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Shadow Sports Minister blames testing issues for delay to return of fans
An answer is expected next week on whether venues will be able to welcome supporters back from October 1.
Sep 17, 15:37
Western Storm's Heather Knight celebrates hitting the winning runs on September 1, 2019
Heather Knight wants ICC to "step up" for women's cricket
England will take the field for the first time since March's T20 World Cup on Monday.
Sep 17, 15:36
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on September 12, 2020
Scott Parker: 'Fulham are still active in the transfer market'
The Cottagers fielded four debutants in their midweek Carabao Cup win over Ipswich.
Sep 17, 15:35
Rory McIlroy pictured in August 2020
Rory McIlroy makes fast start at 120th US Open
The Northern Irishman is bidding to claim a first title since the 2014 US PGA Championship.
Sep 17, 15:34
Shane Duffy celebrates scoring against Republic of Ireland on June 7, 2019
Republic of Ireland boss Stephen Kenny pleased Shane Duffy has joined Celtic
The defender has joined the Hoops on loan from Brighton.
Sep 17, 14:42
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic celebrates on July 22, 2020
Slaven Bilic provides positive update on Conor Gallagher
The 20-year-old has also signed a new Chelsea contract.
Sep 17, 14:41
Hamilton Academical manager Brian Rice pictured in August 2020
Brian Rice: 'There must be consistency in coronavirus testing protocols'
Brian Rice is struggling to fill his bench for the Accies' clash with Kilmarnock.
Sep 17, 14:40
Anthony Stokes during his time at Hibernian in May 2016
Gary Holt praises Anthony Stokes after surprise Livingston exit
The former Celtic striker left Livi earlier this week without playing for them.
Sep 17, 14:39
General view of Hull City's KCOM Stadium taken May 2017
Hull City refused permission to host EFL crowd pilot event
Seven EFL matches are now set to welcome spectators this weekend.
Sep 17, 14:38
Kilmarnock manager Alex Dyer pictured on August 22, 2020
Alex Dyer reveals setback for Kilmarnock midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu
The 33-year-old Democratic Republic of Congo international has a hamstring complaint.
Sep 17, 14:37
Leeds goalkeeper Kiko Casilla pictured in February 2020
Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa defends decision to hand Kiko Casilla the armband
Kiko Casilla was banned for eight matches in February and fined £60,000 after being found guilty of racially abusing Charlton forward Jonathan Leko.
Sep 17, 14:36
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson pictured in June 2020
Roy Hodgson confirms Nathaniel Clyne will be training with Crystal Palace
The 73-year-old talked up Wilfried Zaha's form ahead of the trip to old club Manchester United.
Sep 17, 14:35
Gareth Bale during a Wales training session on October 12, 2019
Gareth Bale 'to travel to London on Friday ahead of Tottenham Hotspur return'
The Welshman is set to sign on a season-long loan from Real Madrid.
Sep 17, 14:34
West Bromwich Albion's Callum Robinson scores on July 22, 2020
Callum Robinson pleased with "professional" display against Harrogate Town
The Baggies will host Brentford next week.
Sep 17, 14:33
Nottingham Forest's Tiago Silva celebrates scoring their first goal on February 25, 2020
Team News: Nottingham Forest to be without Tiago Silva against Cardiff City
The Portuguese midfielder has been ruled out until the end of the month.
Sep 17, 14:32
Southampton striker Danny Ings pictured in July 2020
Tottenham 'approach Southampton to discuss Danny Ings'
The Southampton striker was joint second in last season's Premier League Golden Boot standings.
Sep 17, 14:32
Rob Baxter pictured on May 18, 2019
Rob Baxter accuses Northampton Saints of "mind games"
The 49-year-old expects his Chiefs players to produce their best in Sunday's European Cup tie.
Sep 17, 12:20
Bobby Riggs of the USA comes off court defeated by Billie Jean-King of the USA after a Battle of the Sexes Challenge Match held at the Astrodome, in Houston, Texas
Fed Cup renamed Billie Jean King Cup
The historic competition will now be known as the Billie Jean King Cup.
Sep 17, 12:19
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Premier League comes to agreement over new China television deal
Its deal with PPTV was terminated in September over a late payment.
Sep 17, 11:35
Gareth Bale in action for Wales on November 19, 2019
A look at the highest earners in the Premier League
The Real Madrid forward is reportedly on £500,000 per week and, if he rejoins Spurs, will head a list currently topped by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Sep 17, 11:34
England head coach Chris Silverwood before the press conference on October 10, 2019
Chris Silverwood hoping for a winter of cricket
England coach is eyeing a full programme.
