Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Sheffield United ghost goal: What happened? Why didn't VAR intervene? What next?
A closer look at the issue which denied Chris Wilder's European hopefuls a goal at Aston Villa.
Jun 18, 10:18
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on June 17, 2020
Premier League confirms TV plans for matches up to gameweek 35
The BBC will screen four Premier League matches in the remainder of the 2019-20 season.
Jun 18, 10:16
Leicester City's Andy King pictured on January 6, 2019
Andy King to leave Leicester after 16 years
Andy King won the Premier League with the Foxes.
Jun 18, 07:46
Chris Robshaw pictured in April 2019
Former England captain Chris Robshaw leaves Harlequins for San Diego Legion
The 34-year-old will head to the United States once the Premiership season finishes.
Jun 18, 06:59
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring on June 16, 2020
Thursday's papers: Lionel Messi, Thomas Partey, Jack Grealish
Ryan Fraser, Pedro and Lionel Messi are being spoken about in Thursday's papers.
Jun 18, 06:58
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Premier League roundup: Man City outclass Arsenal as top-flight football returns
City's victory meant Liverpool cannot seal the title at Everton this weekend.
Jun 18, 06:55
Michael Vaughan pictured in 2005
On this day: Michael Vaughan steps down as England ODI skipper
Michael Vaughan won 32 and lost 22 in his 60 matches at the helm.
Jun 18, 06:53
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang takes the knee ahead of Arsenal's Premier League match on June 17, 2020
Black Lives Matter: Premier League show support by taking a knee upon restart
Players are wearing the words Black Lives Matter for the first 12 fixtures of the season.
Jun 17, 23:14
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on June 17, 2020
Pep Guardiola insists Man City can still get better after cruising past Arsenal
City picked up all three points in their first game for more than three months.
Jun 17, 23:13
Napoli players celebrate winning the Coppa Italia on June 17, 2020
European roundup: Napoli beat Juventus on penalties to win Coppa Italia
The 42-year-old goalkeeper produced a stunning save to deny Lorenzo Insigne in first-half stoppage time.
Jun 17, 22:23
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Raheem Sterling backs "massive step" as Premier League players take a knee
Players and officials took the knee at the start of both matches on Wednesday night.
Jun 17, 22:17
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring against Arsenal on June 17, 2020
Raheem Sterling ends drought as David Luiz horror-show helps Man City past Arsenal
Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden netted for the hosts at the Etihad Stadium.
Jun 17, 21:32
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang takes the knee ahead of Arsenal's Premier League match on June 17, 2020
In Pictures: In pictures: The Premier League returns after 100-day absence
Sheffield United were denied by a goal-line technology failure at Villa Park.
Jun 17, 21:19
Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang takes the knee ahead of Arsenal's Premier League match on June 17, 2020
Premier League players take a knee before kickoff in support of BLM movement
The Premier League restarted on Wednesday night after a 100-day absence.
Jun 17, 20:53
Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Chris Wilder insists ghost goal should have been referred to VAR
Orjan Nyland carried Oliver Norwood's free kick over the line at Villa Park on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 20:48
Generic view inside Wembley on August 5, 2018
FA still hopeful of Wembley hosting Champions League final in 2023
UEFA announced on Wednesday plans to finish this season's tournament with the last-eight competition taking place entirely in Lisbon, Portugal.
Jun 17, 20:17
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
FA chief not expecting club vs. country row despite international clash
The new Nations League campaign is set to begin with two rounds of matches on September 3-5 and September 6-8.
Jun 17, 20:03
John McGinn and Billy Sharp take the knee on June 17, 2020
Football strikes the right tone on return amid unfamiliar surroundings
Aston Villa and Sheffield United restarted the Premier League on Wednesday.
Jun 17, 20:02
Norwich midfielder Marco Stiepermann pictured in March 2020
Marco Stiepermann set to return to training after positive coronavirus test
The German midfielder has remained asymptomatic throughout.
Jun 17, 20:01
Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Ghost goal denies Sheffield United victory at Aston Villa
Goal-line technology failed as Sheffield United drew 0-0 at Aston Villa.
