Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring on June 16, 2020
Tuesday's papers: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Jan Oblak
Frank Lampard has a succession plan at the back for Chelsea.
Jul 14, 07:14
Michael Obafemi wheels away in celebration after scoring Southampton's equaliser against Manchester United on July 13, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'Man Utd will learn from hard lesson against Southampton'
Southampton's last-gasp leveller cost Manchester United two points in the race for the top four.
Jul 14, 07:10
Australia celebrate beating the British & Irish Lions in the third Test in 2001
Picture of the day - Australia beat British & Irish Lions in 2001
The Lions lost the series to two late penalties in the deciding Test.
Jul 14, 07:08
Kieron Dyer in action for Newcastle United in 1999
On this day: Ipswich agree to sell Kieron Dyer to Newcastle
Kieron Dyer saw his career blighted by injury setbacks.
Jul 14, 07:01
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema celebrates scoring against Granada on July 13, 2020
European roundup: Real Madrid one win away from La Liga title after beating Granada
Madrid withstood a fightback from Granada.
Jul 13, 22:33
Michael Obafemi wheels away in celebration after scoring Southampton's equaliser against Manchester United on July 13, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits Man United did not deserve to beat Southampton
Michael Obafemi directed the ball home at the death to earn the visitors a point.
Jul 13, 22:11
Wycombe Wanderers manager Gareth Ainsworth celebrates with the League One playoff trophy on July 13, 2020
Gareth Ainsworth: 'Wycombe promotion beyond my wildest dreams'
Wycombe sealed promotion to the second tier for the first time in their 133-year history after victory against Oxford.
Jul 13, 22:09
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard pictured on July 7, 2020
Frank Lampard keen to build defensive competition at Chelsea
The Blues slipped to a humbling 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United on Saturday which dented their top-four hopes in the Premier League.
Jul 13, 22:03
Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Toby Alderweireld determined to help Tottenham back into Champions League
The Belgian scored the winner in Sunday's north London derby.
Jul 13, 22:01
Bournemouth players celebrate Dominic Solanke's goal against Leicester City in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Dominic Solanke out to help Bournemouth upset the odds again
The 22-year-old had gone 38 top-flight appearances without finding the net before his double against Leicester.
Jul 13, 21:59
Wycombe Wanderers players celebrate winning promotion to the Championship with victory in the League One playoff final on July 13, 2020
Gareth Ainsworth hails Wycombe squad after history-making promotion
Wycombe sealed promotion to the second tier for the first time in their 133-year history.
Jul 13, 21:27
Michael Obafemi wheels away in celebration after scoring Southampton's equaliser against Manchester United on July 13, 2020
Manchester United denied chance to move third by last-gasp Southampton draw
The hosts missed the chance to move up to third place.
Jul 13, 21:18
England celebrate winning the Cricket World Cup on July 14, 2019
Eoin Morgan looking forward to reunion with fellow England World Cup winners
Morgan's side beat New Zealand in dramatic fashion at the home of cricket.
Jul 13, 21:16
Wycombe Wanderers players celebrate winning promotion to the Championship with victory in the League One playoff final on July 13, 2020
Wycombe secure promotion to second tier for first time in their history
Joe Jacobson scored the winner from the penalty spot.
Jul 13, 21:11
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Headway warns that Premiership fixture schedule could lead to more head injuries
The season is due to restart next month.
Jul 13, 20:17
Crystal Palace's Wilfried Zaha reacts on March 7, 2020
Shaka Hislop accuses governing bodies of putting money above tackling racism
Wilfried Zaha and David McGoldrick were the victims of online racist abuse.
Jul 13, 20:15
England's Jos Buttler walks off after losing his wicket on November 25, 2019
Chris Silverwood: 'England want to give Jos Buttler the best chance to succeed'
Zak Crawley's impressive form may lead to Joe Denly being left out for the second Test against the West Indies.
Jul 13, 17:40
Jack Charlton pictured in March 2019
Neil Warnock salutes illustrious predecessor Jack Charlton
The two men shared an interest in angling as well as football.
Jul 13, 17:38
Wilfried Zaha celebrates scoring for Crystal Palace on November 30, 2019
Wilfried Zaha thanks fans, Sam Burgess turns to coaching - Monday's sporting social
Former England rugby league captain Sam Burgess was pictured coaching at his last club South Sydney Rabbitohs on Monday.
Jul 13, 16:28
Ryan Christie in action for Celtic on December 29, 2019
Ryan Christie: Celtic ready for "tough" pre-season friendlies
The Hoops will cross the channel for friendly fixtures against Lyon, Nice and Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain.
