Aston Villa's Jack Grealish celebrates scoring against West Ham United in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Aston Villa appoint Johan Lange as new sporting director
Villa only just secured their Premier League status on the last day of the season but are now looking to kick on.
Jul 30, 11:55
Emile Heskey pictured in April 2016
Emile Heskey: 'Leicester must target Europa League title next season'
The Foxes missed out on Champions League qualification on the final day of the Premier League season.
Jul 30, 11:42
Team LeBron forward LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates in the fourth quarter of the 2020 NBA All Star Game at United Center on February 17, 2020
NBA to resume with 22-team tournament at Walt Disney World
The NBA has been shut down since March 11 but resumes with a 22-team mini-tournament in Florida this week.
Jul 30, 11:11
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa pictured on July 4, 2020
Howard Wilkinson: 'Marcelo Bielsa is right man for Leeds'
Marcelo Bielsa is already revered at Elland Road after guiding the Whites back to the top flight for the first time since 2004.
Jul 30, 11:08
Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake warms up before the game on July 12, 2020
Manchester City agree £41m deal with Bournemouth for Nathan Ake
The deal is worth a guaranteed £40million to the relegated Cherries, potentially rising by a further £1million.
Jul 30, 10:43
A shocked Chris Robshaw on January 10, 2020
Chris Robshaw opens up on England's 2015 World Cup exit
Hosts England were dumped out of the competition at the end of the pool stage.
Jul 30, 10:35
Kieran Dowell in action for Everton in the EFL Cup on August 29, 2018
Norwich City sign Kieran Dowell from Everton on three-year deal
Midfielder impressed on loan at Wigan.
Jul 30, 10:34
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Alastair Cook lavishes praise on Stuart Broad
The seam bowler passed 500 Test wickets during the third Test against the West Indies.
Jul 30, 10:33
Bayern Munich's David Alaba pictured with the DFB-Pokal trophy in July 2020
Thursday's papers: David Alaba, Dean Henderson, Luis Suarez
Manchester City's hopes of signing David Alaba top today's transfer rumours.
Jul 30, 08:00
Liverpool's Andrew Robertson pictured in Match 2020
Andy Robertson, Jurgen Klopp recall impact losing a relative had on their careers
The Scot's aunt died during his time at Dundee United and he spoke about it as part of the Heads Up campaign.
Jul 30, 07:58
Ashleigh Barty in action at Wimbledon on July 8, 2019
Ashleigh Barty pulls out of US Open due to coronavirus fears
The Australian is also considering whether to defend her Roland-Garros crown in September.
Jul 30, 07:58
Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku in action for his side during the last 16 match against Japan at the 2018 World Cup
On This Day in 2014: Romelu Lukaku joined Everton from Chelsea
The striker scored 68 goals for the Toffees in the Premier League.
Jul 30, 07:57
Brentford boss Thomas Frank on July 18, 2020
Thomas Frank: 'Brentford have massive belief heading into playoff final'
The Bees will face Fulham or Cardiff in the play-off final.
Jul 29, 22:29
Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018
Leicester Tigers head coach Steve Borthwick brushes off Lions talk
Steve Borthwick acted as an assistant to Warren Gatland in New Zealand in 2017, and the British and Irish Lions are due to tour South Africa next summer.
Jul 29, 21:54
Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan accuses authorities of treating players like "lab rats"
The World Championship is currently one of three events piloting the safe return of fans in the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 29, 21:53
Ajax's Joel Veltman pictured in November 2019
Brighton sign Netherlands international Joel Veltman from Ajax
The 28-year-old has signed a three-year contract at the AMEX Stadium.
Jul 29, 20:59
Brentford manager Thomas Frank pictured on July 7, 2020
Brentford bid farewell to Griffin Park by reaching Championship playoff final
The Bees overturned Swansea's one-goal lead from the first leg.
Jul 29, 20:57
Ferran Torres in action for Valencia on October 2, 2019
Manchester City 'closing in on Ferran Torres with £20.9m bid'
The 20-year-old came through the ranks at the Mestalla and is seen by City as a replacement for Leroy Sane.
Jul 29, 19:30
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta hug in December 2019
FA Cup final: How managers Mikel Arteta and Frank Lampard compare
Frank Lampard and Mikel Arteta are in their first season at their clubs.
Jul 29, 19:24
Mohamed Elyounoussi in action for Celtic on October 3, 2019
Mohamed Elyounoussi welcomes Celtic decision to pump in crowd noise
The Hoops take on Hamilton on Sunday.
