Saracens' Matt Stevens takes on the London Irish defence during their Aviva Premiership match on February 8, 2014
On This Day: England's Matt Stevens handed two-year doping ban
A month earlier, Matt Stevens had tested positive for cocaine.
Feb 26, 08:46
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root invites ICC to make own judgement on state of Ahmedabad pitch
England were beaten by 10 wickets to go 2-1 down in the series.
Feb 26, 08:45
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard before the match in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Steven Gerrard: 'Rangers players deserve all the plaudits'
The hosts followed up last week's frenzied first-leg in Flanders to beat Royal Antwerp 5-2 at Ibrox.
Feb 26, 08:44
Declan Rice in action for West Ham United on January 19, 2021
Friday's paper talk: Erling Haaland, Declan Rice, Georginio Wijnaldum
Georginio Wijnaldum and Gleison Bremer could figure in Liverpool transfer dealing, according to today's football gossip.
Feb 26, 08:43
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo makes a layup against New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams on February 26, 2021
NBA roundup: Giannis Antetokounmpo inspires Bucks to win over Pelicans
The reigning MVP scored 38 points as Milwaukee beat New Orleans in a thriller.
Feb 26, 08:41
Ryan Reynolds pictured in May 2018
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney offer Wrexham players £250k promotion bonus
The Red Dragons are currently seventh in the National League.
Feb 26, 08:38
Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers pictured in February 2021
Brendan Rodgers accepts blame for Europa League exit
Leicester were knocked out of the Europa League in the last-32 by Slavia Prague.
Feb 25, 23:31
Manchester United's Shola Shoretire in action with Newcastle United's Jacob Murphy in the Premier League on February 21, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer excited by Shola Shoretire's potential
Shola Shoretire came on aged 17 years 23 days.
Feb 25, 23:30
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker pictured on December 14, 2019
Alisson Becker thankful for support following tragic death of his father
Jose Agostinho Alisson Becker is understood to have drowned when swimming on his property on Wednesday.
Feb 25, 23:29
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on February 7, 2021
Sam Allardyce fumes at Thursday night clash with Everton
West Brom will have little recovery time before playing relegation rivals Newcastle.
Feb 25, 23:12
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Benfica in the Europa League on February 25, 2021
Europa League roundup: Napoli knocked out but Manchester United, Arsenal through
Fellow Serie A clubs AC Milan and Roma both progress, as did English sides Arsenal and Manchester United.
Feb 25, 23:11
Eric Dier in action for Spurs on November 21, 2020
Eric Dier: 'I am not struggling with confidence'
An alarming set of Premier League results that has seen Spurs fall out of top-four contention and leave boss Jose Mourinho under pressure.
Feb 25, 23:09
Rory McIlroy pictured during the Masters on November 13, 2020
Rory McIlroy makes solid start at WGC-Workday Championship
Rory McIlroy carded an opening 69.
Feb 25, 23:08
Manchester United's Amad Diallo in action with Real Sociedad's Ander Guevara in the Europa League on February 25, 2021
Manchester United 0-0 Real Sociedad: Red Devils progress to Europa League last-16
The 0-0 draw saw United advance 4-0 on aggregate.
Feb 25, 22:20
Stephen Hendry pictured in 1997
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'Stephen Hendry is Tiger Woods of snooker'
The 52-year-old Scot is due to return to action in the Gibraltar Open next week.
Feb 25, 22:18
Slavia Prague's Abdallah Sima celebrates scoring against Leicester City in the Europa League on February 25, 2021
Leicester City 0-2 Slavia Prague: Foxes crash out of Europa League
Lukas Provod and Abdallah Sima scored in the second half as Slavia reached the last 16.
Feb 25, 22:16
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones: 'We must cool amid targeting from Alun Wyn Jones'
Alun Wyn Jones has warned his players about the prospect of being targeted with wind-ups by the Lions second row.
Feb 25, 22:14
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on February 14, 2021
Mikel Arteta lavishes praise on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as the Gunners beat Benfica to reach the Europa League last 16.
Feb 25, 21:54
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard before the match in the Europa League on February 18, 2021
Steven Gerrard keen to move on from Nathan Patterson breach
The 19-year-old scored early in the second half.
Feb 25, 21:54
Granada players celebrate overcoming Napoli in the Europa League on February 25, 2021
Europa League roundup: Napoli knocked out by Granada
Dutch giants Ajax booked their spot in the next stage following a 2-1 victory against Lille.
