Marcus Rashford scores a penalty for England against Belgium in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Penalties expert claims England would be favourites in Germany shootout
Despite the memory of painful penalty defeats to the Germans, author Ben Lyttleton believes the Three Lions are now far better prepared.
Jun 28, 12:34
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Brighton defender Alex Cochrane joins Hearts on season-long loan
The 21-year-old spent the last campaign in Belgium.
Jun 28, 11:22
Denmark's Kasper Dolberg celebrates scoring against Wales at Euro 2020 on June 26, 2021
What awaits for Wales following their Euro 2020 heartache?
The campaign for 2022 World Cup qualification resumes in September.
Jun 28, 11:21
Marcus Rashford scores a penalty for England against Belgium in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
A closer look at the psychology of penalty shootouts
Dr Greg Wood from Manchester Metropolitan University believes an anxious penalty taker will focus on the goalkeeper rather than the target.
Jun 28, 11:14
David Gray in action for Hibernian in May 2016
David Gray takes up Hibernian coaching role after hanging up boots
David Gray has his place in club folklore secured.
Jun 28, 11:12
Chelsea's Ben Chilwell pictured on November 4, 2020
Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell train away from England squad
The Three Lions take on Germany on Tuesday.
Jun 28, 11:11
A general shot of Centre Court ahead of the 2021 Wimbledon tennis tournament
Wimbledon start delayed by weather as spectators return
The 2019 tournament was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Jun 28, 11:10
Dina Asher-Smith celebrates winning the British 100m title on June 26, 2021
The big talking points from the British Athletics Championships
The Olympics start in July with the Team GB squad taking shape.
Jun 28, 11:07
Sri Lanka's Kusal Mendis in action during the Test against England on November 26, 2018
Three Sri Lanka players 'sent home from England tour for protocol breaches'
The news is another blow to a side trounced 3-0 in last week's Twenty20 series.
Jun 28, 11:05
Jonas Eidevall, now in charge of Arsenal Women, pictured in 2019
Jonas Eidevall appointed new Arsenal Women head coach
The 38-year-old Swede joins the Women's Super League side from Rosengard.
Jun 28, 10:27
Sir Geoff Hurst scores England's fourth goal in the 1966 World Cup final
A closer look at five memorable meetings between England and Germany
England host Germany at Wembley in the last 16 of Euro 2020 on Tuesday.
Jun 28, 09:16
Wayne Rooney in action for DC United on October 19, 2019
On This Day: Wayne Rooney leaves Everton for DC United
England's record goalscorer, aged 32 at the time, headed to the United States after one season back with the Toffees.
Jun 28, 07:36
Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring against Denmark at Euro 2020 on June 17, 2021
Euro 2020 day 18: France seek to avoid Swiss slip-up
Belgium saw Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard suffer injuries in their match against Portugal.
Jun 28, 07:36
Andy Murray pictured at Queen's Club on June 17, 2021
Wimbledon day one: Andy Murray returns as Draper faces Djokovic
Looking ahead to the first day of play at the All England Club following last year's cancellation.
Jun 28, 07:35
Denmark's Kasper Dolberg celebrates scoring against Wales at Euro 2020 on June 26, 2021
The best pictures from this weekend's sporting action
There were cheers and tears at Euro 2020, and wins for both England cricket sides.
Jun 28, 07:33
West Ham United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring their first goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on April 5, 2021
Monday's paper talk: Jesse Lingard, Antoine Griezmann, Hector Bellerin
Moves for Dennis Praet and Felipe Anderson are also being talked about.
Jun 28, 07:32
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo lays in a basket against the Atlanta Hawks on June 28, 2021
Hawks stumble as dogged Bucks take playoff series lead
Milwaukee's stingy defence and Atlanta's lacklustre offence made all the difference in the final 12 minutes.
Jun 28, 07:31
Belgium's Thorgan Hazard celebrates scoring against Portugal at Euro 2020 on June 27, 2021
Euro 2020 roundup: Belgium, Czech Republic through to last eight
The defending champions were sent home by Thorgan Hazard's strike.
Jun 27, 22:50
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez pictured on June 6, 2021
Roberto Martinez: 'Discipline key to beating Portugal'
Portugal coach Fernando Santos felt defeat was undeserved.
