Oliver Dowden pictured in March 2020
Oliver Dowden has huge concerns over 'Project Big Picture'
The Culture Secretary said he was sceptical about the plan.
Oct 14, 10:12
Christian Purslow at an Aston Villa press conference in late 2018
Aston Villa chief executive Christian Purslow provides opposition to 'Project Big Picture'
Project Big Picture will be discussed at a Premier League shareholders' meeting on Wednesday.
Oct 14, 09:28
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
New Zealand pull out of England friendly in November
Gareth Southgate's side were due to host the All Whites on Thursday November 12 at Wembley.
Oct 14, 08:16
Tennessee Titans running back Derrick Henry in action against the Buffalo Bills on October 13, 2020
Tennessee Titans thump Buffalo Bills in Nashville on return to action
The hosts remain undefeated while the New York side suffered their first loss of the season.
Oct 14, 08:15
FA chairman Greg Clarke pictured in 2017
Premier League clubs to debate 'Project Big Picture' on Wednesday
FA chairman Greg Clarke has claimed the leading lights behind the move could split the top flight.
Oct 14, 08:11
France's Paul Pogba in action with Portugal's Danilo Pereira in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Wednesday's papers: Paul Pogba, Harry Wilson, Kalidou Koulibaly
Paul Pogba has indicated a desire to leave Old Trafford but continues to remain popular with his teammates.
Oct 14, 08:11
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny: 'International football will continue despite coronavirus pandemic'
Ireland are looking for a first win under new manager Stephen Kenny.
Oct 14, 08:10
Andy Murray reacts after losing against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Andy Murray: 'I need to get back to playing my own game'
The former world number one fell to veteran Spaniard Fernando Verdasco as he battles back from hip surgery.
Oct 14, 08:08
Roy Keane pictured on September 5, 2018
On This Day: Roy Keane retires from international football
Roy Keane made a total of 67 appearances for the Republic of Ireland, scoring nine goals.
Oct 14, 08:07
England Women manager Phil Neville on March 11, 2020
Phil Neville: "Fran Kirby is one of the best players in the world"
All the talk has been about the WSL's new American imports but Phil Neville has pointed to the class of Chelsea's Fran Kirby.
Oct 13, 23:01
England Women manager Phil Neville on March 11, 2020
Phil Neville rejects Olympics talk ahead of England friendlies
The outgoing Lionesses still harbours the ambition to manage Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.
Oct 13, 22:59
Marcus Rashford scores a penalty for England against Belgium in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Marcus Rashford: 'Playing for Man United and England helped me mature quicker'
The 22-year-old has fought for children in need since emerging as a talented young striker.
Oct 13, 22:56
Tannadice Park, the home of Dundee United
Stevie Frail satisfied with Dundee United's narrow win over Kelty Hearts
A Ryan Edwards header in first-half stoppage-time proved the difference between the two sides.
Oct 13, 22:55
Andy Murray reacts after losing against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Andy Murray falls to Fernando Verdasco in straight sets in Cologne
The veteran Scot was handed a wildcard for the bett1HULKS Indoors ATP event.
Oct 13, 22:53
Stephen 'Stevie' Mallan in action for Hibernian in April 2019
Hibs assistant John Potter credits Stevie Mallan for victory over Forfar
The midfielder earned praise after setting up a late Betfred Cup winner against Forfar.
Oct 13, 21:55
Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer pictured on August 22, 2020
Alex Dyer: 'Kilmarnock youngsters did well against Dunfermline'
A makeshift team were beaten 3-0 in the Betfred Cup.
Oct 13, 21:54
Steven Davis at a Northern Ireland press conference on September 8, 2019
Steven Davis hopes Northern Ireland can learn from Nations League clashes
Northern Ireland almost nicked a draw in Sunday's 1-0 home defeat to Austria.
Oct 13, 21:45
David Gray in action for Hibernian in May 2016
David Gray spares Hibernian's blushes with late winner against Forfar
The Easter Road skipper secured a last-gasp Betfred Cup win at Forfar.
Oct 13, 21:44
Leeds United's Tyler Roberts pictured in December 2018
Tyler Roberts: 'I hope Bulgaria fans have learned their lesson'
England's victory in Sofia last October was stopped twice because of racist chants.
Oct 13, 21:43
Thomas Partey pictured for Atletico Madrid in July 2020
Thomas Partey: 'Convincing Aubameyang to stay showed Arsenal's ambition'
The Ghana international was impressed when captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang signed a new contract.
Oct 13, 21:41
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Betfred Cup roundup: Craig Wighton bags hat-trick as Hearts beat Raith Rovers
Elsewhere, Albion Rovers beat Stranraer 15-14 on penalties.
