Fintan McCarthy and Paul O'Donovan celebrate their success at the Tokyo Olympics on July 29, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Fintan McCarthy, Paul O'Donovan win Olympic gold for Ireland
The duo became the first to win gold for Ireland since 2012.
Jul 29, 07:25
James Wilby in action at the Tokyo Olympics on July 29, 2021
Tokyo 2020: James Wilby sorry he could not win medal for nurse mother
James Wilby's mum Fiona has been giving out vaccines in her role as an NHS nurse.
Jul 29, 07:21
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Tokyo 2020: Pole-vaulter Sam Kendricks tests positive for coronavirus
The American will miss the Tokyo Olympics.
Jul 29, 07:18
Simone Biles in action on October 5, 2019
Tokyo 2020: Simone Biles thanks gymnasts for "love and support"
The US star is still to decide if she will compete again at the Tokyo Olympics.
Jul 29, 07:18
Martin Odegaard warms up for Arsenal on April 3, 2021
Thursday's paper talk: Ruben Neves, Martin Odegaard, Federico Chiesa
The Portugal midfielder had been considered by Arsenal as a replacement for Granit Xhana.
Jul 29, 07:16
A general view of Olympic rings following an outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in front of the Japan Olympics Museum in Tokyo, Japan March 24, 2020
Tokyo 2020: Team GB fail to add to medal tally on frustrating morning
There was disappointment in the pool and on the water on Thursday.
Jul 29, 07:16
Tommy Fleetwood pictured at the Masters on April 8, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Tommy Fleetwood reveals hairdryer secret
He revealed Team GB's physio and golf captain had both asked if they could borrow one.
Jul 29, 07:14
Derby County's manager Wayne Rooney before the match on March 6, 2021
Wayne Rooney apologises to family, Derby County after hotel images emerge
The images were circulated on Sunday, gaining attention on social media and appeared to show Wayne Rooney asleep with women beside him.
Jul 29, 07:13
New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 20, 2021
Ange Postecoglou: 'We will bounce back from European disappointment'
Two of Ange Postecoglou's summer signings were in quarantine.
Jul 29, 07:11
Helen Glover and Polly Swann in action for Team GB on July 24, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Helen Glover: 'It is the end of my Olympic career'
Helen Glover and Polly Swann finished fourth in the women's pairs final.
Jul 29, 07:10
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Clubs 'can bounce back from pandemic as more sustainable'
The combined football market across the 'big five' European leagues contracted by 13 per cent in 2019/20
Jul 29, 07:09
Geraint Thomas pictured in September 2020
On This Day: Geraint Thomas wins Tour de France
Geraint Thomas confirmed his overall victory by one minute and 51 seconds over Team Sunweb's Tom Dumoulin.
Jul 29, 07:08
Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford gets treatment for an injury on March 7, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer provides Marcus Rashford update amid surgery talk
The forward had been expected to go under the knife upon his return to Old Trafford from England duty.
Jul 28, 22:25
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho pictured on April 21, 2021
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pleased with Manchester United board for transfer backing
Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho have been added to the Old Trafford squad.
Jul 28, 22:09
New Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou pictured on July 20, 2021
Ange Postecoglou opens up on transfer disappointment
Celtic crashed out of the Champions League following a 3-2 aggregate defeat to Midtjylland.
Jul 28, 21:44
Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira pictured in July 2021
Patrick Vieira wants to implement different style at Crystal Palace
Martin Kelly believes the Selhurst Park crowd will be entertained this season.
Jul 28, 21:40
Manchester United's Andreas Pereira celebrates scoring against Brentford in pre-season on July 28, 2021
Manchester United 2-2 Brentford: Andreas Pereira hits stunner in entertaining draw
There were around 30,000 in attendance for the Bees' visit thanks to the easing of coronavirus restrictions.
Jul 28, 21:17
Great Britain's Kelly Holmes celebrates after winning gold in the women's 800 metre final during the Olympic Games in Athens on August 24, 2004
Tokyo 2020: Jemma Reekie hails influence of Kelly Holmes
Jemma Reekie runs in the 800m heats at the Olympic Stadium on Friday.
Jul 28, 21:13
FC Midtjylland's Raphael Onyedika celebrates scoring against Celtic on July 28, 2021
FC Midtjylland 2-1 Celtic: Hoops knocked out of Champions League qualifiers
A 2-1 extra-time defeat to Midtjylland saw them go out 3-2 on aggregate.
Jul 28, 20:58
General view of Portsmouth's Fratton Park from March 2017
Portsmouth release three youngsters after abusive posts in group chat
The League One club launched disciplinary proceedings last week.