Jul 13, 16:26
General view of Easter Road, home to Hibernian, from 2014
Kevin Nisbet reveals he rejected Hearts for rivals Hibernian
The 23-year-old striker moved from Dunfermline on Friday on four-year deal for a reported fee of £250,000.
Jul 13, 16:24
Danny Fox in Championship action for Wigan Athletic on June 27, 2020
Team News: Wigan Athletic without suspended Danny Fox for clash with Hull City
Joe Garner is also banned for the visit of the Tigers.
Jul 13, 16:23
General view of Burton Albion's Pirelli Stadium from February 2017
Former Livingston winger Steven Lawless joins Burton Albion on one-year deal
The 29-year-old was out of contract at Livingston.
Jul 13, 16:19
FedExField, the home of NFL franchise Washington Redskins
Washington Redskins announce plan to drop controversial name, logo
The team's Redskins name has long been considered offensive to Native Americans.
Jul 13, 15:09
Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser pictured in December 2019
MP calls for betting shirt sponsors to be banned
Currently nine of the 20 Premier League clubs are sponsored by bookmakers, rising to 17 out of 24 among Championship sides.
Jul 13, 15:05
Norwich City boss Daniel Farke on June 24, 2020
Daniel Farke excited to lead Norwich City rebuild following relegation
Canaries sporting director Stuart Webber says any player sales 'will be on our terms'.
Jul 13, 15:03
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante pictured on July 4, 2020
Team News: N'Golo Kante ruled out of Chelsea's clash with Norwich City
Norwich have allowed loanee Ondrej Duda to return to Hertha Berlin.
Jul 13, 15:01
Some F1 drivers take a knee, some stand before Austrian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton hopes to unite the grid over taking a knee
Just 11 of the 20 drivers joined Lewis Hamilton in performing the anti-racism gesture ahead of Sunday's Styrian Grand Prix.
Jul 13, 14:04
Chelsea players celebrate Tammy Abraham's goal against Crystal Palace on July 7, 2020
Frank Lampard: 'Chelsea players are not fighting for their futures'
The Blues have already brought Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner in for next season.
Jul 13, 14:02
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa pops a squat on February 15, 2020
Five talking points ahead of midweek Championship fixtures
The Elland Road club last played in the top flight during the 2003-04 season.
Jul 13, 13:26
Derby County goalkeeper Ben Hamer pictured in Championship action on January 31, 2020
Derby County boss Phillip Cocu condemns abuse aimed at Ben Hamer
Phillip Cocu refused to blame Ben Hamer following his error against the Bees.
Jul 13, 13:25
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts alongside Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on February 26, 2020
Gaizka Mendieta: 'Little to choose between Manchester City, Real Madrid'
City hold a slender 2-1 lead from the first leg of the last-16 fixture.
Jul 13, 13:21
Ahmed Elmohamady celebrates scoring for Aston Villa on October 30, 2019
Ahmed Elmohamady targeting three wins to escape relegation
Villa face Everton, Arsenal and West Ham in their final three games.
Jul 13, 13:19
Wolverhampton Wanderers players celebrate Raul Jimenez's goal against Everton in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Raul Jimenez: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers have hit top form again'
Wolves are sixth in the Premier League after their win over Everton.
Jul 13, 13:18
General view of Almondvale Stadium, home to Livingston, from 2005
Livingston sign Salim Kouider-Aissa from Queen's Park
The striker has joined after a successful trial.
Jul 13, 11:44
Manu Tuilagi in action for England on March 9, 2019
Manu Tuilagi joins Sale Sharks from Leicester Tigers
The 29-year-old will keep his England career alive by staying on home soil.
Jul 13, 11:43
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 700th goal in their match against Atletico Madrid on June 30, 2020
Josep Maria Bartomeu "has no doubt" Lionel Messi will stay at Barcelona
Lionel Messi has been linked with a move away from the Nou Camp.
Jul 13, 11:41
Manchester City's Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on July 11, 2020
Manchester City's European ban lifted: What does it mean for Pep Guardiola's men?
City could have seen top players move on.
Jul 13, 11:12
Tottenham Hotspur's Toby Alderweireld celebrates scoring against Arsenal in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Toby Alderweireld: 'Arsenal win can be a turning point for Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham are currently eighth in the Premier League with three matches remaining.
Jul 13, 11:11
Bournemouth players celebrate Dominic Solanke's goal against Leicester City in the Premier League on July 12, 2020
Eddie Howe: 'I knew the goals would come for Dominic Sokanke'
The once-capped England striker had gone 38 top-flight appearances without finding the net.
Jul 13, 10:49
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