Joe Root during an England nets session on January 22, 2019
Joe Root adamant England will pick the best side for conditions in first Test
England will make a late decision on their bowling make-up.
Jan 22, 17:21
Jonathan Joseph during an England training session in March 2018
Jonathan Joseph added to England squad for Six Nations opener in Dublin
Joseph has not played for England since last season's Six Nations.
Jan 22, 16:57
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Scottish Cup exit still giving Robinson food for thought
The Motherwell manager has questioned whether his decisions contributed to the defeat to Ross County.
Jan 22, 16:43
Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates scoring the fourth during the EFL Cup semi-final game between Manchester City and Burton Albion on January 9, 2019
5 talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-final second leg
Manchester City won the first leg 9-0 but Pep Guardiola has insisted he will field a strong side against Burton.
Jan 22, 16:14
Benjamin Mendy in action for Manchester City on September 1, 2018
Pep Guardiola hopes 'unstoppable' Benjamin Mendy can boost Manchester City
The France left-back has been out since undergoing another knee operation in November.
Jan 22, 16:08
Jim McIntyre pictured in March 2016
Jim McIntyre: I may have been harsh to Dundee in post-match comments
He claimed the Ladbrokes Championship outfit were the better side before confessing he was relieved to still be in the competition.
Jan 22, 16:01
Hamilton Academical manager Martin Canning pictured in 2016
Martin Canning defends his Hamilton record
Canning has helped Hamilton enjoy their longest run in the Premiership.
Jan 22, 15:55
Greg Stewart in action for Birmingham City in February 2017
Greg Stewart's decision to return to Aberdeen was his own – Derek McInnes
The Rugby Park manager was left furious when McInnes won the race to sign Stewart.
Jan 22, 15:47
Ryan Christie celebrates scoring for Celtic on December 2, 2018
Ryan Christie calls on Celtic to stretch lead at top of table
The Hoops are ahead of Rangers on goal difference as the Ladbrokes Premiership restarts after the winter break.
Jan 22, 15:46
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan pictured on November 29, 2017
West Ham fined following crowd trouble in Burnley defeat last March
The Football Association stopped short of making Hammers play behind closed doors after pitch invasion and fighting at the London Stadium.
Jan 22, 15:12
Jermain Defoe with a pair of balls on November 10, 2018
Defoe will need to show Scottish football respect – Kilmarnock's O'Donnell
The Kilmarnock defender believes Defoe must respect the league if he wants to succeed in Scotland.
Jan 22, 15:01
Zenit St Petersburg coach Andre Villas-Boas attends a news conference on March 8, 2016
5 of the youngest managers in Premier League history
Huddersfield have made Jan Siewert, 36, their new boss.
Jan 22, 14:51
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
St Mirren frustrated over Ryan McLaughlin loan bid
McLaughlin was close to completing a loan move from Blackpool.
Jan 22, 14:42
Emiliano Sala in action for Nantes in late 2017
Cardiff 'shocked and distressed' at news that Emiliano Sala was on missing plane
The Argentinian completed his move from Nantes to the Premier League strugglers at the weekend.
Jan 22, 14:34
Emiliano Sala in action for Nantes in late 2017
French media reporting Cardiff's new signing Emiliano Sala was on missing plane
Argentinian signed at the weekend.
Jan 22, 14:15
Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open on January 22, 2019
Stefanos Tsitsipas sets up Australian Open semi-final clash with Rafael Nadal
Tsitsipas defeated Roberto Bautista Agut while Nadal was dominant against Frances Tiafoe.
Jan 22, 14:07
A calm and composed Neil Lennon in charge of Hibs in April 2018
We lured Omeonga to Easter Road with Hibs highlights reel – Lennon
The on-loan midfielder was impressed by Hibernian's presentation.
Jan 22, 14:00
Kevin Prince Boateng in action in January 2019
Kevin-Prince Boateng: I want to stay at Barcelona for many years
The former Portsmouth and AC Milan striker is now a team-mate of Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez.
Jan 22, 13:47
Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough pictured on December 18, 2018
Clough: People don't comprehend scale of Burton achievement
The Brewers have only been a Football League club since 2009.
Jan 22, 13:44
Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open on January 22, 2019
Highlights from day nine at the Australian Open
The highlights from the ninth day of action at Melbourne Park.
Jan 22, 13:21
Ki Sung-yueng in action for Newcastle United on December 9, 2018
Injury blow for Newcastle as Ki returns from Asian Cup with hamstring problem
The South Korea international last played for the Magpies on December 22.
