Mal Meninga pictured in 2016
Adrian Lam claims Meninga is "heartbroken" over World Cup withdrawal
World Cup chief executive Jon Dutton told a news conference on Thursday the chances of the tournament going ahead in the autumn were 50-50.
Jul 30, 11:07
Max Verstappen pictured during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 30, 2021
Max Verstappen quickest in first Hungarian GP practice
Max Verstappen edged out Valtteri Bottas by just 0.061 seconds, with Lewis Hamilton third in the other Mercedes.
Jul 30, 11:06
Zander Clark pictured in 2015
Zander Clark refusing to get carried away with St Johnstone European nights
Saints begin their cinch Premiership campaign this weekend ahead of the visit to Turkey in the Europa League.
Jul 30, 10:50
Raphael Varane in action for France in March 2021
Raphael Varane bids farewell to Real Madrid ahead of Man United move
United announced on Tuesday that they had reached an agreement with Real Madrid to sign the 28-year-old France defender.
Jul 30, 10:47
Nathan Dyer scores for Swansea City on April 2, 2019
Former Swansea winger Nathan Dyer retires from football
The winger won the League Cup with Swansea and the Premier League with Leicester.
Jul 30, 10:33
Bryony Page in action at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Bryony Page in disbelief after Olympic bronze medal
The 30-year-old won a silver medal in Rio in 2016.
Jul 30, 10:33
Bradley Forbes-Cryans pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Bradley Forbes-Cryans holds head high despite missed medal
Bradley Forbes-Cryans qualified for the final in fifth place but two mistakes cost him a bronze medal.
Jul 30, 10:31
Alexander Zverev of Germany with Novak Djokovic of Serbia after winning his semifinal match at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Zverev ends Novak Djokovic's Golden Slam hopes
Novak Djokovic appeared to struggle with the humidity in a 1-6 6-3 6-1 loss to German Alexander Zverev.
Jul 30, 10:29
Rainbow laces in action
ECB to support Rainbow Laces campaign from July 30 to August 1
Players in the Royal London One-Day Cup and The Hundred will wear rainbow laces, while the stumps across both competitions will be rainbow-branded.
Jul 30, 10:06
Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
Australia rugby chiefs condemn Rassie Erasmus's "unacceptable" Nic Berry rant
The Springboks were left frustrated by several refereeing decisions by Nic Berry in last weekend's first Test.
Jul 30, 10:05
Jak Alnwick pictured in February 2016
Jak Alnwick sets sights on cup final with St Mirren
The Buddies finished seventh last season and reached a pair of semi-finals.
Jul 30, 09:55
Team GB's men's eight in action on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: UK Sport chief defends GB rowing performance
Tokyo marks the first Games since 1980 that Britain's rowers have not won at least one gold medal.
Jul 30, 09:54
Zharnel Hughes of Great Britain competes in the Men's 200 metres heats during day four of the 15th IAAF World Athletics Championships Beijing 2015 at Beijing National Stadium on August 25, 2015
Tokyo 2020: Zharnel Hughes seeks to emulate Usain Bolt in 100m
Zharnel Hughes and Great Britain teammates CJ Ujah and Reece Prescod will race in the 100m heats on Saturday.
Jul 30, 09:53
British and Irish Lions coach Warren Gatland before the match on July 3, 2021
Lions not concerned about Rassie Erasmus influence on officials
South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus launched an extraordinary video rant in response to official Nic Berry's first-Test performance.
Jul 30, 09:52
Luke Campbell pictured on August 28, 2019
Olympic gold medallist Luke Campbell retires from boxing
The 33-year-old Hull fighter triumphed in the bantamweight division at the London Games before turning professional.
Jul 30, 08:48
Duncan Scott poses with his silver medal on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Duncan Scott "really gutted" to miss out on medley gold
The Scot had already won relay gold and silver in the men's 200m freestyle.
Jul 30, 08:40
Beth Shriever pictured ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in June 2021
Today at the Olympics: GB athletes make BMX history
Britain's medal tally was significantly boosted on Friday.
Jul 30, 07:30
Belgium's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal with Dries Mertens on June 6, 2021
On This Day: Romelu Lukaku joins Everton from Chelsea
Romelu Lukaku played just 15 times in three years at Stamford Bridge, a decisive factor in him choosing to make the move permanent.
Jul 30, 06:53
Dina Asher-Smith pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Dina Asher-Smith breezes into 100m semi-finals
Dina Asher-Smith reached Saturday's 100m semi-finals after coming second in her heat.
