Javi Gracia in charge of Watford on January 26, 2019
Javi Gracia: 'Watford can compete without Etienne Capoue'
The Frenchman has picked up a groin problem.
May 3, 17:04
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
Tommy Wright: 'St Johnstone have achieved a lot'
Saints have set their sights on a seventh-placed finish.
May 3, 17:03
Generic image of a football
Lizzie Deignan struggles on opening stage of Tour de Yorkshire
Former world champion Deignan only returned to racing last month following the birth of her daughter.
May 3, 13:31
General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Brentford awarded three points for cancelled Bolton game
The Bees have been awarded a 1-0 win by the EFL after Bolton's Safety Advisory Group issued a prohibition notice over the fixture.
May 3, 13:13
John Higgins of Scotland in action during his first round match against Mark Davis of England during the Betfair World Snooker Championship at the Crucible Theatre on April 22, 2013
Gilbert in charge against Higgins
The Scot made a series of uncharacteristic errors.
May 3, 13:06
Spanish GP 2014
In Profile: The British women competing in motor racing's new competition
Six-race championship gets under way in Germany this weekend.
May 3, 12:53
Kilmarnock manager Steve Clarke pictured on May 5, 2018
Steve Clarke pays tribute to players after manager of the year nomination
Dick Campbell of Arbroath, Alloa's Jim Goodwin and Ross County's joint managers Steven Ferguson and Stuart Kettlewell are also on the shortlist.
May 3, 12:45
Scott Parker applauds after a Fulham victory on April 20, 2019
Parker challenges Fulham to show they "are good enough" for Premier League
The Cottagers have won three successive matches.
May 3, 12:35
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl salutes the crowd after their Premier League safety is assured on April 27, 2019
Ralph Hasenhuttl: "This year we deserve to be 16th or 15th"
The Austrian has overseen some turnaround at St Mary's Stadium.
May 3, 12:31
Chris Wilder in charge of Sheffield United on April 22, 2019
Sheffield United confirm promotion party for May 7
Blades' promotion was confirmed when Leeds dropped points against Aston Villa last weekend.
May 3, 12:27
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe pictured on February 23, 2019
Eddie Howe warns against getting "complacent and lazy"
The Cherries have struggled since the end of January, winning just two games.
May 3, 12:23
Wilfried Zaha celebrates putting his side back ahead during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Crystal Palace on April 21, 2019
Warnock talks up Zaha ahead of crunch game
The Bluebirds must win their remaining two games to stay in the Premier League.
May 3, 12:21
James Rodriguez in action during a Bayern Munich training session on August 3, 2018
Bayern Munich without Neuer, Rodriguez against Hannover
Bayern know a win would put pressure on rivals Borussia Dortmund.
May 3, 12:17
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Stephen Robinson praises "really good boy" Jake Hastie
The 20-year-old winger has signed a pre-contract with Rangers.
May 3, 12:16
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino pictured on April 30, 2019
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Spurs overachieved maybe'
Spurs are on course for a fourth-successive top-four finish.
May 3, 12:13
Jorginho celebrates putting Chelsea back ahead at Fulham on March 3, 2019
Cesar Azpilicueta talks up "very important" Jorginho
The Italy midfielder played his part in Chelsea's Europa League semi-final first-leg draw with Eintracht Frankfurt.
May 3, 12:10
Sokratis Papastathopoulos sees red for Arsenal during their Europa League clash with Rennes on March 7, 2019
Sokratis: 'I joined Arsenal because I would like to play in the Champions League"
Gunners defender keen to return club to Champions League from next season.
May 3, 12:09
Neil Lennon in charge of Celtic on March 31, 2019
Neil Lennon expecting "very tough" Aberdeen test as title looms
The Hoops only need to avoid defeat against Derek McInnes' Aberdeen side to make it eight titles in a row.
May 3, 12:07
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as he prepares to come on against Huddersfield on April 26, 2019
Ox could step up in Liverpool's final two games
The Guinea midfielder limped off midway through the first half in the defeat to Barcelona.
May 3, 12:00
Brendan Rodgers in charge of Leicester City on March 3, 2019
Two to go - the key talking points ahead of the penultimate PL weekend
All to play for at the top and bottom of the table with just two games remaining.
