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Monday's sporting social: Celebrating International Women's Day
Rio Ferdinand was glad to see the back of home schooling.
Mar 8, 18:30
General view of Southend United's Roots Hall from July 2015
Team News: Southend's Simeon Akinola doubtful for Tranmere battle
The striker was substituted in the draw at Oldham.
Mar 8, 18:29
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Indian cricket chief confirms plans for England-India women's Test match
Shah revealed the surprise news on International Women's Day.
Mar 8, 17:18
Andrea Agnelli, the chairman of the European Club Association and Juventus, pictured in July 2020
Cutting Premier League mentioned as option to accommodate new Champions League
UEFA is proposing a 36-team league where sides play 10 matches in a so-called 'Swiss system'.
Mar 8, 17:17
Alix Popham pictured for Wales in 2007
Surgeon expresses concern over long-term brain injury for rugby players
Professor John Fairclough of the Progressive Rugby group has cited a study in the Welsh professional game showing an increase in concussions.
Mar 8, 16:49
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's Maren Mjelde hails her mother as "biggest inspiration"
The defender was speaking ahead of Chelsea Women's Champions League tie against Atletico Madrid.
Mar 8, 16:48
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Premier League on March 7, 2021
Why are so many penalties being conceded in the Premier League?
Gabriel Jesus bundled over Anthony Martial to allow Bruno Fernandes to open the scoring in United's 2-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 8, 15:47
Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
Sam Curran hopes England duties will not be hampered by IPL commitments
The 22-year-old was rested after January's tour of Sri Lanka and spent a week in quarantine after arriving in India on February 26.
Mar 8, 14:35
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on March 7, 2021
Jurgen Klopp hopes Champions League action will benefit Liverpool
A sixth successive home league defeat, this one to struggling Fulham, left the Reds well adrift of Champions League qualification.
Mar 8, 14:24
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard before the match in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Five things on Steven Gerrard's to-do list after Rangers title win
The Gers have ended a 10-year wait for a Scottish Premiership championship.
Mar 8, 14:23
Nicola Sturgeon pictured in March 2020
Deputy First Minister criticises Rangers response to Ibrox celebrations
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has criticised the Ibrox club after fans congregated in George Square and outside Ibrox Stadium to celebrate.
Mar 8, 14:22
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British and Irish Lions to explore possibility of women's team
Lions managing director Ben Calveley said it was an "important first step in determining whether a women's Lions could be established".
Mar 8, 14:21
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on March 7, 2021
How can faltering champions Liverpool save their season?
The Reds are in danger of missing the top four after a record six successive Anfield defeats.
Mar 8, 13:06
A general shot on the snooker World Championship trophy
Reanne Evans and Ng On-yee offered professional snooker tour cards
The agreement has been hailed as one of the most significant days in the history of women's snooker.
Mar 8, 13:05
Danny Ings in action for Southampton on January 30, 2021
Ralph Hasenhuttl provides injury update on Danny Ings
Danny Ings suffered a leg injury on Saturday.
Mar 8, 13:04
Tottenham Hotspur's Gareth Bale celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace in the Premier League on March 7, 2021
Gareth Bale: 'Tottenham will face Arsenal full of confidence'
Gareth Bale's double against Crystal Palace took him into double figures for the campaign.
Mar 8, 13:03
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard before the match in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Rangers remind fans to socially distance after Ibrox celebrations
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon criticised the "infuriating and disgraceful" scenes as Rangers supporters gathered on Sunday night.
Mar 8, 13:02
West Bromwich Albion's Conor Gallagher in action with Newcastle United's Jonjo Shelvey in the Premier League on March 7, 2021
Okay Yokuslu admits West Brom are "sad" after Newcastle draw
West Brom are eight points from safety with 10 games left.
Mar 8, 13:01
Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Mark Warburton pictured in February 2021
Mark Warburton: 'Rangers cannot rest on their laurels after title win'
The former Ibrox boss guided the Light Blues back into the Premiership in 2016.
Mar 8, 12:07
Rangers players celebrate after Celtic's Callum McGregor scores an own goal in the Scottish Premiership on January 2, 2021
An in-depth look at how Rangers stormed to the Scottish Premiership title
Rangers have conceded only nine goals in the league this season.
Mar 8, 12:06
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on March 7, 2021
How have Fulham managed to turn their fortunes around under Scott Parker?
A run of three wins in six league games has boosted the Cottagers' survival hopes.
