Australia celebrate winning the Rugby League World Cup in December 2017
Rugby League World Cup officially postponed to 2022
The news had been anticipated since Australia and New Zealand pulled out of the tournament a fortnight ago.
Aug 5, 06:52
Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 31, 2021
Today at the Games: Dina Asher-Smith returns while Team GB win K1 200m bronze
Flyweight boxer Galal Yafai also booked his place in the men's final in Tokyo.
Aug 5, 06:30
Manchester City's Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring against Aston Villa in the Premier League on January 20, 2021
Football rumours: Will Bernardo Silva make way for Jack Grealish?
With Grealish set to move to Manchester City, reports say Aston Villa are eyeing Norwich's Todd Cantwell for their midfield.
Aug 5, 06:11
Liam Heath pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
Liam Heath unsure whether to push for Paris 2024 after winning bronze
The 36-year-old finished third in the K1 200m in Tokyo on Thursday, his fourth Olympic medal after successes at London 2012 and Rio five years ago.
Aug 5, 05:05
Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 31, 2021
Dina Asher-Smith eyeing relay redemption at Tokyo 2020
The 25-year-old pulled out of the 200m and failed to reach the 100m final last week after suffering a hamstring injury in June.
Aug 5, 03:30
Leicester City's Wesley Fofana pictured in November 2020
Wesley Fofana confirms fractured fibula from Foxes' friendly
Wesley Fofana suffered the serious injury against Villarreal.
Aug 5, 03:03
Liam Heath pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 5, 2021
Liam Heath wins Olympic bronze medal in K1 200m
The 36-year-old defending champion clocked 35.202 seconds to finish third behind Hungary's Sandor Totka, with Italian Manfredi Rizza taking silver.
Aug 5, 02:53
Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 31, 2021
Dina Asher-Smith eyeing relay redemption at Tokyo 2020
The 25-year-old pulled out of the 200m and failed to reach the 100m final last week after suffering a hamstring injury in June.
Aug 5, 02:28
St Johnstone manager Callum Davidson celebrates after the match on May 9, 2021
Callum Davidson: Double cup win did not raise St Johnstone's profile in Europe
Saints take on Galatasaray in a Europa League qualifier on Thursday.
Aug 4, 21:30
Harry Kane celebrates scoring the winner for England on July 7, 2021
Nuno wants to solve Harry Kane situation internally to avoid 'public argument'
The striker, linked with a move to Manchester City, did not report for pre-season tests on Monday.
Aug 4, 21:24
Leicester City's Wesley Fofana pictured in November 2020
Leicester defender Wesley Fofana suffers serious-looking injury in pre-season
Wesley Fofana was the victim of a late tackle by Villarreal forward Nino.
Aug 4, 21:07
Keely Hodgkinson pictured on July 31, 2021
Lord Sebastian Coe likes what he sees from Keely Hodgkinson
Keely Hodgkinson has claimed Team GB's only athletics medal of the Olympics so far.
Aug 4, 21:00
Australia celebrate winning the Rugby League World Cup in December 2017
Confirmation of Rugby League World Cup postponement expected on Thursday
Tournament organisers held an emergency board meeting on Wednesday.
Aug 4, 19:20
Marcus Trescothick pictured in March 2014
Marcus Trescothick admits England's preparation for Test series was not suitable
Several of the top seven had not played any first-class cricket since their tame defeat by New Zealand in June.
Aug 4, 19:03
Southampton's Danny Ings celebrates scoring against Burnley in the Premier League on April 4, 2021
Aston Villa sign striker Danny Ings from Southampton
The 29-year-old has agreed a three-year contract.
Aug 4, 18:01
Galal Yafai pictured at the Gold Coast Commonwealths on April 14, 2018
Galal Yafai fights for gold as Holly Bradshaw holds GB medal hopes on Thursday
Holly Bradshaw hopes to become Britain's first Olympic medallist in the pole vault.
Aug 4, 18:00
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross set to leave Josh Doig out again but will assess transfer situation
The 19-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to England.
Aug 4, 17:58
England's Joe Root and teammates pictured on August 4, 2021
Disappointing day for England's batsmen as India start series in style
The tourists took control on day one at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 17:52
Rory McIlroy pictured at the Open on July 17, 2021
Rory McIlroy buoyed by Olympics display as he looks to have 'fun' in Memphis
Rory McIlroy missed out in a seven-man play-off for a bronze medal on Sunday.
