Juan Pablo Socino (L) of Newcastle Falcons tackles Alex Goode of Saracens during the Aviva Premiership match on December 27, 2014
Alex Goode confident he can step in for Owen Farrell against Leinster
England and British and Irish Lions talisman Owen Farrell will miss the Aviva Stadium clash after his high-tackle suspension.
Sep 15, 15:41
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa watches on as his side face Liverpool on September 12, 2020
Promoted sides stick to familiar formula on opening Premier League weekend
Leeds named the only new arrival, defender Robin Koch, in their starting line-up.
Sep 15, 15:40
Branislav Ivanovic pictured in November 2019
West Brom complete signing of former Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic
Branislav Ivanovic has signed a one-year deal at The Hawthorns.
Sep 15, 15:38
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
England and Wales Cricket Board to make "unthinkable" round of redundancies
The game's governing body believes the health crisis has already cost the wider game £100million.
Sep 15, 14:55
Celtic players celebrate Shane Duffy's goal against Ross County on September 12, 2020
Neil Lennon hits back at "unnecessary, unfounded" Gary Breen comments
Defender Shane Duffy signed has for his boyhood heroes on loan from Brighton.
Sep 15, 14:54
Dillian Whyte pictured on July 20, 2019
Date set for Dillian Whyte vs. Alexander Povetkin II
Dillian Whyte lost by knockout to Alexander Povetkin in August but will face the Russian again on November 21.
Sep 15, 14:14
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
EFL clubs told "next 48 hours are vital" in talks to get fans back in stadiums
The government is reviewing a plan to allow a limited number of spectators back into sports venues from October 1.
Sep 15, 14:13
Collin Morikawa takes part in a US Open practice session on September 14, 2020
Collin Morikawa hungry for more major championship glory at US Open
The recently-crowned US PGA Championship winner heaped praise on the course layout in Mamaroneck, New York.
Sep 15, 14:12
Generic image of a football
NXT:UK star Eddie Dennis glad to have swapped the classroom for chokeslams
The former maths teacher and headmaster is now a professional wrestler in NXT:UK - the British arm of WWE.
Sep 15, 14:09
IAAF President Lamine Diack attends 2nd IAAF World Youth Coaches Conference during on July 20, 2015
Former World Athletic president Lamine Diack to receive corruption verdict on Wednesday
The Senegalese administrator led athletics between 1999 and 2015.
Sep 15, 14:07
Harrogate manager Simon Weaver pictured in November 2019
Rekeem Harper: 'West Brom cannot afford to take Harrogate for granted'
The Baggies face the League Two newcomers for the first time in their history on Wednesday.
Sep 15, 14:05
Chelsea's Timo Werner celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in a pre-season friendly on August 29, 2020
Which Premier League team will join the 2,000 points club next?
The Blues became the third side - after Man Utd and Arsenal - to achieve the feat when they beat Brighton on Monday night.
Sep 15, 14:04
Everton defender Michael Keane pictured in January 2020
Everton defender Michael Keane "surprised himself" with Tottenham display
The Toffees face Salford in the Carabao Cup second round on Wednesday.
Sep 15, 14:02
Jadon Sancho during Borussia Dortmund training on August 6, 2020
Five of the best English youngsters playing in Europe
Borussia Dortmund duo Jadon Sancho and Jude Bellingham lead the way.
Sep 15, 12:29
Lewis Hamilton wears a top reading "arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor" during the Tuscan Grand Prix in September 2020
Lewis Hamilton avoids FIA punishment over Breonna Taylor T-shirt
Ahead of Sunday's race, Lewis Hamilton took a knee wearing a black T-Shirt with the message 'Arrest the cops who killed Breonna Taylor'.
Sep 15, 12:27
Steve Smith in action for Australia on September 13, 2019
Justin Langer: Steve Smith has "ticked every box" in bid to face England
The Australia batsman has missed the first two matches of the ODI series after suffering a blow to the head in training last week.
Sep 15, 12:25
James Tarkowski warms up for Burnley on January 4, 2020
Sean Dyche: Only a "considerable" bid from West Ham will see James Tarkowski leave
West Ham have had three offers - the last believed to be about £30million - rejected for the England international.
Sep 15, 12:24
Brighton's Tariq Lamptey on February 8, 2020
Graham Potter vows to help "refreshing" full-back Tariq Lamptey get even better
He shone against former club Chelsea on Monday.
Sep 15, 12:23
Chris Wilder pictured on June 17, 2020
Chris Wilder "definitely looking to improve" attacking options before window closes
The Blades lacked a cutting edge up front as they started the season with a 2-0 home defeat to Wolves.
Sep 15, 12:21
Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on April 3, 2019.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard vows to give Ruben Loftus-Cheek "a bit of time"
England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered a nasty torn Achilles in May 2019 and has made only nine appearances since the injury.
