Preston boss Alex Neil on February 8, 2020
Alex Neil hails Emil Riis Jakobsen for performance against Queens Park Rangers
Daniel Johnson and Scott Sinclair scored penalties at Loftus Road.
Oct 21, 22:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on October 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'We put in perfect performance against Porto'
City were made to work hard after Luis Diaz capitalised on a loose pass from Ruben Dias to put Porto ahead after 14 minutes.
Oct 21, 22:20
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray pictured on October 17, 2020
Tony Mowbray: 'Christian Kabasele should have been sent off'
The defender fouled Blackburn's Adam Armstrong as the Hornets won 3-1.
Oct 21, 22:18
Aston Villa's Tom Heaton celebrates their first goal against Everton on August 23, 2019
Dean Smith: 'Tom Heaton on course for return to training next week'
The Aston Villa goalkeeper has been sidelined since January because of a knee injury.
Oct 21, 22:17
Arsenal's Ainsley Maitland-Niles celebrates winning a penalty shootout against Liverpool in the EFL Cup in October 2020
Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 'Mikel Arteta has played big role in recent rise'
The 23-year-old made his Three Lions debut last month after deciding to stay with the Gunners.
Oct 21, 22:16
Cardiff City's Harry Wilson celebrates scoring against Bournemouth in the Championship on October 21, 2020
Neil Harris pays tribute to "excellent" Harry Wilson
Harry Wilson denied his former club victory by cancelling out Dominic Solanke's effort.
Oct 21, 22:15
Watford's Ken Sema in action with Blackburn Rovers' Ryan Nyambe in the Championship on October 21, 2020
Watford rise to third with home victory over Blackburn Rovers
Rovers defender Darragh Lenihan scored an own goal as his side lost 3-1.
Oct 21, 21:14
Liverpool players celebrate after Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico scores an own goal in the Champions League on October 21, 2020
Nicolas Tagliafico own goal sees Liverpool overcome Ajax in Amsterdam
The Holland defender is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines through injury.
Oct 21, 21:12
Manchester City's Ferran Torres celebrates scoring against Porto in the Champions League on October 21, 2020
Manchester City open Champions League campaign with home win over Porto
Luis Diaz had put the Portuguese outfit ahead.
Oct 21, 21:09
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British and Irish Lions chief Ben Calveley to keep "open dialogue" over player release for Japan clash
The June 26 date is the same day as next season's Gallagher Premiership final.
Oct 21, 21:04
Rob Baxter pictured on May 18, 2019
Rob Baxter fears for future of game due to coronavirus issues
The Exeter Chiefs boss thinks more could be done to help clubs lower down the rugby pyramid.
Oct 21, 21:03
Cardiff City's Harry Wilson celebrates scoring against Bournemouth in the Championship on October 21, 2020
Harry Wilson scores to earn Cardiff City a point against former side Bournemouth
Dominic Solanke had put the Cherries ahead.
Oct 21, 21:02
Sheffield Wednesday's Callum Patterson scores against Brentford in the Championship on October 21, 2020
Ivan Toney hits brace as Brentford overcome Sheffield Wednesday
The Bees won away from home in the Championship for the first time this season.
Oct 21, 20:59
Stoke City's Steven Fletcher in action with Barnsley's Mads Andersen in the Championship on October 21, 2020
Stoke City twice fight back to earn point against winless Barnsley
The Potters had Nathan Collins sent off on the hour mark.
Oct 21, 20:58
Queens Park Rangers' Osman Kakay in action with Preston North End's Tom Barkhuizen in the Championship on October 21, 2020
Preston North End strike twice from penalty spot to overcome Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road
Daniel Danny Johnson tucked away the first and Scott Sinclair dispatched the second.
Oct 21, 20:56
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring against Crystal Palace on July 16, 2020
Marcus Rashford to keep campaigning to extend free school meals
Marcus Rashford released a statement after Labour's motion was defeated by 261 votes to 322 - majority 61.
Oct 21, 20:39
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford pictured on October 4, 2020
Marcus Rashford's free school meals campaign dealt a huge blow
The Manchester United forward urged politicians to "unite" to protect the most vulnerable children.
Oct 21, 19:46
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois reacts after Raphael Varane scores an own goal against Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on October 21, 2020
Coronavirus-hit Shakhtar Donetsk stun Real Madrid to claim all three points in five-goal thriller
The Ukrainian underdogs tore Real to shreds as they raced into a 3-0 lead in an incredible first half.
Oct 21, 19:11
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on September 5, 2020
Raheem Sterling questions how much social media companies want to seriously tackle online racism
More than 3,000 explicitly abusive messages were sent publicly via Twitter during Project Restart.
