Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action with Arsenal's Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the 2019 Europa League final on May 29, 2019
UEFA 'looking into' claims local officials opened gates to fill Baku stadium
Despite the ongoing controversies surrounding Wednesday's Europa League Final, UEFA will not reconsider using Baku as a Euro 2020 host.
May 31, 14:34
Birmingham's Jota celebrates scoring their first goal against Nottingham Forest on February 2, 2019
Jota close to Villa switch, with Gardner heading the other way in Birmingham swap deal
Jota cost £6million when he joined Birmingham from Brentford.
May 31, 14:20
England women's manager Phil Neville reacts after his side's defeat to Canada on April 5, 2019
Neville confident England squad are ready for Women's World Cup
The manager has faith in his players ahead of next month's tournament.
May 31, 13:49
South Africa's Caster Semenya wins the women's 800m on May 3, 2019
Pressure mounts on IAAF as criticism of Caster Semenya ruling grows
Three leading women's sport groups tell the athletics federation to drop its testosterone limit until more research is done and a consensus is found.
May 31, 13:41
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Gayle breaks sixes record as West Indies march to World Cup win over Pakistan
Jason Holder's side clinched a seven-wicket win.
May 31, 13:18
Christian Purslow at an Aston Villa press conference in late 2018
Aston Villa keen to make impact in Premier League, says chief executive
Villa returned to the top flight after a three-year exile.
May 31, 13:12
Amir Khan after a low blow shot from Terence Crawford on April 21, 2019
Amir Khan must have 'eyes firmly open' to Saudi Arabia human rights issues
The Briton is to face Neeraj Goyat in Jeddah in July.
May 31, 13:06
Rhian Brewster in action for England in the Under-17s World Cup on October 25, 2017
Brewster named in Liverpool squad for Champions League final
The teenager has yet to make a senior appearance for the Reds.
May 31, 13:05
Rob Green in action for Leeds United in November 2016
Former England keeper Green announces retirement
Green made 12 appearances for England after starting his career at Norwich.
May 31, 12:33
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Mark McCall says Saracens head into final clash with Exeter 'fresh and excited'
Saracens targeting European and domestic double as Twickenham showpiece awaits them and Exeter.
May 31, 12:29
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West Indies rip through Pakistan to set up chase of just 106
Oshane Thomas took four wickets.
May 31, 11:40
James McPake pictured in May 2015
James McPake confirmed as new Dundee manager
Former club captain McPake took over on a caretaker basis for the final game of the season.
May 31, 11:08
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah gives the thumbs up on May 12, 2019
Battle between Kane and Salah heats up ahead of Champions League final
The pair battled it out for last season's Premier League Golden Boot.
May 31, 11:02
Frank Lampard celebrates Derby County reaching the Championship playoff final on May 15, 2019
Chelsea v Man Utd - a look back at the first all-English Champions League final
Liverpool and Tottenham will do battle in Madrid this weekend, 11 years after Chelsea and United fought for the Champions League title.
May 31, 11:02
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah gives the thumbs up on May 12, 2019
5 talking points ahead of the Champions League final
Liverpool and Tottenham play for the silverware in Madrid.
May 31, 11:01
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Liverpool v Tottenham: Tale of the tape
How the Champions League finalists match up.
May 31, 11:01
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
5 memorable Champions League ties between English clubs
Tottenham's quarter-final clash against Manchester City this season makes the list.
May 31, 11:00
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah gives the thumbs up on May 12, 2019
Liverpool's route to the Champions League final
Jurgen Klopp's side have endured a rollercoaster ride en route to their second successive Champions League final.
May 31, 11:00
Anthony Joshua eases to victory over Joseph Parker on March 31, 2018.
Anthony Joshua 'motivated by possibilities' as Andy Ruiz Jr showdown looms
The pair are set to meet at Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday.
May 31, 11:00
Harry Kane gets on the scoresheet for England on March 25, 2019
Tottenham's route to the Champions League final
We look at their route to the showpiece event in Madrid.
May 31, 11:00
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on May 4, 2019
Emotional Levy revealed 'human' side to Spurs players, says Pochettino
The Tottenham chairman, renowned in the game for his stern business acumen, gave a warming speech at the club's training ground earlier this week.