Jun 17, 19:17
Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Sheffield United join list of football's famous ghost goals
Villa keeper Orjan Nyland looked to have carried the ball over the line from a free-kick.
Jun 17, 19:00
Rory McIlroy pictured on March 6, 2020
Rory McIlroy hits out at "complaining" European players over ranking controversy
Rory McIlroy's Ryder Cup teammates Tommy Fleetwood and Francesco Molinari are among those to have remained in Europe.
Jun 17, 18:31
Ian Evatt pictured in May 2018
Barrow promoted back to Football League as National League decide on final table
The Bluebirds go up as champions of the Vanarama National League.
Jun 17, 18:30
Oliver Dowden pictured in March 2020
Oliver Dowden optimistic fans could return to stadium
The 2019-20 campaign will be played without supporters in attendance.
Jun 17, 18:28
Callum Davidson pictured in 2018
Callum Davidson closing in on St Johnstone job
The Scot is set to succeed Tommy Wright at McDiarmid Park.
Jun 17, 18:24
Kraigg Brathwaite pictured in February 2019
Kraigg Brathwaite takes advice from West Indies great Desmond Haynes for England tour
The West Indies opener is looking to reverse his run of low scores next month.
Jun 17, 18:23
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Hearts, Partick Thistle launch legal appeal to challenge relegations
Hearts immediately begun the legal process and Thistle joined them after accepting a funding offer from an unnamed source.
Jun 17, 18:20
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin pictured on December 4, 2019
Coronavirus latest: Fans given hope of returning as UEFA confirms schedules
Serena Williams has announced her intention to take part in this year's US Open.
Jun 17, 18:19
Moeen Ali pictured for England in May 2019
Moeen Ali nears Test return as Ed Smith hails his availability as 'good news'
The spin bowling all-rounder has not featured for the red ball side since being dropped during last summer's Ashes.
Jun 17, 18:18
Hector Bellerin in action for Arsenal on October 3, 2019
Bellerin's tree pledge and Fury's final workout - Wednesday's sporting social
There was also another birthday to celebrate at Liverpool.
Jun 17, 18:15
A generic image of the Champions League trophy on August 15, 2018
Coronavirus latest: A sport-by-sport look at when and where action will resume
The Champions League will be played out as an eight-team tournament in Lisbon.
Jun 17, 18:08
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
Stewart Regan urges Scottish football to consider cross-border competitions
The former Scottish Football Association chief executive believes the governance model is wrong in Scotland.
Jun 17, 16:46
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
Glasgow City ask to be allowed to train ahead of Champions League clash
City will take on newly-crowned German champions Wolfsburg in a one-off quarter-final on August 21/22 in either Bilbao or San Sebastian.
Jun 17, 16:44
Serena Williams of the U.S. during the match against China's Qiang Wang on January 24, 2020
Serena Williams commits to playing in US Open
The USTA confirmed they are expecting an 80 per cent loss in net operating income this year.
Jun 17, 16:43
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin pictured on December 4, 2019
Aleksander Ceferin opens door to fans attending Champions League final
The Champions League and Europa League will adopt a 'final eight' straight knockout format.
Jun 17, 16:43
Keith Curle in charge of Northampton Town on October 13, 2018
League Two playoffs: Managers hoping to adapt upon return to football
Northampton, Cheltenham, Colchester and Exeter returned from three months off to play two games in five days
Jun 17, 16:42
Wales head coach Wayne Pivac pictured on February 22, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Welsh Rugby Union seeking financial support
New borrowing and a review of player wages are on the agenda.
Jun 17, 16:40
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg in action for Southampton on January 11, 2020
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg stripped of Southampton captaincy after refusing new deal
The Denmark star has just over 12 months left on his contract and has spoken of his desire to join a club competing in the Champions League next term.
Jun 17, 16:39
Marcus Rashford scores for Manchester United on January 11, 2020
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin hails "very smart guy" Marcus Rashford
The Manchester United forward has helped force the extension of a school meals voucher scheme.
Jun 17, 16:39
Callum Davidson pictured in 2018
St Johnstone closing in on Callum Davidson appointment?
The former Scotland left-back left his role as Saints assistant in the summer of 2018.
Jun 17, 16:37
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