Aston Villa's John McGinn celebrates scoring their second goal against Middlesbrough on March 16, 2019
John McGinn: 'Defeat in playoff final would make Aston Villa season a failure'
The midfielder believes the club should have challenged for automatic promotion.
May 26, 08:37
 Generic view inside Wembley on August 5, 2018
How have previous Championship playoff winners fared in the Premier League?
Four of the last five teams to win football's richest game have gone straight back down.
May 26, 08:35
 San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges (18) is hit by a pitch to drive in a run with the bases loaded against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fifth inning at Rogers Centre on May 26, 2019
Record-breaking San Diego Padres hammer Toronto Blue Jays
San Diego Padres hit seven home runs in thrashing of Toronto Blue Jays
May 26, 08:34
 Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) hoist the Eastern Conference trophy after winning game six of the Eastern conference finals of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at Scotiabank Arena on May 26, 2019
Toronto Raptors reach NBA Finals for first time to set up Golden State showdown
The side will take on the Golden State Warriors for the title.
May 26, 08:30
 Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde watches on during his side's match against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Ernesto Valverde: 'Liverpool collapse had no bearing on Copa del Rey defeat'
Barca finished the season with just one trophy.
May 26, 08:26
 Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019
David Luiz launches staunch defence of under-fire boss Maurizio Sarri
The defender has backed the Italian whose methods have come in for scrutiny.
May 26, 08:23
 Warrington Wolves' Toby King celebrates with teammates after scoring their fourth try on May 25, 2019
Warrington beat Wigan to end first day of Magic Weekend
Man of Steel front runner Blake Austin scored the decisive try.
May 25, 21:10
 Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
England sweating on Mark Wood fitness ahead of World Cup
The paceman left the field during the warm-up defeat to Australia.
May 25, 21:05
 Bayern Munich celebrate winning the DFB-Pokal against RB Leipzig on May 25, 2019
Bayern Munich beat RB Leipzig in DFB-Pokal final to secure double
Robert Lewandowski scored twice in a 3-0 win.
May 25, 21:03
 Steve Smith pictured in action for australia against England on May 25, 2019
Steve Smith: 'England taunts were water off a duck's back'
Smith and David Warner were facing their fiercest rivals for the first time since returning from year-long ball-tampering bans.
May 25, 19:41
 Odsonne Edouard in action for Celtic on February 14, 2019
Zdenek Zlamal accuses Odsonne Edouard of diving in Scottish Cup final
Zlamal was penalised by referee Willie Collum for bringing the Celtic striker down.
May 25, 18:47
 Celtic boss Neil Lennon pictured on May 19, 2019
Neil Lennon hails "immortal" Celtic side following historic triple treble
The Hoops have won the last nine domestic trophies.
May 25, 18:42
 Neil Lennon celebrates Celtic's title win on May 4, 2019
Neil Lennon hints at Celtic stay following triple treble glory
The former Hoops boss and captain was brought in until the end of the season in February.
May 25, 18:41
 Connor Jennings celebrates after scoring the only goal in the League Two playoff final between Tranmere Rovers and Newport County on April 25, 2019
Micky Mellon heaps praise on playoff hero Connor Jennings
Rovers secured back-to-back promotions at Wembley.
May 25, 18:40
 Steve Smith pictured in action for australia against England on May 25, 2019
Returning Steve Smith stars as Australia beat England in World Cup warm-up
None of England's batsmen were able to match his class as they were dismissed for 285.
May 25, 18:02
 Exeter Chiefs' Tom O'Flaherty celebrates scoring their fourth try against Northampton Saints on May 25, 2019
Exeter thrash Northampton to reach fourth successive Premiership final
They will play Saracens at Twickenham in a replay of last year's showpiece.
May 25, 18:01
 Somerset celebrate winning the One Day Cup on May 25, 2019
Somerset beat Hampshire to win Royal London One-Day Cup
Banton and Hildreth both scored 69 against Hampshire at Lord's.
May 25, 17:58
 Celtic boss Neil Lennon pictured on May 19, 2019
Celtic offer Neil Lennon permanent manager's job after securing triple treble
The Hoops secured the 'triple treble' on Saturday.
May 25, 17:55
 Rafael Nadal sprays all over the place after winning the Italian Open on May 19, 2019
French Open: Five talking points ahead of Roland Garros
Five talking points for the fortnight on clay.
May 25, 17:55
 Kiki Bertens pictured on February 2, 2019
Kiki Bertens: 'No extra pressure as one of French Open favourites'
Bertens is the second favourite for the title behind Simona Halep.