Jul 30, 06:52
Team GB's men's eight in action on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: GB's Josh Bugajski reveals "dark years" under Jurgen Grobler
Josh Bugajski said he "had three very dark years" under Jurgen Grobler, who stepped down in August 2020.
Jul 30, 06:49
Brighton & Hove Albion defender Ben White pictured in May 2021
Friday's paper talk: Ben White, Paul Pogba, Willian
The potential deal also has significant implications for Willian's future.
Jul 30, 06:48
Simone Biles pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in July 2021
Tokyo 2020: Simone Biles insists she "did not quit"
The four-time defending Olympic champion pulled out of the team final and the individual all-around final.
Jul 30, 06:47
Bryony Page in action at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics on July 30, 2021
Tokyo 2020: GB's Bryony Page takes bronze in women's trampoline
Bryony Page won silver in Rio five years ago.
Jul 30, 06:46
Beth Shriever pictured ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in June 2021
Tokyo 2020: Beth Shriever and Kye White make BMX history for GB
Beth Shriever led from the first bend to beat defending champion Mariana Pajon of Colombia.
Jul 30, 06:45
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk pictured on August 29, 2020
Hertha Berlin 4-3 Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez make returns in Reds defeat
The duo both featured as the Reds were beaten 4-3 by Hertha Berlin in a friendly match in Austria.
Jul 29, 21:17
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Stephen Glass relieved to see Aberdeen progress
Aberdeen will now face Icelandic side Breidablik in the Europa Conference League.
Jul 29, 21:15
Lewis Hamilton in action during the British Grand Prix on July 18, 2021
Mercedes criticise Red Bull after appeal is dismissed
Red Bull failed in their bid for Lewis Hamilton's 10-second penalty to be reviewed.
Jul 29, 20:11
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross lavishes praise on Josh Campbell
The 21-year-old forward starred in the Europa Conference League victory over Santa Coloma.
Jul 29, 20:11
Cricket Ball
Cricket roundup: Jack Haynes, Brett D'Oliveira impress as Worcestershire thrash Essex
The openers enjoyed a partnership of 243 runs for the visitors.
Jul 29, 20:10
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
FC Santa Coloma 1-2 Hibernian: Hibs progress in Europa Conference League
Fans watching the Europa Conference League match against Santa Coloma back home had to contend with technical problems.
Jul 29, 19:27
General view of Manchester United's Old Trafford taken August 2018
Manchester United call off Preston North End friendly due to suspected coronavirus cases
United were due to travel to Deepdale at the weekend.
Jul 29, 19:25
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
BK Hacken 2-0 Aberdeen: Scottish outfit progress in Europa Conference League despite defeat
The Dons will now face Breidablik in the third qualifying round of the Europa Conference League.
Jul 29, 19:24
Lewis Hamilton in action during the British Grand Prix on July 18, 2021
Red Bull see challenge against Lewis Hamilton penalty rejected
Red Bull failed in their bid to have Lewis Hamilton's 10-second penalty at the British Grand Prix reviewed.
Jul 29, 19:01
Mallory Franklin pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on July 29, 2021
Thursday's sporting social: More Olympic joy for Team GB
Mallory Franklin and Matt Coward-Holley enjoyed success in Tokyo.
Jul 29, 18:50
General view of Fir Park, home of Motherwell, from November 2011
Motherwell sign Juhani Ojala on two-year deal
The centre-back has 22 caps for Finland.
Jul 29, 17:26
Lewis Hamilton celebrates finishing first in qualifying for the Silverstone Sprint race on July 16, 2021
Lewis Hamilton offers view on Formula One racism reaction
The world champion was racially abused online following the British Grand Prix.
Jul 29, 16:54
Rassie Erasmus pictured in October 2019
World Rugby to address Rassie Erasmus rant
South Africa's director of rugby was heavily critical of referee Nic Berry in an hour-long video following the first Test against the Lions.
Jul 29, 16:47
Livingston manager David Martindale pictured in February 2021
David Martindale expects new signings to get a shock
Livi face champions Rangers in their opening cinch Premiership game in front of 23,000 fans at Ibrox.
Jul 29, 16:23
Great Britain's Dina Asher-Smith celebrates after winning gold on October 2, 2019
Tokyo 2020: Dina Asher-Smith, Duncan Scott in action on Friday
Great Britain will look to add to their haul of 18 medals at the Tokyo Games on day seven.
Jul 29, 16:14
Lewis Hamilton in action during the British Grand Prix on July 18, 2021
Lewis Hamilton has no regrets over crash with Max Versappen
Lewis Hamilton knocked back Max Verstappen's suggestion that his victory celebrations were "disrespectful".
Jul 29, 16:06
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