Gareth Bale in action for Wales on November 16, 2018
Wales miss out on Nations League promotion after defeat to Denmark
Gareth Bale's goal came too late to save Ryan Giggs' side.
Nov 16, 21:56
Gareth Bale in action for Wales on November 16, 2018
Gareth Bale fails to inspire Wales to win
Real Madrid striker scored late goal, but Wales went down to defeat.
Nov 16, 21:53
Danny Cipriani in action for Gloucester Rugby on September 8, 2018
Gloucester on song to see off Leicester
Tigers tamed at Kingsholm.
Nov 16, 21:50
Scotland manager Alex McLeish pictured on October 11, 2018
McLeish: Scotland withdrawals are genuine
National side has been it by a number of injuries.
Nov 16, 21:19
Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona on May 6, 2018
Rakitic ruled out of Croatia's crucial clash with England at Wembley
The 30-year-old has been allowed to return to Barcelona to have an unspecified injury looked at.
Nov 16, 17:51
Alexander Zverev in action at the ATP Finals on November 16, 2018
Zverev beats Isner to set up ATP Finals semi against Federer
Zverev beat Isner 7-6 (5) 6-3.
Nov 16, 17:20
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RFU reeling as chief executive Steve Brown announces he will step down
Brown will leave after only 16 months in the role having replaced Ian Ritchie in September 2017.
Nov 16, 17:09
Claudio Ranieri pictured in November 2018
Burgers on the menu if Fulham keep clean sheets under Claudio Ranieri
The Italian has replaced Slavisa Jokanovic at Craven Cottage.
Nov 16, 16:46
Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt on November 10, 2018
The major talking points ahead of Ireland's clash with New Zealand in Dublin
The All Blacks are ranked number one in the world rankings with Joe Schmidt's side second.
Nov 16, 16:33
Neal Hatley in an England press conference on November 16, 2018
Japan have a point to prove, warns England coach
Brave Blossoms will be out to make life tough for Eddie Jones' men at Twickenham on Saturday.
Nov 16, 14:36
Scotland manager Alex McLeish pictured on October 11, 2018
McLeish hails Scotland's 'nucleus' after fresh injury blow
Kieran Tierney has returned to Parkhead on medical advice.
Nov 16, 14:20
A fully-clothed Giorgio Chiellini in action for Italy on October 10, 2018
Drama of Nations League not lost on Chiellini as 100th cap beckons
Italy need to beat Portugal on Saturday to stand a chance of qualifying.
Nov 16, 14:16
Dan Leavy pictured with the Ireland flag on March 13, 2018
Dan Leavy forced out of Ireland's All Blacks clash
Josh Van Der Flier comes in for the highly-anticipated Dublin encounter.
Nov 16, 14:13
Matt Wallace in action on October 12, 2018
Matt Wallace shrugs off slow-play fine to set pace in Dubai
The Englishman added a flawless 65 to his opening 68 at Jumeirah Golf Estates
Nov 16, 13:59
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
Ben Purkiss calls for evolution at the Professional Footballers' Association
PFA chairman Purkiss is eager to see the players' union develop.
Nov 16, 13:50
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Centurion Joe Root urges England to complete the job in Kandy
The skipper has never lost a Test when scoring a century.
Nov 16, 12:56
Richard Scudamore
Richard Scudamore pay-off: A look at sport’s best paid bosses
The Premier League executive chairman will receive £5million over the next three years after he has stood down.
Nov 16, 12:44
Luka Modric in action for Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
How Croatia shape up ahead of Sunday's England encounter
The World Cup finalists kept alive their Nations League hopes with a dramatic 3-2 win over Spain.
Nov 16, 12:09
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during his side's international friendly with Switzerland on September 11, 2018
Southgate seeks dream end to successful 2018
Victory over Croatia would cap an excellent and encouraging 12 months for the Three Lions senior side.
Nov 16, 12:00
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root century puts England in pole position in Kandy
The tourists lead by 278 heading into day four.
Nov 16, 11:29
Andreas Christensen in action for Chelsea
Chelsea decline to comment on allegation against Andreas Christensen's father
Sten Christensen is accused of accepting illegal payments.