Sep 15, 11:15
Fraser Forster in action for Celtic on December 8, 2019
Team News: Fraser Forster in line to make first Southampton appearance in 16 months
The former England goalkeeper last played for Saints in May 2019.
Sep 15, 11:14
Hamilton Academical manager Brian Rice pictured in August 2020
Three Hamilton players test positive for coronavirus ahead of Kilmarnock trip
The individuals involved will self-isolate for 10 days.
Sep 15, 11:12
A general shot of the Global Energy Stadium, the home of Ross County
Stuart Kettlewell 'will accept what comes his way' after criticising referee
He will appear before the SFA on Thursday.
Sep 15, 11:11
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured in July 2020
Leeds United's Premier League return documented in new Take Us Home episodes
Take Us Home follows on from Tottenham's recent series.
Sep 15, 11:08
Justin Langer pictured on August 14, 2019
Justin Langer admits Australia could have talked more about Black Lives Matter
Australia and England have not been taking a knee during their ongoing limited-overs campaign.
Sep 15, 10:04
Anthony Stokes during his time at Hibernian in May 2016
Anthony Stokes leaves Livingston after struggling to adapt to artificial surface
The former Republic of Ireland international striker did not make a single appearance for the club before agreeing to terminate his contract.
Sep 15, 09:43
Norwich City's Emiliano Buendia reacts on November 8, 2019
Palace, Villa-linked Emi Buendia admits he is open to Premier League offers
The Argentinian has been one of the Canaries' top performers since joining in 2018.
Sep 15, 08:10
Gareth Bale rocking a topknot on July 5, 2020
Tuesday's papers: Gareth Bale, Jadon Sancho, Jose Gimenez
Manchester United may be preparing to switch focus from Jadon Sancho to Gareth Bale, while Divock Origi is attracting plenty of attention.
Sep 15, 08:03
Alec Stewart pictured in 2015
On this day in 2003: Alec Stewart announces retirement from first-class cricket
The wicketkeeper-batman played 133 Tests and 170 one-day internationals for England.
Sep 15, 08:00
JuJu Smith-Schuster and Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers pictured on September 14, 2020
Ben Roethlisberger winds back the clock to guide Steelers to victory over Giants
The 38-year-old, who missed most of last season through injury, finished the game with 229 passing yards.
Sep 15, 07:59
Chelsea striker Timo Werner is fouled for a penalty against Brighton on September 14, 2020
Frank Lampard plays down Timo Werner fitness concerns ahead of Liverpool clash
The striker was injured as Chelsea opened their season with a 3-1 victory at Brighton.
Sep 14, 22:37
Chelsea's Reece James celebrates scoring against Brighton on September 14, 2020
Reece James screamer helps Chelsea past Brighton in opener
Jorginho, Reece James and Kurt Zouma got the goals in a 3-1 victory.
Sep 14, 21:28
Leinster's James Ryan pictured in December 2018
James Ryan issues rallying cry to Leinster ahead of Saracens showdown
The province have won 25 consecutive games since they lost out to Saracens in the final last May.
Sep 14, 21:21
David Willey pictured in May 2019
Lancashire make most of coronavirus-depleted Yorkshire side
David Willey, Matthew Fisher, Tom Kohler-Cadmore and Josh Poysden were all ruled out.
Sep 14, 21:18
Zak Crawley walks off after losing his wicket against Pakistan on August 22, 2020
Zak Crawley ton inspires Kent to victory over Hampshire
Wins too for Essex, Surrey and Lancashire on Monday.
Sep 14, 21:18
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured in August 2020
Nuno satisfied with Wolves winning start against Sheffield United
Nuno Espirito Santo's side were not quick starters last season - but they got it right at Bramall Lane.
Sep 14, 21:17
Andy Murray celebrates winning his Davis Cup match on November 20, 2019
Andy Murray receives French Open wild card
The 33-year-old had a fine record at Roland Garros before he required career-saving hip surgery.
Sep 14, 21:13
Barry Hawkins pictured in November 2016
Barry Hawkins, Robert Milkins progress to stage two in Milton Keynes
Barry Hawkins finished top of Group Four on the second day at Stadium MK and Robert Milkins won Group Three.
Sep 14, 21:12
Dominic Thiem celebrates winning the US Open on September 13, 2020
Monday's sporting social: Dominic Thiem and Jofra Archer had reason to smile
Dominic Calvert-Lewin was celebrating scoring the winner for Everton at Tottenham.
Sep 14, 21:02
Raul Jimenez scores again for Wolves on June 24, 2020
Wolves brush aside Sheffield United in Premier League opener
Early goals from Raul Jimenez and Romain Saiss set the visitors up for a comfortable victory.
Sep 14, 19:12
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