A woman wearing a mask walks by the Emirates Stadium after manager Mikel Arteta tested positive for coronavirus and their Premier League match against Brighton on Saturday has been cancelled on March 13, 2020
'Painful but necessary' rethink required before supporters can return to stadiums
Events are happening behind closed doors due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Aug 13, 10:02
Sam Curran in action for England on January 19, 2020
Sam Curran preferred to Jofra Archer for second Test against Pakistan
All-rounder Sam Curran is preferred against Pakistan due to his superior batting, says captain Joe Root.
Aug 13, 10:00
Neal Hatley in an England press conference on November 16, 2018
Bath name Neal Hatley as new head coach
Neal Hatley was previously part of England backroom staff.
Aug 13, 09:03
Sergio Perez pictured on April 11, 2019
Sergio Perez given green light for Spanish Grand Prix following negative coronavirus test
The Mexican driver missed both the British and 70th Anniversary Grands Prix at Silverstone.
Aug 13, 09:01
German top seed Steffi Graf holds her trophy after she won her seventh title after beating Arantxa Sanchez Vicario of Spain in the women 's singles final at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships 06 July 1996
On this day in 1999 - Steffi Graf announces retirement from tennis at age of 30
The German stunned the tennis world by quitting the game two months after winning her 22nd major title.
Aug 13, 07:45
Peter Crouch scores for Liverpool against Chelsea in the 2006 Community Shield
Picture of the day - Peter Crouch wins 2006 Community Shield for Liverpool
Peter Crouch won the Community Shield for Liverpool on this day in 2006.
Aug 13, 07:44
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
Joe Root backs James Anderson to rediscover his best form with England
Captain maintains his belief in record wicket-taker ahead of second Test against Pakistan.
Aug 13, 07:37
Paul George in action for the LA Clippers on January 5, 2020
Toronto Raptors enjoy last-gasp 125-121 win over Philadelphia 76ers
There were also victories for the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Aug 13, 07:35
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
Thursday's papers: Thiago Alcantara, Jadon Sancho, Ismaila Sarr
The Reds thought they had their midfield man, but another powerhouse wants to sign Thiago Alcantara.
Aug 13, 07:31
Greg Docherty in action for Rangers in July 2019
Greg Docherty and Ross McCrorie in line for permanent departures from Rangers
The pair have struggled to break into Steven Gerrard's squad.
Aug 13, 07:29
Coco Gauff in action at the Australian Open on January 20, 2020
Coco Gauff stuns No 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka in Kentucky
It was the 16-year-old's third career Top 20 victory following triumphs over Kiki Bertens in Linz last year and Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open.
Aug 13, 03:11
Paris Saint-Germain's Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scores against Atalanta BC in the Champions League on August 12, 2020
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting: 'We could not lose against Atalanta'
The striker scored an injury-time winner to put Paris St Germain through and break Atalanta hearts.
Aug 12, 23:02
Motherwell manager Stephen Robinson pictured in April 2018
Stephen Robinson unhappy with certain players in Livingston draw
The Fir Park boss says some of his players need to raise their game after home draw with Livingston.
Aug 12, 23:01
Scotland assistant manager Alex Dyer pictured in September 2019
Alex Dyer unhappy with officials in Ross County draw
The Killie boss believed his side should have been awarded two penalties.
Aug 12, 21:42
Vladimir Ivic as PAOK boss in 2017
Vladimir Ivic 'close to becoming new Watford boss'
Vladimir Ivic is a free agent after stepping down from his managerial role at Israeli club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Aug 12, 21:41
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard pictured on August 9, 2020
Steven Gerrard unhappy with aspects of Rangers display
Ibrox boss expected more - but his team are top of the Scottish Premiership.
Aug 12, 21:40
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar and Kylian Mbappe celebrate overcoming Atalanta BC in the Champions League on August 12, 2020
Paris Saint-Germain leave it late to stun Atalanta and book semi-final spot
The Frenchmen left it late to snatch their place in the last four.
Aug 12, 21:39
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva reacts on February 26, 2020
Bernardo Silva determined to inspire Manchester City on home soil
The Portuguese schemer wants to help Manchester City become European champions on his home turf.
Aug 12, 21:36
Mark Selby poses with the trophy after beating Ding Junhui in the final of the World Snooker Championship at the Crucible on May 2, 2016
Mark Selby fights to keep in touch with Ronnie O'Sullivan
Ronnie O'Sullivan complained about the worst kicks of his career.
