Butcher: I was going to quit cricket before 2001 Ashes heroics

Mark Butcher was on the verge of hanging up his bat, but one fateful summer in 2001 changed everything.

Curran to have groin surgery as England Test return put on hold

Sam Curran's hopes of a Test comeback have been put on hold as he undergoes surgery on a groin injury.

Frank Lampard wants Coventry to play without fear in Premier League

Promoted club have targeted players 6ft and above ‘Physicality is a big part of what you need to compete’ Frank Lampard has urged his Coventry players to impose themselves on the Premier League, calling on his side to ensure they have no regrets after Friday’s curtain-raiser against Arsenal. Coventry play their first top-flight game in 25 years at the home of the champions, four months after celebrating the Championship title . Lampard, who last managed in the Premier League with Chelsea three years ago, acknowledges there is a step up in class to navigate, but wants his players to embrace th

Lewis banned for two matches for dangerous contact

Hull KR's Mikey Lewis has been banned for two matches for dangerous contact with Warrington Wolves' Ewan Irwin during their rearranged round two Super League match on Tuesday night.

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Meet Coventry’s new midfield powerhouse tipped to thrive by Essien

One story sums up Caleb Yirenkyi. It was a training session with the first team early in his time at FC Nordsjaelland. Alexander Riget, then technical director, felt compelled to intervene. “He was smashing into many of our key players,” Riget tells Sky Sports .

Trippier suffers knee injury on Wolves league debut

Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm right-back Kieran Trippier suffered a knee ligament injury during his league debut for the club against Blackburn.

West Ham condemn 'offensive and divisive' chant

West Ham urge their fans to stop an "anti-Palestine" chant about Manor Solomon that was heard during their match at Burnley last weekend.

Verstappen's hilarious contract announcement video!

Max Verstappen played the part of the grammar police in Red Bull's hilarious video announcing his new contract.

Spurs in talks to sign Man City's Savinho and Marmoush

Spurs open talks with Manchester City to sign attacking duo Omar Marmoush and Savinho.

Pick your club's best XI for this season

As Premier League teams prepare to kick off the new season, we want you to pick your club's best XI.

Barcelona face striker dilemma - could they cope without one?

Barcelona are heading into the new La Liga season without an established striker, with Hansi Flick yet to replace Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.