Tottenham Hotspur manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2021
Nuno underlines importance of Tottenham being able to keep Harry Kane
Harry Kane wanted to join the Premier League champions but they never got anywhere near a bid that even tempted Spurs to the negotiating table.
Aug 25, 21:30
Burnley's Wayne Hennessey, Phil Bardsley and Chris Wood celebrate on August 25, 2021
Wayne Hennessey repels Newcastle as Burnley progress in Carabao Cup on penalties
The Clarets squeezed through to the third round 4-3 on spot-kicks.
Aug 25, 21:08
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Cup on August 25, 2021
Arsenal and Southampton run riot as Burnley beat Newcastle on penalties
West Brom and Newport were put to the sword on Wednesday night.
Aug 25, 21:04
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against West Bromwich Albion in the EFL Cup on August 25, 2021
Arsenal ease pressure with thumping Carabao Cup win at West Brom
Pressure had been building on manager Mikel Arteta already after two defeats at the start of the new Premier League campaign.
Aug 25, 21:02
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl reacts May 8, 2021
Southampton smash eight past Newport in club-record away win
Mohamed Elyounoussi grabbed a hat-trick and Chelsea loanee Armando Broja scored twice on his Saints debut.
Aug 25, 20:52
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 3, 2021
Pep Guardiola plans to leave Man City when his contract expires in 2023
Pep Guardiola has won three Premier League titles since taking charge of City in 2016.
Aug 25, 20:20
Rangers assistant manager Gary McAllister pictured in November 2016
Gary McAllister: Rangers can cope with missing players after Covid-19 outbreak
Manager Steven Gerrard has also not made the trip to Armenia.
Aug 25, 19:40
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson felt England's display at Headingley could not 'get much better'
The hosts dismissed India for 78 before reaching 120 without loss.
Aug 25, 19:09
England's Rory Burns celebrates his half century with Haseeb Hameed on August 25, 2021
England enjoy perfect opening day at Headingley to dominate India
Not since Melbourne 2010 had England's openers single-handedly overtaken an opposition total.
Aug 25, 17:54
Aaron Lennon in action for Burnley on September 16, 2018
Free agent Aaron Lennon returns to Burnley
The former England international recently departed Turkish side Kayserispor.
Aug 25, 17:47
Lucas Torreira in action for Atletico Madrid in October 2020
Lucas Torreira leaves Arsenal for Fiorentina
The 25-year-old midfielder has agreed an initial loan switch with the Serie A club holding an option to buy at the end of the season.
Aug 25, 17:18
Norwich City striker Jordan Hugill limps off after an injury on January 23, 2021
Jordan Hugill aiming for another promotion after joining West Brom
The striker helped Norwich return to the Premier League last season.
Aug 25, 17:15
Sarah Storey celebrates winning gold at the London 2012 Paralympics
Sarah Storey motivated by her family as she targets British Paralympic record
Sarah Storey won her 15th Paralympic gold on Wednesday - leaving her one behind British record holder Mike Kenny.
Aug 25, 17:03
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane pictured on August 22, 2021
Gallagher enjoys Kane news and cut-out goes home - Wednesday's sporting social
It was two years to the day since Ben Stokes' remarkable innings at Headingley.
Aug 25, 17:00
General view of Swansea City's Liberty Stadium taken January 2018
Swansea player subjected to racist abuse after Plymouth cup win
The tweet was quickly deleted after it was reported to the EFL and Twitter.
Aug 25, 16:42
Emma Raducanu pictured at Wimbledon on July 5, 2021
Emma Raducanu breezes through first round of US Open qualifying
Fellow Briton Katie Boulter is also comfortably through after a 6-3 6-2 win over American Gabriella Price.
Aug 25, 16:38
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The eight times India posted a lower Test total than 78 all out
England bowled India out in the second session on day one at Headingley.
Aug 25, 15:58
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on July 11, 2021
Gareth Southgate unlikely to ring changes as England begin post-Euro 2020 action
Gareth Southgate's selection for the Group I fixtures is expected to be similar to the group that progressed through to the Euros final in July.
Aug 25, 15:20
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe pictured on August 20, 2021
Paris St Germain turn down Real Madrid bid for Kylian Mbappe
PSG sporting director Leonardo admits the France forward, who has only one year left on his contract, is angling to leave the club.
Aug 25, 15:19
Francesco Molinari in action at The Open on July 19, 2019
Francesco Molinari: Europe can retain Ryder Cup even without 'Moliwood' pairing
Francesco Molinari and Tommy Fleetwood combined to devastating effect in Paris in 2018, but the Italian is unlikely to be part of this team.
