Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring their first goal against Sheffield United in the Premier League on May 8, 2021
Roy Hodgson hails "bold" Ebere Eze after Sheff Utd performance
The 22-year-old has done well during his first season of top-flight football and starred in the win over Sheffield United.
May 8, 17:54
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
John McGlynn backs injury-hit Raith to compete against Dundee
Rovers squeezed past Fife rivals Dunfermline to set up a two-game semi-final shoot-out with Dundee but came at a cost with injuries.
May 8, 17:53
Dundee United's Calum Butcher in action with Hibernian's Kevin Nisbet in the Scottish FA Cup on May 8, 2021
Dundee United 0-2 Hibs: Jack Ross's men advance to Scottish Cup final
Kevin Nisbet and Christian Doidge were on target for Jack Ross's side.
May 8, 17:28
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 8, 2021
Saturday's sporting social: Lewis Hamilton hailed following 100th pole position
The PA news agency looks at some of the best examples from May 8.
May 8, 17:18
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 8, 2021
Damon Hill: 'Lewis Hamilton one of most talented people to ever walk the Earth'
The seven-time world champion will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix from the front of the grid.
May 8, 16:53
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
Elgin 0-1 Edinburgh: Josh Campbell puts visitors in control
Josh Campbell slotted home in first-half stoppage-time to earn City a 1-0 away victory over Elgin, while Stranraer and Dumbarton played out a stalemate.
May 8, 16:52
FC Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action with Atletico Madrid's Koke in La Liga on May 8, 2021
Barcelona 0-0 Atletico: Title rivals play out goalless stalemate
Atletico remain two points clear of Barca but Real Madrid could join the leaders on 77 points if they win on Sunday.
May 8, 16:51
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Richard Mansell, Calum Hill keep pressure on Garrick Higgo in Tenerife
South African Higgo leads the way on 20 under par, two shots ahead of Englishman Mansell and three clear of Scot Hill.
May 8, 16:35
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
Montrose 2-1 Morton: Graham Webster puts Montrose in control
The other semi-final first leg saw Airdrie secure a 1-1 draw at Cove Rangers.
May 8, 16:34
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
Kelty 4-1 Brora: Nathan Austin hits hat-trick as Kelty set up Brechin tie
Barry Ferguson's side will compete for a place in the Scottish Professional Football League.
May 8, 16:24
Crystal Palace's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring their first goal against Sheffield United in the Premier League on May 8, 2021
Sheff Utd 0-2 Crystal Palace: Benteke, Eze confirm Eagles' survival
The Eagles secured another season of top-flight football with a 2-0 victory.
May 8, 16:15
Leeds United's Patrick Bamford celebrates scoring their second goal with Ezgjan Alioski on May 8, 2021
PL roundup: Leeds dent Spurs' European hopes, Palace ease past Sheff Utd
A first league defeat under interim boss Ryan Mason leaves Spurs in sixth.
May 8, 16:13
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
Raith 2-0 Dunfermline: Raith take a step closer to Premiership
Lewis Vaughan and Gozie Ugwu scored the goals in their play-off second leg.
May 8, 16:13
Derby County's manager Wayne Rooney before the match on March 6, 2021
Derby boss Wayne Rooney opens up on inspirational breakfast chat
The Rams secured a draw against Sheffield Wednesday which secured their status in the Sky Bet Championship and sent the Owls down to League One.
May 8, 15:54
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021
Thomas Frank "so delighted" for "humble" Ivan Toney
Ivan Toney's goal at Ashton Gate was his 31st of the season in the Championship.
May 8, 15:53
General view of McDiarmid Park, home to St Johnstone, from 2015
Craig Bryson pens new one-year deal with St Johnstone
The veteran midfielder has committed himself to the Perth club for another season.
May 8, 15:48
Wycombe Wanderers' manager Gareth Ainsworth reacts after the match on May 1, 2021
Gareth Ainsworth sings Wycombe's praises after relegation
Wanderers signed off from the Championship by beating Middlesbrough 3-0 for a fifth win in their final eight games.
May 8, 15:47
Norwich City manager Daniel Farke pictured in February 2021
Daniel Farke pleased to see Norwich finish season "in style"
The Sky Bet Championship winners had to come from behind twice against the play-off semi-finalists.
May 8, 15:46
Adam Armstrong celebrates scoring for Blackburn Rovers on September 19, 2020
Tony Mowbray accepts Adam Armstrong may leave Blackburn
The 24-year-old took his tally to 29 for the season with a hat-trick against Birmingham.
May 8, 15:46
Rotherham United manager Paul Warne pictured on April 27, 2021
Paul Warne "absolutely broken" as Rotherham suffer relegation
A win would have kept the Millers up after Derby and Sheffield Wednesday drew.
