Richard Bland pictured at the US Open on June 18, 2021
Richard Bland leading the way at US Open
Richard Bland began the week as a 500/1 outsider and 115th in the world.
Jun 18, 19:56
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Friday's sporting social: Gary Neville wrong when predicting England's line-up
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Jun 18, 19:54
Jurgen Klinsmann pictured in September 2019
Jurgen Klinsmann opens door to Tottenham Hotspur return
The former Spurs favourite says the club are in his heart.
Jun 18, 18:48
Sophie Ecclestone in action for England in July 2019
Sophie Ecclestone "getting back into a rhythm" of bowling
Sophie Ecclestone claimed four for 88 in India's first innings.
Jun 18, 18:47
Dan Evans pictured at Queen's Club on June 18, 2021
Britain's Dan Evans bows out of Queen's Club at quarter-finals
Top seed Matteo Berrettini reached the semi-finals with a 7-6 (5) 6-3 victory.
Jun 18, 18:46
Czech Republic's Patrik Schick scores their first goal from the penalty spot against Croatia at Euro 2020 on June 18, 2021
Croatia 1-1 Czech Republic: Schick nets as Czechs boost last-16 hopes
Ivan Perisic equalised for Croatia in Glasgow.
Jun 18, 18:44
Richard Bland
England's Richard Bland continues to shine at US Open
Richard Bland won his first European Tour title in his 478th start at the British Masters.
Jun 18, 18:04
Denmark's Christian Eriksen pictured on June 2, 2021
Christian Eriksen "doing well" after being discharged from hospital
The midfielder had an operation to fit a defibrillator implant after suffering a cardiac arrest during Denmark's defeat to Finland.
Jun 18, 18:03
Sophie Ecclestone in action for England in July 2019
Shafali Verma leads India fightback as England Women enforce follow on
Opener Verma's second half-century of the match followed early wickets for England spinner Sophie Ecclestone.
Jun 18, 18:02
Sophie Ecclestone in action for England in July 2019
England vs. India day three: Knight enforces follow-on as rain stops play
Rain brought about an early finish after the India opener's second half-century of the Test.
Jun 18, 18:01
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Hungary at Euro 2020 on June 15, 2021
Fernando Santos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo cannot win games on his own'
Cristiano Ronaldo underlined his value to his country by becoming the record scorer in European Championship history.
Jun 18, 16:41
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Spanish Grand Prix on May 9, 2021
Lewis Hamilton blames car problems for poor French GP practice
The Mercedes driver was only third fastest in practice for the French Grand Prix at the Paul Ricard circuit.
Jun 18, 16:27
General view inside Doncaster Rovers' Keepmoat Stadium from July 2015
Doncaster announce increased playing budget despite debts over £1m
Parent company Club Doncaster converted debts owed to it into share capital to help Rovers' finances.
Jun 18, 16:26
Sweden coach Janne Andersson applauds fans after the match on June 14, 2021
Janne Andersson ignores criticism over Sweden's style of play
Emil Forsberg's penalty settled the match in Sweden's favour.
Jun 18, 16:25
Ange Postecoglou pictured in November 2020
Ange Postecoglou completes quarantine period ahead of Celtic meeting
The former Yokohama F Marinos coach has been self-isolating in London since touching down in the UK last week.
Jun 18, 16:05
France coach Didier Deschamps celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after the match on June 15, 2021
Didier Deschamps: 'Antoine Griezmann is one of the greatest players ever'
The Barcelona forward will make his 50th consecutive start for France on Saturday.
Jun 18, 15:35
Louis Oosthuizen pictured at the US Open on June 18, 2021
Louis Oosthuizen holds share of lead as US Open resumes
The South African raced the birdie attempt seven feet past the hole but calmly holed the return, before also parring the ninth to complete a 67.
Jun 18, 15:34
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Stephen Glass: 'Henry Apaloo is a big addition to Aberdeen'
The Englishman worked closely with Stephen Glass when the pair were in charge of MLS outfit Atlanta's second string.
Jun 18, 15:33
A Tottenham Hotspur fan holds an anti Super League banner outside the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre as twelve of Europe's top football clubs launch a breakaway Super League
FA chief "very confident" future Super League plans would fail
The Super League was founded on April 18 but quickly fell apart.
Jun 18, 15:33
General view of the big screen as it displays a message that play between India and New Zealand has been abandoned for the day on June 18, 2021
World Test Championship final day one abandoned due to rain
Rain hammered the Ageas Bowl on Friday.
Jun 18, 15:32
Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Max Verstappen fastest in second French GP practice
The Red Bull driver edged out Valtteri Bottas by just eight thousandths of a second in second practice.