May 31, 11:00
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's match against Barcelona on May 1, 2019
Liverpool owner says Jurgen Klopp is 'perfect match' for club
John W Henry has been Liverpool owner since 2010.
May 31, 10:56
Georginio Wijnaldum opens the scoring during the Premier League game between Cardiff City and Liverpool on April 21, 2019
Wijnaldum admits Champions League football was never his dream
The Dutchman is set for his second successive final appearance.
May 31, 10:00
General view of Celtic Park from 2015
Motherwell demand record-breaking fee for Turnbull amid Celtic links
Well want more than the £1.75million they received for Phil O'Donnell in 1994.
May 31, 09:10
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen celebrates scoring against Everton on May 12, 2019
Eriksen thinks Champions League win will see Tottenham shed 'Spursy' tag
The Denmark international has been a key player for Mauricio Pochettino's side
May 31, 08:00
England boss Gareth Southgate pictured on March 22, 2019
Nations League offers England the chance to end 53 years of hurt
Gareth Southgate leads his team in Portugal looking to win first piece of silverware since 1966 World Cup.
May 31, 07:49
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Ballance sets batting milestone as Yorkshire draw with Hampshire
Rain intervened on the final day at Headingley.
May 31, 07:48
Nikita Parris pictured in August 2018
Parris looking to shine in France ahead of Lyon move
Nikita Parris scored 19 league goals for Manchester City in 2018-19 to earn a switch to the reigning European champions.
May 31, 07:48
England women's manager Phil Neville reacts after his side's defeat to Canada on April 5, 2019
City 'miles better' than Manchester United, says Neville
The former defender is hopeful United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer can close the gap, however.
May 31, 07:48
Eoin Morgan pictured on May 30, 2019
Moeen thinks England can handle the pressure at home World Cup
Eoin Morgan's side defeated South Africa by 104 runs in the opening match.
May 31, 07:48
Anthony Joshua eases to victory over Joseph Parker on March 31, 2018.
Deontay Wilder on Anthony Joshua's mind ahead of American debut
Joshua fights Andy Ruiz Jr on Saturday.
May 31, 07:47
Naomi Osaka celebrates winning at the French Open on May 30, 2019
World number one Osaka leaves it late to fight back against Azarenka
Osaka was in trouble again at a set and a break down but recovered to reach round three.
May 31, 07:47
Ben Stokes pictured for England in their World Cup opener against South Africa on May 30, 2019
Ben Stokes admits sensational catch got him out of trouble in World Cup opener
The Durham all-rounder produced a stunning all-round performance.
May 31, 07:47
Former Australia captain Steve Smith in action during his side's Test match with South Africa on March 25, 2018
Australia coach Langer calls on fans not to boo Smith and Warner
The five-time winners open their World Cup campaign against Bangladesh in Bristol on Saturday.
May 31, 07:47
Ben Stokes pictured for England in their World Cup opener against South Africa on May 30, 2019
Cricket World Cup matchday one: Stokes catch gets England going
The tournament hosts opened with a comfortable win over South Africa.
May 31, 07:46
Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring for Spain on March 23, 2019
Sergio Ramos has no intention of leaving Real Madrid
The defender insists he was "never tempted" by China.
May 31, 07:46
Dominic Thiem in action at the French Open on June 5, 2018
Thiem: There's nothing underhand about Bublik's underarm serves
Thiem was a break down in the fourth set before recovering to win 6-3 6-7 (6/8) 6-3 7-5.
May 31, 07:46
Callum McGregor celebrates his opener during the Champions League qualifying game between Celtic and AEK Athens on August 8, 2018
Callum McGregor applauds Celtic's character after treble treble heroics
The Hoops have won the last nine domestic trophies in Scotland.
May 31, 07:45
Ben Stokes pictured for England in their World Cup opener against South Africa on May 30, 2019
Stuart Broad leads social media reaction to Ben Stokes' sensational catch
The England all-rounder produced a one-handed catch on the boundary to dismiss South Africa's Andile Phehlukwayo.
May 31, 07:45
A frustrated Gareth Bale as Real Madrid struggle against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga on April 28, 2019.
Giggs rejects claims Wales forward Bale has fallen out of love with football
The 29-year-old forward's future is uncertain after he fell out of favour with Real boss Zinedine Zidane.
May 31, 07:45
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