May 8, 15:44
Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton pictured on January 23, 2021
Chris Hughton: 'Preston's goals should not have stood'
Frankie McAvoy admitted his Preston side did benefit from a little good fortune.
May 8, 15:44
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in December 2020
Veljko Paunovic hails "huge improvement" in Reading season
Reading finish seventh after a strong start to season.
May 8, 15:43
Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Mark Warburton pictured in February 2021
Mark Warburton eases fears over Lyndon Dykes injury
The Scotland striker came off at half-time during QPR's 3-1 victory over Luton.
May 8, 15:42
Bournemouth manager Jonathan Woodgate pictured on February 20, 2021
Jonathan Woodgate admits Bournemouth are "underdogs" for playoffs
The Cherries finished the regular season with three straight defeats after going down 2-0 to Stoke.
May 8, 15:42
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on February 27, 2021
Marcelo Bielsa: 'Spurs win was one of our best performances this season'
Tottenham's Champions League hopes were dealt a major blow at Elland Road.
May 8, 15:41
Watford manager Xisco Munoz pictured in February 2021
Xisco Munoz: 'I am ready for the Premier League'
Former chairman Elton John was present to watch the Hornets bid farewell to the second tier by beating Swansea.
May 8, 15:39
Coventry City manager Mark Robins pictured in November 2020
Mark Robins hails "dream ending" to Coventry's St Andrew's stint
Coventry put six past Millwall ahead of their return to the Ricoh Arena next season.
May 8, 15:39
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 8, 2021
Lewis Hamilton claims 100th pole at Spanish GP
The seven-time world champion edged out Max Verstappen by just 0.036 seconds at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya to reach the landmark.
May 8, 15:38
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured in January 2021
Blackburn 5-2 Birmingham: Adam Armstrong nets successive home hat-tricks
Blackburn were convincing 5-2 winners over Birmingham, having beaten Huddersfield by the same scoreline in their previous home match.
May 8, 14:07
Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Mark Warburton pictured in February 2021
QPR 3-1 Luton: Lyndon Dykes injury overshadows final-day win
Lyndon Dykes picked up what looked like a knee injury.
May 8, 14:05
Stoke City's Will Forrester celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on May 8, 2021
Bournemouth 0-2 Stoke: Cherries' loss confirms sixth-placed finish
Will William Forrester and Tommy Smith fired Stoke to a 2-0 win.
May 8, 14:04
Rotherham United manager Paul Warne pictured in January 2021
Cardiff 1-1 Rotherham: Marlon Pack equaliser relegates Rotherham
Marlon Pack's late leveller sent the Millers back to the third tier.
May 8, 14:02
Derby County's Patrick Roberts celebrates after scoring their second goal on May 8, 2021
Derby 3-3 Sheff Weds: Rams survive as Wednesday suffer relegation
Martyn Waghorn scored twice as the Rams secured their Sky Bet Championship status.
May 8, 14:01
Huddersfield Town manager Carlos Corberan pictured in December 2020
Reading 2-2 Huddersfield: Terriers rescue last-gasp point
The home side finished just outside the play-off places.
May 8, 13:54
Leeds United's Patrick Bamford celebrates scoring their second goal with Ezgjan Alioski on May 8, 2021
Leeds 3-1 Tottenham: Whites dent Spurs' Champions League hopes
Stuart Dallas, Patrick Bamford and Rodrigo scored the goals at Elland Road, with Son Heung-min's effort for Spurs offering little consolation.
May 8, 13:53
Watford's Philip Zinckernagel in action with Swansea City's Jake Bidwell and Marc Guehi on May 8, 2021
Watford 2-0 Swansea: Gray, Success score for promoted Hornets
Swansea will hope to join the Hornets in the top flight and face Barnsley in the play-offs later this month.
May 8, 13:51
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on March 3, 2021
Bristol City 1-3 Brentford: Ivan Toney nets 31st goal of season
Bryan Mbeumo and Sergi Canos were also on the scoresheet for the Bees before Louis Britton struck a late consolation for Bristol City
May 8, 13:49
Nottingham Forest manager Chris Hughton pictured on January 23, 2021
Forest 1-2 Preston: Liam Lindsay grabs controversial winner
James Garner had put Forest ahead.
May 8, 13:48
Coventry City manager Mark Robins pictured in November 2020
Coventry 6-1 Millwall: Sky Blues sign off at St Andrew's with drubbing
The Sky Blues return to the Ricoh Arena next season.
May 8, 13:45
Wycombe Wanderers' manager Gareth Ainsworth reacts after the match on May 1, 2021
Middlesbrough 0-3 Wycombe: Chairboys go down in style
Gareth Ainsworth's side have dropped back into League One after winning promotion via the play-offs last season.
May 8, 13:39
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