Jun 27, 22:24
England's Luke Shaw in action with Albania's Elseid Hysaj on March 28, 2021
Luke Shaw laughs off Jose Mourinho criticism
The England left-back had a strained relationship with the Portuguese at Manchester United.
Jun 27, 21:58
Danny Care in action for Harlequins in November 2018
Danny Care cannot wait to see Marcus Smith in an England jersey
Fly-half played a key role as Quins landed Premiership title.
Jun 27, 21:25
Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones goes down injured against Japan on June 26, 2021
Dan Biggar sympathises with Alun Wyn Jones over injury
Alun Wyn Jones has returned home to Wales to begin treatment on the cruel injury.
Jun 27, 21:25
Belgium's Thorgan Hazard celebrates scoring against Portugal at Euro 2020 on June 27, 2021
Belgium 1-0 Portugal: European champions eliminated from Euro 2020
The much-hyped encounter largely failed to live up to its billing.
Jun 27, 21:24
Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt pictured on June 27, 2021
Matthijs de Ligt accepts blame for Netherlands defeat
The Juventus defender was sent off and the Czech Republic went on to win 2-0 in Budapest and reach the Euro 2020 quarter-finals.
Jun 27, 20:37
Johanna Konta pictured at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Johanna Konta forced to withdraw from Wimbledon
The British number one must isolate for 10 days.
Jun 27, 20:35
Toni Duggan pictured in November 2018
Toni Duggan says farewell to Spanish football
The 29-year-old played for Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in Spain.
Jun 27, 20:34
France coach Didier Deschamps celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after the match on June 15, 2021
Didier Deschamps: 'We cannot underestimate Switzerland'
The world champions face the Swiss in the Euro 2020 Round of 16 on Monday.
Jun 27, 20:34
Czech Republic's Patrik Schick celebrates scoring against the Netherlands at Euro 2020 on June 27, 2021
Netherlands 0-2 Czech Republic: Ten-man Holland shocked at Euro 2020
Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored after Matthijs de Ligt's red card.
Jun 27, 18:38
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic on June 13, 2021
Zlatko Dalic shocked by Ivan Perisic's positive coronavirus test
The Inter Milan winger has been ruled out of the last-16 clash after testing positive for coronavirus.
Jun 27, 18:37
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
Sunday's sporting social: Harry Kane's cartwheel and Budapest turns orange
England prepared for the start of their one-day international series against India.
Jun 27, 17:56
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Cricket roundup: Stephen Eskinazi stars for Middlesex against Glamorgan
Sussex and Surrey had to settle for a point each after their match was abandoned.
Jun 27, 17:55
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton would welcome Mercedes upgrade
Red Bull's Max Verstappen extended his lead over the reigning champion to 18 points with victory at the Styrian Grand Prix.
Jun 27, 17:55
England manager Gareth Southgate applauds fans after the match on June 6, 2021
Gareth Southgate unsure over fitness of Mason Mount, Ben Chilwell
The Chelsea pair are isolating head of England's last-16 clash with Germany.
Jun 27, 17:55
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
UEFA denies banning rainbow flags from Euro 2020 fanzone and stadium
Holland play the Czech Republic in the Hungarian capital.
Jun 27, 17:27
West Ham's Declan Rice on January 1, 2021
Declan Rice: 'Being away from Mason Mount has been difficult'
Mason Mount and and Chelsea team-mate Ben Chilwell have been training away from their England teammates
Jun 27, 17:18
Andy Murray pictured at Queen's Club on June 17, 2021
Five talking points ahead of this year's Wimbledon
The tournament is back on the sporting calendar after the 2020 edition was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic
Jun 27, 17:04
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Keely Hodgkinson relishing spotlight after shock win
Keely Hodgkinson continued her rise this year by winning the 800m.
Jun 27, 16:50
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Tammy Beaumont, Nat Sciver star in England win over India
The hosts won the first ODI with 91 balls to spare.
Jun 27, 16:49
England's Kalvin Phillips in action against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 13, 2021
Kalvin Phillips opens up on fast England rise
The Leeds midfielder is ever-present at Euro 2020.
Jun 27, 16:43
Dutch Mathieu Van Der Poel competes in the Noordzeecross, the last of the Superprestige races, in Middelkerke, Belgium, on February 14, 2015
Mathieu Van der Poel dedicates stage win to grandad
Tadej Pogacar and Primoz Roglic strengthened their case as the prime contenders to be wearing yellow in Paris.
Jun 27, 16:43
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