Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough on March 31, 2021
Northern Ireland boss Ian Baraclough relishing right kind of selection headaches
Ian Baraclough was missing key regulars in this international window, with Jonny Evans and Stuart Dallas among those unavailable.
Sep 9, 08:00
Emma Raducanu pictured at the US Open on September 6, 2021
US Open tale of the tape: How Emma Raducanu measures up against Maria Sakkari
Qualifier Emma Raducanu is one win away from reaching the US Open final.
Sep 9, 06:53
West Ham United's Declan Rice pictured on August 15, 2021
Football rumours: Declan Rice linked with Manchester United move
Jude Bellingham may also be extending his time in Germany despite Premier League interest, according to the football rumour mill.
Sep 9, 06:17
Novak Djokovic pictured at the US Open in September 2021
Novak Djokovic survives scare to keep calendar grand slam bid on track
The world number one dropped the first set of his US Open quarter-final against Matteo Berrettini but came back to win in four.
Sep 9, 05:01
Emma Raducanu pictured at the US Open on September 6, 2021
US Open day 10: The fairytale of New York continues
Emma Raducanu reached the semi-finals with yet another straight sets victory at Flushing Meadows.
Sep 9, 04:38
Maria Sakkari pictured at the US Open in September 2021
Maria Sakkari says she will not start favourite against Emma Raducanu
The Greek 17th seed will meet the surging British teenager in the US Open semi-finals.
Sep 9, 02:46
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough on March 31, 2021
Ian Baraclough proud of how young Northern Ireland side matched Switzerland
Bailey Peacock-Farrell saved a penalty as the game finished 0-0.
Sep 8, 22:35
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Reaction to World Cup pain outweighs Poland frustration for Gareth Southgate
Harry Kane scored as the visitors drew 1-1 in Warsaw.
Sep 8, 22:27
Wales attacker Gareth Bale celebrates scoring against Belarus on September 5, 2021
Wales still have plenty to play for despite disappointing draw - Gareth Bale
The Dragons have an October double-header away to the Czech Republic and Estonia.
Sep 8, 22:16
Harry Kane celebrates scoring the winner for England on July 7, 2021
Harry Kane happy with England's progress on road to Qatar despite Poland draw
Damian Szymanski's late goal denied the Three Lions victory in Poland.
Sep 8, 21:31
Norwich City defender Max Aarons pictured in December 2020
England Under-21s are happy to play it nasty to reach Euro 2023 - Max Aarons
Lee Carsley's players started their qualifying campaign by beating Kosovo.
Sep 8, 21:30
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Poland on September 8, 2021
England clean sheet record on ice as Kane strides on - 5 things from Poland draw
The Three Lions had won their opening five Group I matches.
Sep 8, 21:16
England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring against Poland on September 8, 2021
Damian Szymanski denies England at the death as Poland salvage point
Harry Kane had fired the Three Lions in front.
Sep 8, 20:50
Wales' Gareth Bale in action against Estonia on September 8, 2021
Gareth Bale draws a blank as Wales held to World Cup qualifying draw by Estonia
The Dragons failed to score for the third time in four games as Belgium increased their lead at the top of the group with a 1-0 win over Belarus.
Sep 8, 20:50
Switzerland's Fabian Frei in action with Northern Ireland's Shayne Lavery on September 8, 2021
Bailey Peacock-Farrell's penalty save earns Northern Ireland a point
It was the goalkeeper's second consecutive stop from the spot after he kept out Lithuania last Thursday.
Sep 8, 20:46
Emma Raducanu pictured at the US Open on September 6, 2021
Emma Raducanu 'enjoying the experience' after unexpected US Open semi-final run
Emma Raducanu defeated Belinda Bencic to become the first qualifier to reach the last four in New York.
Sep 8, 20:36
Alexander Zverev pictured at the US Open in September 2021
Alexander Zverev breezes into US Open semi-finals
Alexander Zverev let slip a two-set lead to lose to Dominic Thiem in last year's final.
Sep 8, 20:32
Emma Raducanu celebrates at Wimbledon on July 3, 2021
A closer look at Emma Raducanu's meteoric rise to flawless US Open campaign
In June this year, Emma Raducanu was 361st in the world rankings and arrived at Wimbledon having played just one senior tour-level match.
Sep 8, 19:43
Emma Raducanu pictured at the US Open on September 6, 2021
Emma Raducanu: The next generation of female tennis players is strong
Fellow teenager Leylah Fernandez is also in the last four of the US Open.
Sep 8, 19:03
Emma Raducanu pictured at the US Open on September 2, 2021
Greg Rusedski says Emma Raducanu can win US Open as Liam Gallagher cheers her on
The 18-year-old became the first qualifier to make the last four in New York in the Open era.
