Novak Djokovic celebrates winning a match at the French Open on October 5, 2020
Novak Djokovic eases into semi-finals of French Open
The Serbian beat Pablo Carreno-Pablo Carreno Busta despite having some issues with his left arm while losing the opening set.
Oct 7, 20:23
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kelly: 'Slovakia must not underestimate us'
The last four games between the sides have ended all square.
Oct 7, 19:23
Liverpool's Andrew Robertson pictured in September 2020
Andy Robertson: 'We must focus amid coronavirus absences'
Three Scotland squad members have to self-isolate following a positive test for Stuart Armstrong.
Oct 7, 19:22
Israel's Eran Zahavi celebrates scoring against Scotland on Septmeber 4, 2020
Willi Ruttensteiner urges Israel to remain focused amid Scotland issues
The Israel boss will be without six players at Hampden Park because of the pandemic.
Oct 7, 19:12
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Wednesday's sporting social: Manchester City's Twitter blackout and bouncing bunkers
There was a brief outage on Manchester City's official Twitter account, while golfer Ian Poulter showed off Wentworth's unusual bunkers.
Oct 7, 19:05
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Gareth Southgate: 'England trio accept they were in the wrong'
Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho will not face Wales.
Oct 7, 19:03
IOC Executive Committee Member Thomas Bach looks on during the 125th IOC Session - IOC Presidential Election at the Hilton Hotel on on September 10, 2013
IOC President Thomas Bach hopes overseas spectators can attend Tokyo Olympics
The Games were postponed by 12 months due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Oct 7, 19:00
General view of Fir Park, home of Motherwell, from November 2011
Motherwell sign experienced goalkeeper Aaron Chapman
The 30-year-old has been brought in as cover for Trevor Carson.
Oct 7, 18:59
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard pictured in August 2020
Celtic reveal negative coronavirus tests following double blow
Odsonne Edouard and Ryan Christie have both been forced to self-isolate.
Oct 7, 17:31
Stefanos Tsitsipas in action at the Australian Open on January 24, 2020
Stefanos Tsitsipas overcomes Andrey Rublev in three sets to book semi-final spot at French Open
What looked on paper another potential five-setter turned into a 7-5 6-2 6-3 procession.
Oct 7, 17:30
Ross McCrorie in action for Rangers in December 2017
Ross McCrorie determined to help Scotland Under-21s qualify for European Championships
Ross McCrorie is desperate to qualify for the European Championships before his Scotland under-21s career comes to a natural end.
Oct 7, 17:30
Amy Tinkler pictured in April 2017
British Gymnastics brand weight-shaming claims "completely unacceptable"
Ellie Downie has also made fat-shaming allegations.
Oct 7, 16:27
Matt Doherty pictured in September 2020
Matt Doherty: 'Republic of Ireland will not panic against Slovakia'
Ireland need to beat Slovakia in Bratislava to keep their hopes of reaching the European Championship alive.
Oct 7, 15:53
Scotland manager Steve Clarke pictured on September 4, 2020
Steve Clarke alters plans after losing three players because of coronavirus
Stuart Armstrong tested positive and close contacts Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie are also out.
Oct 7, 15:53
Justin Rose in action at the US Open on June 15, 2019
Justin Rose working towards "bigger plan" amid recent struggles
Justin Rose has missed the cut in five of his last seven events.
Oct 7, 15:51
Stuart Armstrong pictured for Scotland on September 4, 2020
Stuart Armstrong out of Scotland triple-header after testing positive for coronavirus
Stuart Armstrong returned a negative test for on arrival at Oriam on Monday but the supplementary UEFA test returned a positive result on Wednesday morning.
Oct 7, 14:47
Steven Davis at a Northern Ireland press conference on September 8, 2019
Northern Ireland's Steven Davis coming to terms with "massive milestone"
Steven Davis stands to earn his 120th cap when Northern Ireland face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo.
Oct 7, 14:47
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on September 19, 2020
A look at the reasons behind Leeds United's strong start to the Premier League season
Leeds have picked up seven points from their first four Premier League matches this season.
Oct 7, 14:46
Ben Davies watches on against Pedro during the EFL Cup semi-final second leg between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur on January 24, 2019
Ben Davies: 'I have not discussed Manchester United game with Ryan Giggs'
The 27-year-old full-back is in line to lead his country against England at Wembley.
Oct 7, 14:45
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Castleford Tigers' clash with Leeds Rhinos in doubt due to coronavirus outbreak
Castleford coach Daryl Powell says he has just 14 fit players.
