Pat Smullen pictured in June 2016
Pat Smullen: Six of legendary jockey's greatest moments
Multiple Group One-winning jockey had so many big days in the saddle.
Sep 15, 21:56
Pat Smullen pictured in June 2016
Legendary Irish jockey Pat Smullen dies aged 43 after cancer battle
Derby-winning rider was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2018.
Sep 15, 21:51
Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl pictured on September 12, 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl urges Southampton to use EFL Cup to rediscover their style
Southampton are seeking to bounce back from Saturday's 1-0 loss at Crystal Palace.
Sep 15, 21:41
Luton Town duo Jordan Clark and James Collins celebrate on September 5, 2020
EFL Cup roundup: Lincoln, Luton and Leyton Orient set up glamorous ties
There were no major upsets as the second round got under way on Tuesday.
Sep 15, 21:38
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Ian Cockbain helps Gloucestershire qualify for Blast quarter-finals
The 33-year-old hit 44 off 21 balls as Birmingham were beaten by 50 runs in Bristol.
Sep 15, 21:37
West Ham United striker Sebastien Haller pictured with teammates after scoring against Charlton Athletic on September 15, 2020
David Moyes hopeful of Sebastien Haller scoring run after EFL Cup brace
Haller scored twice in the space of four first-half minutes and Felipe Anderson added a late third as the Hammers eased into round three.
Sep 15, 21:36
Watford goalkeeper Daniel Bachmann saves a penalty in the EFL Cup against Oxford on September 15, 2020
Vladimir Ivic hails Daniel Bachmann after Watford penalty shootout heroics
Bachmann brilliantly saved all three of Oxford's spot kicks to send the Championship side into the third round.
Sep 15, 21:35
Crystal Palace's Luka Milivojevic sees his penalty saved by Asmir Begovic of Bournemouth in their EFL Cup clash on September 15, 2020
Bournemouth beat Crystal Palace 11-10 on penalties in progress in EFL Cup
It was a frustrating night for Crystal Palace, who struggled to create chances on the south coast.
Sep 15, 21:26
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring against Burton Albion in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2020
Jack Grealish marks new contract with goal in Aston Villa win over Burton
Last season's finalists were made to work for their place in the third round.
Sep 15, 21:06
Derby County manager Phillip Cocu pictured
Phillip Cocu unhappy with late penalty in Derby EFL Cup defeat
The Rams went out to Championship rivals Preston.
Sep 15, 20:55
Sheffield Wednesday's Josh Windass scores against Rochdale in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2020
Sheffield Wednesday make progress with comfortable victory against Rochdale
Elias Kachunga and Josh Windass were on target in the second half as Garry Monk's side won 2-0.
Sep 15, 20:53
Newcastle United's Ryan Fraser celebrates scoring against Blackburn on September 15, 2020
Ryan Fraser scores winner on debut to fire Newcastle past Blackburn
Rovers enjoyed the better of the game, but could not find a way through.
Sep 15, 20:45
Luton manager Nathan Jones pictured on June 27, 2020
Nathan Jones bemoans lack of fans for Manchester United clash
Luton set up a Carabao Cup meeting with Manchester United
Sep 15, 20:40
West Ham United striker Sebastien Haller pictured with teammates after scoring against Charlton Athletic on September 15, 2020
Sebastien Haller brace helps West Ham past Charlton
The Hammers' record signing struck twice in four first-half minutes.
Sep 15, 20:38
Watford's Ken Sema celebrates scoring against Oxford in the EFl Cup on September 15, 2020
Watford survive Oxford United scare to progress on penalties
The Championship side won the spot-kicks 3-0 to secure a trip to Newport in round three..
Sep 15, 20:31
Rory McIlroy pictured in August 2020
Rory McIlroy looking for fast start to US Open
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica gave birth to the couple's first child, Poppy Kennedy Rory McIlroy, two weeks ago.
Sep 15, 20:08
Millwall caretaker manager Adam Barrett pictured on October 5, 2019
Adam Barrett relishing Premier League opposition in next round of EFL Cup
Ryan Leonard, Connor Mahoney and Matt Matthew Smith were on target.
Sep 15, 20:06
Barnsley manager Gerhard Struber pictured in July 2020
Gerhard Struber: 'EFL Cup clash with Chelsea is a bonus game'
First-half goals from Patrick Schmidt and Jordan Williams enabled the Tykes to triumph at the Riverside.
Sep 15, 20:04
Rana Naved-ul-Hasan pictured in 2008
Rana Naved-ul-Hasan claims he was racially abused while at Yorkshire
Azeem Rafiq said he was left on the brink of suicide and labelled the club "institutionally racist".