Sep 8, 18:57
Emma Raducanu pictured at the US Open on September 6, 2021
From Wimbledon to the US Open - Emma Raducanu's rise up the rankings
The 18-year-old has become the first qualifier to reach the US Open semi-finals in the Open era.
Sep 8, 18:10
Emma Raducanu pictured at the US Open on September 6, 2021
British teenager Emma Raducanu reaches US Open semi-finals with fine display
The 18-year-old from Kent became the first qualifier in US Open history to reach the last four.
Sep 8, 17:48
Kimi Raikkonen pictured in February 2020
Kimi Raikkonen ruled out of second F1 GP in Italy following positive Covid test
Kimi Raikkonen ruled out of second F1 GP in Italy following positive Covid test
Sep 8, 17:42
Cricket Ball
Nottinghamshire seize title initiative as Hampshire keep pace
Lancashire had been set an unlikely victory target of 444, which would have put them top.
Sep 8, 17:34
Thomas Bach, President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) attends a news conference after an Executive Board meeting in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 4, 2020
IOC refuses to enter debate over future World Cup finals clashing with Olympics
President Thomas Bach said he would not add 'fuel to the fire' concerning controversial plans to cut the gap between the FIFA tournament to two years.
Sep 8, 17:27
Conor McGregor moves in for a hit against Dustin Poirier on July 10, 2021
McGregor's new Rolex and Wilder plays a tune - Wednesday's sporting social
Liverpool unveiled a jazzy new third kit.
Sep 8, 17:12
Atlanta's Osi Umenyiora on the sidelines during a game with the Bengals on August 8, 2013
Osi Umenyiora hails Tom Brady's longevity ahead of new NFL season
The 44-year-old quarterback has his sights on a record eighth Super Bowl ring.
Sep 8, 16:36
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson pictured on October 31, 2020
Robbie Neilson reveals he has been chasing Barrie McKay for years
McKay has signed a two-year deal with the Gorgie club.
Sep 8, 16:09
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry aware he might need a Ryder Cup wild card from Padraig Harrington
The former Open champion has a precarious grip on an automatic qualification place.
Sep 8, 16:01
Sam Tomkins of England celebrates a try with team mates during the Four Nations match between England and Samoa at Suncorp Stadium on October 25, 2014
Sam Tomkins relishing prospect of leading England out in Perpignan
The RFL is close to securing an agreement with their French counterparts for an autumn international in October.
Sep 8, 15:58
England's Joe Root celebrates after winning the match on August 28, 2021
Joe Root says Test team were 'hampered' by this season's domestic calendar
The England captain called on organisers to place red-ball cricket at the forefront of their thinking for the 2021 schedule.
Sep 8, 15:51
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross frustrated at not adding to his Hibernian squad on deadline day
Jack Ross was reportedly in the market for St Mirren midfielder Jamie McGrath.
Sep 8, 15:50
Team Jumbo-Visma rider Wout Van Aert in action at the Tour de France on September 4, 2020
Wout van Aert claims second victory at Tour of Britain
Van Wout Van Aert moves back ahead of British rider Ethan Hayter
Sep 8, 15:36
Haseeb Hameed pictured for England in November 2016
England opener Haseeb Hameed looking forward to playing at old stomping ground
Haseeb Hameed left Lancashire for Nottinghamshire in 2019.
Sep 8, 15:32
La Liga president Javier Tebas pictured in October 2019
Paris St Germain angered by criticism from LaLiga president Javier Tebas
Javier Tebas has hit out at the age of some of PSG's recent signings.
Sep 8, 15:30
Patrick Reed pictured at the US Open on September 18, 2020
Steve Stricker admits he 'lost sleep' over Patrick Reed's Ryder Cup omission
Patrick Reed has revelled in the nickname of "Captain America" since being the leading American points scorer on his 2014 debut.
Sep 8, 15:12
Adam Peaty for Strictly Come Dancing 2021
Adam Peaty out to 'complete collection' with Commonwealth 50m gold in Birmingham
But the 26-year-old is determined not to 'put too much pressure' on himself.
Sep 8, 14:25
Chelsea's Reece James celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on August 22, 2021
Chelsea fined after player reaction to Reece James red at Liverpool
Referee Anthony Taylor sent off Blues defender Reece James after a handball on the goalline
Sep 8, 14:24
Shane Lowry pictured during the BMW PGA Championship on October 9, 2020
Shane Lowry delighted with Open return to Royal Portrush in 2025
The tournament two years ago attracted a crowd of 237,750 throughout the week.
Sep 8, 14:11
Cricket Ball
ICC concerned about future of women's cricket in Afghanistan
The Taliban has suggested women will not be allowed to keep playing cricket.
Sep 8, 14:10
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