Oct 7, 14:44
Manchester City's chief executive Ferran Soriano watches his side on November 17, 2012
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano urges restructure of football pyramid
The Government has called on the Premier League to help out the three divisions below.
Oct 7, 14:43
England's Courtney Lawes after the match on February 23, 2020
England's Courtney Lawes ruled out for three months
Manu Tuilagi is facing six months out with an Achilles issue.
Oct 7, 14:42
Bambo Diaby pictured in November 2019
FA announce Barnsley's Bambo Diaby has been suspended for two years
The 22-year-old was charged after providing a urine sample in November last year after testing positive for the natural stimulant higenamine.
Oct 7, 12:02
Wales manager Ryan Giggs pictured in September 2020
Ryan Giggs: 'Wales following protocols over Aaron Ramsey absence'
Other Juventus players have joined up with their national teams.
Oct 7, 12:01
Petra Kvitova celebrates winning at the French Open on October 5, 2020
Petra Kvitova books spot in French Open semi-finals
The Czech is chasing her first grand slam title since 2014.
Oct 7, 12:01
Portsmouth chief executive Mark Catlin pictured in October 2014
Government, Premier League urged to work together to help EFL clubs
EFL chiefs have told the Government it should not just be left to the Premier League to come to the aid of lower-league clubs.
Oct 7, 12:00
Scotland manager Steve Clarke pictured in November 2019
Main talking points ahead of this week's Euro 2020 playoff semi-finals
Seven months after they were meant to be played, the Euro 2020 play-off semi-finals will take place this week.
Oct 7, 12:00
Steve Diamond in charge of Sale Sharks on April 5, 2019
Sale Sharks' clash with Worcester Warriors called off due to coronavirus outbreak
The match was originally due to be played on Sunday.
Oct 7, 10:20
Dominic Calvert-Lewin carries the match ball after scoring a hat-trick against West Ham United in the EFL Cup on September 30, 2020
Graeme Sharp: 'Dominic Calvert-Lewin can push Harry Kane for England spot'
No player has scored more Premier League headers than Dominic Calvert-Lewin since the start of last season.
Oct 7, 10:17
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Alex Thomson looking forward to tackling world's toughest yacht race
The 46-year-old finished second in the previous edition of the around-the-world race.
Oct 7, 09:28
Norwich City defender Timm Klose pictured on June 19, 2020
Norwich City's Timm Klose joins Basel on loan
The 32-year-old has not featured for the Canaries in the league this term.
Oct 7, 09:00
Scotland manager Steve Clarke pictured in November 2019
A closer look at Scotland's playoff record ahead of Israel match
Scotland have had mixed fortunes in the fixtures in the past.
Oct 7, 09:00
Nadia Podoroska reacts to beating Elina Svitolina at the French Open on October 6, 2020
French Open roundup: Qualifier Nadia Podoroska's reaches semi-finals
The story of day 10 in Paris.
Oct 7, 07:45
Diego Schwartzman celebrates winning a match at the French Open on October 6, 2020
French Open roundup: Diego Schwartzman beats Dominic Thiem in five-set thriller
Dominic Thiem had won the US Open just 23 days ago but failed to make the semi-final in Paris.
Oct 7, 07:44
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
Amount of footballers accessing mental health support on course to match 2019 statistics
The Professional Footballers' Association said 464 members had accessed counselling services provided by Sporting Chance up to mid-September.
Oct 7, 07:42
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis reacts after making a basket against Denver Nuggets on September 21, 2020
Los Angeles Lakers on the verge of landing NBA title after narrow win over Miami Heat
Anthony Davis and LeBron James combined for 50 points as the Lakers took a 3-1 series lead.
Oct 7, 07:42
Kevin Keegan in charge of Newcastle United in September 2008
On this day: Kevin Keegan resigns as England manager
Keegan's decision, 20 months into the role, stunned his squad.
Oct 7, 07:40
Ismaila Sarr pictured for Watford in July 2020
Wedneday's papers: Jadon Sancho, Ismaila Sarr, Eric Garcia
The reason for Manchester United's decision to end their pursuit of Jadon Sancho has reportedly been revealed.
Oct 7, 07:39
Dominic Calvert-Lewin carries the match ball after scoring a hat-trick against West Ham United in the EFL Cup on September 30, 2020
Dominic Calvert-Lewin reveals how Stalybridge Celtic helped shaped career
The England new boy said his father would be 'the proudest man on the planet at the minute'.
Oct 6, 22:12
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard pictured in August 2020
Celtic's Odsonne Edouard doubtful for Old Firm after positive COVID test
The striker is now a doubt for the Old Firm clash on October 17.
Oct 6, 22:12
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