Aston Villa manager Dean Smith watches his cat do a whoopsie on his beret on April 22, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Wrong to leave Championship playoff final until last'
Villa lost in last season's Sky Bet Championship play-off final to Fulham.
May 23, 15:17
Steph Houghton pictured in November 2018
Steph Houghton talks up England's World Cup chances
Houghton will captain the Lionesses at the tournament in France.
May 23, 15:15
Craig Levein in charge of Hearts on April 13, 2019
Craig Levein looks ahead to "big occasion" of cup final
The Gorgie club are every bit as keen to win the trophy for the first time since 2012.
May 23, 15:14
Lewis Hamilton in action during Monaco GP practice on May 23, 2019
Hamilton fastest in second Monaco GP practice
Hamilton and team-mate Valtteri Bottas were comfortably quicker than their rivals in Thursday practice.
May 23, 15:12
Tiger Woods in action at the USPGA on May 16, 2019
Tiger Woods confirms participation at Memorial Tournament, US Open
The 43-year-old was understandably rusty at last week's US PGA Championship.
May 23, 15:10
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Hampshire manage 244-run win over Notts
Hampshire claim comfortable win over Notts
May 23, 15:09
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Dijon on May 18, 2019
Tuchel uncertain over Mbappe, Neymar futures
Mbappe has hinted at leaving for "a new project.
May 23, 14:56
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
Ellie Roebuck pens new two-year deal Manchester City deal
Roebuck has signed up just a day after fellow City goalkeeper Karen Bardsley put pen to paper on her own two-year contract.
May 23, 14:55
Sunderland owner Stewart Donald pictured on November 17, 2018
Stewart Donald: 'I'm with Sunderland for the long term'
Donald and executive director Charlie Methven sealed a takeover of the League One club last summer.
May 23, 12:41
A thirsty Mike Dean on February 23, 2019
Micky Mellon defends Mike Dean after wild Tranmere celebrations
Premier League referee Dean went viral thanks to his reaction in the Sky Bet League Two play-off semi-finals.
May 23, 12:16
Seamus Coleman in action for Ireland on November 15, 2018
Coleman fires warning to Denmark ahead of Euros qualifier
The two sides have faced each other four times in 18 months.
May 23, 12:14
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their fifth goal against Watford on May 18, 2019
Premier League wants to meet Sterling to discuss racism
The Manchester City star believes current anti-racism campaigns do not go far enough.
May 23, 12:04
Bristol City boss Lee Johnson applauds on May 5, 2019
Lee Johnson signs new four-year Bristol City deal
The Robins boss has signed a new four-year deal after narrowly missing out on the play-offs.
May 23, 12:03
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita celebrates scoring against Porto on April 9, 2019
Naby Keita likely to miss Champions League final
The Liverpool midfielder is ahead of schedule in his recovery from a thigh injury but is unlikely to be ready to face Tottenham.
May 23, 12:00
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The best tennis bets for Thursday
We have three tips from the quarter-finals of the ATP Tour events in Lyon and Geneva.
May 23, 11:58
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde watches on during his side's match against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Barcelona president Bartomeu reiterates Valverde backing
Valverde has been under fire since the shock semi-final Champions League defeat to Liverpool, but can still achieve the domestic double this season.
May 23, 11:57
Daniel James celebrates scoring for Swansea City on April 2, 2019
Daniel James out of Wales squad following tragic death of father
The Swansea winger's father has died.
May 23, 11:56
Lewis Hamilton during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix on May 23, 2019
Monaco Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton fastest in first practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was Hamilton's closest challenger with Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas in third.
May 23, 11:20
General view of Rugby Park, home to Kilmarnock, from 2011
Adam Frizzell earns new one-year Kilmarnock deal
The 21-year-old is currently battling his way back from foot surgery.
May 23, 10:41
Niki Lauda pictured on March 20, 2018
Wolff feels "like a zombie" in wake of Lauda death
The three-time Formula One world champion died on Monday.
May 23, 10:37
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as he prepares to come on against Huddersfield on April 26, 2019
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain hoping to play part in "amazing" Champions League final
The 25-year-old missed last year's showpiece due to injury.
