Borussia Dortmund's Manuel Akanji in action with Schalke's Daniel Caligiuri in the Bundesliga on May 16, 2020
Bundesliga preview: Borussia Dortmund look to put pressure on Bayern Munich
Dortmund's 4-0 shellacking of rivals Schalke was the performance of the first weekend back.
May 22, 15:01
Watford's Troy Deeney applauds fans as he celebrates at the end of the match on February 29, 2020
PFA chief Bobby Barnes to speak to the Government amid BAME concerns
The PFA has called on the Premier League to conduct more research into the issue.
May 22, 15:00
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Union Berlin on May 17, 2020
FIFA 20: Bundesliga Team of the Season unleashes monster upgrades
Robert Lewandowski scores highly.
May 22, 12:25
Birmingham celebrate winning promotion in 2001-02
Playoff heroes: Darren Carter
The midfielder helped Birmingham reach the Premier League in 2002.
May 22, 12:23
Tom Abell pictured in September 2018
The Captain's Log: Somerset's Tom Abell
Abell has been working with Sporting Minds UK.
May 22, 12:18
Chris Woakes in action for England on May 19, 2019
Chris Woakes welcomes return of aches and pains after getting back to training
The Warwickshire all-rounder is one on 18 bowlers to be selected for personalised practice.
May 22, 11:04
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp growls with excitement on March 7, 2020
Coronavirus latest: What is happening with professional football in England?
Huge uncertainty still surrounds how and if the game can restart in England.
May 22, 11:01
General view of Leeds United's Elland Road taken May 2016
Leeds chief claims ending Championship season would be "national embarrassment"
United are top of the Championship.
May 22, 08:16
Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019
Friday's papers: Kalidou Koulibaly, Sergio Aguero, Samuel Umtiti
Kalidou Koulibaly, Ryan Fraser and Samuel Umtiti are making headlines on Friday.
May 22, 08:14
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
Government urged to back a new body to protect EFL clubs
Clubs in the EFL face a collective £200m shortfall by the end of September, according to the organisation's chairman.
May 22, 08:10
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti on February 8, 2020
On this day: Chelsea sack Carlo Ancelotti one year after winning the title
Italian is now back in England with Everton.
May 22, 08:09
Former Everton manager Howard Kendall
Remembering Everton legend Howard Kendall
He was part of Everton's 'Holy Trinity' midfield alongside Alan Ball and Colin Harvey.
May 22, 08:08
General view of Brighton & Hove Albion's Amex Stadium taken March 2015
Paul Barber stresses importance of players being comfortable before phase two
The Premier League stepped up its comeback plan this week.
May 21, 22:20
Kallum Watkins pictured in June 2019
Toronto Wolfpack snap up England centre Kallum Watkins
Watkins has signed a three-year deal after a spell in Australia.
May 21, 22:18
England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Coronavirus latest: Cricketers return to work as both rugby codes plan next moves
Stuart Broad was among the England internationals back in training.
May 21, 22:15
Nicola Sturgeon pictured in March 2020
Coronavirus latest: Timeline of sport's response on Thursday, May 21
Bad news for swimming, while rugby is still a way off resuming.
May 21, 22:14
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Australia, Pakistan increase hopes of England completing most of schedule
The West Indies are due to arrive on these shores first this summer.
May 21, 22:11
General view of Sheffield United's Bramall Lane taken April 2017
Sheffield United deny claims owner has left club
The Blades insist there has been no development at Bramall Lane.
May 21, 22:09
Lee Mossop pictured in October 2019
Salford captain Lee Mossop signs two-year contract extension
He will now remain with the Red Devils until the end of the 2022 season.
May 21, 22:05
Jaap Stam in charge of Feyenoord on September 19, 2019
Jaap Stam appointed FC Cincinnati head coach
Former Manchester United defender signs deal until December 2021.
May 21, 22:00
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Super League clubs aiming to resume season in August
Fixtures could resume in mid-August, with fans to follow.
May 21, 21:59
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on November 17, 2019
Gareth Southgate calls and Stuart Broad bowls - Thursday's goodwill stories
Amir Khan and Lucas Moura also did their bit to help.
May 21, 17:01
Nicola Sturgeon pictured in March 2020
Coronavirus latest: EFL to keep relegation as Scotland nears sports return
Manchester United make a financial loss while the FA Cup campaign is hoping to be completed.
May 21, 17:00
Hope Powell pictured in June 2013
Hope Powell calls for relegation to be scrapped if WSL season is cancelled
The women's season is close to being cancelled.
May 21, 17:00
General view of Brighton & Hove Albion's Amex Stadium taken March 2015
Brighton chief talks up importance of players feeling safe on return
Brighton returned to training under strict protocols this week.
May 21, 16:59
Barry Hearn pictured in April 2019
Barry Hearn insists player safety will be top priority when snooker returns
Judd Trump will be among 64 players competing in Championship League Snooker at the start of June.
May 21, 16:58
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson drives into training on May 19, 2020
Jordan Henderson: 'Training return is as safe as possible'
Jordan Henderson is hopeful that contact training (phase two) and a return to Premier League action will follow as soon as it can be done safely.
May 21, 16:57
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
UKA chief executive calls for shorter formats to boost engagement with athletics
Joanna Coates took over the crisis-hit governing body in March.
May 21, 16:56
Nicola Sturgeon pictured in March 2020
Tennis, golf set to return in Scotland from next week
Bowls and fishing may also be back.
May 21, 16:55
Ed Woodward watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on May 5, 2019
Ed Woodward insists Manchester United can cope with coronavirus crisis
United recorded an overall loss of £3.3million in the club's third-quarter results.
May 21, 16:54
A general shot of the FA Cup trophy ahead of the 2019 final on May 18, 2019
Football Association still intending to finish FA Cup campaign
The competition had reached the quarter-final stage when professional football in England was suspended.
May 21, 16:53
Rick Parry pictured in October 2019
EFL board insists relegation is "integral" to integrity of competition
The board has laid out a framework to be voted on by all clubs.
May 21, 13:36
Wade Elliott of Burnley celebrates winning the 2009 playoff final
Playoff heroes: Wade Elliott
Wade Elliott's 25-yarder saw off Sheffield United at Wembley and fired Burnley into the Premier League.
May 21, 13:10
Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal on December 7, 2019
Danny Rose: 'Tottenham Hotspur means the world to Harry Kane'
The England captain is desperate to win trophies with boyhood club Spurs.
May 21, 13:10
General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford taken August 2018
Manchester United debt rises more than 40% during coronavirus shutdown
United are no longer predicting revenues of up to £580 million in the second quarter of 2020.
May 21, 13:04
England's Stuart Broad in action on January 25, 2020
Stuart Broad chronicles training experience as England bowlers return to work
Stuart Broad took part in an individual training session at Trent Bridge.
May 21, 13:01
Jamie Vardy pictured for England in 2018
On this day: Jamie Vardy receives maiden England call-up
Jamie Vardy opted to step away from the national side in 2018.
May 21, 08:49
Man Utd celebrate winning the Champions League in 2008
On this day: Manchester United beat Chelsea to win third European Cup
The match ended in the tensest of penalty shootouts.
May 21, 08:45
Chelsea's Jorginho celebrates scoring their first goal against Ajax on November 5, 2019
Thursday's Papers: Jorginho, Sadio Mane, Victor Moses
Comings and goings at Chelsea lead a number of Thursday's papers.
May 21, 08:03
Tony Adams pictured in November 2019
ATP links up with Tony Adams to support players' mental health
The men's tennis tour will team with the charity Sporting Chance, set up by former Arsenal captain Tony Adams.
May 21, 00:10
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