Steven Naismith pictured for Scotland in September 2018
Steven Naismith expects Craig Gordon to be named Hearts captain
Former skipper Steven Naismith retired at the end of last season.
Jul 7, 10:40
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
Mark Bullingham welcomes Government support for grassroots game
The Government committed £25million of new funding to support the growth of grassroots football, the first part of a £550m plan over a 10-year period.
Jul 7, 10:39
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on May 8, 2021.
Roy Hodgson tips "faultless" England to overcome Denmark
The former England manager is 'very certain England will play well'.
Jul 7, 09:09
Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns celebrates his three point shot with teammate Devin Booker on April 27, 2021
Chris Paul stars as Phoenix Suns overcome Milwaukee Bucks
The Suns won 118-105 as they set after their first NBA title.
Jul 7, 07:11
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring their first goal on June 29, 2021
Wednesday's paper talk: Raheem Sterling, Gareth Bale, Antoine Griezmann
Gareth Bale's future is also a topic for discussion in today's football rumour mill.
Jul 7, 07:10
England captain Harry Kane pictured in action against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Euro 2020 matchday 27: England, Denmark prepare to lock horns
The Azzurri saw off Spain and will watch Wednesday's second semi-final with interest.
Jul 7, 07:09
Roger Federer celebrates at Wimbledon on July 5, 2021
Wimbledon day 10: Old guard take on new generation
Another big sporting event will take place on Wednesday across the River Thames.
Jul 7, 07:09
Ricky Hatton wins the belt from Kostya Tszyu during the IBF light welterweight title fight at the MEN Arena on June 4, 2005
On This Day: Ricky Hatton announces retirement
Ricky Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight.
Jul 7, 07:08
Italy manager Roberto Mancini on June 16, 2021
Roberto Mancini: 'We must rest ahead of Euro 2020 final'
The Azzurri beat Spain on penalties to reach the Euro 2020 final.
Jul 7, 07:08
Kevin Sinfield and Kieron Cunningham in 2008
Kevin Sinfield, Rob Burrow named MND patrons
So far Kevin Sinfield and others inspired to emulate him have raised almost £3million.
Jul 7, 07:07
Italy celebrate beating Spain on penalties at Euro 2020 on July 6, 2021
Euro 2020 day 26: Italy spot on during Spain semi-final
Victory over Spain means Italy will play either England or Denmark in the final on Sunday.
Jul 6, 22:44
Italy celebrate beating Spain on penalties at Euro 2020 on July 6, 2021
Italy 1-1 Spain (4-2 pens): Azzurri to face England or Denmark in final
The Azzurri faced their toughest test yet against Spain, who were the better side, in a pulsating match which finished 1-1 after 120 minutes.
Jul 6, 22:15
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'England are breaking barriers all the time'
England face Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday night, looking to reach their first major final since winning the 1966 World Cup.
Jul 6, 21:51
Ashleigh Barty celebrates at Wimbledon on July 6, 2021
Wimbledon day nine: Women's semi-finalists confirmed
World number one Ashleigh Barty needed 66 minutes to progress into the last four, with the other three semi-finalists also winning in straight sets.
Jul 6, 20:56
James Forrest in action for Celtic on November 10, 2019
Celtic's James Forrest suffers coronavirus setback ahead of new season
The winger sat out most of last season with an ankle injury and was badly missed before returning late in the campaign.
Jul 6, 19:43
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Luke Fletcher on form as Nottinghamshire go top of Group One
The home side powered their way to a convincing victory at Trent Bridge.
Jul 6, 19:42
England captain Harry Kane pictured in action against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
Harry Kane: 'England must prove they can perform'
Gareth Southgate's side face Denmark in the Euro 2020 semi-final on Wednesday.
Jul 6, 19:40
England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
Gareth Southgate: 'England's history is not as good as we like to believe'
The boss believes the Three Lions' history is not as good as the nation may think it is.
Jul 6, 19:39
Angelique Kerber celebrates at Wimbledon on July 6, 2021
Angelique Kerber: 'I never stopped believing in myself'
The 2018 Wimbledon winner set up a last-four meeting with world number one Ashleigh Barty.
Jul 6, 19:38
Glenn Hoddle pictured in May 2017
Glenn Hoddle: 'England will only be special if they win the Euros'
The former Three Lions boss likes what he has seen at Euro 2020.
Jul 6, 19:37
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates at Wimbledon on July 6, 2021
Aryna Sabalenka admits she "didn't feel pressure" of Wimbledon quarter-final
Aryna Sabalenka had never previously been beyond the fourth round at a slam despite being the second seed.
