Diego Maradona pictured on June 22, 1986
Thursday's sporting social: Diego Maradona tributes continue to flood in
There was also reaction to the imminent return of fans to some stadiums.
Nov 26, 19:11
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Robin Roussel claims a share of the lead at Alfred Dunhill
Scotland's Scott Jamieson lies a shot behind following a 66.
Nov 26, 19:10
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
Oxford City boss David Oldfield aiming to complete 10km charity challenge
David Oldfield has been running 10km every day in November to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK.
Nov 26, 18:23
Ding Junhui pictured in November 2015
Ding Junhui hints he could withdraw from UK Championship
Indoor sporting events in tier one and two locations are conceivably able to host a maximum of 1,000 fans under Covid-19 regulations.
Nov 26, 18:22
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores against Manchester United in the Premier League on November 1, 2020
Christmas fixture list confirmed by Premier League
There will be 60 matches made available for armchair fans.
Nov 26, 18:21
General view outside Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2018
Arsenal fan: 'Tickets for Emirates return will be like gold dust'
The Gunners can host up to 2,000 supporters at their Europa League game against Rapid Vienna under Covid-19 regulations.
Nov 26, 18:18
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Turkish Grand Prix on November 15, 2020
Lewis Hamilton calls for more action on human rights from Formula One
The seven-time world champion said ahead of this weekend's race in Bahrain: "We have taken a step in that direction but we can always do more."
Nov 26, 18:17
Premier League manager Graham Potter pictured in November 2020
Graham Potter sympathises with Jurgen Klopp over scheduling
The two managers go head to head on Saturday lunch-time.
Nov 26, 18:17
Diego Maradona pictured on June 22, 1986
Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' shirt held in Manchester
The blue jersey Maradona wore during Argentina's World Cup quarter-final victory over England is on display in the National Football Museum.
Nov 26, 17:15
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James Botham: 'It is a dream come true to take on England'
The 22-year-old grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian James Botham will make just his second international appearance.
Nov 26, 17:15
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured on November 6, 2020
Steve Bruce: 'I'm yet to select preferred Newcastle United XI this season'
The Magpies will be without three players because of coronavirus when they take on Crystal Palace.
Nov 26, 17:14
Manchester City players celebrate Phil Foden's goal against Olympiacos in the Champions League on November 25, 2020
Phil Foden ready to hit goal trail for Manchester City
City have made a mixed start in the Premier League, winning just three of their opening eight games and finding the net only 10 times.
Nov 26, 17:13
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha pictured in September 2020
Roy Hodgson: 'We must show we are not reliant on Wilfried Zaha'
Wilfried Zaha continues his period of self-isolation following a positive test for Covid-19
Nov 26, 17:11
Livingston manager Gary Holt pictured in August 2020
Livingston searching for Gary Holt replacement
Gary Holt resigned on Thursday.
Nov 26, 17:11
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on November 22, 2020
Jurgen Klopp praises youngsters following Atalanta BC clash
Teenage trio Rhys Williams, Neco Williams and Curtis Jones all started for Liverpool in the defeat to Atalanta.
Nov 26, 17:10
Burnley's Nick Pope in action against Sheffield United in the Premier League on July 5, 2020
Burnley's Nick Pope a doubt for Manchester City clash
Nick Pope needed two stitches after taking a blow to the head against Crystal Palace on Monday.
Nov 26, 17:09
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
Hibernian chief Leeann Dempster steps down from role
Hibs majority shareholder Ron Gordon expressed his disappointment at her departure.
Nov 26, 17:09
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on November 22, 2020
Marcelo Bielsa: 'Supporters should not return until every club is allowed'
The 65-year-old said it was not fair to punish fans of clubs which were in higher risk areas.
Nov 26, 17:08
A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
Arsenal to have fans in attendance for clash with Rapid Vienna
The Emirates Stadium is in a tier two area and will be able to admit up to 2,000 supporters for a Europa League match next week.
Nov 26, 17:07
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic pictured in November 2020
Slaven Bilic calls for West Brom Albion players to show character
Albion and this weekend's opponents Sheffield United are both winless in the Premier League this season.