Sep 15, 20:01
Preston players celebrate scoring against Derby County in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2020
Late Preston penalty sends Derby County out of EFL Cup
Daniel Johnson's late penalty completes Preston's comeback at Derby
Sep 15, 19:57
Barnsley manager Gerhard Struber pictured in July 2020
Barnsley book Chelsea tie by beating Middlesbrough in EFL Cup
First-half goals from Patrick Schmidt and Jordan Williams settled things on Teesside.
Sep 15, 19:28
Luton Town duo Jordan Clark and James Collins celebrate on September 5, 2020
Luton edge past Reading to set up Manchester United clash in EFL Cup
Jordan Clark's header settled the contest.
Sep 15, 19:24
Millwall's Ryan Leonard celebrates with teammates after scoring against Cheltenham Town in the EFL Cup on September 15, 2020
Millwall ease past Cheltenham to reach EFL Cup third round
Ryan Leonard and Connor Mahoney were also on target for the Lions.
Sep 15, 19:21
Wales forward Gareth Bale pictured in training on September 2, 2020
Gareth Bale representatives in talks with Tottenham
The Wales international winger has found himself marginalised at Real Madrid.
Sep 15, 18:57
Harrogate manager Simon Weaver pictured in November 2019
Josh Falkingham: Harrogate out to "show everyone what we're all about" against West Brom
They earned their plum Carabao Cup tie at The Hawthorns by beating Tranmere in the first round.
Sep 15, 18:56
Tiger Woods in action on March 30, 2019
Tiger Woods opens up on painful memories of 2006 US Open
Tiger Woods missed the cut at the 2006 tournament as he returned to competitive golf following the death of his father.
Sep 15, 17:44
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action for Arsenal on July 21, 2020
Tuesday's sporting social: Aubameyang finally signs, high praise for Osaka
Joe Root was looking ahead to England's final match of the summer.
Sep 15, 17:43
Dave Brailsford talks to the media on July 23, 2018
Sir Dave Brailsford: 'Ineos Grenadiers need to go back to the drawing board'
Richard Carapaz was one of three Ineos riders to join a powerful breakaway on the 164km stage 16 from La Tour-du-Pin.
Sep 15, 17:41
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on July 4, 2020
Ian Poveda insists Leeds United's intensity levels will not drop against Hull
Marcelo Bielsa's high-octane football in Saturday's thrilling 4-3 defeat at champions Liverpool earned Leeds rave reviews.
Sep 15, 17:40
Fulham manager Scott Parker pictured on July 22, 2020
Scott Parker intends to rotate Fulham squad for Ipswich cup tie
Alphonse Areola, Mario Lemina, Kenny Tete, Ola Aina and Antonee Robinson could make their debuts.
Sep 15, 17:39
General view of St Mirren Park from 2009
Team News: Peter Urminsky back in training ahead of St Mirren's clash with Celtic
Scotland forward still not ready for a comeback for the champions
Sep 15, 17:37
Reading's Charlie Adam pictured in action in January 2020
Charlie Adam signs for boyhood club Dundee on two-year deal
Charlie Adam was a free agent after leaving Reading.
Sep 15, 17:36
Primoz Roglic celebrates claiming the yellow jersey on September 6, 2020
Lennard Kamna takes first Grand Tour stage win as Primoz Roglic retains yellow jersey
Primoz Roglic retained his 40-second cushion at the top of the general classification standings.
Sep 15, 16:33
Ryan Edwards pictured on May 25, 2019
Ryan Edwards escapes retrospective action for challenge on Alfredo Morelos
Ryan Edwards caught Rangers' Alfredo Morelos around the knee with his follow-through.
Sep 15, 16:32
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang poses with the FA Cup on August 1, 2020
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang keen to leave "legacy" at Arsenal
He has scored 72 goals in 111 games across all competitions for the club.
Sep 15, 16:31
Albian Ajeti celebrates scoring for Celtic on August 22, 2020
Celtic striker Albian Ajeti "feeling much better" after scoring against Ross County
The Switzerland striker made his £4.5million move to Parkhead from West Ham a month ago.
Sep 15, 15:56
General view of Fir Park, home of Motherwell, from November 2011
Keith Lasley: 'Motherwell have to make most of their Europa League opportunity'
Keith Lasley featured in six European campaigns in seven years during his Fir Park playing days.
Sep 15, 15:48
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes urges England to finish summer on a high by seeing off Australia
A host of players have spent the past three months between two bio-secure bubbles in Manchester and Southampton.
Sep 15, 15:46
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin pictured on August 9, 2020
Jim Goodwin: St Mirren "cannot dwell" on disappointment ahead of Celtic clash
St Mirren lost 3-0 against Hibernian on Saturday after being without three goalkeepers due to Covid-19 issues.
Sep 15, 15:45
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Norwich City on July 1, 2020
A closer look at Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's Arsenal career after signing new deal
The Gabonese striker has signed a new three-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Sep 15, 15:43
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