West Ham United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring their first goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on April 5, 2021
A closer look at Jesse Lingard's remarkable revival at West Ham
The 28-year-old left Old Trafford for the London Stadium in January for the rest of the campaign.
Apr 6, 13:26
Mouctar Diakhaby in action for Valencia in May 2019
Valencia reject Juan Cala's version of events in racism scandal
The Valencia team walked off the field during the 2-1 defeat at the Estadio Ramon de Carranza after Cala allegedly abused Mouctar Diakhaby.
Apr 6, 13:25
Rebecca Welch pictured in November 2020
Keith Hackett backs Rebecca Welch to go right to the top
Rebecca Welch made history on Monday when becoming the first female to be appointed to referee a game in the English Football League.
Apr 6, 13:23
Raphael Varane pictured in December 2020
Raphael Varane to miss Liverpool game after positive coronavirus test
The France defender has tested positive for coronavirus.
Apr 6, 12:30
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley pictured in February 2020
Mike Ashley 'still set on selling Newcastle to Saudi-backed consortium'
Financier Amanda Staveley agreed a deal with the Magpies owner in April last year.
Apr 6, 12:29
West Ham United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring their first goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on April 5, 2021
Jesse Lingard urges West Ham to maintain focus in top-four race
The Hammers host top-four rivals Leicester in the Premier League on Sunday.
Apr 6, 12:28
Brian O'Driscoll pictured in September 2017
Brian O'Driscoll tips Leinster to end Exeter's European reign
Exeter and Leinster are set for a quarter-final showdown in the Heineken Champions Cup on Saturday.
Apr 6, 12:26
John Hughes in charge of Hibernian in 2010
John Hughes retains belief in Ross County's "courage and character"
County boss John Hughes backed his side to handle the pressure of the dogfight.
Apr 6, 11:19
Shaun Wane pictured in October 2018
Sam Tomkins in pole position to start at full-back for England
The Catalans Dragons star has started the season in fine form.
Apr 6, 10:56
Johanna Konta pictured at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Injured Johanna Konta to miss Great Britain's tie with Mexico
Heather Watson, Katie Boulter, Harriet Dart, Katie Swan and debutant Jodie Burrage make up the GB team.
Apr 6, 10:55
Scotland manager Steve Clarke pictured on November 15, 2020
Scotland face friendlies with Luxembourg and Holland before Euro 2020
Both matches will be away from home.
Apr 6, 09:54
General view of Celtic Park from 2015
Dominic McKay agrees early SRU exit ahead of Celtic appointment
Dominic McKay will now arrive at Parkhead in April rather than July.
Apr 6, 09:53
Shaun Wane pictured in October 2018
England coach Shaun Wane names unchanged 35-man squad
The squad will meet at Leeds Beckett University next Tuesday.
Apr 6, 08:30
Everton midfielder Tom Davies pictured on January 9, 2021
Tom Davies insists Everton are "still confident" despite dropped points
Victory would have put the Merseyside club within three points of fourth-placed West Ham, who took their chance a couple of hours later.
Apr 6, 08:29
General view inside Coventry City's Ricoh Arena from August 2015
Coventry placed under transfer embargo after failure to file accounts
The trio said clubs have been given an extended deadline to submit financial accounts to Companies House but the EFL has not replicated this.
Apr 6, 07:39
Manchester United's David de Gea pictured on February 21, 2021
Tuesday's paper talk: David de Gea, Martin Odegaard, Romelu Lukaku
Moves for De Gea, Odegaard and Lukaku make headlines on Tuesday.
Apr 6, 07:38
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman pictured in February 2021
Ronald Koeman hails second half performance as Barcelona beat Valladolid
Barcelona confirmed after the game that Philippe Coutinho had undergone surgery on a knee injury.
Apr 6, 07:37
Rory McIlroy pictured during the Masters on November 13, 2020
Nick Dougherty: 'Masters win would make Rory McIlroy a legend'
The 31-year-old is bidding to join a select group of players who have claimed all four major titles.
Apr 6, 07:36
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his goal against Arsenal on April 6, 2010
On This Day: Lionel Messi scores four against Arsenal
The Argentina superstar scored all four goals at the Nou Camp as Barcelona reached the Champions League semi-finals.
Apr 6, 07:35
Sarah Taylor pictured on July 1, 2019
Sarah Taylor to return to cricket with Welsh Fire in Hundred
Sarah Taylor put her cricketing career on hold in September 2019 when announcing her international retirement.