Nov 26, 17:05
Lukasz Fabianski in action for West Ham United on September 16, 2019
FPL tips: West Ham United's Lukasz Fabianski one to watch
Elsewhere, Chelsea are well represented in our gameweek 10 recommendations.
Nov 26, 17:04
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Quinton de Kock pays tribute to "top-class player" Ben Stokes
The South Africa captain saw Ben Stokes smash a sensational hundred last month.
Nov 26, 17:04
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on November 22, 2020
Scott Parker keen to address Fulham's penalty problems
The Cottagers have missed their last three attempts from the spot.
Nov 26, 17:03
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin pictured on August 9, 2020
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin reacts to Gary Holt exit
The Livingston boss stepped down in the wake of their defeat to Jim Goodwin's side.
Nov 26, 15:03
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on October 17, 2020
David McCracken impressed with Steven Gerrard's work at Rangers
David McCracken's Falkirk tackle the Premiership leaders in the cup on Sunday.
Nov 26, 15:02
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell wants Billy Burns to "run the show" against Georgia
Billy Burns has been selected as part of nine changes to Ireland's starting XV.
Nov 26, 15:02
England head coach Eddie Jones pictured during training on November 11, 2020
Eddie Jones warns England ahead of Wales clash
Eddie Jones says Wales 'are in a situation they probably relish'.
Nov 26, 15:01
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured in October 2020
Wales boss Wayne Pivac expecting tough test against England
Wales face a tough challenge in Saturday's Autumn Nations Cup encounter.
Nov 26, 15:00
Lucas Digne celebrates scoring for Everton in the EFL Cup on August 28, 2019
Lucas Digne 'suffers ankle injury and may need surgery'
The full-back has been a virtual ever-present since joining from Barcelona.
Nov 26, 15:00
Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Marcelo Bielsa pays tribute to "idol" Diego Maradona
The 1986 World Cup-winning hero died on Wednesday.
Nov 26, 14:59
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on November 21, 2020
Diego Maradona, Pele, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Who is football's best ever player?
Diego Maradona's death at the age of 60 has reignited the debate.
Nov 26, 13:43
Billy Burns in action for Ulster against Bath in November 2019
Billy Burns to start for Ireland against Georgia
Billy Burns' selection is one of nine changes to head coach Andy Farrell's starting XV.
Nov 26, 13:41
Tom Curran and his haircut in action for England on May 17, 2019
Tom Curran behind decision for cricket to keep on innovating
Tom Curran is heading back to the Big Bash in the new year with Sydney Sixers, with three new rules to get used to in the Twenty20 tournament.
Nov 26, 13:41
Newcastle United's Callum Wilson celebrates scoring against Everton in the Premier League on November 1, 2020
Steve Bruce delighted with Callum Wilson return
The striker is fit again after a hamstring problem.
Nov 26, 13:04
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
Eoin Morgan unsure of England's best Twenty20 side
It is less than a year until the T20 World Cup in India.
Nov 26, 13:03
Diego Maradona waves on March 7, 2020
Remembering Diego Maradona in pictures
Fans across the world are mourning the death of the Argentinian great.
Nov 26, 13:03
Aberdeen manager Derek McInnes pictured in November 22, 2020
Derek McInnes: 'We are again lacking numbers for St Mirren clash'
Derek McInnes admits he is asking a lot of some players.
Nov 26, 12:16
Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech in action against Brighton & Hove Albion in a pre-season clash on August 29, 2020
Return of supporters on horizon after tier announcement
Champions Liverpool are amongst the sides which could be watched by fans next month.
Nov 26, 12:15
Lloyd Williams in action for Wales against Ireland in February 2013
Lloyd Williams to start for Wales against England
Flanker James Botham - grandson of England cricket great Sir Ian Botham - retains his place.
Nov 26, 12:14
Livingston manager Gary Holt pictured in August 2020
Gary Holt stands down as Livingston manager
The former Scotland international took over following Kenny Miller's brief spell in charge in August 2018.
Nov 26, 11:41
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