Jul 29, 19:21
Exeter Chiefs' retired mascot pictured in May 2018
Exeter retire mascot but retain Chiefs name following board review
American Football's three-time Super Bowl winners the Washington Redskins recently dropped their badge and branding.
Jul 29, 17:14
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
Non-league star Tunde Owolabi "overwhelmed" after joining Hamilton
The forward has arrived in Scotland from FC United of Manchester.
Jul 29, 17:10
James Maddison in action for Leicester City on July 1, 2020
James Maddison and Dele Alli chill by the pool - Wednesday's sporting social
Marcus Rashford set a challenge.
Jul 29, 17:09
Callum Lang pictured playing for Shrewsbury Town in January 2020
Motherwell sign Callum Lang on loan from Wigan
The forward has left Wigan for another loan spell.
Jul 29, 17:08
Andrew Balbirnie pictured for Ireland in 2019
Andrew Balbirnie wary of "dangerous" England even without World Cup stars
Ireland meet Eoin Morgan's men in the first of three one-day internationals on Thursday at Southampton.
Jul 29, 17:05
Dan Evans in action at the Australian Open on January 20, 2020
Dan Evans, Kyle Edmund make up after post-match row
Dan Evans was unhappy with the force at which Kyle Edmund touched his racket.
Jul 29, 17:03
Brooks Koepka in action on July 28, 2019
Brooks Koepka limited by injury ahead of Memphis title defence
The American is now sixth in the world rankings.
Jul 29, 17:02
David Seaman pictured in March 2020
David Seaman: 'Arsenal need FA Cup success much more than Chelsea'
The former Arsenal goalkeeper has been impressed by the Gunners boss.
Jul 29, 17:00
Andy Murray celebrates winning his Davis Cup match on November 20, 2019
Andy Murray calls for a mixed team event on main tour
He is currently taking part in the Battle of the Brits team event at Roehampton.
Jul 29, 16:55
Steve Borthwick pictured during an England training session on November 9, 2018
Steve Borthwick confident Leicester will cope without Manu Tuilagi
British and Irish Lions star Manu Tuilagi headed a cast list of six senior players to leave Leicester.
Jul 29, 16:54
Andrew Strauss pictured in late 2017
Red cap appeal raises over £870,000 for Ruth Strauss Foundation
Players wore special branded shirts and caps during the third Test between England and the West Indies.
Jul 29, 16:54
England's Stuart Broad pictured on July 25, 2020
Eoin Morgan: 'Box office Stuart Broad has plenty more to offer'
The 34-year-old took his 500th Test wicket earlier this week.
Jul 29, 16:52
Anthony Joshua celebrates on December 7, 2019
Eddie Hearn: 'Anthony Joshua ready to fight anywhere, any time'
Anthony Joshua is due to take on mandatory challenger Kubrat Pulev.
Jul 29, 16:51
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha pictured on July 26, 2020
Priti Patel backs Wilfried Zaha's call for faster action on social media racism
Black players have faced a torrent of online abuse this year.
Jul 29, 16:45
Novak Djokovic pictured on June 14, 2020
Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal among players for first ATP tournament back
The tournament is usually held in Cincinnati, but due to the coronavirus pandemic will now be played in New York.
Jul 29, 16:43
Cardiff manager Neil Harris pictured in July 2020
Neil Harris vows that Cardiff will "come out fighting" for playoff semi-final
The Bluebirds trail 2-0 after the first leg in the Welsh capital.
Jul 29, 16:42
Eddie Pepperell in action in October 2018
Hero Open hopeful Eddie Pepperell turns to old putter after ditching cursed club
The world number 89 blamed a new putter as he laboured to a closing round of 77 at the British Masters.
Jul 29, 16:42
England's Eoin Morgan celebrates his half century on February 16, 2020
Eoin Morgan challenges England to stand up to increased expectations
The opener against Ireland on Thursday is England's first on these shores since being crowned world champions.
Jul 29, 14:41
Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic goes down injured in July 2020
Scott Parker coy on Aleksandar Mitrovic fitness ahead of playoff semi-final
The Championship Golden Boot winner missed the first leg of the play-off semi-final through injury.
Jul 29, 14:39
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Hearts to begin 2020-21 season at home to Dundee
The Gorgie team's relegation from the Scottish Premiership was only confirmed on Monday.
Jul 29, 14:32
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