May 25, 17:15
 England's Nikita Parris celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on May 25, 2019
Phil Neville backs Nikita Parris to become a "world star"
The forward opened the scoring as the Lionesses edged out Denmark on Saturday.
May 25, 17:13
 Lewis Hamilton celebrates qualifying in pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix in May 25, 2019
Lewis Hamilton dedicates Monaco pole to Niki Lauda
The British driver qualified fastest around the famous street circuit.
May 25, 17:12
 Novak Djokovic poses with the Australian Open trophy on January 27, 2019
Novak Djokovic looking to upset "main favourite" Rafael Nadal at French Open
The Serbian can hold all four grand slam titles for the second time in three years.
May 25, 17:11
 Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti watches on during his side's Serie A defeat to Sassuolo
Luciano Spalletti confident Inter Milan can secure top-four spot
Inter are one point above their rivals AC.
May 25, 17:09
 Celtic celebrate winning the Scottish Cup on May 25, 2019
Celtic beat Hearts to secure historic triple treble
Hoops come from behind to beat Hearts at Hampden Park.
May 25, 17:08
 Nick Tompkins scores for Saracens against Gloucester on May 25, 2019
Nick Tompkins hat-trick helps Saracens into Premiership final
The European champions crushed the league's third strongest team in a six-try rout.
May 25, 14:42
 Great Britain's Katie Boulter celebrates victory on April 21, 2019
Johanna Konta defends Katie Boulter over French Open withdrawal
Konta will face German Antonia Lottner in the first round of the French Open on Monday.
May 25, 14:39
 Lewis Hamilton celebrates qualifying in pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix in May 25, 2019
Lewis Hamilton claims Monaco pole
The British star has been hit hard by the death of Niki Lauda earlier this week.
May 25, 14:38
 England's Nikita Parris celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on May 25, 2019
England edge past Denmark in World Cup warm-up
Phil Neville's side did enough to win but struggling to impress in their World Cup warm-up match.
May 25, 14:19
 Jack Grealish celebrates Aston Villa reaching the Championship playoff final on May 14, 2019
Championship playoff final: Five talking points ahead of Wembley showdown
Aston Villa and Derby are one victory away from a place in the Premier League.
May 25, 14:17
 Steve Smith pictured in action for australia against England on May 25, 2019
Steve Smith marks Australia comeback with century amid jeers
Smith and team-mate David Warner were facing England for the first time since the ball-tampering scandal.
May 25, 14:15
 Katie Swan pictured in July 2018
Katie Swan opens up on mental health issues
The British number five reached the final qualifying round at Roland Garros.
May 25, 14:13
 Britain's Cameron Norrie in action in March 2019
Cameron Norrie disappointed to miss out on Nick Kyrgios match at French Open
The British number two will take on Elliot Benchetrit in Paris after Kyrgios pulled out through illness.
May 25, 12:58
 Paris Saint-Germain head coach Thomas Tuchel looks dejected during his side's Champions League defeat to Manchester United on March 6, 2019
Thomas Tuchel ends speculation over future by signing new Paris Saint-Germain deal
The French side were shocked in the last 16 of the Champions League by Manchester United.
May 25, 12:57
 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
New father Danny Mullen out to end memorable week with playoff glory
The St Mirren attacker is gearing up for the second leg of the Premiership play-off final against Dundee United.
May 25, 12:55
 Sunderland midfielder Max Power celebrates in May 2019
Max Power sets sights on helping Sunderland back into Championship
Former Wigan player targets a happy ending to a turbulent season.
May 25, 12:54
 Sebastian Vettel pictured at the Chinese GP on April 12, 2019
Sebastian Vettel crashes out of final practice for Monaco Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton was third fastest ahead of qualifying later on Saturday.
May 25, 12:50
 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
Nicky Clark desperate to reach Premiership after missing out twice
Clark suffered play-off heartache with Rangers and Dunfermline.
May 25, 12:49
 Mark Wood pictured for England on May 25, 2019
Mark Wood, Jofra Archer suffer injury scares in World Cup warm-up
Mark Wood and Jofra Archer both suffered problems at the Ageas Bowl.
May 25, 12:45
 Generic tennis image
Hitting 200,000 balls at 47 venues - British club player faces charity challenge
Robyn Moore wants to raise £100,000 in order to fund free tennis lessons for people experiencing mental health problems and those with disabilities.
May 25, 12:42
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