Feb 25, 20:48
Rangers forward Cedric Itten celebrates scoring against Royal Antwerp in the Europa League on February 25, 2021
Rangers 5-2 Royal Antwerp: Steven Gerrard's side advance to round of 16
Nathan Patterson slotted home just 16 seconds after climbing off the bench.
Feb 25, 20:34
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Benfica in the Europa League on February 25, 2021
Arsenal 3-2 Benfica: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang nets late winner to send Mikel Arteta's side through
Pierre Emerick Aubameyang scored twice as the Gunners won 3-2 on the night to progress 4-3 on aggregate.
Feb 25, 20:15
George North in action for Wales on February 1, 2019
George North relishing opportunity to win 100th Wales cap
George North will become the sixth player to win 100 caps for Wales
Feb 25, 19:13
Zander Fagerson in action for Scotland in November 2017
Zander Fagerson could still feature for Scotland in Six Nations
The Scots' next clash with France has been postponed.
Feb 25, 18:41
Tranmere Rovers manager Keith Hill pictured on January 10, 2021
Tranmere Rovers see request to reschedule Papa John's Trophy final turned down
The showpiece is set to take place next month.
Feb 25, 18:40
India's Rohit Sharma celebrates another century against Bangladesh on July 2, 2019
Rohit Sharma defends pitch after India secure impressive win
The hosts thrashed England by 10 wickets in Ahmedabad.
Feb 25, 18:40
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker pictured on December 14, 2019
Thursday's sporting social: Support for Alisson Becker and a whirlwind Test
Marcus Rashford's Manchester United debut was also remembered.
Feb 25, 18:39
Celtic's David Turnbull celebrates scoring against Lille in the Europa League on December 10, 2020
John Kennedy: 'Celtic must go back to basics'
Neil Lennon departed Parkhead this week.
Feb 25, 18:21
Stuart Findlay celebrates with Scotland teammate Lawrence Shankland on October 13, 2019
Scotland's Stuart Findlay joins Philadelphia Union
Kilmarnock will receive an undisclosed fee for the player.
Feb 25, 18:20
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
Jason Holt wants to use pain of final defeats to inspire Livingston
Jason Holt featured in the 2013 final as Hearts lost to St Mirren and played the full game as Rangers went down to Hibernian in the 2016 Scottish Cup final.
Feb 25, 18:08
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring their third goal on February 13, 2021
FPL tips: Manchester City leading the way amid excellent form
After 19 straight wins, back-to-back doubles can help Pep Guardiola's men produce even more value for your fantasy team.
Feb 25, 18:06
Charlotte Edwards pictured in August 2015
PCA elect Charlotte Edwards as first female president
The former England captain takes over from Graham Gooch at the Professional Cricketers' Association.
Feb 25, 18:06
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Referee James Child pleased with reaction after speaking out
The 37-year-old addressed the subject for the first time on the BBC's LGBT Sport Podcast.
Feb 25, 18:05
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Joe Root: 'Pitch not to blame for England's defeat'
It was the shortest match since 1935 in terms of balls bowled.
Feb 25, 17:34
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
Max Verstappen parking idea of replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes the Dutchman is top of Mercedes' wishlist as they prepare for life after Lewis Hamilton.
Feb 25, 17:34
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Micky Mellon explains life as a football manager
The Dundee United boss has backed Neil Lennon to bounce back from his sacking.
Feb 25, 17:33
Kyren Wilson pictured in December 2015
Kyren Wilson: 'I will not follow Stephen Hendry's lead'
Stephen Hendry, 52, will make his long-awaited return at next week's Gibraltar Open.
Feb 25, 17:33
West Bromwich Albion manager Sam Allardyce pictured on February 7, 2021
Sam Allardyce: 'Reputation will not be harmed if West Bromwich Albion are relegated'
Albion are 11 points from safety with 13 games remaining.
Feb 25, 16:51
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes pictured in November 22, 2020
Derek McInnes defends Neil Lennon after Celtic departure
Neil Lennon resigned this week with the champions 18 points behind Rangers at the top of the table.
Feb 25, 16:50
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter pictured in February, 2021
Graham Potter: 'We must continue to improve'
The Seagulls, who sit just four points above the relegation zone, travel to the Hawthorns to face 19th-placed West Brom on Saturday.
Feb 25, 16:08
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