Aug 12, 21:35
Rangers's Joe Aribo celebrates scoring against St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership on August 12, 2020
Rangers move five points clear of Celtic with comfortable win over St Johnstone
Borna Barisic, Ryan Kent and Joe Aribo all scored to hand Steven Gerrard's side a comfortable win.
Aug 12, 21:33
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Ryan Edmondson ruled out for several months with ankle injury
The Leeds loanee has only played 25 minutes for the Dons.
Aug 12, 21:30
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
Ross Stewart nets late penalty as Ross County secure a point against Kilmarnock
Killie had produced a fine comeback.
Aug 12, 21:28
General view of Fir Park, home of Motherwell, from November 2011
Livingston twice come from behind to draw at Motherwell
Honours even n the Scottish Premiership match at Fir Park.
Aug 12, 21:27
Manchester United defender Phil Jones pictured in January 2020
Twitter issues apology to Manchester United and Phil Jones over tweet
The club were understood to have complained about Tuesday's tweet.
Aug 12, 20:35
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone pictured in March 2020
Diego Simeone expecting tough game against "great side" RB Leipzig
Atletico, who knocked out holders Liverpool in March, face the German side in the Champions League quarter-finals on Thursday.
Aug 12, 19:19
Carl Frampton pictured in December 2019
Carl Frampton gearing up for world title bout with Jamel Herring
The Irishman has to beat Darren Traynor first this weekend.
Aug 12, 19:17
Little Mix's Jade Thirlwall appearing on RuPaul's Drag Race UK
Wednesday's sporting social: Little Mix star accepts South Shields role and DJ Kammy
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury celebrated his 32nd birthday.
Aug 12, 18:03
 Leeds United's Jamie Shackleton pictured in July 2020
Jamie Shackleton pens new four-year deal with Leeds
The 20-year-old had less than a year remaining on his existing deal.
Aug 12, 18:02
Atletico Madrid's Hector Herrera in action with Real Valladolid's Mohammed Salisu in La Liga on October 6, 2019
Mohammed Salisu joins Southampton from Real Valladolid
The Ghanaian centre-back has agreed a four-year deal at St Mary's.
Aug 12, 18:01
England's James Anderson pictured in August 2020
Joe Root tips James Anderson to star for England
Seam bowler James Anderson is closing in on his 600th wicket and captain Joe Root wants to unleash him against Pakistan.
Aug 12, 17:52
DavidMoyes lifts the Community Shield with Man Utd in 2013
Men and women to play Community Shield double header behind closed doors
The games will both take place at Wembley on August 29.
Aug 12, 16:48
Jean-Clair Todibo pictured for Schalke in January 2020
Barcelona's Jean-Clair Todibo confirms he has coronavirus
Jean-Clair Todibo has not been in contact with any of the senior players travelling to Portugal for the Champions League tie.
Aug 12, 16:47
General view of Stevenage's Broadhall Way from 2013
Stevenage chairman Phil Wallace wants automatic points penalties
Macclesfield's relegation has handed Stevenage a reprieve.
Aug 12, 16:16
Ali Carter in action against Mark Selby during the second round of The Dafabet World Snooker Championship at Crucible Theatre on April 25, 2014
Anthony McGill takes control of semi-final against Kyren Wilson
The Scot leads Kyren Wilson 6-2 after the first session.
Aug 12, 16:15
Mohammad Hafeez in action for Pakistan in June 2019
Mohammad Hafeez in breach of social distancing guidelines
Mohammad Hafeez is not part of Pakistan's squad for the Test series with England.
Aug 12, 16:14
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on August 10, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Semi-finals not good enough for Manchester United'
United lost in the semi-finals of both domestic cup competitions this season.
Aug 12, 16:13
Spanish GP 2014
Racing Point to launch appeal against punishments over legality of car
Ferrari and Renault to appeal against severity of punishment handed to Racing Point.
Aug 12, 14:25
A shocked Chris Robshaw on January 10, 2020
Chris Robshaw grateful to be back with Harlequins
The former England captain will head stateside at the end of the season.
Aug 12, 13:16
England's Ben Stokes celebrates after his match-winning display against West Indies on July 20, 2020
Waqar Younis: 'Pakistan will look to take advantage of Ben Stokes absence'
England all-rounder Ben Stokes is heading to New Zealand for family reasons and will miss the second Test.
Aug 12, 13:15
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
Adam Nowakowski signs £1-a-week deal at Bradford Park Avenue
Nowakowski has spent his entire career playing in non-league.
Aug 12, 13:00
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