General view of Lord's cricket ground from August 2019
Which events will test return of fans to sporting venues?
Cricket, horseracing and snooker will lead the way.
Jul 17, 15:58
Norwich City boss Daniel Farke on February 1, 2020
Team News: No fresh injuries for Norwich ahead of Burnley clash
The Canaries lost at Chelsea in midweek and will be playing in the Sky Bet Championship next season.
Jul 17, 15:21
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel pictured in November 2019
Sebastian Vettel quickest in second practice in Hungary
Lewis Hamilton topped the time sheets earlier in the day.
Jul 17, 15:16
Yoshiro Mori pictured in March 2020
Yoshiro Mari sends warning amid calls for Tokyo Games to be cancelled
The Tokyo 2020 Games are due to start on July 23, 2021.
Jul 17, 15:15
Lewis Hamilton shakes hands with Sebastian Vettel at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 16, 2018
Mercedes play down potential Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel pairing
Vettel is leaving Ferrari at the end of the season.
Jul 17, 15:13
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta pictured together on June 17, 2020
The talking points ahead of this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United are in action in the last four this weekend.
Jul 17, 15:12
Generic image of a locker room
Former Manchester United forward Alex Dawson passes away aged 80
Dawson went on to score more than 100 goals for Preston.
Jul 17, 14:44
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo pictured on June 27, 2020
Nuno Espirito Santo: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers are still building and improving'
Wanderers are now unable to finish in the top four.
Jul 17, 14:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on July 2, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'Mikel Arteta will help Arsenal become contenders again'
City boss Pep Guardiola leads his side against Mikel Arteta's Gunners in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final.
Jul 17, 14:42
Gary Holt in charge of Falkirk in November 2013
Gary Holt: 'Transfer window will not derail our start to the season'
Striker Lyndon Dykes has been linked with a move away from the club.
Jul 17, 14:41
Burnley boss Sean Dyche on July 5, 2020
Sean Dyche: 'New substitution rule favours the big clubs'
The rule was initially introduced to help manage player workloads following the coronavirus pandemic.
Jul 17, 14:40
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on July 7, 2020
Premier League bosses welcome prospect of fans returning to stadiums
Crowds are set to be able to attend specific sporting events later this month.
Jul 17, 14:39
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on July 7, 2020
Frank Lampard rejects Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's claim ahead of FA Cup clash
Chelsea will have had an extra day's rest.
Jul 17, 14:38
Everton's Theo Walcott celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on July 16, 2020
Theo Walcott: 'Every position is up for grabs at Everton'
Boss Carlo Ancelotti has chopped and changed his team regularly to look for a winning formula.
Jul 17, 14:37
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho pictured on July 6, 2020
Jose Mourinho: 'We can win Europa League next season'
Spurs sit in seventh, which could be good enough for European qualification depending on who wins the FA Cup.
Jul 17, 13:21
Fulham winger Andre Schurrle celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on September 1, 2018
World Cup winner Andre Schurrle announces retirement at age of 29
The former Chelsea and Fulham midfielder left Borussia Dortmund at the end of the Bundesliga season.
Jul 17, 13:20
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured on July 7, 2020
Mikel Arteta determined end to Arsenal's poor record against Manchester City
The Gunners have lost seven straight games to City.
Jul 17, 13:19
Matt Targett in action for Aston Villa on July 24, 2019
Matt Targett: 'Late Everton equaliser was a kick in the teeth'
Theo Walcott's 87th-minute strike denied Villa all three points.
Jul 17, 13:18
Ben Chilwell in action for Leicester City on June 20, 2020
Brendan Rodgers: 'Ben Chilwell is not for sale'
The England left-back will not play again this season because of a foot injury.
Jul 17, 13:17
Ben Stokes in action for England on January 26, 2020
Dom Sibley, Ben Stokes star to put England in control against West Indies
Ben Stokes was also not out, albeit on 99 runs, come the lunch break.
Jul 17, 13:16
Oliver Norwood celebrates scoring for Sheffield United on January 25, 2020
Oliver Norwood: 'We must not drop our performance levels'
The Blades are eighth in the Premier League with two games left.