Sep 17, 11:31
New Chelsea signing Kai Havertz poses with the team's kit on September 4, 2020
Chelsea's Kai Havertz ignoring hefty transfer fee
The Germany playmaker has made one of the highest profile moves of the summer.
Sep 17, 11:30
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on September 12, 2020
Dijon's Runar Alex Runarsson 'set for Arsenal medical'
The 25-year-old has been earmarked as a replacement for Emiliano Martinez.
Sep 17, 11:29
England bowler Jofra Archer pictured on July 12, 2020
The main talking points from England's summer of cricket
After two-and-a-half months, 18 matches and six series across all formats the ride is over for the men's team.
Sep 17, 11:28
Wales forward Gareth Bale pictured in training on September 2, 2020
Five talking points as Gareth Bale closes in on Tottenham Hotspur return
Gareth Bale is set to seal a loan move from Real Madrid.
Sep 17, 11:26
Sheffield United players celebrate scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on July 2, 2020
Sheffield United owner wants Blades to become a top-10 Premier League club
He has outlined his vision for the Blades.
Sep 17, 10:11
Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara pictured after winning the Champions League final on August 23, 2020
Liverpool 'closing in on deal for Thiago Alcantara'
The Reds will pay an initial fee of £20million for the Spain playmaker, who is in the last year of his contract at Bayern.
Sep 17, 10:09
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Premiership rugby, Super League matches selected as test events for return of fans
Up to 1,000 spectators will be allowed to attend Bath against Gloucester at the Recreation Ground next Tuesday.
Sep 17, 10:09
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured on September 12, 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl: 'We need to improve our fitness'
Saints were dumped out of the Carabao Cup by Brentford on Wednesday evening.
Sep 17, 10:07
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Champions Cup rules changed to allow Northampton to address injury issues
Saints were in desperate need of a loosehead prop.
Sep 17, 10:06
England's Stuart Broad in action against Pakistan on August 7, 2020
Winners and losers from England's summer of cricket
The West Indies, Pakistan, Ireland and Australia have all joined England in their 'bio-secure' bubble.
Sep 17, 10:05
Wales' Dan Biggar sits injured on October 9, 2019
Dan Biggar insists that he is not finished as he chases "another dimension"
What the detractors see as faults, Dan Biggar considers the bedrock of a relentless 83-cap international career.
Sep 17, 10:03
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured on July 9, 2020
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Everton youngsters must be patient'
The Everton manager said players such as Anthony Gordon and Niels Nkounkou "have a good base" but there is room to improve.
Sep 17, 09:00
Boro boss Neil Warnock on September 11, 2020
Middlesbrough manager Neil Warnock tests positive for coronavirus
The 71-year-old did not take charge of Boro's 2-0 Carabao Cup second-round defeat at home to Barnsley on Tuesday after feeling unwell upon arriving.
Sep 17, 09:00
Atletico Madrid defender Jose Gimenez pictured in August 2020
Thursday's paper talk: Fikayo Tomori, Jose Gimenez, Thiago Alcantara
Fikayo Tomori is on Everton's radar, with the club also taking offers for a number of players including Gylfi Sigurdsson and Fabian Delph.
Sep 17, 07:41
Celtic manager Neil Lennon pictured on August 22, 2020
Neil Lennon delighted with Celtic's second goal at St Mirren
The Hoops closed the gap on leaders Rangers to three points.
Sep 17, 07:39
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on September 22, 2020
Steven Gerrard wants Ianis Hagi to improve his consistency
Steven Gerrard insists he will be on Ianis Hagi's back as he strives to become a better player.
Sep 17, 07:38
Wales forward Gareth Bale pictured in training on September 2, 2020
Jose Mourinho remains coy on Gareth Bale speculation
Gareth Bale was a huge favourite before heading to Spain.
Sep 17, 07:38
Neymar in action for PSG on July 31, 2020
Investigation is launched in relation to Neymar racism claim
The Brazilian was sent off in a dramatic climax to Paris St Germain's defeat to Marseille.
Sep 17, 07:37
Chris Wilder pictured on June 17, 2020
Chris Wilder confused by pilot scheme allowing supporters into grounds
Nine games will be test events this weekend.
Sep 17, 07:35
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