Steve Diamond in charge of Sale Sharks on April 5, 2019
Five talking points ahead of midweek Premiership action
5 Talking Points as the Premiership play-off battle hots up
Sep 7, 11:20
Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter pictured in February 2020
Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter: 'I still receive death threats every week'
The Boston Celtics star criticised Turkey's president Recep Erdogan in 2013 and paid a harrowing price.
Sep 7, 11:18
Ashton Agar pictured for Australia in March 2020
Ashton Agar keen to improve his batting ahead of Twenty20 World Cup
The all-rounder has big aspirations.
Sep 7, 11:14
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Wigan Warriors, Hull KR players facing further coronavirus tests
Super League say the Catalans Dragons v Wigan match is set to go ahead this weekend.
Sep 7, 10:15
Novak Djokovic attends to a linesperson who was struck by a ball at the US Open on September 6, 2020
John McEnroe on Novak Djokovic incident: "The pressure got to him"
John McEnroe believes he will struggle to live the incident down.
Sep 7, 10:14
Barcelona's Lionel Messi pictured in August 2020
Lionel Messi pictured in new Barcelona kit ahead of return to training
The club's all-time record goalscorer is now set to stay at the Nou Camp after signalling his intention to leave this summer.
Sep 7, 10:12
Scotland Under-21s boss Scot Gemmill pictured in October 2018
Scot Gemmill hopes to see Scotland Under-21s players called up by Steve Clarke
The senior side are facing three home games in a week.
Sep 7, 09:48
Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson caps off the scoring against Brighton on April 13, 2019
Newcastle United closing in on triple signing
The Magpies made a series of breakthroughs over the weekend.
Sep 7, 09:45
Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte pictured on January 21, 2020
Man City duo Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte test positive for coronavirus
City say neither player is displaying symptoms and both are self-isolating.
Sep 7, 09:44
Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Ian Henderson admits Salford under "huge pressure" to win promotion
Striker has moved from Rochdale.
Sep 7, 08:58
England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Jos Buttler to miss England's final Twenty20 against Australia
The in-form wicketkeeper batsman has been in the England bubble for 10 weeks.
Sep 7, 08:57
Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho pictured on June 6, 2020
Monday's papers: Jadon Sancho, Alexandre Lacazette, Luis Suarez
Contact with a certain Norwegian in Manchester offers a hint about Jadon Sancho's future.
Sep 7, 07:51
Naomi Osaka pictured at the US Open on September 3, 2020
Naomi Osaka "optimistic" ahead of facing Shelby Rogers at US Open quarter-finals
The Japanese player earned a seamless 6-3 6-4 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Sep 7, 07:48
Novak Djokovic attends to a linesperson who was struck by a ball at the US Open on September 6, 2020
Denis Shapovalov: "I know exactly how Novak Djokovic is feeling"
The Canadian had a similar experience during a Davis Cup tie with Great Britain in 2017.
Sep 7, 07:46
Stuart Armstrong pictured for Scotland on September 4, 2020
Stuart Armstrong: 'Expectation on Scotland is now even greater against Czech Republic'
The home side will be without Tomas Soucek and Patrik Schick because of coronavirus precautions.
Sep 7, 07:43
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Jos Buttler: 'England focus is on next year's World Cup'
Jos Buttler hit his highest international score in Twenty20 cricket to secure a series victory.
Sep 7, 07:41
Finland players celebrate Fredrik Jenson's goal against Republic of Ireland on September 6, 2020
Shane Duffy: 'Republic of Ireland have to trust in the project'
Ireland head to Slovakia for a Euro 2020 play-off next month.
Sep 7, 07:39
Wales youngster Neco Williams celebrates scoring the winner against Bulgaria on September 6, 2020
Ryan Giggs hails "first class" Liverpool youngster Neco Williams
The Liverpool full-back scored a stoppage-time winner against Bulgaria for his first senior goal.
Sep 7, 07:37
Pierre Gasly celebrates winning the Italian Grand Prix on September 6, 2020
Toto Wolff: 'Pierre Gasly win a victory for all of F1'
The Frenchman won a stunning Italian Grand Prix as Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton finished seventh after a 10-second stop-and-go penalty.
Sep 7, 07:36
Dustin Johnson pictured at the Open Championship in July 2020
Tour Championship: Dustin Johnson continues brilliant form with third-round 64
Justin Thomas and Xander Schauffele are the American's nearest challengers.
Sep 7, 07:33
Andy Murray pictured after beating Rafael Nadal in the US Open semi-finals on September 7, 2008
On this day in 2008: Andy Murray beats Rafael Nadal to reach first Grand Slam final
In doing so the Scot became the first Briton to contest a grand slam final since Greg Rusedski lost to Patrick Rafter in the 1997 US Open final.
