Azeem Rafiq
Investigation launched into Azeem Rafiq's claims of institutional racism
The former spinner has said a discriminatory culture left him considering suicide.
Oct 2, 11:17
Saint Etienne's Wesley Fofana in action with Gent's Jonathan David in the Europa League on November 28, 2019
Wesley Fofana joins Leicester City from Saint-Etienne for £32m
The 19-year-old joins ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.
Oct 2, 11:15
Leicester City defender Jonny Evans pictured in July 2020
Jonny Evans named in Northern Ireland squad for Euro playoff and Nations League
The Leicester defender hobbled off with a calf problem against Manchester City at the weekend but travels.
Oct 2, 11:01
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on September 19, 2020
Talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League action
Pep Guardiola comes up against mentor Marcelo Bielsa and Chelsea are in need of a victory.
Oct 2, 11:00
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured in September 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer not concerned about lack of transfer business at Man Utd
The Red Devils have been linked with big-money moves for the likes of Jadon Sancho and Ousmane Dembele, but only Donny van de Beek has arrived so far.
Oct 2, 10:09
Sale Sharks celebrate winning the Premiership Rugby Cup on September 21, 2020
How the Premiership playoff contenders shape up ahead of Sunday's finale
Race for top-four finish is set to produce thrills and spills.
Oct 2, 09:30
Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix
Honda to leave F1 after 2021 season due to environmental reasons
The Japanese manufacturer resumed Formula One competition with McLaren in 2015 and later teamed up with Red Bull Racing and Scuderia AlphaTauri.
Oct 2, 09:23
Liverpool's Rhian Brewster reacts after missing a penalty in the Community Shield shootout against Arsenal in August 2020
Sheffield United set to sign Liverpool's Rhian Brewster for £23.5m
The England Under-21s striker has signed a five-year deal at Bramall Lane.
Oct 2, 09:21
Sam Burgess pictured in November 2016
Sam Burgess steps down from Rabbitohs coaching role amid misconduct allegations
Sam Burgess' lawyer, Mark O'Brien, has strongly denied all accusations contained in the lengthy article which ran in The Australian on Friday.
Oct 2, 07:53
Denver Broncos in action against the New York Jets on October 2, 2020
Depleted Denver Broncos overcome fellow strugglers New York Jets
The Jets are still winless this season.
Oct 2, 07:13
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli pictured in August 2020
Friday's papers: Dele Alli, Antonio Rudiger, Lucas Torreira
Antonio Rudiger is set to leave Chelsea, but Dele Alli might be staying at Tottenham, according to the rumour mill.
Oct 2, 07:09
Sam Burgess pictured in November 2016
Investigation launched over allegations of misconduct against Sam Burgess
Accusations about domestic violence and illegal drug use have been made against the 31-year-old in an Australian newspaper.
Oct 2, 07:07
West Ham United's Vladimir Coufal in action for the Czech Republic on November 14, 2019
West Ham United sign Vladimir Coufal from Slavia Prague
The 28-year-old defender has won eight caps for his country.
Oct 2, 07:05
Benfica's Carlos Vinicius pictured in December 2019
Spurs agree loan deal for Benfica striker Carlos Vinicius
The clubs have agreed to Carlos Vinicius joining Tottenham on a season-long loan.
Oct 2, 05:59
Harry Kane reacts to missing a late chance against Denmark on September 8, 2020
Jose Mourinho continues sparring with Gareth Southgate over Harry Kane
The Spurs boss does not want his star striker to feature in all three of England's upcoming matches.
Oct 1, 23:00
Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno pictured on June 17, 2020
Mikel Arteta lavishes praise on Bernd Leno after win over Liverpool
The Gunners beat Liverpool on penalties and will now face Manchester City in the next round.
Oct 1, 23:00
Dundee United boss Micky Mellon pictured on August 22, 2020
Team News: Liam Smith to miss out for Dundee United against Livingston
Former Arsenal and Ipswich striker Jay Emmanuel-Thomas in the Livingston squad after signing this week.
Oct 1, 23:00
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Cricket roundup: Surrey, Gloucestershire, Lancashire and Nottinghamshire all reach T20 Finals Day
Will Jacks starred for Surrey as they beat Kent.
Oct 1, 22:59
Wales manager Ryan Giggs pictured in September 2020
Ryan Giggs: 'Football Association of Wales monitoring Armenia, Azerbaijan conflict'
The two former Soviet republics have been locked for decades in a conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh.
Oct 1, 21:56
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on September 24, 2020
Steven Gerrard calls for trophies after securing Europa League progression
The Light Blues earned a place in the Europa League group stage with victory over Galatasaray.