Jul 6, 19:36
Denmark goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel pictured on June 2, 2021
Kasper Schmeichel: 'Has football ever come home?'
Hope and expectation are building as the Three Lions prepare to step out in front of a partisan Wembley crowd.
Jul 6, 19:35
Leigh Halfpenny converts for Wales on November 30, 2019
Leigh Halfpenny vows to "overcome the challenge" of knee injury
The full-back will undergo surgery after being hurt against Canada.
Jul 6, 19:34
Ashleigh Barty celebrates at Wimbledon on July 6, 2021
Ashleigh Barty: 'I used my weapons better today'
The 25-year-old powered into the semi-finals for the first time after hitting 23 winners, including an ace on match point, in a ruthless 6-1 6-3 win.
Jul 6, 19:33
Steven Naismith pictured for Scotland in September 2018
Steven Naismith wants Champions League to be the "norm" for Rangers
The former Scotland attacker played for the Gers between 2007 and 2012.
Jul 6, 19:33
Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand celebrates after the match on June 26, 2021
Kasper Hjulmand hopes Denmark can take advantage of England expectation
The Danes will have around 8,000 fans among the expected 66,000 crowd.
Jul 6, 19:31
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
British and Irish Lions' clash with Bulls postponed due to coronavirus
Saturday's scheduled opponents the Bulls have an outbreak of the virus while 10 cases in the Springboks camp put their game with Georgia in doubt.
Jul 6, 17:49
Karolina Pliskova celebrates at Wimbledon on July 6, 2021
Karolina Pliskova: 'Wimbledon semi-final feels like a dream'
The Czech will play Aryna Sabalenka after a 6-2 6-2 victory over Viktorija Golubic.
Jul 6, 17:48
Denmark's Christian Eriksen pictured on June 2, 2021
Glenn Hoddle admits he could not watch Christian Eriksen's ordeal
The former England manager suffered a cardiac arrest himself in 2018.
Jul 6, 17:48
Ashleigh Barty celebrates at Wimbledon on July 5, 2021
Ashleigh Barty eases past Ajla Tomljanovic into Wimbledon semis
The Australian will face Angelique Kerber in the last four.
Jul 6, 17:47
Emma Raducanu pictured at Wimbledon on July 5, 2021
Tuesday's sporting social: Rashford supports Raducanu and Anderson wants a call
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Jul 6, 17:46
Mark Cavendish celebrates at the Tour de France on July 6, 2021
Mark Cavendish edges closer to Eddy Merckx's Tour de France record
Mark Cavendish took victory after a Deceuninck-QuickStep masterclass on stage 10 in Valence.
Jul 6, 17:46
Nice manager Patrick Vieira pictured during the Europa League on November 5, 2020
Patrick Vieira looks ahead to "crucial period" at Crystal Palace
The former Arsenal captain has replaced Roy Hodgson, who stepped down at the end of last season after four years at the helm.
Jul 6, 17:45
Mark Cavendish celebrates at the Tour de France on July 6, 2021
Mark Cavendish on verge of Tour de France history with latest win
Mark Cavendish's third victory of this year's Tour leaves him one win away from Eddy Merckx's all-time record.
Jul 6, 16:25
England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France
Tom Curry relishing fight for places in Lions' back row
Tom Curry makes his Lions debut in Wednesday's clash with the Sharks in Johannesburg after overcoming a pectoral injury.
Jul 6, 16:23
England's Luke Shaw in action with Albania's Elseid Hysaj on March 28, 2021
The big talking points ahead of England's Euro 2020 semi-final with Denmark
England will be looking to make history under the arch, while Denmark aim to emulate their surprise 1992 European Championship success.
Jul 6, 16:22
Felix Auger-Aliassime celebrates at Wimbledon on July 5, 2021
The best pictures from Wimbledon's courts at full capacity
Centre Court and Court One were operating at 50 per cent capacity during the first seven days of the tournament.
Jul 6, 16:22
Xander Schauffele in action on March 15, 2019
Newlywed Xander Schauffele not expecting "honeymoon" at Scottish Open
The American does not have his new bride with him in North Berwick.
Jul 6, 15:55
Aryna Sabalenka celebrates at Wimbledon on July 6, 2021
Aryna Sabalenka reaches first grand slam semi-final at Wimbledon
The second seed won 6-4 6-3 to set up a last-four clash with Karolina Pliskova.
Jul 6, 15:54
Angelique Kerber celebrates at Wimbledon on July 6, 2021
Angelique Kerber eases into Wimbledon semi-finals
The German won this tournament in 2018.
Jul 6, 15:53
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