Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez watches on during his side's EFL Cup clash with Nottingham Forest on August 29, 2018
Rafael Benitez confident St James’ Park will stay faithful against Brighton
The Magpies boss wants his players to build on their display at Manchester United.
Oct 19, 14:39
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Ben Te’o returns for Worcester’s cup clash with Ospreys
A quadricep injury has forced the England centre to miss the first seven games of the season.
Oct 19, 14:34
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Guardiola: Jadon Sancho unlikely to return to Manchester City if I’m in charge
Sancho, 18, shone on his England debut against Croatia last week having made big strides since leaving City for Borussia Dortmund last year.
Oct 19, 14:24
Wilfried Zaha in action for Crystal Palace on May 13, 2018
Wilfried Zaha in contention to return for Crystal Palace this weekend
An adductor injury forced Zaha’s withdrawal from the Ivory Coast squad during the international break.
Oct 19, 14:08
Virgil van Dijk fouls Leroy Sane in Liverpool's goalless Premier League draw with Manchester City on October 7, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: No room for Nations League in football calendar
The Liverpool manager has again spoken out against the UEFA competition.
Oct 19, 14:07
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Burns to keep Bath place despite errors against Toulouse
Bath are looking to bounce back against Wasps.
Oct 19, 14:06
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
Considine keen to kick on against Hearts
The Dons beat St Mirren 4-1 just before the international break.
Oct 19, 13:47
Paul Gascoigne of Rangers celebrates during a Scottish Premier League match against Dundee United at Tannadice Park in Dundee, Scotland. Dundee United won the match 2-1
Lafferty was in the wrong and has apologised, says Rangers boss Gerrard
The striker is unavailable against Hamilton after Northern Ireland invoked FIFA rule following his international withdrawal.
Oct 19, 13:35
England's Luke Shaw lies on the pitch after sustaining an injury during the UEFA Nations League match against Spain on September 8, 2018
‘My answer is no answer’ says Jose as he is given more time to respond to charge
Mourinho was charged over comments he made into a camera after the win over Newcastle.
Oct 19, 13:25
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Downie ready for long-awaited return at World Championships
The 17-year-old won an European all-around gold medal in Cluj.
Oct 19, 13:24
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard celebrates scoring against Liverpool in their EFL Cup clash on September 26, 2018
Sarri: Hazard can realise his dreams at Chelsea
Playmaker has said he would like to play for Real Madrid, but is equally happy at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 19, 13:14
Rui Patricio in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 25, 2018
Nuno praises Rui Patricio’s maturity during Sporting Lisbon wrangle
Patricio has helped Wolves to seventh in the Premier League this season.
Oct 19, 13:12
Zak Hardaker of England Knights during the International match between England Knights and Samoa at Salford City Stadium on October 19, 2013
Wigan stand by Zak Hardaker but tell full-back he has making up to do
The former Castleford player has been given a 20-month driving ban after found to be more than two times over the drink drive limit.
Oct 19, 12:23
England's Jonny Bairstow in action in the fifth ODI against Australia on June 24, 2018
Bairstow doubtful for fourth ODI after twisting ankle playing football
The injury occurred during the regular game of football in the warm-up at training.
Oct 19, 12:20
A gleeful David Wagner during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Wagner wants Terriers to focus on themselves as he prepares for Klopp reunion
Pair are best friends dating back many years.
Oct 19, 12:09
Wolfsburg's Julian Draxler reacts after scoring against Gent on February 17, 2016
Under-fire Niko Kovac defends Bayern Munich form
The Bundesliga champions are without a win in four matches.
Oct 19, 12:06
Hearts manager Craig Levein pictured in 2017
Levein hails leadership skills of in-form forward Naismith
The 32-year-old Scotland forward has scored six goals in seven matches for club and country.
Oct 19, 12:00
Rohan Ince reacts during the match between Swindon Town and Sheffield United on March 14, 2017
Michael Doughty in contention to return for Swindon against Mansfield
Top-scorer Doughty has been out for over a month.
Oct 19, 11:54
John Isner in action at Wimbledon on July 13, 2018
The five longest matches in Wimbledon history
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut's 11-hour epic in 2010 is the sport's longest match.
