Gregor Townsend ‘can’t wait’ to face All Blacks after Scotland thrash USA

Gregor Townsend admitted he “can’t wait” for another crack at New Zealand next weekend after his Scotland side kicked off their autumn series with an emphatic 85-0 victory over the United States. The ...

Thomas Frank defends Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence after Tottenham loss

The defensive pair walked straight down the tunnel as Spurs were booed off after a third home defeat this season and a fifth loss in a row ...

Willie Mullins conquers Breeders’ Cup with Ethical Diamond

Willie Mullins shattered another glass ceiling in his glittering career when Ethical Diamond stormed home to deny Rebel’s Romance in the Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf at Del Mar.

Bradford City boss Graham Alexander sent off in FA Cup exit

BRADFORD City manager Graham Alexander was sent off after the final whistle for dissent after today's 1-0 FA Cup first-round defeat at Cheltenham.

Grand Egypt Museum showcasing glory of the pharaohs finally opens

The £760 million megaproject for the first time displays all of King Tutankhamun’s funeral treasures in one place.

Will Still plans to fight for Saints job as pressure builds after Preston loss

Under-pressure Southampton boss Will Still has warned that turning Saints’ form around is not a “quick fix” after losing 2-0 at home to Preston. Saints have lost three matches in a row, have only won ...

Gavin Cowan says he felt no shoot-out nerves as Brackley beat Notts County

The Northamptonshire side deservedly went through to the second round of the FA Cup after coming from behind twice.

Ryan Lowe hails ‘fantastic’ Hemel Hempstead after Wigan scrape through in FA Cup

Head coach Ryan Lowe admitted Wigan were very fortunate to advance to round two of the FA Cup at the expense of National League South outfit Hemel Hempstead. The Latics – who won the competition in ...

Non-league Brackley beat Notts County on penalties to reach second round

Brackley secured a deserved FA Cup second-round place by beating Notts County 4-3 on penalties after a 2-2 final score. The Northamptonshire side came from behind twice, after goals from Alassana ...

Two arrested after multiple people stabbed on train, police say

Two people have been arrested after a number of people were stabbed on a train to a Cambridgeshire town, police have said. Officers from British Transport Police (BTP) were at the scene in Huntingdon ...

St Mirren hit four past Motherwell to reach Premier Sports Cup final

Mikael Mandron grabbed a dream double as St Mirren booked their place in the Premier Sports Cup final with a 4-1 win over Motherwell at Hampden Park.

Newport’s David Hughes hails ‘great cup tie’ as Gillingham edged on penalties

Newport County manager David Hughes hailed a “massive group effort” as his side beat Gillingham 4-3 on penalties after a thrilling 2-2 draw at Rodney Parade. Gillingham led through Elliott Nevitt’s ...