Apr 6, 07:32
New York Knicks forward Julius Randle dribbles the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard James Harden on April 5, 2021
NBA roundup: James Harden goes off injured in Nets win
Harden only managed four minutes in his return after two games away.
Apr 6, 07:31
Stephen Hendry pictured in 1997
Stephen Hendry launches comeback to defeat Jimmy White in Sheffield
Stephen Hendry needs to win three more matches to seal an unlikely return to the Crucible.
Apr 5, 23:00
Michael van Gerwen in action in March 2016
Michael Van Gerwen settles for point as Premier League gets underway
Gerwyn Price had to withdraw after testing positive for Covid-19, with James Wade taking his place in the tournament at the Marshall Arena.
Apr 5, 22:50
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on January 28, 2021
Gary Neville: 'Alexander-Arnold must get serious about defending'
Trent Alexander-Arnold was surprisingly left out of England's squad for the recent World Cup qualifiers.
Apr 5, 22:49
West Ham United manager David Moyes pictured on February 27, 2021
David Moyes: 'West Ham's top-four challenge is not a fluke'
West Ham sit fourth in the Premier League after victory at Molineux.
Apr 5, 22:48
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross aims for Hampden happiness as Hibs progress in cup
Hibs beat Queen of the South in the Scottish Cup third round.
Apr 5, 22:47
Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele celebrates scoring their first goal against Real Valladolid in La Liga on April 5, 2021
Barcelona 1-0 Valladolid: Ousmane Dembele strikes late for Blaugrana
The France forward volleyed home in injury time against Real Valladolid to move Barca to within one point of leaders Atletico Madrid.
Apr 5, 21:36
West Ham United's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring their first goal against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on April 5, 2021
Wolves 2-3 West Ham: Jesse Lingard steals the show at Molineux
West Ham moved up to fourth in the Premier League after victory.
Apr 5, 21:32
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Queen of the South 1-3 Hibs: Christian Doidge nets brace in cup win
Hibs deservedly set up an away tie at Stranraer in the fourth round of the Scottish Cup.
Apr 5, 21:06
Mouctar Diakhaby in action for Valencia in May 2019
Valencia demand more action on racism after Mouctar Diakhaby incident
The Valencia team walked off the field during their 2-1 LaLiga defeat at Cadiz after Mouctar Diakhaby claimed to have been racially abused by Juan Cala.
Apr 5, 20:31
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on March 7, 2021
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool are not on a revenge tour against Real Madrid'
The Reds were beaten 3-1 in Kiev three years ago after Mohamed Salah was injured following a Sergio Ramos challenge.
Apr 5, 20:28
Declan Rice in action for West Ham United on February 21, 2021
West Ham's Declan Rice vows to return from injury "in no time"
The 22-year-old West Ham midfielder was injured on England duty last week.
Apr 5, 20:27
Rory McIlroy pictured during the Masters on November 13, 2020
Pete Cowan urges Rory McIlroy to focus on the future
Rory McIlroy would complete a career grand slam with victory at Augusta National.
Apr 5, 20:26
Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy pictured on February 16, 2021
Mick McCarthy: 'Sheffield Wednesday thrashing is a humbling lesson'
Adam Reach netted twice in Wednesday's win.
Apr 5, 20:25
Declan Rice in action for West Ham United on February 21, 2021
Monday's sporting social: Rice's rehab and football unites against racism
The West Ham midfielder is facing a spell out of action with a knee injury.
Apr 5, 20:25
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on March 1, 2021
Carlo Ancelotti laments Everton's failure to "kill the game" against Palace
Michy Batshuayi grabbed a late equaliser for the Eagles at Goodison Park.
Apr 5, 20:24
Steven Defour in action for Burnley on December 1, 2018
Ex-Burnley midfielder Steven Defour to retire at end of season
The Belgium international made 58 appearances for the Clarets.
Apr 5, 20:23
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe pictured on July 26, 2020
Steven Pressley urges Eddie Howe to wait until summer for Celtic job
The former Bournemouth boss has held talks with the Glasgow giants.
Apr 5, 20:22
Crystal Palace's Michy Batshuayi celebrates scoring their first goal against Everton in the Premier League on April 5, 2021
Everton 1-1 Palace: Michy Batshuayi dents Toffees' European hopes
James Rodriguez marked his return to the side with his 100th goal in European club football in the 56th minute.
Apr 5, 19:22
Preston North End's Brad Potts in action with Cardiff City's Leandro Bacuna in the Championship on October 18, 2020
Sheff Weds 5-0 Cardiff: Five-star Owls demolish Bluebirds
Three of the goals came in the first 23 minutes.
Apr 5, 19:03
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