Mar 8, 12:05
Ireland's Jacob Stockdale in action against Italy on February 24, 2019
Jacob Stockdale returns to Ireland's Six Nations squad for Scotland clash
The 33-times capped winger missed the opening three rounds of the Six Nations through injury.
Mar 8, 10:53
Oleksandr Zinchenko in action for Man City in the Champions League on November 3, 2020
Oleksandr Zinchenko insists Man City will "come back stronger"
Pep Guardiola's quadruple-chasing side suffered their first defeat in 29 games after losing 2-0 to Manchester United on Sunday.
Mar 8, 10:02
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London and Essex clubs collaborate to form Women's Elite Sport Partnership
West Ham Women, London Lions, London Pulse Netball Club, Essex Rebels Basketball Club and Sunrisers cricket team will collectively work together.
Mar 8, 10:01
Bryson DeChambeau pictured during practice for The Masters on November 9, 2020
Bryson DeChambeau edges out Lee Westwood to win eighth PGA Tour title
The American won the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot.
Mar 8, 08:24
Nicola Sturgeon pictured in March 2020
Nicola Sturgeon blasts "disgraceful" Rangers title celebrations
Thousands of jubilant fans flouted the current lockdown to congregate outside Ibrox Stadium.
Mar 8, 08:23
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on March 7, 2021
Jurgen Klopp desperate for Liverpool to win "one football game"
Defeat to Fulham was a sixth loss in succession at home.
Mar 8, 08:22
Rangers players celebrate after Celtic's Callum McGregor scores an own goal in the Scottish Premiership on January 2, 2021
A closer look at Rangers' journey back to the top of Scottish football
Steven Gerrard has led the Light Blues to the Premiership title.
Mar 8, 08:21
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard before the match in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Glasgow painted blue again as Rangers crowned champions
Rangers are back on top of the Scottish game after a turbulent decade.
Mar 8, 08:20
Ryan Christie in action for Celtic on September 27, 2020
Ryan Christie: 'Celtic are gutted to lose the title'
The Scotland attacker insists the Hoops will bounce back.
Mar 8, 08:19
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Premier League on March 7, 2021
The best pictures from this weekend's sporting action
Manchester United won the derby, Liverpool lost at home again, Rangers won the title in Scotland and England lost the fourth Test in India.
Mar 8, 08:18
Dawid Malan pictured for England against South Africa in December 2020
What comes next for England after humbling India defeat?
The tourists head straight into the white-ball leg of the tour which begins this week.
Mar 8, 08:17
Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland on his knees on March 6, 2021
Monday's paper talk: Erling Braut Haaland, Kylian Mbappe, Adama Traore
Erling Braut Haaland, Konsa and Christensen are among the players being discussed on Monday.
Mar 8, 08:16
Anna Van Der Breggen pictured in September 2020
Anna van der Breggen determined to end career on a high
She is keen to start a family, wants to find new ways of developing her sport and wants to climb off the bike before she loses the love for it.
Mar 8, 08:14
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid in La Liga on March 7, 2021
European roundup: Real Madrid score late to draw with Atletico Madrid
The LaLiga derby ended 1-1.
Mar 7, 23:27
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard before the match in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Dave King not expecting Steven Gerrard to take charge of Liverpool this summer
The former Rangers chairman believes the Reds are not ready to get rid of Jurgen Klopp.
Mar 7, 23:26
Illan Meslier in action for Leeds United on February 27, 2021
Marcelo Bielsa hails Illan Meslier's "personality and character"
Marcelo Bielsa has been impressed with his young keeper's first season in the Premier League.
Mar 7, 23:24
Rangers' James Tavernier receives medical attention after sustaining an injury in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
James Tavernier facing battle to be fit for Celtic clash
Boss Steven Gerrard hopes his injured captain can celebrate their first title win in a decade at Parkhead on March 21.
Mar 7, 23:24
Declan Rice in action for West Ham United on February 21, 2021
David Moyes: 'West Ham United would not sell Declan Rice for £100m'
Hammers co-owner David Sullivan is understood to value his prized asset at somewhere around an eye-watering nine-figure sum.
Mar 7, 23:23
Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho celebrates scoring against Burnley in the Premier League on March 3, 2021
Kelechi Iheanacho in confident mood for Leicester City
The Nigeria international followed up his leveller in the midweek draw at Burnley by scoring Leicester's equaliser at Brighton.
Mar 7, 23:21
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