Oct 13, 21:39
England Under-21 striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring against Turkey with teammates in the UEFA Euro 2021 qualifiers on October 13, 2020
England Under-21 manager Aidy Boothroyd: 'Eddie Nketiah is a real warrior'
The Young Lions reached Euro 2021 after a nervy 2-1 victory over Turkey.
Oct 13, 21:37
Switzerland's Mario Gavranovic celebrates scoring against Germany with teammates in the UEFA Nations League on October 13, 2020
Nations League roundup: Ukraine beat Spain as Germany held by Switzerland
Luis Enrique's side remain top of the group as rivals Germany recovered to draw 3-3 in Cologne.
Oct 13, 21:23
Judd Trump pictured in January 2016
Snooker roundup: World number one Judd Trump comes back to beat Louis Heathcote
Heathcote, ranked 69 in the world, had threatened an upset in Milton Keynes.
Oct 13, 21:07
A general shot of the Global Energy Stadium, the home of Ross County
Ross Stewart's quickfire double helps Ross County overcome Arbroath
Dale Hilson had put Arbroath in front with a brilliant free-kick four minutes into the second half in Dingwall.
Oct 13, 21:05
General view of Dunfermline Athletic's East End Park
Dunfermline maintain 100% record in Betfred Cup with win at Kilmarnock
The Pars put three goals past their Premiership hosts.
Oct 13, 21:01
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Ryan Edwards heads winner as Dundee United scrape past Kelty Hearts
A goal in first-half stoppage-time gave the home side a 1-0 victory in the Betfred Cup.
Oct 13, 20:58
England Under-21 striker Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring against Turkey with teammates in the UEFA Euro 2021 qualifiers on October 13, 2020
Record-breaker Eddie Nketiah fires England Under-21's to Euro 2021
The Arsenal striker scored his 14th goal in just 12 games.
Oct 13, 20:56
Peter Ridsdale
Peter Ridsdale voices distrust over big six motivations for Project Big Picture
The proposals behind Project Big Picture are said to command near unanimous support among the 72 EFL clubs.
Oct 13, 19:16
Czech Republic coach Jaroslav Silhavy before the match against Slovakia in November 2018
Czech assistant insists Jaroslav Silhavy will be involved during Scotland clash
Jaroslav Silhavy will be absent from the touchline again as his team line up against Steve Clarke's side, having tested positive for Covid-19.
Oct 13, 18:49
Kieran Trippier in action for Atletico Madrid on September 28, 2019
Gareth Southgate says England will miss "absolute soldier" Kieran Trippier
The Atletico Madrid full-back has left the squad to face an FA hearing for allegedly breaching betting rules.
Oct 13, 18:47
Marcus Rashford scores a penalty for England against Belgium in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
Marcus Rashford hopes others will do their bit to help vulnerable children
The England and Manchester United forward was given an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
Oct 13, 18:46
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Fernando Alonso makes Formula 1 comeback in private test for Renault
Fernando Alonso completed 21 laps at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday.
Oct 13, 18:26
Glen Kamara in action for Rangers on November 28, 2019
Glen Kamara hoping to take Finland form back to Rangers
The Rangers midfielder starred in the victory over Bulgaria.
Oct 13, 17:58
Enda Stevens in action for Ireland on September 11, 2018
Enda Stevens 'feels safe' in Republic of Ireland bubble despite coronavirus cases
Ireland have lost two unnamed players after positive coronavirus tests.
Oct 13, 17:56
Robbie Savage watches an Accrington Stanley match on March 16, 2016
Robbie Savage outlines plans after joining rebirth of Macclesfield
The former Wales international will be involved on the board and in a head of football role.
Oct 13, 17:55
Lyndon Dykes celebrates scoring for Scotland against Slovakia in the Nations League on October 11, 2020
The big talking points ahead of Scotland's Nations League clash with Czech Republic
The Czech Republic's coronavirus woes continue as they travel to Hampden for the clash against Scotland.
Oct 13, 17:54
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in August 2020
Tuesday's sporting social: Jamie Vardy, Paul Pogba take part in latest craze
The 'How it started v How it's going' has taken over social media in recent weeks.
Oct 13, 17:53
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny: 'Coronavirus pandemic is bigger than football'
The Republic of Ireland's depleted squad face Finland in Helsinki on Wednesday evening.
Oct 13, 17:51
Scotland manager Steve Clarke pictured on September 4, 2020
Scotland boss Steve Clarke responds to Celtic's coronavirus concerns
Celtic will be troubled by positive cases when their international players return but Steve Clarke says his side's approach has been successful.
Oct 13, 17:50
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