Sep 7, 07:31
Giannis Antetokounmpo in action for Milwaukee Bucks on December 30, 2019
NBA roundup: Milwaukee Bucks keep season alive despite losing Giannis Antetokounmpo
Khris Middleton led the fight after the MVP's departure, netting 36 points for the Bucks.
Sep 7, 07:28
Novak Djokovic attends to a linesperson who was struck by a ball at the US Open on September 6, 2020
US Open day seven: Novak Djokovic sensationally disqualified, Naomi Osaka eases through
The Serbian was thrown out of the tournament during his match with Pablo Carreno Busta.
Sep 7, 07:26
Novak Djokovic attends to a linesperson who was struck by a ball at the US Open on September 6, 2020
Novak Djokovic "extremely sorry" after US Open disqualification
Novak Djokovic said he felt "sad and empty" after his quest for an 18th grand slam title ended when he was defaulted for hitting a line judge with a ball.
Sep 7, 07:25
England's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Iceland in the UEFA Nations League on September 5, 2020
Gareth Southgate: 'Raheem Sterling has taken his game to another level'
The Manchester City forward scored a late winner against Iceland on Saturday.
Sep 6, 22:10
England's James Ward-Prowse pictured with Gareth Southgate on September 5, 2020
James Ward-Prowse defends antics after being accused of "cheating"
The Southampton midfielder was accused of scuffing the penalty spot in the victory against Iceland.
Sep 6, 22:06
Novak Djokovic pictured in August 2020
Novak Djokovic disqualified: Five other occasions tennis players got frustrated
Losing their cool has cost others players as well.
Sep 6, 22:01
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England lose to World XI on penalties at Soccer Aid
YouTube star Chunkz missed the decisive spot-kick.
Sep 6, 21:40
Ansu Fati celebrates scoring for Spain on September 6, 2020
Nations League roundup: Ansu Fati breaks Spain record in Ukraine rout
Elsewhere, Finland substitue Fredrik Jensen scored just 18 seconds after his introduction against the Republic of Ireland.
Sep 6, 21:26
Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny pictured on September 6, 2020
Stephen Kenny admits poor finishing cost Ireland against Finland
The 1-0 loss in the Nations League marked a disappointing international return in Dublin.
Sep 6, 21:17
Novak Djokovic pictured in August 2020
Novak Djokovic disqualified from US Open after hitting line judge with ball
Novak Djokovic hit a ball behind him after dropping serve in the first set of his fourth-round match against Pablo Carreno Busta.
Sep 6, 20:26
Fulham defender Alfie Mawson pictured in September 2019
Bristol City sign Alfie Mawson on season-long loan from Fulham
The 26-year-old made the England squad in 2018 and has Premier League experience,
Sep 6, 19:57
Claire Williams pictured on April 26, 2019
Claire Williams pays tribute to father Frank's Formula 1 legacy
The family team will be in new hands after a 739th and last race in Monza.
Sep 6, 19:10
Toronto Wolfpack head coach Brian McDermott during a press conference on January 22, 2020
Brian McDermott pleads for rival clubs to give Toronto Wolfpack second chance
The outfit pulled out of Super League during a difficult debut season but have applied to rejoin.
Sep 6, 19:10
England's Ian Bell celebrates his double-century against India in 2011
Ian Bell stars for Bears ahead of retirement from cricket
The former England batsman made a half-century in his final first-class match before retirement.
Sep 6, 18:48
England's Jos Buttler celebrates his half-century against Australia on September 6, 2020
Jos Buttler admits he missed playing T20 after leading England to series win
The opener scored his ninth international half-century in the sprint format.
Sep 6, 18:46
Lewis Hamilton in the pits on September 6, 2020
Lewis Hamilton laments "severe" penalty in Italian Grand Prix
The world champion was hit with a 10-second stop-and-go penalty after missing two red crosses to inform him that the pit lane was closed.
Sep 6, 18:46
Finland players celebrate Fredrik Jenson's goal against Republic of Ireland on September 6, 2020
Republic of Ireland beaten by Finland in Dublin
Ireland were spared further damage by keeper Darren Randolph in Dublin.
Sep 6, 18:41
Sir Mo Farah celebrates breaking the one-hour world record on September 4, 2020
Sir Mo Farah gutted while Steph Houghton celebrates - Sunday's sporting social
Farah was sad to miss out on Soccer Aid while Houghton's Manchester City enjoyed a solid start to the new season.
Sep 6, 17:43
Wales youngster Neco Williams celebrates scoring the winner against Bulgaria on September 6, 2020
Neco Williams sets sights on facing England after firing Wales to victory
The 19-year-old scored his first goal in senior football against Bulgaria in stoppage time.
Sep 6, 17:42
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