Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Cadiz in La Liga on February 21, 2020
A statistical look at Lionel Messi's record for Barcelona
The Argentina international is to leave the club he has played at for two decades.
Aug 5, 18:16
New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 20, 2021
Kyogo Furuhashi on target as Celtic take first-leg advantage over Jablonec
Ange Postecoglou's first win in four matches in charge of Celtic put his team on course to face AZ Alkmaar in the play-offs.
Aug 5, 18:07
Mansfield Town manager Nigel Clough pictured on December 2, 2020
Selection dilemma for Nigel Clough ahead of Mansfield's season opener
Both managers have substantially re-shaped their squads during the summer.
Aug 5, 17:41
Leicester City's Wesley Fofana pictured in November 2020
Leicester 'devastated' by pre-season injury suffered by defender Wesley Fofana
Manager Brendan Rodgers admitted the player would be a huge loss for the Foxes heading into the new campaign.
Aug 5, 17:01
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Early riser Calum Hill enjoys flying start at Hero Open
The Scot's round of 63 left him a shot clear at Fairmont St Andrews.
Aug 5, 16:42
General view of Sunderland's Stadium of Light from January 2017
Callum Doyle could start for Sunderland
Goalkeeper Ben Amos is one of a number of potential debutants for Wigan.
Aug 5, 16:22
Ryan Inniss in action for Crystal Palace on July 16, 2019
Ryan Inniss could feature in Charlton's clash with Sheffield Wednesday
The defender played 65 minutes of last weekend's friendly defeat to Fulham.
Aug 5, 15:58
Valentino Rossi pictured in November 2018
Nine-time world champion Valentino Rossi to retire from MotoGP at end of season
Valentino Rossi will bring down the curtain on an illustrious 25-year career which yielded 115 victories.
Aug 5, 15:02
England's James Anderson celebrates his 600th wicket on August 25, 2020
James Anderson wins battle with Virat Kohli as England fight back
England's veteran new-ball bowler dismissed the India captain first ball at Trent Bridge.
Aug 5, 14:51
General view of Fir Park, home of Motherwell, from November 2011
Free season tickets up for grabs for Motherwell fans
Supporters will be rewarded for donating more than £60,000 to help unemployed and low-income people in Lanarkshire.
Aug 5, 14:34
England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
5 contenders to replace Jofra Archer in England's Twenty20 World Cup plans
The Sussex paceman has been ruled out of this year's tournament and the Ashes due to an elbow injury.
Aug 5, 14:30
Wales forward Ken Owens pictured in February 2018
Lions have 'blueprint' for victory over favourites South Africa, says Ken Owens
The 34-year-old Scarlets player will make his first Test start for the Lions.
Aug 5, 14:29
Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri in action against Derby County on July 18, 2021
Manchester United's Facundo Pellistri returns to Alaves on loan
The 19-year-old moved to Old Trafford from Penarol last October in a 10 million euros (£9million) deal.
Aug 5, 14:14
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin pictured on August 9, 2020
St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin believes Hearts will be a 'force to be reckoned with'
The Gorgie club were controversially demoted from the top flight on a points-per-game basis in 2020 when the season was curtailed.
Aug 5, 14:07
Laura Muir pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on August 2, 2021
Laura Muir's in 'shape of her life' for 1500m final says Sally Gunnell
Laura Muir impressed in her semi-final on Wednesday.
Aug 5, 14:07
Holly Bradshaw pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
I almost walked away from pole vault, admits British bronze star Holly Bradshaw
Holly Bradshaw won Team GB's second athletics medal of Tokyo 2020.
Aug 5, 13:48
Holly Bradshaw pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
Matt Walls delivers day 13 highlight with omnium gold - GB medallists in Tokyo
Britain also had bronze medals to celebrate for Holly Bradshaw in the pole vault and Liam Heath in the canoe sprint K1 200 metres.
Aug 5, 13:41
Australia celebrate winning the Rugby League World Cup in December 2017
The key questions as Rugby League World Cup is postponed until 2022
The tournament has been put back a year following the withdrawals of Australia and New Zealand.
Aug 5, 13:40
General view of Middlesbrough's Riverside Stadium taken March 2018
Martin Payero joins Middlesbrough from Argentinian side Banfield
The 22-year-old arrives at the Riverside Stadium after featuring for Argentina in their three group stage matches at the Tokyo Olympics.
Aug 5, 13:37
A general shot of Rangers' Ibrox Stadium on November 22, 2020
Celtic and Rangers cleared to have capacity crowds from next week
Both clubs will be able to have full houses when they play the second legs of their European ties.
