Real Sociedad head coach Imanol Alguacil pictured in December 2020
Imanol Alguacil: 'We need to dance to the music in Turin'
The round of 32 draw threw up an interesting clash between the Premier League high fliers and in-form LaLiga side.
Feb 17, 11:58
Benfica head coach Jorge Jesus pictured on November 5, 2020
Jorge Jesus: 'Europa League is not a lifeline to save season'
The Portuguese side head into the first leg having won just two of their last eight games in all competitions.
Feb 17, 11:57
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Newcastle Falcons' clash at Worcester Warriors postponed due to coronavirus cases
The Falcons returned a "small number" of positive tests.
Feb 17, 11:56
Adnan Januzaj pictured on March 4, 2020
Adnan Januzaj cannot wait for Manchester United clash
The Belgium international joined Real Sociedad in 2017 for a fee rising to £9.8million.
Feb 17, 11:47
A general shot of the Global Energy Stadium, the home of Ross County
Tom Grivosti, Connor Randall ruled out for rest of season
Tom Grivosti is sidelined by a hamstring problem, while Connor Randall has a back injury.
Feb 17, 11:05
Umesh Yadav celebrates during the first day of the second Test between England and India on August 1, 2018
Shubman Gill, Umesh Yadav included in India squad
Gill was hit on the left forearm while fielding at short leg during the hosts' series-levelling win in the second Test at Chennai.
Feb 17, 11:04
Paul Lambert in charge of Ipswich Town on January 26, 2019
Paul Lambert asks EFL to investigate referee confrontation with Alan Judge
The 49-year-old Lincolnshire official appeared to square up to the Ipswich player.
Feb 17, 10:22
Andy Murray reacts after losing against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Andy Murray pulls out of ATP Challenger Tour event in Italy
Andy Murray has decided against competing in a second event in Biella.
Feb 17, 10:20
Faf du Plessis pictured in June 10, 2019
Faf Du Plessis officially retires from Test cricket
The former Proteas captain scored 4,163 runs at an average of 40.02 in his 69 Tests.
Feb 17, 09:22
Brooklyn Nets shooting guard James Harden and power forward Kevin Durant celebrate against the Milwaukee Bucks on January 19, 2021
NBA roundup: Brooklyn Nets produce late show to beat Phoenix Suns
There were also wins for the Lakers, Celtics and Raptors.
Feb 17, 08:23
Ashleigh Barty pictured at the Australian Open on February 17, 2021
Karolina Muchova stuns Ashleigh Barty to reach Australian Open semi-finals
A medical time-out at 2-1 in the second set acted as the spark for the Czech to turn things around.
Feb 17, 08:21
Daniil Medvedev pictured at the Australian Open in February 2021
Daniil Medvedev beats Andrey Rublev to reach Australian Open semi-final
Daniil Medvedev stretched his current winning streak to 19 matches with a 7-5 6-3 6-2 victory.
Feb 17, 08:18
David Alaba in Bayern Munich training on December 8, 2020
Wednesday's paper talk: Adrien Rabiot, David Alaba, David Carmo
Moves for Rabiot, Alaba and Haaland make headlines on Wednesday.
Feb 17, 08:17
Joe Salisbury pictured in January 2020
Joe Salisbury, Jamie Murray to lock horns in men's doubles semi-finals
The two Britons won their respective quarter-finals on Wednesday.
Feb 17, 08:15
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal on February 16, 2021
Mauricio Pochettino lavishes praise on Kylian Mbappe after Camp Nou treble
The 22-year-old helped carve out a big advantage in the first leg of the last-16 tie against Barcelona.
Feb 17, 08:14
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on February 16, 2021
Jurgen Klopp delighted with response against RB Leipzig
Liverpool's European prospects are still in full swing after they seized control of their last-16 tie.
Feb 17, 08:13
Lizzy Yarnold pictured in May 2014
On This Day: Lizzy Yarnold retains Olympic skeleton title
Britain won two medals in the same event for the first time in Winter Olympics history.
Feb 17, 08:13
Reading manager Veljko Paunovic pictured in December 2020
Veljko Paunovic praises "tremendous" Reading performance in Bristol City win
The Portuguese forward's 20th goal of the season helped inflict City's sixth straight loss and end Dean Holden's spell in charge.
Feb 17, 00:01
Cardiff City manager Mick McCarthy pictured on February 16, 2021
Mick McCarthy hails Harry Wilson's "wonderful goal" in Luton win
The on-loan Liverpool midfielder scored the opener as the Bluebirds won 2-0.
Feb 16, 23:59
Zander Fagerson in action for Scotland in November 2017
Scotland's Zander Fagerson ruled out of Six Nations campaign through suspension
Tighthead prop Zander Fagerson collided with Wyn Jones' head when clearing out a ruck in Scotland's 25-24 defeat in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Feb 16, 23:58
Derby County manager Wayne Rooney pictured on February 13, 2021
Wayne Rooney "angry" with Derby performance despite late winner
Andre Wisdom's stoppage-time goal was not enough to improve his manager's mood after victory over rock-bottom Wycombe.