Jul 17, 11:57
Rangers' Ryan Kent celebrates scoring their first goal on February 26, 2020
Rangers 'confident' Ryan Kent will face Scottish Premiership suspension
The winger's dismissal was the only negative as Gers kicked-off the Veolia Trophy pre-season tournament.
Jul 17, 11:56
General view of Lord's cricket ground from August 2019
Cricket, snooker, horse racing to stage test events with fans in July
The World Snooker Championship, Glorious Goodwood and two county cricket friendly matches have been selected as pilot events
Jul 17, 11:49
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in action for Southampton on January 11, 2020
Ralph Hasenhuttl provides update on Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg future
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is attracting interest from Premier League clubs and the PA news agency understands Everton have lodged a bid for the Denmark international.
Jul 17, 11:48
Rangers' Ryan Kent celebrates scoring their first goal on February 26, 2020
Rangers waiting to learn of possible Ryan Kent suspension
The winger was sent off during Thursday's friendly against Lyon.
Jul 17, 11:47
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe pictured on July 1, 2020
Bournemouth, Leicester, Burnley face key fixtures this weekend
The Cherries are pursuing Premier League survival while Brendan Rodgers bids for Champions League football.
Jul 17, 11:46
Celtic manager Neil Lennon reacts on February 27, 2020
Patryk Klimala says he 'feels ready' after notching first Celtic goal
Since moving to Glasgow six months ago, the Pole had featured just four times.
Jul 17, 11:45
Millwall caretaker manager Adam Barrett pictured on October 5, 2019
Adam Barrett "happy" at Millwall amid Southend United talk
Ex-Southend captain Adam Barrett has reiterated his desire to remain at Millwall.
Jul 17, 11:45
Neal Maupay celebrates scoring for Brighton against Arsenal on June 20, 2020
Graham Potter lavishes praise on 'exciting' Neal Maupay
The Frenchman cost a reported £20million from Brentford last summer.
Jul 17, 11:44
Prime Minister Boris Johnson pictured on June 23, 2020
Boris Johnson claims sporting crowds could return by October
Mass gatherings at sports grounds have been banned since March.
Jul 17, 11:44
Oliver Skipp in action for Tottenham Hotspur on December 15, 2018
Oliver Skipp pens new four-year contract with Tottenham Hotspur
Midfielder commits himself to the north London club until 2024.
Jul 17, 11:42
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Styrian Grand Prix on July 12, 2020
Lewis Hamilton quickest in first practice in Hungary
Only the Racing Points were within a second of Lewis Hamilton's quickest time.
Jul 17, 11:42
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe pictured on July 1, 2020
Eddie Howe does not want Bournemouth players to watch West Ham, Watford clash
The Hammers host the Hornets at the London Stadium on Friday evening.
Jul 17, 11:41
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on November 17, 2019
Gareth Southgate hoping to inspire and help charity with book written in lockdown
Gareth Southgate committed his book of life lessons to paper and insists anything is possible.
Jul 17, 11:40
Warrington Wolves players celebrate during the Challenge Cup final on August 24, 2019
Coral Challenge Cup final to take place on October 17
The Rugby Football League has Wembley booked but will make a decision in due course in line with government advice.
Jul 17, 11:40
England's Maro Itoje walks off injured on February 2, 2019
Maro Itoje commits long-term future to Saracens
Saracens have retained a strong core of players despite their relegation.
Jul 17, 11:40
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer inside the stadium before the match on March 12, 2020
How the Champions League battle is shaping up with two games left
Chelsea are in pole position, while Leicester and Manchester United are set for a final day shootout.
Jul 17, 11:39
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 700th goal in their match against Atletico Madrid on June 30, 2020
Lionel Messi brands Barcelona "weak and vulnerable"
The Catalan giants surrendered their LaLiga title to rivals Real Madrid on Thursday night.
Jul 17, 08:51
Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend in action with Manchester United's Timothy Fosu-Mensah in the Premier League on July 16, 2020
Timothy Fosu-Mensah delighted to make Manchester United return against Crystal Palace
It was Timothy Fosu-Mensah's first United appearance in 1,152 days, with his last also against Palace in May 2017.
Jul 17, 08:12
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
FIFPRO general secretary: 'Players should not be forced to travel to high-risk countries'
South American qualification for the 2022 World Cup will now begin in October, rather than September.
Jul 17, 08:09
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