Jul 28, 19:59
Andy Murray in action at the Tokyo Olympics on July 28, 2021
Wednesday's sporting social: Van Persie's lookalike and Murray's left crushed
More praise for Team GB and Harry Kane turned 28.
Jul 28, 17:18
Hibernian manager Jack Ross pictured in October 2020
Jack Ross: 'We are a work in progress in Europe'
Hibs travel to Andorra with a 3-0 lead from the first leg at Easter Road.
Jul 28, 17:08
Dom Bess in action for England on January 18, 2020
Dom Bess ready to play Test cricket without pressure
The spinner is ready to deliver if involved in the upcoming series and is excited for the Ashes too.
Jul 28, 17:08
Fulham's Joachim Andersen pictured in March 2021
Crystal Palace sign Joachim Andersen from Lyon
The ball-playing centre-back spent last season on loan at fellow Londoners Fulham.
Jul 28, 17:07
Team GB's men's quad team celebrate silver on July 28, 2021
Sports minister: 'Team GB achievements whetting appetite for Commonwealths'
Wednesday marked exactly 12 months until the scheduled date of the opening ceremony of the showpiece in the West Midlands.
Jul 28, 17:07
Everton full-back Seamus Coleman pictured on October 3, 2020
Seamus Coleman pens new contract with Everton
The right-back signed for the Toffees in 2009.
Jul 28, 16:57
Marcus Bettinelli in action for Middlesbrough in April 2021
Experienced goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli completes Chelsea move
The English goalkeeper spent more than a decade at west London neighbours Fulham.
Jul 28, 16:40
The British and Irish Lions celebrate beating South Africa on July 24, 2021
Lukhanyo Am promises bruising encounter on Saturday
The Springboks will look to square the three-Test series against the British and Irish Lions on Saturday.
Jul 28, 16:24
Dina Asher-Smith celebrates winning the British 100m title on June 26, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Dina Asher-Smith relishing pressure of Olympics
The Team GB star starts her Games campaign in the 100m heats on Friday in Tokyo.
Jul 28, 16:17
Dina Asher-Smith celebrates winning the British 100m title on June 26, 2021
Christian Malcolm: 'Dina Asher-Smith has Linford Christie aura'
Dina Asher-Smith starts her Olympic quest in the 100m heats on Friday.
Jul 28, 16:16
The British and Irish Lions celebrate beating South Africa on July 24, 2021
Steven Kitshoff, Tadhg Furlong to go head to head on Saturday
The PA news agency examines one of the key match-ups in Cape Town.
Jul 28, 15:43
Dina Asher-Smith celebrates winning the British 100m title on June 26, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Steve Cram highlights the importance of a coach
The British athlete is going for gold in the women's 100m and 200m.
Jul 28, 15:42
Charlotte Dujardin pictured at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics in July 2021
Tokyo 2020: Charlotte Dujardin makes history for Team GB
There was further success in the pool as 200m freestyle champion Tom Dean and runner-up Duncan Scott picked up 4x200m freestyle relay gold.
Jul 28, 14:30
Charlotte Fry pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on July 24, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Charlotte Dujardin 'proud' to set Olympic history
The British rider won bronze in the individual dressage on Wednesday, taking her Olympic medal total to six.
Jul 28, 14:13
Joe Fraser in action at the Tokyo Olympics on July 28, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Joe Fraser misses out on podium spot in all-around gymnastics final
Great Britain's Joe Fraser finished ninth, one place behind team-mate James Hall, while Japan's Daiki Hashimoto claimed gold.
Jul 28, 14:12
General view of Aberdeen's Pittodrie Stadium from 2008
Stephen Glass: 'We will not be complacent against BK Hacken'
The Dons claimed a comfortable victory in the first leg.
Jul 28, 14:08
Helen Glover and Polly Swann in action for Team GB on July 24, 2021
Tokyo 2020: A closer look at the Team GB stars in action on Thursday
British athletes will be bidding to maintain the team's medal-winning momentum in Tokyo.
Jul 28, 14:07
Andy Murray in action at the Tokyo Olympics on July 28, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Andy Murray opens up on Olympic exit
Andy Murray and Joe Salisbury were beaten 4-6 7-6 (2) 10-7 by Croatian duo Marin Cilic and Ivan Dodig in the quarter-finals of the men's doubles.
Jul 28, 14:06
Tom Dean pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on July 27, 2021
Tokyo 2020: A look at the British medallists
Tom Dean also became the first British male swimmer to win more than one gold at a single Olympics in 113 years.
Jul 28, 14:05
Tom Dean pictured at the Tokyo Olympics on July 27, 2021
Tokyo 2020: Tom Dean savours historic success
Tom Dean added relay gold to his 200 metres freestyle title on Wednesday.
Jul 28, 13:09
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