May 23, 10:03
David Cotterill in Birmingham City colours in 2017
Ex-Birmingham winger David Cotterill opens up on "feelings of suicide"
Former Birmingham and Wales player Cotterill retired from football last year and has started his foundation in 2019.
May 23, 09:16
Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan hints at World Championship snub due to media commitments
The 43-year-old described his relationship with World Snooker as a "broken marriage".
May 23, 08:33
A general shot of the Cricket World Cup trophy
Cricket World Cup preview: An in-depth look at this summer's tournament
England and Wales hosts the tournament for the first time in 20 years.
May 23, 08:32
Chris Gayle in action for West Indies in September 2017
Cricket World Cup: Chris Gayle still one to watch at age of 39
'Universe Boss' has real appeal, even at the age of 39.
May 23, 08:31
Petra Kvitova celebrates reaching the Aussie Open final on January 24, 2019
French Open: Ten players to watch at Roland Garros
Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep are the defending men's and women's champions at Roland Garros.
May 23, 08:28
Johanna Konta celebrates winning her semi final match against Netherlands' Kiki Bertens on May 18, 2019
Johanna Konta one of four Brits guaranteed place in French Open draw
The four British singles players who will compete in Paris.
May 23, 08:25
Stuart Broad in action for England on February 10, 2019
Stuart Broad: 'No England batsman in history would make it into current team'
Broad played 121 one-day internationals between 2006-2016 and claimed 178 wickets.
May 23, 08:23
England's Joe Root celebrates a half century on May 19, 2019
Cricket World Cup: A look at the England squad gunning for glory
England's World Cup squad pen pics.
May 23, 08:22
A general shot of the Cricket World Cup trophy
Two-time World Cup runner-up Phil DeFreitas backs England to lift trophy
DeFreitas was 21 when he appeared in the 1987 final.
May 23, 08:20
Rafael Nadal sprays all over the place after winning the Italian Open on May 19, 2019
French Open: Rafael Nadal favourite for Roland Garros glory once again
Nadal will be a heavy favourite to win a 12th title at Roland Garros.
May 23, 08:18
A general shot of the Cricket World Cup trophy
Cricket World Cup: A look at the venues for this summer's tournament
The final will be held at Lord's on July 14.
May 23, 08:17
Mark Travers in action for Bournemouth against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on May 4, 2019.
Mark Travers "gutted" he forgot to ask for Hugo Lloris's shirt
The 20-year-old finished the season with two Premier League appearances.
May 23, 08:13
Marco Asensio celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on September 22, 2018
Thursday's papers: Marco Asensio, Ivan Rakitic, Kieran Trippier
Jack Clarke, Kieran Trippier and Craig Dawson are among the names being linked with moves.
May 23, 08:12
General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Prospective Bolton buyers must prove they have at least £25m
The Championship outfit have been placed into administration.
May 22, 22:26
Danny Cipriani in action for Gloucester Rugby on September 8, 2018
Danny Cipriani named Premiership player of the season
The fly-half has helped take Gloucester into the play-offs.
May 22, 21:37
Stanislas Wawrinka pictured in May 2019
Stanislas Wawrinka suffers shock defeat to Damir Dzumhur
Home favourite Wawrinka knocked out by qualifier Dzumhur in Geneva
May 22, 21:26
Inverness CT manager John Robertson on April 13, 2019
Inverness accuse Dundee of "unsolicited" approach for manager John Robertson
The Championship side say direct contact was made the day after the Highlanders lost a promotion play-off semi-final.
May 22, 21:22
Dylan Hartley during an England training session on November 23, 2018
Dylan Hartley suffers fresh injury blow to leave World Cup place in doubt
Hartley will have been sidelined for over six months by the time Eddie Jones names his World Cup training squad.
May 22, 21:18
Bury manager Ryan Lowe pictured in December 2018
Bury players urge owner Steve Dale to leave club
The Shakers won promotion to League One last month but are facing a winding-up petition.
May 22, 21:16
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