Aug 5, 12:56
England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
Alastair Cook fears Jofra Archer's elbow issue could affect his pace
The 26-year-old will not play in the T20 World Cup or Ashes later this year.
Aug 5, 12:47
England's Ollie Robinson pictured on June 2, 2021
India in control of first Test despite England taking a wicket just before lunch
India reached the interval on 97 for one - with Rohit Sharma out to the last ball of the session.
Aug 5, 12:41
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
Hearts closing in on deal for Australian midfielder Cameron Devlin
The 23-year-old midfielder is set to join Hearts when a work permit is secured and following a spell in quarantine following his trip to Tokyo.
Aug 5, 12:34
Jason Kenny pictured in February 2019
'One of those things' - Tired Jason Kenny accepts fate after Olympic crown slips
Jason Kenny believes Jack Carlin now represents Britain's best chance of securing a medal in the men's sprint.
Aug 5, 12:16
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Ricky Heppolette would love to see more Asian players follow in his footsteps
The India-born midfielder discussed his parents support and the racism he experienced in the 70s.
Aug 5, 12:09
England's Jofra Archer in action against India on March 18, 2021
Jofra Archer ruled out of Ashes and Twenty20 World Cup
The England paceman will miss the rest of 2021 with a stress fracture of his right elbow.
Aug 5, 12:03
Holly Bradshaw pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
Holly Bradshaw makes British Olympic history with pole vault bronze in Tokyo
Holly Bradshaw won Team GB's second medal in the Olympic Stadium.
Aug 5, 12:01
Matt Walls pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
'Proper racer' Matt Walls in wonderland after winning omnium gold at Olympics
Matt Walls ensured Great Britain claimed their first velodrome title of the Tokyo Games on the day Jason Kenny bid farewell to his individual sprint crown.
Aug 5, 11:49
Queens Park Rangers QPR manager Mark Warburton pictured in February 2021
Mark Warburton signs new QPR contract
The former Brentford and Rangers manager was appointed Rs boss in the summer of 2019.
Aug 5, 11:34
Sam Vokes in action for Wales in October 2018
Sam Vokes set to lead the line for Wycombe
The Wales international was bought from Stoke this summer.
Aug 5, 11:25
Jenson Button pictured in May 2017
On this day in 2006: Jenson Button takes first win of his Formula One career
The Englishman recovered from an engine penalty which left him way down the grid in 14th place at the Hungaroring to battle a sodden circuit.
Aug 5, 11:00
Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Today at the Games: Wonder for Walls as Britain claim first Tokyo cycling gold
Holly Bradshaw in the pole vault and Liam Heath in the canoe sprint K1 claimed bronze medals.
Aug 5, 10:30
Australia celebrate winning the Rugby League World Cup in December 2017
World Cup close to being cancelled before organisers chose 'least-worst' option
The tournament has been postponed a year to 2022 after Australia and New Zealand pulled out.
Aug 5, 09:57
Matt Walls pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
Matt Walls wins omnium gold as Great Britain claim first Tokyo velodrome title
Jason Kenny was earlier deposed as the men's sprint champion after making his exit at the quarter-final stage.
Aug 5, 09:43
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
Andrea Spendolini-Sirieix 'very, very proud' with seventh place on Olympic debut
The 16-year-old exceeded her expectations with a consistent series of dives.
Aug 5, 09:40
Laura Muir pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on August 2, 2021
Laura Muir goes for gold as Dina Asher-Smith seeks team sprint solace on Friday
Lauren Price can also book her place in the women's middleweight boxing final.
Aug 5, 09:30
Jason Kenny pictured in February 2019
Jason Kenny finally deposed as men's sprint champion after quarter-final exit
Katy Marchant's hopes in the women's keirin were earlier ended in cruel fashion.
Aug 5, 09:05
Katarina Johnson-Thompson pictured in July 2021
Katarina Johnson-Thompson will take time to process her Tokyo heartbreak
She battled back from a ruptured Achilles to compete in the Olympics but suffered a calf injury on day one of the heptathlon.
Aug 5, 08:14
Dion Dublin pictured in 2017
Dion Dublin: Norwich will need to be smarter to secure Premier League survival
The Canaries finished bottom in the 2019/2020 campaign.
Aug 5, 08:00
Galal Yafai pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
Galal Yafai close to realising Olympic dream after reaching flyweight final
Galal Yafai will finish on the top step of the podium if he beats Carlo Paalam to claim gold on Saturday.
Aug 5, 07:37
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