Fernando Verdasco pictured in January 2020
Fernando Verdasco to take legal action against French Open after exclusion
The 36-year-old said he had previously tested positive for the virus, asymptomatically, in August.
Sep 29, 21:05
Novak Djokovic celebrates winning in the first round at the French Open on September 29, 2020
French Open: British woes complete as Novak Djokovic progresses
The story of the third day of action at Roland Garros.
Sep 29, 21:03
Benfica's Ruben Dias in action against Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga on June 17, 2020
Ruben Dias: A closer look at Manchester City's new signing
The Portugal defender has signed for £62m from Benfica.
Sep 29, 20:47
Sale's Manu Tuilagi reacts after suffering an injury against Northampton Saints on September 29, 2020
Manu Tuilagi, Courtney Lawes likely to miss England duty after injuries
Manu Tuilagi has an Achilles problem and Courtney Lawes an ankle injury.
Sep 29, 20:36
Tom Westley pictured in September 2019
Tom Westley apologises after alcohol poured over Feroze Khushi in celebrations
The captain apologises after Essex admitted the celebrations failed to meet their inclusive values.
Sep 29, 20:34
Novak Djokovic celebrates winning in the first round at the French Open on September 29, 2020
Novak Djokovic eases into French Open round two
The world number one produced a composed display under the roof on Court Philippe Chatrier.
Sep 29, 20:33
Heather Watson in action at the French Open on September 29, 2020
Heather Watson calls for help to be given to more British players
All six British players lots in the opening round of the singles at Roland Garros.
Sep 29, 20:33
Sale's Manu Tuilagi reacts after suffering an injury against Northampton Saints on September 29, 2020
Northampton win over Sale marred by injuries to Manu Tuilagi, Courtney Lawes
Courtney Lawes and Manu Tuilagi were both forced off early in the game.
Sep 29, 20:28
Benfica's Ruben Dias in action against Rio Ave in the Primeira Liga on June 17, 2020
Manchester City confirm signing of Ruben Dias for £62m
The 23-year-old arrives from Benfica on a six-year deal, with Nicolas Otamendi moving the other way.
Sep 29, 20:24
General view of the dugout at Carlisle United's Brunton Park from 2017
Carlisle insists "Armageddon scenario is pretty close" for EFL clubs
John Nixon paints a bleak picture as the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect finances.
Sep 29, 18:33
Lewis Hamilton on the podium at the Russian Grand Prix on September 27, 2020
Tuesday's sporting social: Keane viewing, Freddie thankful and 'human' Hamilton
The best of the day's social media posts from the sporting world.
Sep 29, 18:31
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge celebrates winning the men's elite race at the 2019 London Marathon on April 28, 2019
London Marathon director confident of "incredibly quick" times
Event director Hugh Brasher expects some quick times in Sunday's 40th edition of the event.
Sep 29, 18:30
Referee Peter Bankes checks the VAR before awarding a penalty to Newcastle United against Tottenham Hotspur on September 27, 2020
Eric Dier calls for rule change after controversial handball against Newcastle
There were several contentious handball decisions over the weekend.
Sep 29, 18:29
Saint Etienne's Wesley Fofana in action with Gent's Jonathan David in the Europa League on November 28, 2019
Leicester agree £30m deal for Saint-Etienne defender Wesley Fofana
The Foxes have been in the market for a new defender and have agreed a deal with the French club.
Sep 29, 18:27
Thiago Alcantara in action for Liverpool on September 20, 2020
Liverpool's Thiago Alcantara tests positive for coronavirus
The Spain midfielder joined the club earlier this month.
Sep 29, 18:25
Lukasz Fabianski in action for West Ham United on September 16, 2019
Lukasz Fabianski sets sights on West Ham run in EFL Cup
The Irons got their Premier League campaign up and running with a 4-0 win over Wolves.
Sep 29, 17:12
Andy Murray reacts after losing against Stan Wawrinka at the French Open on September 27, 2020
French Open: What next for British tennis after clean sweep of first-round exits?
Heather Watson's defeat on Tuesday capped a miserable tournament for Britain.
Sep 29, 17:10
The FA Cup trophy pictured in January 2019
Non-league team hit out at "utterly baffling" ticket ruling for FA Cup clash
The Isthmian Premier League outfit will only be able to sell tickets to home supporters.
Sep 29, 17:09
General view of Macclesfield Town's Moss Rose from 2014
Macclesfield expelled from National League after being wound up
The Silkmen were wound up by the High Court earlier this month.
