England's Eddie Jones and Dylan Hartley on June 18, 2016
England consult player dossier on how to defeat New Zealand
Eddie Jones has been talking to players who featured for the British and Irish Lions.
Nov 5, 22:00
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Wilder in confident mood ahead of Fury showdown
Deontay focused on December 1 bout in Los Angeles.
Nov 5, 21:43
Hamburg's Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart celebrates after scoring from the penalty spot during the German first division Bundesliga football match against Bayer Leverkusen on November 1, 2014
Former Tottenham playmaker Rafael van der Vaart retires from football
The 35-year-old has struggled with injuries this season and made just three appearances for Danish side Esbjerg.
Nov 5, 20:24
Carlo Ancelotti in charge of Napoli on August 4, 2018
Carlo Ancelotti: Napoli have to be 'perfect' to get the better of PSG
The two sides drew 2-2 a fortnight ago, a result that keeps Napoli one point ahead of the French side in Group C.
Nov 5, 20:13
West Bromwich Albion's James McClean in action against Tottenham Hotspur on May 5, 2018
FA warns McClean over bad language on social media amid poppy row
The Stoke winger has been criticised for not wearing a poppy and used a starred out expletive when he took to Instagram to highlight sectarian abuse.
Nov 5, 19:26
Andrew Robertson in action for Liverpool on August 25, 2018
Robertson says Liverpool are expecting ‘special atmosphere’ at Red Star Belgrade
The ground is known locally as the Marakana.
Nov 5, 19:18
Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on September 22, 2018
Jurgen Klopp hopes to have defused volatile atmosphere with Xherdan Shaqiri omission
Shaqiri angered Serbia fans in a match at the World Cup wearing boots featuring the Kosovo flag and making an ‘Albanian Eagle’ celebration.
Nov 5, 18:57
Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti watches on during his side's Serie A defeat to Sassuolo
Spalletti wants Inter to prove their level against Barcelona
Lionel Messi may return from injury for Champions League clash at the San Siro.
Nov 5, 18:56
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Ringrose backs Larmour to succeed at full-back for Ireland
Rob Kearney is a doubt for Saturday’s autumn international with Argentina because of a shoulder injury.
Nov 5, 18:04
Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Champions League group game between Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur on September 18, 2018
Tottenham’s Champions League game to go ahead despite poor state of pitch
The game with PSV Eindhoven will be played after stadium staff carried out a routine inspection.
Nov 5, 17:52
Rangers' James Tavernier on May 5, 2018
Ally McCoist believes Rangers still have a lot to do to catch Celtic
Steven Gerrard’s side are four points adrift of Celtic.
Nov 5, 17:41
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
Mo Salah statue: Sculptor hits back after online mockery
It had been compared to Leo Sayer, Art Garfunkel and Beavis and Butthead.
Nov 5, 17:04
Rafael Nadal in action at the US Open on September 7, 2018
Nadal to undergo ankle surgery after pulling out of ATP Finals in London
The Spaniard missed the Paris Masters last week.
Nov 5, 16:05
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
Milojevic believes Red Star are playing for pride of Serbia
The Belgrade side face Liverpool in the Champions League.
Nov 5, 15:14
Wales manager Ryan Giggs ahead of the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark on September 9, 2018
Eleven Sports ‘give it to Giggsy until the end of the season’ to watch Bale
Wales boss has not been able to watch his star man due to new TV deal.
Nov 5, 15:06
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Steve Hansen believes Eddie Jones unaffected by pressure
New Zealand will play England for the first time in four years.
Nov 5, 15:00
Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Champions League group game between Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur on September 18, 2018
Pochettino: No shame in going out of the Champions League at group stage
Tottenham realistically have to beat PSV at Wembley on Tuesday to stay alive in the competition.
Nov 5, 14:50
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Stuart Hogg boosts Scotland with early return
Stuart Hogg boosts Scotland with early return
Nov 5, 14:29
Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Champions League group game between Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur on September 18, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino confident Wembley pitch has improved for PSV clash
The playing surface at the national stadium was in shocking condition for Spurs’ Premier League defeat to Manchester City last Monday.
Nov 5, 14:29
West Bromwich Albion's James McClean in action against Tottenham Hotspur on May 5, 2018
James McClean hits out at reports FA is investigating his response to fan abuse
The 29-year-old had branded fans who abused him “uneducated cavemen”.