Feb 16, 23:43
Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock pictured in February 2021
Neil Warnock confirms Middlesbrough will appeal Paddy McNair's red card
Paddy McNair received a straight red card with nine minutes left.
Feb 16, 23:42
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Referee Darren Drysdale appears to square up to Ipswich's Alan Judge
Darren Drysdale appeared to move his head towards Alan Judge.
Feb 16, 23:41
Bristol City manager Dean Holden pictured on January 10, 2021
Bristol City sack Dean Holden after Reading defeat
Assistants Paul Simpson and Keith Downing were put in charge following the 2-0 Championship defeat to Reading.
Feb 16, 23:22
Watford manager Xisco Munoz pictured in February 2021
Xisco Munoz hails Watford's "spirit and determination" in Preston win
The Hornets climbed to third in the Championship table as Joao Pedro earned and converted a penalty to make it back-to-back league victories.
Feb 16, 22:48
Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal on February 16, 2021
Kylian Mbappe hits Camp Nou hat-trick as PSG crush Barcelona
Mauricio Pochettino's side fell behind to Lionel Messi's first-half penalty before being inspired by Kylian Mbappe's treble.
Feb 16, 22:46
Luton Town's Kiernan Dewbury Hall in action with Cardiff City's Harry Wilson in the Championship on February 16, 2021
Mick McCarthy's Cardiff win again as Luton come up short
The Bluebirds triumphed 2-0 to make it four straight victories.
Feb 16, 22:44
Fulham's Josh Maja celebrates scoring against Everton in the Premier League on February 14, 2021
Scott Parker admits Fulham must be careful with Josh Maja's fitness
The forward scored twice as the Cottagers beat Everton at Goodison Park.
Feb 16, 22:36
Reading's Lucas Joao celebrates scoring against Bristol City in the Championship on February 16, 2021
Championship roundup: Reading return to winning ways, Derby snatch late victory
Elsewhere, 10-man Middlesbrough beat Huddersfield and Derby left it late to see off Wycombe.
Feb 16, 22:34
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured in February 2021
Pep Guardiola fears international break could see rise in coronavirus cases
Pep Guardiola will take his table-topping Manchester City side to Everton on Wednesday.
Feb 16, 22:32
Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill pictured in December 2020
Michael O'Neill: 'Steven Fletcher is back to his best'
The Potters edged Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 at the Bet365 Stadium thanks to Steven Fletcher's 84th-minute strike.
Feb 16, 22:25
Duncan Watmore celebrates scoring for Middlesbrough against Huddersfield Town in the Championship on February 16, 2021
Middlesbrough end home woes with victory over Huddersfield
An Isaac Mbenza free-kick fired the visitors into an early lead.
Feb 16, 22:16
Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on February 16, 2021
Liverpool run out comfortable winners in first leg against RB Leipzig
The Reds have taken a giant stride towards the quarter-finals of Europe's premier club competition.
Feb 16, 22:14
Wycombe Wanderers Uche Ikpeazu scores an own goal against Derby County in the Championship on February 16, 2021
Derby snatch victory over Wycombe at the death
The defender settled the game after Wycombe's Uche Ikpeazu had scored for both teams.
Feb 16, 22:09
Reading's Lucas Joao celebrates scoring against Bristol City in the Championship on February 16, 2021
Reading return to winning ways over troubled Bristol City
Owner Steve Lansdown had warned before the game that a rapid transformation in City's form was necessary.
Feb 16, 22:07
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones blames lack of crowds for decreased aggression
Eddie Jones has promised England will improve again for their round-three appointment with Wales.
Feb 16, 22:05
Steven Fletcher scores for Stoke City against Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship on February 16, 2021
Stoke's Steven Fletcher sinks former club Sheffield Wednesday
The Potters looked set to make it 10 league games without a win until the 84th minute.
Feb 16, 21:25
Joao Pedro scores a penalty for Watford against Preston North End in the Championship on February 16, 2021
Joao Pedro penalty enough for Watford at Preston
The Brazilian forward was brought down by Tom Barkhuizen and stroked home the spot-kick to make it back-to-back league wins for the Hornets.
Feb 16, 21:21
Steve Cotterill in charge of Birmingham City on February 11, 2018
Shrewsbury manager Steve Cotterill leaves hospital after coronavirus battle
The Shrewsbury manager spent 33 days in Bristol Royal Infirmary and will continue to work remotely from his home in Bristol.
Feb 16, 20:47
England's Fara Williams (C) and Germany's Melanie Behringer vie for the ball during the bronze medal match at the FIFA Women's World Cup in Edmonton, Alberta on July 4, 2015
England's Fara Williams reveals kidney condition diagnosis
In a message posted on Instagram on Tuesday, the Reading midfielder spoke about her nephrotic syndrome diagnosis.
Feb 16, 20:46
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