Jun 18, 15:29
Sweden's Emil Forsberg celebrates scoring their first goal against Slovakia at Euro 2020 on June 18, 2021
Sweden 1-0 Slovakia: Emil Forsberg penalty hands Sweden crucial victory
Emil Forsberg scored past Martin Dubravka late on to secure the Swedes a valuable victory.
Jun 18, 15:16
Boris Johnson at his Downing Street press conference on March 8, 2021
Boris Johnson vows to seek "sensible accommodations" for overseas Euros fans
The semi-finals and final of the tournament are due to be played at Wembley.
Jun 18, 14:06
A general gymnastics shot from the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships
Gymnasts' legal claim over alleged abuse may be resolved without going to court
A letter before action was initially sent in February.
Jun 18, 14:04
General view of Celtic Park from 2015
Teenage striker Joey Dawson joins Celtic from Scunthorpe
The 18-year-old is set to join up with Celtic's reserves.
Jun 18, 14:03
Wales' Connor Roberts celebrates scoring their second goal with Harry Wilson on June 16, 2021
Connor Roberts desperate for more Wales fans to return to stadiums
The Dragons are on the brink of qualifying for the last 16 of Euro 2020 after picking up four points from two games.
Jun 18, 14:02
General view of West Ham United's London Stadium taken September 2018
Nicole Farley joins West Ham as first female coach
Farley applied for the role in West Ham's academy through the Premier League's Coach Inclusion & Diversity Scheme.
Jun 18, 13:06
A general view of Olympic rings following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the Japan Olympics Museum in Tokyo, Japan March 24, 2020
Cyrille Tchatchet aiming to "send a message of hope" to other refugees
The 25-year-old Cameroonian is part of the Refugee Olympic Team for Tokyo.
Jun 18, 12:22
Shaun Wane pictured in October 2018
Shaun Wane vows to belt out the England national anthem
Shaun Wane is set to take charge of England for the first time next Friday.
Jun 18, 12:20
Kevin O'Brien of Ireland celebrates getting the wicket of Sean Williams of Zimbabwe during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between Zimbabwe and Ireland at Bellerive Oval on March 7, 2015
Ireland's Kevin O'Brien announces retirement from ODI's
The 37-year-old Dubliner is best remembered for his stunning World Cup century in the win over England in 2011.
Jun 18, 12:19
A general view of Olympic rings following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the Japan Olympics Museum in Tokyo, Japan March 24, 2020
Tokyo organisers advised to hold Olympics without spectators
Overseas spectators have already been barred from attending.
Jun 18, 12:18
Robert Lewandowski in action for Poland on June 8, 2021
Pablo Sarabia: 'Spain will make life uncomfortable for Lewandowski'
The Poland striker plundered a record 41 Bundesliga goals last season.
Jun 18, 11:36
Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael celebrates after the match on March 13, 2021
West Brom 'make approach for Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael'
The Baggies parted company with Sam Allardyce at the end of the season following relegation from the Premier League.
Jun 18, 11:33
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Valtteri Bottas takes top spot in opening French GP practice
The Mercedes driver saw off his team-mate by 0.335 seconds at the Paul Ricard Circuit.
Jun 18, 11:32
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
Carly Telford "tremendously proud" to be given Olympic opportunity
The squad travel to Japan next month.
Jun 18, 10:15
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Henry Apaloo joins Aberdeen as assistant coach
Blackburn-born Henry Apaloo worked at Atlanta United 2 alongside Dons manager Stephen Glass.
Jun 18, 10:14
A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020
UEFA refuses to rule out moving Euro 2020 games away from Wembley
UEFA would like overseas fans to be able to fly in and out of the UK within 24 hours using a strict testing and bubble concept.
Jun 18, 10:14
Karen Bardsley pictured in May 2019
Karen Bardsley replaced by Carly Telford in GB's Olympic squad
Carly Telford will compete with Ellie Roebuck for the number one shirt.
Jun 18, 08:59
George Williams of Wigan Warriors is mobbed by teammates after scoring his second half try during the First Utility Super League match between St Helens and Wigan Warriors at Langtree Park on September 18, 2015 in St Helens, England.
England name George Williams in provisional 24-man squad
George Williams is currently without a club after his release from Canberra Raiders.
Jun 18, 08:58
Milwaukee Bucks forwardMilwaukee Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo kicks it back out against Brooklyn Nets forward Jeff Green and guard James Harden on June 18, 2021
Milwaukee Bucks bounce back to force series decider against Brooklyn Nets
Khris Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 68 points at the Fiserv Forum.
Jun 18, 07:41
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