Sep 29, 17:08
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce pictured during his side's match at West Ham United on September 12, 2020
Steve Bruce shrugs off criticism following Newcastle draw at Tottenham
The Magpies head for Newport with a Carabao Cup quarter-final place at stake.
Sep 29, 17:07
Burnley manager Sean Dyche pictured during the EFL Cup clash with Millwall on September 23, 2020
Sean Dyche insists that Burnley will not panic buy
Burnley host Manchester City in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday.
Sep 29, 17:06
Newport County boss Mike Flynn pictured in August 2019
Premier League pays for coronavirus tests for lower league clubs before cup ties
Top-flight clubs have agreed over a plan to end the season earlier if needed.
Sep 29, 17:06
Heather Watson in action at the French Open on September 29, 2020
Heather Watson beaten to complete clean sweep of Brits eliminated in French Open
Heather Watson was the sixth Briton to lose in the first round.
Sep 29, 16:59
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured in September 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Football has changed - it's a different game'
New handball rules and a disrupted pre-season have caused confusion for many including the Manchester United boss.
Sep 29, 16:55
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured in September 2020
Team News: Manchester United set to make wholesale changes for Brighton tie
Potter has changed his entire starting XI in the two previous rounds of the Carabao Cup.
Sep 29, 16:39
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny challenges his players to do something "extraordinary" in Slovakia
Either Bosnia and Herzegovina or Northern Ireland await the winners.
Sep 29, 16:37
James Haskell pictured in March 2018
James Haskell fears further pay cuts for Premiership players
Some clubs could fold if the Government fail to bail out the league.
Sep 29, 16:36
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Tom Smith opens up "loving" Gloucestershire environment
There has been T20 quarter-final disappointment in three of the most recent four seasons.
Sep 29, 16:35
Jennifer Brady pictured in February 2020
Jennifer Brady stunned by 17-year-old Clara Tauson at French Open
Tauson won the Australian Open junior title last year.
Sep 29, 16:34
Tom Barkhuizen reacts after being sent off for Preston North End against Stoke City on September 26, 2020
Tom Barkhuizen ban reduced to one game after Preston appeal
The forward was sent off in the first half of Preston's home defeat to Stoke on Saturday.
Sep 29, 16:33
Scotland manager Steve Clarke pictured on September 4, 2020
Steve Clarke tells Scotland players they could create history against Israel
The national team boss named his 26-man squad for the crunch Euro 2020 play-off semi-final clash.
Sep 29, 16:32
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter watches on during his side's EFL Cup match on September 23, 2020
Graham Potter calls for quick changes to handball law
Spot-kicks were awarded against Albion, Crystal Palace and Tottenham during a weekend of controversy in the Premier League.
Sep 29, 15:18
General view outside AFC Wimbledon's Kingsmeadow ground
AFC Wimbledon announce plans to return to Plough Lane on November 3
The original Wimbledon club played at the ground for 80 years.
Sep 29, 15:18
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Shamrock midfielder Jack Byrne named in Republic of Ireland squad for playoff
Ireland face the Slovakians in Bratislava on October 8.
Sep 29, 15:13
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on September 28, 2020
Scott Parker unhappy with Fulham owner Tony Khan after apology for performance
Owner Tony Khan took to twitter straight after the full-time whistle to apologise for the team's display.
Sep 29, 15:12
Tottenham Hotspur coach Nuno Santos remonstrates with match officials after the draw with Newcastle United on September 27, 2020
Tottenham coach Nuno Santos receives one-match touchline ban after red card
The Portuguese was shown a red card after overzealous protests following Newcastle's controversial penalty equaliser.
Sep 29, 15:11
Matt Ritchie lies injured after dislocating his shoulder during Newcastle United's match with Tottenham Hotspur in September 2020
Matt Ritchie set for months on sidelines after shoulder surgery
The 31-year-old was injured at Tottenham on Sunday.
Sep 29, 13:34
Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012.
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba to receive UEFA President's Award
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has hailed the former Ivory Coast international as a "pioneer".
Sep 29, 13:31
Sheffield United's Oliver McBurnie reacts on January 21, 2020
Oli McBurnie returns to Scotland squad for October fixtures
The 24-year-old withdrew for recent clashes against Israel and Czech Republic, only to feature for his club in a pre-season friendly.
Sep 29, 13:30
Pione Sisto in action for Denmark in November 2018
Pione Sisto called out of international wilderness by Denmark for England clash
The 25-year-old winger recently returned to former club Midtjylland from Celta Vigo.
Sep 29, 13:29
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