Oct 21, 19:07
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
LASK player to miss Europa League clash with Tottenham Hotspur due to positive coronavirus test
The Austrian side lost heavily over two legs in last season's last 16 to Manchester United.
Oct 21, 19:02
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on October 17, 2020
Steven Gerrard urges Rangers to tie down Glen Kamara
The midfielder has attracted interest from other clubs recently.
Oct 21, 19:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman pictured on October 19, 2020
Max Kilman signs new five-year contract at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Max Kilman made 11 appearances for Wolves last season.
Oct 21, 19:00
Racing Point's Lance Stroll pictured in July 2020
Lance Stroll, Lawrence Stroll tested positive for coronavirus after Eifel Grand Prix
Lance Stroll withdrew from the Eifel Grand Prix on October 11 after falling unwell.
Oct 21, 18:59
Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal on May 9, 2019
Mikel Arteta: 'I failed to get the best out of Mesut Ozil'
The German is out of favour at Arsenal.
Oct 21, 18:58
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Spain's Marc Soler claims Vuelta a Espana stage two victory
Soler made his move on the final descent in Lukenberri.
Oct 21, 17:30
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Wednesday's sporting social: Ronaldo's new hair and Jose's footballs
Mesut Ozil had his say while Joe Marler and James Haskell continued their book war.
Oct 21, 17:15
England's Eoin Morgan pictured against Pakistan on August 30, 2020
England announce IT20 and ODI November tour to South Africa
England's first tour since the coronavirus pandemic began will be played out amid biosecure plans agreed with the Proteas.
Oct 21, 16:17
Rennes' football club French coach Philippe Montanier (L) attends the French L1 football match Rennes against Bordeaux on November 22, 2015
Standard Liege upbeat ahead of Rangers clash despite coronavirus issues
Standard boss Philippe Montanier has seen three of his players test positive for coronavirus.
Oct 21, 16:16
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
Trials of additional permanent concussion substitutes could begin in early 2021
The world players' union favours a 10-minute assessment period for suspected concussions.
Oct 21, 15:46
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Lions managing director hopes supporters will be in stadiums for 2021 South Africa tour
The Lions' eight-match trip begins on July 3.
Oct 21, 15:44
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on October 17, 2020
Neil Lennon: 'We must move on from Rangers defeat'
The Hoops face AC Milan in their Europa League opener on Thursday night.
Oct 21, 15:07
England's George Ford pictured on February 20, 2020
George Ford ruled out of Barbarians clash due to Achilles problem
Kyle Sinckler, Ben Early and Max Malins have been called up by Eddie Jones.
Oct 21, 14:31
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho shouts during his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United on October 18, 2020
Jose Mourinho: 'Capitulation against West Ham was not typical of our season'
The Portuguese does not want to hear talk of his team being 'Spursy'.
Oct 21, 14:30
Manchester United executive vice-president Ed Woodward pictured in September 2020
Ed Woodward: 'Manchester United are not in talks over European Premier League'
He says United are in regular dialogue with ECA and UEFA over potential changes to the Champions League from 2024.
Oct 21, 14:12
Leicester City defender Jonny Evans pictured in July 2020
Jonny Evans keen to sign new contract with Leicester City
The 32-year-old joined the Foxes for £3.5million in 2018.
Oct 21, 14:12
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 19, 2020
A look at the British clubs playing in the Europa League this week
Arsenal, Tottenham, Leicester, Celtic and Rangers are in action.
Oct 21, 14:11
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell ahead of the match on February 23, 2020
Andy Farrell: 'Jacob Stockdale can star in full-back role'
Head coach Andy Farrell has selected Ulster flyer Jacob Stockdale in the 15 shirt for Ireland's rearranged Six Nations clash with Italy.
Oct 21, 13:35
Roy Laidlaw of Scotland passes the ball out of a scrum during the Five Nations Championship match against England at Twickenham in London in 1987
Gregor Townsend supports Roy Laidlaw after Alzheimer's diagnosis
The 67-year-old has decided to speak out in a bid to encourage others suffering from memory loss to seek help.
Oct 21, 13:34
Japhet Tanganga warms up for Spurs on January 11, 2020
Team News: Eric Dier, Japhet Tanganga to miss Tottenham Hotspur's clash with LASK Linz
Davinson Sanchez will start Thursday's match.
Oct 21, 13:33
Kalvin Phillips pictured in action for Leeds in September 2020
Marcelo Bielsa: 'We are waiting to learn extent of Kalvin Phillips injury'
Initial reports suggested the England midfielder would be ruled out for up to six weeks with a shoulder problem.
Oct 21, 13:32
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