Jan 22, 13:15
Hearts manager Craig Levein pictured in 2017
Levein relishing the return of the winning feeling to Tynecastle
Hearts are chasing a fourth straight win.
Jan 22, 13:10
Alfredo Morelos in action for Rangers on December 29, 2018
Vieira would be wasting his time bidding for Morelos – Gerrard
The Rangers manager insists striker Alfredo Morelos is going nowhere.
Jan 22, 13:06
Petra Kvitova celebrates at the Australian Open on January 22, 2019
Kvitova cries 'happy tears' after reaching Australian Open semi-final
The Czech, who could end the tournament as world number one, is in the last four of a grand slam for the first time since her stabbing.
Jan 22, 12:55
Hector Bellerin in action for Arsenal in the Europa League on April 26, 2018
Arsenal's Bellerin facing up to nine months on sidelines with knee injury
Full-back suffered ruptured knee ligaments in Premier League win over Chelsea.
Jan 22, 12:51
Rafael Nadal in action at the Australian Open on January 22, 2019
Nadal hails 'emotional' victory after booking last-four spot in Melbourne
Nadal needed only an hour and 47 minutes to wrap up a 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory.
Jan 22, 12:28
New Huddersfield Town manager Jan Siewert pictured on January 22, 2019
Jan Siewert will do things his way at Huddersfield
Siewert replaced fellow German David Wagner as the Terriers' boss.
Jan 22, 12:26
Chris Mepham in action for Brentford on August 22, 2018
Bournemouth agree £12million deal for Brentford defender Mepham
The 21-year-old will undergo a medical on Tuesday.
Jan 22, 11:43
Arsenal's Hector Bellerin is stretchered off on January 19, 2019
Bellerin ruled out for up to nine months with ruptured knee ligaments
The Spaniard suffered the injury in Arsenal's win over Chelsea.
Jan 22, 11:20
Wesley Hoedt in action for Southampton on November 4, 2018
Southampton loan Wesley Hoedt to Celta Vigo
The 24-year-old has not played since November.
Jan 22, 11:16
New Huddersfield Town manager Jan Siewert pictured on January 22, 2019
Premier League's newest manager Jan Siewert follows in footsteps of German trio
New Huddersfield boss Siewert is the Premier League's fourth German manager.
Jan 22, 11:07
Sean Longstaff in action for Newcastle United on July 24, 2018
Sean Longstaff up for the fight as Newcastle battle against relegation
The Academy graduate played his part in Saturday's vital win over Cardiff.
Jan 22, 10:36
Petra Kvitova celebrates at the Australian Open on January 22, 2019
Emotional Petra Kvitova dumps home hopeful Ashleigh Barty out of Australian Open
Kvitova is into the semi-finals of a grand slam for the first time since winning Wimbledon in 2014.
Jan 22, 10:02
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker celebrates with teammates after scoring in the EFL Cup semi-final against Burton Albion on January 9, 2019
Manchester City could set new League Cup scoring record
Pep Guardiola's side are on course to create a new benchmark for the biggest aggregate winning margin.
Jan 22, 10:00
Emiliano Sala in action for Nantes in late 2017
Fears growing that Cardiff's new signing Emiliano Sala was on missing plane
French media, quoting police sources, said Sala was on a light aircraft that disappeared from radar while flying from Nantes to Cardiff
Jan 22, 09:41
Virat Kohli during the second day of the second Test between England and India on August 2, 2018
Virat Kohli sweeps top honours at ICC Awards
The India skipper scored over 1,000 runs in both Test and one-day cricket.
Jan 22, 09:02
Luis Garcia pictured on December 17, 2018
Pressure is on City in the title race, insists former Liverpool star Luis Garcia
The Spaniard believes that the pressure will be on Pep Guardiola's side while they remain behind Liverpool.
Jan 22, 09:00
Stefanos Tsitsipas celebrates reaching the semi-finals of the Australian Open on January 22, 2019
Stefanos Tsitsipas 'living the dream' after reaching Australian Open semi-finals
Tsitsipas showed his fighting qualities again in a 7-5 4-6 6-4 7-6 (2) victory over Roberto Bautista Agut.
Jan 22, 08:57
Danielle Collins in action at the Australian Open on January 22, 2019
Danielle Collins continues stunning Australian Open form with semi-final spot
Collins had never won a slam match prior to arriving in Melbourne.
Jan 22, 08:19
Andy Murray pictured during his Australian Open first round defeat to Roberto Bautista Agut on January 14, 2019
Boris Becker believes hip surgery can help Andy Murray return to the top
Murray is weighing up whether to have a resurfacing operation that could save or end his career.
Jan 22, 07:58
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