Nov 5, 14:11
City players celebrate their equaliser during the Champions League quarter-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City on April 6, 2016
Leroy Sane: I’m on the right side of Manchester
Some reports had linked City man with United.
Nov 5, 13:47
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
Carlisle: Devitt did not wear armband during match because it would not stay on
The League Two club explained it was purely down to the armband not fitting properly.
Nov 5, 13:40
England's Eddie Jones and Dylan Hartley on June 18, 2016
5 things England must do to beat New Zealand
Eddie Jones’ side face up to the All Blacks at Twickenham on Saturday.
Nov 5, 13:24
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
Prank goes viral as footballer gets team-mate to do something odd with a steak
Lancaster City’s Tom Preston thought he was texting the club’s physio for advice – sadly for him, he had the wrong number.
Nov 5, 13:18
Gareth Bale in action during the Champions League group game between Real Madrid and Viktoria Plzen on October 23, 2018
Real problems won’t affect Gareth Bale for Wales games, says boss Ryan Giggs
Forward Bale was whistled off by some sections of the Real Madrid support after being substituted at the weekend.
Nov 5, 13:07
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on October 3, 2018
The key talking points for this week’s Champions League fixtures
City and Liverpool are in control, United and Spurs are under pressure and Messi is in line to return.
Nov 5, 12:31
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The major talking points ahead of England’s first Test in Sri Lanka
England are without Alastair Cook for the first time in 12 years.
Nov 5, 12:29
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This 14-year-old scored his first senior goal in the biggest game in Paraguay
Prepare to feel very, very old.
Nov 5, 11:47
Sri Lankan cricketer Rangana Herath unsuccessfully appeals for a Leg Before Wicket (LBW) decision against unseen South Africa cricketer AB de Villiers during the fourth day of the opening Test match between Sri Lanka and South Africa at the Galle Internat
Joe Root hoping England can prevent Rangana Herath from retiring on a high
Herath has taken 430 Test wickets for Sri Lanka.
Nov 5, 11:10
Xherdan Shaqiri celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on September 22, 2018
Klopp ‘keen to avoid distractions’ as Shaqiri misses out on Belgrade trip
The Switzerland forward was jeered when Red Star travelled to Anfield in October.
Nov 5, 10:20
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Deignan aims for Tokyo Olympics to erase ‘horrendous’ Rio memories
The 2015 world champion failed to live up to expectations at the 2016 Games in Brazil.
Nov 5, 10:00
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
Chelsea not looking too far ahead after unbeaten Premier League start
Pedro scored as the Blues beat Crystal Palace 3-1.
Nov 5, 10:00
Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling celebrates his second goal against Southampton on November 4, 2018
Sterling vows to keep Man City fans happy
The forward is still yet to sign a new deal at the Etihad.
Nov 5, 09:00
US boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., celebrates after defeating Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines in their welterweight unification boxing bout at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on May 2, 2015
Floyd Mayweather set for return to ring next month against Tenshin Nasukawa
Talk of a comeback has been steadily building in recent months.
Nov 5, 08:57
Golden State Warriors point-guard Stephen Curry in action during the NBA match against the Los Angeles Clippers on November 4, 2015
Giannis Antetokounmpo claims triple-double as Bucks see off Kings
The Kings had won five in a row, but went down to the Bucks.
Nov 5, 07:16
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
Football rumours from the media
Joao Felix, David Luiz and Declan Rice all feature on the back pages.
Nov 5, 06:12
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
The sporting weekend in pictures
Leicester beat Cardiff in an emotional encounter and England kicked off their autumn series with a win over South Africa.
Nov 5, 05:01
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Tom Makinson lauds Wayne Bennett after England see off New Zealand
Makinson scored three tries at Anfield.
Nov 5, 04:30
Kasper Schmeichel in action for Leicester City on October 22, 2018
Helicopter crash will stay with me forever, Kasper Schmeichel says
Leicester’s players travelled to Bangkok for the funeral of the club’s owner.
Nov 5, 04:30
Exasperated Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at a press conference on October 1, 2018
Guardiola muses on English ‘dream’ as he picks up gong – in wrong strip
The manager thanked the Manchester City family as he accepted the award.
Nov 5, 01:00
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