Oct 1, 21:56
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on September 8, 2020
Gareth Southgate to remind England players of responsibilities
Mason Greenwood and Phil Foden miss out on next three matches.
Oct 1, 21:53
Leicester City's Jamie Vardy claims the match ball after his hat-trick against Manchester City on September 27, 2020
Gareth Southgate: 'Jamie Vardy could return to England squad'
The 33-year-old has been in fine form for Leicester.
Oct 1, 21:53
Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer pictured on August 22, 2020
Three more Kilmarnock players return positive tests for coronavirus
Scottish Premiership clash with Motherwell in doubt after positive cases at the Ayrshire club double.
Oct 1, 21:52
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on August 22, 2020
Neil Lennon hails Celtic for overcoming Champions League disappointment
The Hoops reached the Europa League group stage on Thursday.
Oct 1, 21:52
Promoter Eddie Hearn during the press conference in March 2020
Promoter Eddie Hearn tests positive for coronavirus
The bout is due to be staged at Stadium MK's Marshall Arena.
Oct 1, 21:50
Arsenal's Bukayo Saka in action with Liverpool's Neco Williams in the EFL Cup on October 1, 2020
Arsenal overcome Liverpool on penalties to book spot in EFL Cup quarter-finals
Liverpool paid the price for not making the most of their dominance in normal time.
Oct 1, 21:09
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith pictured on September 24, 2020
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith rues "missed opportunity" in EFL Cup
Sam Vokes' first-half header sent Stoke through to the quarter finals.
Oct 1, 21:07
Tottenham Hotspur's Giovani Lo Celso celebrates scoring against Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League on October 1, 2020
Harry Kane hits treble as Tottenham Hotspur cruise into group stage of Europa League
The striker scored three of Spurs' seven goals against Maccabi Haifa.
Oct 1, 21:07
Tottenham Hotspur's Giovani Lo Celso celebrates scoring against Maccabi Haifa in the Europa League on October 1, 2020
Europa League roundup: Tottenham, Celtic, Rangers and Dundalk advance to group stage
Harry Kane was the star of the night with a hat-trick in Spurs' 7-2 demolition of Maccabi Haifa.
Oct 1, 21:05
Rangers' James Tavernier celebrates scoring against Galatasaray in the Europa League on October 1, 2020
Rangers overcome Galatasaray to book spot in group stage of the Europa League
Goals from Scott Arfield and James Tavernier sealed a famous win.
Oct 1, 21:03
Steph Houghton pictured for Manchester City on August 29, 2020
Manchester City overcome Arsenal to book spot in Women's FA Cup final
Steph Houghton and Sam Mewis on target in semi-final success.
Oct 1, 20:22
Karolina Pliskova in action at the Australian Open on January 25, 2020
French Open roundup: Jelena Ostapenko knocks out second seed Karolina Pliskova
There were also wins for Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas.
Oct 1, 20:18
Celtic's Odsonne Edouard celebrates scoring against Sarajevo in the Europa League on October 1, 2020
Odsonne Edouard goal sends Celtic into group stages of Europa League
The Hoops won their play-off in Sarajevo.
Oct 1, 20:14
Brentford's Said Benrahma celebrates scoring against Fulham in the EFL Cup on October 1, 2020
Thomas Frank: 'Said Benrahma brace has increased his price tag'
The Algerian scored twice in a 3-0 Carabao Cup victory over Fulham.
Oct 1, 20:11
Stoke City's Sam Vokes celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the EFL Cup on October 1, 2020
Sam Vokes scores winner as Stoke City beat Aston Villa in EFL Cup
Sam Vokes struck in the first half to send Stoke through at Villa Park
Oct 1, 20:09
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BBSA remove Colin Rattigan as director with immediate effect
The governing body says Rattigan has "fundamentally breached the BBSA Directors' Code of Conduct".
Oct 1, 19:06
Brentford's Said Benrahma celebrates scoring against Fulham in the EFL Cup on October 1, 2020
Said Benrahma nets brace as Brentford book spot in quarter-finals of EFL Cup
The sought-after forward helped the Bees inflict more misery on struggling Fulham.
Oct 1, 18:42
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Racing 92 squad in isolation with Champions Cup final on the horizon
The French club have returned nine positive tests for coronavirus.
Oct 1, 18:31
Johanna Konta pictured at the French Open on September 27, 2020
Chris Evert: 'Johanna Konta must be more tactically aware'
Johanna Konta hit a slew of unforced errors during her defeat by Coco Gauff in Paris.
Oct 1, 18:29
Lee Westwood pictured on July 19, 2019
Lee Westwood stars in opening round of Scottish Open
The Englishman is one shot ahead of Sweden's Alexander Bjork and Holland's Joost Luiten.
Oct 1, 18:29
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