May 3, 11:59
Darian MacKinnon in action for Hamilton in January 2016
Darian MacKinnon "used to the pressure" of relegation scrap
Captain says he has seen it all before
May 3, 11:57
A general shot of Notts County stadium Meadow Lane in April 2015
Profile: Notts County - a club in trouble
Notts County are on the brink of relegation to the National League.
May 3, 10:49
Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita celebrates scoring against Porto on April 9, 2019
Liverpool confirm Naby Keita out for at least two months
Midfielder has a groin problem.
May 3, 10:47
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea looks on after conceding against Chelsea on April 28, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'David de Gea will play at Huddersfield'
The Manchester United goalkeeper has been in the headlines after a series of high-profile blunders.
May 3, 10:46
General view of Bolton Wanderers' University of Bolton Stadium taken 2016
Confusion reigns as Bassini claims to be 'in control' of Bolton
The Championship club say that it will not hold further talks with the former Watford chairman.
May 3, 10:44
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 3, 2018
Chelsea hopeful Ruben Loftus-Cheek fit for Watford
Chelsea waiting on Ruben Loftus-Cheek
May 3, 10:40
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard celebrates on December 29, 2018
Steven Gerrard hopeful of signing Ryan Kent permanently from Liverpool
The 22-year-old has yet to decide where he will play football next season.
May 3, 10:00
David Coulthard pictured in April 2016
David Coulthard: 'Eyes of the world will be on W Series launch'
Eighteen drivers will compete in the inaugural six-race championship.
May 3, 09:44
Great Britain Fed Cup captain Anne Keothavong celebrates on February 9, 2019
Anne Keothavong toasts Elena Baltacha amid Fed Cup success
Saturday marks five years since Baltacha's death from liver cancer at the age of only 30.
May 3, 09:41
Former Celtic captain Billy McNeill pictured in 2006
Sir Alex Ferguson among the mourners for Billy McNeill's funeral
The former Celtic player and manager died last week aged 79 after suffering from dementia.
May 3, 09:40
General view of Dens Park, home to Dundee, from 2013
Loanee Scott Wright determined to fight for Dundee survival
Defeat to Hamilton at home on Saturday will relegate the Taysiders.
May 3, 09:39
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots a jump shot past Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol (33) in game three of the second round of the 2019 NBA Playoffs at Wells Fargo Center
Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia 76ers into semi-final advantage
Joel Embiid recorded a play-off career-high 33 points, 10 rebounds and five blocks.
May 3, 07:00
Alexis Sanchez in action during the FA Cup third-round game between Manchester United and Reading on January 5, 2019
Friday's papers: Alexis Sanchez, Eden Hazard, David Silva
Ryan Sessegnon, Ruben Dias and Alexis Sanchez are all being talked about in Friday's papers.
May 3, 05:54
Curious Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri on April 18, 2019
Maurizio Sarri: 'Chelsea deserved to beat Eintracht Frankfurt'
The development came as Chelsea claimed a 1-1 Europa League semi-final first leg draw at Eintracht Frankfurt.
May 3, 05:52
Unai Emery leads Arsenal training on May 1, 2019
Unai Emery "very proud" of Arsenal performance
The Gunners took a two-goal lead in the first leg against Valencia.
May 3, 05:51
Alexandre Lacazette celebrates after scoring his second of the game in Arsenal's Europa League semi-final first leg against Valencia on May 2, 2019
Arsenal boss Unai Emery: 'Tie is still 50-50 despite two-goal lead'
The Gunners beat Valencia 3-1 at the Emirates.
May 3, 05:50
Chelsea defender David Luiz during the EFL Cup final against Manchester City on February 24, 2019
Maurizio Sarri reveals fresh David Luiz contract talks
The Brazil defender is out of contract at the end of the season.
May 3, 05:49
David Gilbert pictured in December 2015
Underdogs David Gilbert and Gary Wilson impressing on big stage
John Higgins and Judd Trump have it all to do in Sheffield.
May 2, 21:46
Jane Ross pictured in April 2019
Jane Ross confident West Ham can spring FA Cup final upset against Man City
The Hammers are hoping to cause an upset in Saturday's final against Manchester City.
May 2, 21:45
The best player in the world squares up to Lionel Messi on May 1, 2019
James Milner: 'Barcelona defeat will not derail title challenge'
The 3-0 semi-final first-leg defeat in Barcelona was demoralising.
May 2, 21:42
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