28
General view of a big screen after a goal scored by England's Jesse Lingard is disallowed following a VAR referral
Netherlands 3-1 England: Four other major VAR decisions
Jesse Lingard thought he had sent England to the Nations League final.
Jun 7, 07:27
Nathan Coulter-Nile walks off at the Cricket World Cup on June 6, 2019
Nathan Coulter-Nile admits place is not secure despite match-winning display
The Windies were beaten in Nottingham.
Jun 6, 21:15
Lionel Messi in Argentina training on March 20, 2019
Sergio Aguero: 'It is everyone's dream to win a title for Lionel Messi'
Messi missed a penalty in the 2016 Copa America final defeat to Chile.
Jun 6, 19:32
Tony Smith pictured in June 2017
Tony Smith takes over as Hull Kingston Rovers head coach
The Australian will be in charge until the end of the season.
Jun 6, 19:29
Nathan Coulter-Nile walks off at the Cricket World Cup on June 6, 2019
Cricket World Cup: Day eight highlights as Australia beat West Indies
The duo helped Australia beat West Indies by 15 runs to make it two wins from two at the World Cup.
Jun 6, 19:27
Amanda Anisimova celebrates winning her French Open quarter-final on May 6, 2019
French Open: Day 12 highlights as Amanda Anisimova steals the headlines
Defending champion Simona Halep suffered a shock defeat.
Jun 6, 19:25
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
Jen Beattie plays down Scotland underdog tag
Shelley Kerr's side face England in their Women's World Cup opener on Sunday.
Jun 6, 19:23
Bailey Peacock-Farrell pictured for Leeds in March 2019
Bailey Peacock-Farrell: 'I will leave Leeds if I'm not playing'
The 22-year-old Northern Ireland international was replaced by former Real Madrid goalkeeper Kiko Casilla for the second half of the 2018/19 season.
Jun 6, 19:21
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after his quarterfinal match against Germany's Alexander Zverev on June 6, 2019
Novak Djokovic hails top seeds after reaching French Open semi-finals
It is the first time for seven years that the top four seeds at a grand slam have made the semi-finals.
Jun 6, 19:16
Nathan Coulter-Nile walks off at the Cricket World Cup on June 6, 2019
Record-breaking Nathan Coulter-Nile leads Australia to victory over West Indies
The Windies failed to chase 289.
Jun 6, 19:14
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Monaco Grand Prix on May 26, 2019
Lewis Hamilton: 'Formula 1 is a man's sport'
Hamilton is bidding to emulate Michael Schumacher by winning this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix for a record-equalling seventh time.
Jun 6, 19:11
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Jack Brooks stars as Somerset beat Surrey to move top
Seamer takes five wickets.
Jun 6, 19:09
Raheem Sterling nabs England's fifth in Montenegro on March 25, 2019
Raheem Sterling becomes seventh black player to captain England
Paul Ince and Sol Campbell are among the other black men to have worn the armband.
Jun 6, 19:07
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring against Everton on May 12, 2019
Denmark head coach: 'Christian Eriksen has done his job for Tottenham'
The Tottenham midfielder has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid.
Jun 6, 19:06
Roger Federer celebrates beating Stanislas Wawrinka at the French Open on May 4, 2019
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal relishing latest showdown
The Swiss and Spaniard will face each other for the 39th time.
Jun 6, 19:04
Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy pictured on March 22, 2019
Mick McCarthy: 'I would be thrilled with a draw against Denmark'
The game will be the fifth time the sides have met inside a little more than 18 months.
Jun 6, 17:06
Amanda Anisimova celebrates winning her French Open quarter-final on May 6, 2019
Amanda Anisimova admits she cannot believe French Open success
The 17-year-old is the youngest player to reach the French Open semi-finals for 13 years.
Jun 6, 17:04
Amir Khan after a low blow shot from Terence Crawford on April 21, 2019
Amir Khan defends decision to take lucrative fight in Saudi Arabia
Pakistani Khan will fight Indian Neeraj Goyat in a country Amnesty International claims has an "abysmal" human rights record.
Jun 6, 17:03
Fernando Forestieri in action for Sheffield Wednesday on October 3, 2018
Sheffield Wednesday forward Fernando Forestieri charged with racial abuse
The Italian was cleared of the alleged offence in court but the FA has taken action.
Jun 6, 16:49
General view of Manchester City's Etihad Stadium taken September 2018
Manchester City appeal against potential FFP Champions League ban
The case has yet to be heard by the adjudicatory chamber of UEFA's club financial control board.
Jun 6, 16:46
Lucy Bronze in action for England Women on March 2, 2019
Lucy Bronze confident of England fitness at World Cup
Phil Neville's side start their campaign with a clash against Scotland in Nice.
Jun 6, 15:37
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after his quarterfinal match against Germany's Alexander Zverev on June 6, 2019
Novak Djokovic to meet Dominic Thiem in French Open semi-finals
Djokovic defeated Alexander Zverev while Thiem was a straight-sets winner over Karen Khachanov.
Jun 6, 15:36
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