Oct 19, 11:46
Christian Wade of Wasps (L) celebrates scoring a try with Joe Launchbury during the European Rugby Champions Cup match between Leinster Rugby and Wasps at the RDS Arena on November 15, 2015
Christian Wade linked with NFL switch
Wasps have yet to make any official comment on Wade’s reported departure.
Oct 19, 11:17
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
Emery not critical of Premier League over Arsenal’s congested fixtures
The Gunners are due to play three times in a week.
Oct 19, 11:16
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Abbas claims ten wickets as Pakistan thrash Australia
It was Australia’s fourth heaviest ever Test defeat.
Oct 19, 11:16
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock looking sultry on September 2, 2018
Neil Warnock not betting on Cardiff’s fortunes but admits they are a long shot
The Bluebirds must avoid loss to Fulham to prevent six successive defeats for the first time since 1985.
Oct 19, 10:51
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Wimbledon to bring in final set tie-breaks from 2019
The change follows the marathon semi-final between John Isner and Kevin Anderson this year.
Oct 19, 10:49
Glenn Murray of Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Barclays Premier League match between A.F.C. Bournemouth and Watford at Vitality Stadium on October 3, 2015 in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Howe expects Ake interest but insists Bournemouth have no intention of selling
Dutchman Ake joined the Cherries on a permanent move from Chelsea during the summer.
Oct 19, 10:47
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Wimbledon to bring in final set tie-breaks from 2019
The change follows the marathon semi-final between John Isner and Kevin Anderson this year.
Oct 19, 10:34
Alexandre Lacazette and Federico Fernandez in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Arsenal on September 15, 2018
Lacazette lauded by Leicester boss Puel
Arsenal’s Lacazette played under Puel at Lyon.
Oct 19, 10:16
Hornets manager Javi Gracia gives orders during the FA Cup game between Southampton and Watford on January 27, 2018
Performance more important than opponents, says Watford boss Gracia
The Hornets have not won in four Premier League matches and face in-form Wolves this weekend.
Oct 19, 09:55
Reading manager Steve Clarke looks on ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match between Fulham and Reading on October 24, 2015
Steve Clarke not concerned that Jordan Jones could have a reputation for diving
The Kilmarnock boss is confident referees will judge his player the same as everyone else.
Oct 19, 09:43
Liam Plunkett in action during an England practice session on March 22, 2016
Plunkett relaxed about England place after getting married
The seamer missed the start of the tour to Sri Lanka as it clashed with his wedding.
Oct 19, 09:41
Alvaro Morata clashes with Roland Juhasz and Paulo Vinicius during Chelsea's Europa League tie with Videoton on October 4, 2018
5 classic matches between Chelsea and Manchester United
From a Champions League final shoot-out to a League Cup goal-fest, five meetings that stick in the memory.
Oct 19, 09:00
Alvaro Morata clashes with Roland Juhasz and Paulo Vinicius during Chelsea's Europa League tie with Videoton on October 4, 2018
Eden Hazard “very happy” at Chelsea despite Real Madrid desire
Belgium international has been in sparkling form.
Oct 19, 08:42
Mark Hughes in charge of Southampton on August 18, 2018
Hughes dismisses talk of ‘little old Bournemouth’
The Southampton boss says this week’s opponents can no longer be viewed as underdogs.
Oct 19, 08:05
LeBron James pictured on June 4, 2018
How did LeBron James fare on his LA Lakers debut?
James' much-anticipated bow ended in defeat at Portland.
Oct 19, 06:58
LeBron James in action for the LA Lakers on October 10, 2018
Debut defeat for LeBron James as Portland down LA Lakers
James joined the Lakers in the summer from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Oct 19, 05:51
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during a Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018
Football rumours from the media: Alexis Sanchez linked with Man Utd exit
Sanchez only joined United from Arsenal in January.
Oct 19, 05:06
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
Which Premier League teams fare the best after an international break?
Premier League action resumes on Saturday following the October national team fixtures.
Oct 19, 05:02
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 v Manchester United – a history in pictures
The Premier League heavyweights go head to head on Saturday.
Oct 19, 05:01
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Josh Rosen suffers miserable night as Denver Broncos thrash Arizona Cardinals
Quarterback Rosen threw three interceptions and was sacked six times.
Oct 19, 03:37
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere in action during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City on April 1, 2018
Jack Wilshere return pushed back to November
Injuries continue to hinder the West Ham man.
Oct 18, 21:30
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