Aug 4, 17:22
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
Police investigating racist abuse of England players make 11 arrests
Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were victims after missing penalties in Euro 2020 final.
Aug 4, 17:16
Jack Grealish in England training on July 5, 2021
More success for Team GB and divers inspire Milner - Wednesday's sporting social
Liam Gallagher questioned Jack Grealish's reported price tag and Bukayo Saka was touched.
Aug 4, 17:13
Alisson Becker warms up for Liverpool on February 20, 2021
Liverpool's trust and confidence in Alisson Becker made goalkeeper sign new deal
The Brazilian will remain at Anfield until 2027.
Aug 4, 16:33
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Tiernan Lynch hopes Larne fairy tale continues with Spurs clash in their sights
The Invermen face Pacos de Ferreira in the first leg of their third qualifying round clash on Thursday for the chance to play Tottenham.
Aug 4, 16:31
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PFA data shows two in five top-flight players were abused on Twitter last season
A study found racist abuse increased by almost 50 per cent in the second half of the season.
Aug 4, 16:21
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Stephen Glass: Aberdeen are going to Iceland to win
The Dons take on Icelandic side Breidablik on Thursday night.
Aug 4, 15:47
England's Tom Curry with blood on his face during a 2019 Six Nations clash with France
The forward battle which could decide Lions series - Siya Kolisi v Tom Curry
At the heart of a forward collision that will have a say on who comes out on top will be the back row clash between Siya Kolisi and Tom Curry.
Aug 4, 15:16
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
England captain Joe Root reaches career landmark to frustrate India
The tourists were on top at Trent Bridge.
Aug 4, 15:08
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FA announces charity partnership with the Alzheimer's Society
The new partnership will be officially launched at the Community Shield between Manchester City and Leicester on Saturday.
Aug 4, 15:07
England captain Joe Root celebrates with the Wisden Trophy on July 28, 2020
Comparing Joe Root with England's other record run-scorers
The England captain has taken over at the top.
Aug 4, 14:45
Katarina Johnson-Thompson pictured in July 2021
Today at the Olympics: Katarina Johnson-Thompson agony as GB add to gold haul
There were medals in skateboarding, sailing, boxing and equestrian, but heartbreak on the track
Aug 4, 14:33
Tottenham Hotspur's Joe Hart pictured on July 17, 2021
Joe Hart reveals goalkeeping coach Stevie Woods' passion crucial in Celtic move
The 34-year-old keeper signed for the Parkhead club on a three-year deal.
Aug 4, 14:02
Andre De Grasse pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 4, 2021
Andre De Grasse uses 100m disappointment to fire him to 200m gold
De Andre De Grasse won his first Olympic gold when he claimed the 200m crown.
Aug 4, 13:54
Ben Maher pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 4, 2021
Ben Maher planning big wedding party after gold with 'incredible' Explosion W
Back-to-back Olympic individual showjumping titles for Great Britain.
Aug 4, 13:49
Ben Maher pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 4, 2021
Ben Maher and Explosion W - a red-hot combination that blew away all rivals
Ben Maher has competed at four successive Olympics starting at Beijing 2008.
Aug 4, 13:30
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk walks off injured during the Merseyside derby against Everton on October 17, 2020
Virgil Van Dijk staying cautious as playing comeback steps up
The Liverpool defender is set to play around 30 minutes against Bologna on Thursday.
Aug 4, 13:23
Andre De Grasse pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on August 4, 2021
Andre De Grasse powers to 200m gold in Tokyo
De Andre De Grasse won bronze in the 100m before taking 200m gold.
Aug 4, 13:11
Denmark's Christian Eriksen pictured on June 2, 2021
Inter Milan report Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after visit to training ground
Former Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest whilst representing Denmark at Euro 2020.
Aug 4, 13:08
Tottenham Hotspur's Joe Hart pictured on July 17, 2021
Celtic to assess new signing Joe Hart ahead of potential debut against Jablonec
The former England goalkeeper signed from Tottenham on Tuesday.
Aug 4, 13:05
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
5 talking points ahead of the series decider between Lions and South Africa
A brutal three-match series will come to an end at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Aug 4, 13:02
Katarina Johnson-Thompson pictured in July 2021
Katarina Johnson-Thompson pulls out of heptathlon after injury during 200 metres
The world champion was sitting fifth in the heptathlon before injury stuck.
Aug 4, 13:00
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