Nov 16, 11:12
Wayne Rooney in action for England in the international friendly with USA
Past meetings between England and Croatia ahead of their Wembley showdown
A place in the Europa League finals is up for grabs.
Nov 16, 11:06
Darren Randolph dives in vain as Antoine Griezmann scores his second goal during the Euro 2016 RO16 match between France and Republic of Ireland on June 26, 2016
Randolph revels in busy night in Republic goal
The keeper has 12 clean sheets to his name for club and country to date this season.
Nov 16, 11:02
Michael O'Neill in charge of Northern Ireland on October 12, 2018
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill sets his sights on Euro 2020 qualifiers
O'Neill's side are back in Nations League action on Sunday.
Nov 16, 10:40
England's Marcus Rashford celebrates with Harry Kane and Kieran Trippier after scoring their first goal in the UEFA Nations League game against Spain on September 8, 2018
A history of England v Croatia in pictures
The World Cup semi-finalists are set to battle for a place at the Nations League finals.
Nov 16, 10:33
Bundee Aki during an Ireland training session on March 18, 2018
Marmion warns All Blacks not to target Ireland team-mate Aki
The tourists have singled out the New Zealand-born centre ahead of the meting between the two sides in Dublin.
Nov 16, 10:21
Alex McCarthy in action for England on November 15, 2018
McCarthy makes England debut – but parents miss out on milestone
The Southampton goalkeeper's mum and dad were on their way back from Peru.
Nov 16, 09:54
Michael Obafemi in action for Southampton on January 21, 2018
O'Neill wants Republic new boy Obafemi to be given time
The striker pledged his commitment to Ireland on Thursday.
Nov 16, 09:53
Joe Root celebrates reaching a century for England on November 16, 2018
Joe Root hits century as England gain healthy lead against Sri Lanka
England's lead passed the 200 mark before Root reached his 15th ton.
Nov 16, 09:47
Paulo Dybala nabs the opener during the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Juventus on October 23, 2018
Watch Paulo Dybala's Juventus highlight reel
Argentinian has been impressive in the Champions League.
Nov 16, 09:20
Russell Wilson in action for Seattle Seahawks on November 15, 2018
Seahawks rally late to keep play-offs in sight with defeat of Packers
Russell Wilson starred for Seattle who sit second in the NFC West on 5-5.
Nov 16, 07:56
Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green and Houston Rockets' James Harden on November 15, 2018
Draymond Green and Kevin Durant reunited but Warriors lose heavily in Houston
Warriors have lost three of their last five games.
Nov 16, 07:40
Rory Burns in action for England on November 16, 2018
Rory Burns and Ben Stokes dismissals halt England's momentum
England had an 85-run lead at lunch.
Nov 16, 06:57
Aaron Ramsey in action for Arsenal on September 15, 2018
Football rumours from the media: Bayern Munich eye Aaron Ramsey
Bayern Munich are said to tracking Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey.
Nov 16, 06:24
Seamus Coleman in action for Ireland on November 15, 2018
We have to man up and take responsibility, says Seamus Coleman after dismal run
The Republic have won only once in their last 10 games.
Nov 16, 04:35
England manager Gareth Southgate watches on during his side's international friendly with Switzerland on September 11, 2018
I didn't want to rain on his parade: Southgate holds back after Rooney send-off
The DC United forward took England's armband in their 3-0 win against the United States.
Nov 16, 04:31
Wales manager Ryan Giggs ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark on September 9, 2018
Wales prepare for Denmark showdown in unusual way
Ryan Giggs' side will finish top of their Nations League group with a Cardiff victory.
Nov 16, 04:31
Wayne Rooney in action for England in the international friendly with USA
Gareth Southgate delighted Wayne Rooney could end his England career in style
The forward won his 120th and final cap on Thursday night.
Nov 15, 23:53
Manuel Neuer in action for Germany on November 15, 2018
Neuer looking to finish the year on a high with Germany
Joachim Low's side have played poorly all year, and crashed out of the World Cup early.
Nov 15, 23:43
Martin O'Neill in charge of the Republic of Ireland on September 6, 2018
Martin O'Neill: Republic of Ireland must do better after goalless draw
Northern Ireland enjoyed the better chances.
Nov 15, 23:21
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