England to resume on 248-9 against Pakistan on day two at Lord's LIVE!

Frustrated O'Sullivan knocked out of Wuhan Open semi-finals

Ronnie O'Sullivan has been knocked out of the Wuhan Open after a dismal 6-3 defeat to China's Chang Bingyu in the semi-finals.

'They are now athletes' - how do referees get ready for a season?

Pre-season camps in Spain and full-time training throughout the season - the rigorous regimes top-flight officials undergo to keep up with the pace of play in the Premier League

Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction

Liverpool struggled to 2-2 draw at Newcastle in first league game of season, while Forest lost to Leeds twice this week.

Man Utd's set-piece problem and Ampadu's lethal weapon

Europa League draw LIVE! Celtic, Bournemouth, Palace, Sunderland involved

Vidosic makes shock Brighton exit before WSL season

Brighton manager Dario Vidosic is leaving the Women's Super League club just a week before the start of the season.

Aston Villa’s squad is crumbling while Spurs splash out. Are the financial rules fair?

Winning the Europa League and finishing fourth did not inoculate Villa and Spurs were not hampered by a season of woe In theory Aston Villa supporters should have been rubbing their hands together at the prospect of a Champions League season. Equally, Tottenham fans could have been despondent after a relegation battle that went to the wire. A 17th-place finish meant Spurs earned about £35m less in Premier League merit payments, which are based on final league position, than Villa. Yet the mood in the two camps is reversed. Spurs have spent an estimated £322m in the transfer window, and that ex

Q&A: What next for McInnes and Rangers after European exit?

Rangers are out of Europe entirely. They are five points behind league leaders Celtic. It is not even September.

Dunfermline v Raith preview - watch Fife derby live on BBC tonight

Raith Rovers have made a fast start to the new Scottish Championship season. Dougie Imrie's side face Fife rivals Dunfermline Athletic on Friday - live on BBC Scotland.

Football transfer rumours: Rafael Leão to Aston Villa? Harvey Elliott to Napoli or Lazio?

Today’s tittle tattle is staring into the abyss The absence of Enzo Fernández from the Chelsea squad that saw off Luton in the Carabao Cup last night set no end of tongues wagging before during and after the game. Despite public pre-match assurances from his manager that the Argentinian midfielder would be included, Fernández was not selected, prompting further speculation that a move to Manchester City is imminent. Chelsea are reported to be holding out for £120m for the 25-year-old, while City are also believed to be interested in securing the services of Iliman Ndiaye , who Everton va

Chelsea prepared to sell Fernandez to Man City for right price

Chelsea are prepared to sell Enzo Fernandez to Manchester City for the right price - and if they can improve their squad before the window closes.