Aug 25, 15:16
Malky Mackay pictured in November 2017
Malky Mackay delighted to add defender Jack Baldwin to Ross County squad
The 28-year-old has made more than 300 appearances in England.
Aug 25, 15:12
England's Jos Buttler in action against Pakistan on July 18, 2021
A look at how England bowled India out for 78 at Headingley
How the drama unfolded on the first day of the third Test.
Aug 25, 14:48
Torino's Lyanco reacts on January 9, 2021
Southampton complete signing of Torino defender Lyanco
Saints bolstered their backline by moving for the 24-year-old defender.
Aug 25, 14:36
Andrew Considine in action for Aberdeen on December 2, 2018
Aberdeen defender Andrew Considine ruled out until after Christmas
The 34-year-old Scotland international had an operation on Wednesday morning.
Aug 25, 14:27
Gianni Infantino pictured on February 27, 2019
Gianni Infantino seeks Boris Johnson backing for international break exemptions
The FIFA president wants the Prime Minister to allow players due to play in red list countries to avoid quarantine when they return to the UK.
Aug 25, 14:27
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane pictured on August 22, 2021
Q&A: A closer look at Harry Kane saga with player staying at Spurs 'this summer'
The 28-year-old had been keen to force through a move to Premier League champions Manchester City.
Aug 25, 14:26
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
England skittle India for 78 on second anniversary of Ben Stokes' Ashes heroics
India were wiped out in just over 40 overs having surrendered their last six wickets for 30.
Aug 25, 14:15
Brentford manager Thomas Frank reacts on August 24, 2021
Ethan Pinnock will play against Aston Villa - Brentford boss Thomas Frank
The central defender limped out of the Bees' Carabao Cup clash against Forest Green with an ankle problem.
Aug 25, 14:07
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson pictured on August 5, 2021
Callum Davidson looking forward to return of 'big player' David Wotherspoon
The midfielder has missed St Johnstone's last four games due to coronavirus but is expected to return against LASK.
Aug 25, 13:44
Aston Villa's Cameron Archer celebrates after the match after scoring a hat-trick on August 24, 2021
Villa striker Cameron Archer hungry for more after hat-trick against Barrow
Dean Smith named a much-changed side against Barrow.
Aug 25, 13:41
General view of Swindon Town's County Ground from 2015
Salford and Swindon charged by FA following late melee
City boss Gary Bowyer appeared to push over Town player Jonny Williams as the ball went out of play.
Aug 25, 13:35
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on August 3, 2021
The in-house striking options available to Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
Kane revealed on Twitter he will be staying in London.
Aug 25, 12:51
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Will Bayley makes strong start to table tennis class seven title at Paralympics
The reigning champion recovered from a serious knee injury suffered on Strictly Come Dancing to be at the Games.
Aug 25, 12:48
Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou pictured on August 12, 2021
Rangers did right thing with bans for Kyogo Furuhashi abuse - Ange Postecoglou
The Ibrox club handed out indefinite bans to supporters involved in the racist abuse of the Celtic forward.
Aug 25, 12:43
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson claims three big wickets to hand England initiative in third Test
James Anderson had them 21 for three at one point.
Aug 25, 12:16
Everton manager Rafael Benitez reacts on August 24, 2021
Rafael Benitez hails Tom Davies and Alex Iwobi for playing through pain
The pair combined for Everton's 26th-minute opener on an entertaining night in West Yorkshire.
Aug 25, 12:00
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane pictured on August 22, 2021
Timeline of summer speculation over Harry Kane's future
The 28-year-old Spurs striker was keen to join Premier League champions Manchester City.
Aug 25, 11:58
Serena Williams pictured at Wimbledon in June 2021
Serena Williams withdraws from US Open as she recovers from torn hamstring
The American has decided to allow her injury more time to recover fully.
Aug 25, 11:41
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa on August 24, 2021
Marcelo Bielsa backs Adam Forshaw to play major role for Leeds
Adam Forshaw made his first senior appearance in almost two years when starting in Tuesday night's 3-0 Carabao Cup win against Crewe.
Aug 25, 11:39
Angel Di Maria pictured for Paris Saint-Germain in August 2021
On this day in 2014: Manchester United sign Angel Di Maria for British record
Argentina international Di Angel Di Maria signed a five-year contract and was handed the number seven shirt.
Aug 25, 11:30
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