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NFL releases 2020 schedule with the Chiefs set to host the Texans in September 10 opener

Defending Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs will host the Houston Texans for the opener, which will be played at Arrowhead Stadium.




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Alan Pardew sets the record straight as he opens up on his Dutch adventure so far

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Alan Pardew could only sit and wait for the phone call. There was nothing else to do as the fate of ADO Den Haag's season was debated in a series of video conference calls.




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England star Keira Walsh opens up on criticism that ruined her first World Cup

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD: Keira Walsh felt like she had to carry the world on her shoulders amid a constant stream of negativity during the World Cup.




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Phil Neville insists his young Lionesses will play a part in SheBelieves Cup opener against USA

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN ORLANDO: Phil Neville insists his Lionesses are not here to make up the numbers and vows to put them to the test against the USA in Thursday's SheBelieves Cup opener.




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USA 2-0 England: Phil Neville's Lionesses crash to defeat in SheBelieves Cup opener

Both sides had chances to open the scoring in the first half, with England's Nikita Parris failing to divert a header past Alyssa Naeher and Carly Telford equal to a dipping shot from Rose Lavelle.




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Carly Telford hints at Chelsea exit after heroics in defeat to USA in SheBelieves Cup opener

CLAIRE BLOOMFIELD IN NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: Carly Telford has sent a warning to Chelsea that she could leave the club in search of regular football after proving she's worthy of Phil Neville's No 1 spot.




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Leicester striker Jamie Vardy open to England return for Euro 2020 amid fitness concerns

Leicester striker Jamie Vardy has refused to rule out making a return to the England squad for Euro 2020 with doubts over the fitness of Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford.




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Pochettino is open to return to Premier League or Spain... but what will be his next move?

Pochettino was in high demand following his successful five-and-a-half year spell at Spurs but months on he remains a bystander as clubs get down to the business end of the season.




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Met Police confirm investigation opened into Eric Dier's clash with fan after Spurs' FA Cup exit

The police have opened their investigation into Eric Dier's clash with a supporter following Tottenham's FA Cup exit against Norwich on Wednesday night.




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Jurgen Klopp's agent hints he would be open to managing Germany

He has been linked with Juventus and Real Madrid this summer, rumours he himself dismissed as bull****, but agent Marc Kosicke believes the German job could be the one to lure him away.




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Sweden make final plans for World Cup opener with South Korea

On Sunday, Sweden conducted their final training session at the Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, before their opening game of the World Cup, against South Korea. 




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South Korea training ahead of 2018 World Cup opener against Sweden

South Korea have undergone their final training session ahead of their World Cup opener against Sweden at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium on Monday afternoon.




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Son Heung-min takes the blames as South Korea lose World Cup opener

Striker Son Heung-min blamed himself for South Korea's 1-0 defeat by Sweden in their World Cup opener on Monday, saying he did not do enough to help lift his team mates in the Group F game.




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FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against two German officials who taunted the Sweden bench

FIFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against two German team officials who stormed towards the Sweden bench gesticulating and clapping after a last-gasp victory on Saturday.




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Spain's defeat by Russia opens up England's side of the World Cup draw

While Belgium, Brazil, France, Uruguay and Co battle it out for one spot in the final, the other team will be one of Russia, Croatia, Sweden, Denmark, Colombia, Switzerland or England.




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Jo Konta dispatches world No 61 Margarita Gasparyan in 54 minutes to reach US Open third round

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Konta is relishing big tournaments like never before this year, and she clocked her twelfth victory in the Grand Slams this season by reaching the US Open third round.




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US Open 2019: Jo Konta flying the flag for Great Britain as she progress to the last-16

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Jo Konta emerged again as the last surviving British player when she powered into the last 16 of the US Open with a 6-2, 6-3 win over China's Shuai Zhang.




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Tom Hiddleston joins Broadway co-star Zawe Ashton at US Open Tennis Championships in New York 

The actor, 38, looked enthralled as he watched Johanna Konta of Great Britain play against Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic on Sunday.




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Jo Konta knocks out No 3 seed Karolina Pliskova to seal place in US Open quarter-final

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Hardly anyone walks tightrope of deciding sets as well as Jo Konta this year, and she successfully did so once again to make the last eight of the US Open.




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Don't mention the war: Jo Konta's coach bans fighting talk to relax her for US Open quarter-final 

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: Words with negative connotations are out when it comes to the work she does with Dimitri Zavialoff. The hairdryer is strictly confined to the hotel room.




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Tom Hiddleston puts on an animated display as he cheers on Johanna Konta at the US Open

He's been taking advantage of his temporary American residency by enjoying the US Open. 




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US Open 2019: Jo Konta beaten in straight sets by Elina Svitolina in quarter-final

MIKE DICKSON IN NEW YORK: This time there were no recriminations or spats with the media, just the numbing disappointment of another missed opportunity.




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Johanna Kona set to play in Australian Open after shaking off knee injuries

British No 1 Jo Konta has recovered sufficiently from lingering knee issues and expects to be fully fit for the Australian Open.




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Principality Stadium roof to be left open despite yellow weather warnings as Wales host Ireland

The Principality Stadium roof will be left open for Wales' Six Nations Grand Slam game in Cardiff against Ireland, despite yellow wind warnings set for Saturday.




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Why this is the most open Rugby World Cup EVER 

The All Blacks lived up to their billing as red-hot favourites four years ago. But this year's World Cup in Japan promises to be the closest-fought ever. Here's why...




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Ireland Rugby World Cup preview: England have opened major cracks twice this year

RORY KEANE: This Ireland squad were primed to reach a first-ever World Cup semi-final, and possibly more. But they have been seemingly in free-fall since the events of February 2 at the Aviva.




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Ireland 27-3 Scotland: Joe Schmidt's side pick up bonus point in opening Rugby World Cup game

Ireland delivered on their promise to hit form when it mattered most by stunning Scotland 27-3 with a bonus-point blitz to launch their Japanese World Cup quest in style.




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Ireland 19-12 Scotland: Sexton inspires hard-fought victory for hosts in Six Nations opener

RORY KEANE AT THE AVIVA STADIUM: Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend jumped to the defence of skipper Stuart Hogg for the incredible blunder which cost the visitors dear in Dublin.




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Claudio Marchisio opens up on moment men held him and his wife at gunpoint

Marchisio and his wife were threatened 'with two pistols and a screwdriver' and he was forced to hand over money and other expensive possessions to the four robbers during the horrific incident.




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James Corden's Tony Awards opening number is praised by fans

The high-octane performance began with James singing as if he was in his dressing room before performers from various nominated shows joined him on stage.




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Rebel Wilson visits a fertility clinic to keep her options open in case she wants a baby later 

She's the Australian actress who has made it big in Hollywood. 




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Rebel Wilson cuts a casually chic figure as she attends the US open

She's one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, known for her films including Pitch Perfect and The Hustle.




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Kaitlynn Carter steps out alone for star-studded AllBright West Hollywood Grand Opening

Kaitlynn Carter stepped out solo on Wednesday, hitting the red carpet at the grand opening of LA's new member-only club AllBright in West Hollywood.




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Rebel Wilson stuns in a plunging green dress at LA club opening

On Thursday, Rebel Wilson looked every inch the A-lister as she arrived for the grand opening of LA's newest members-only club, AllBright




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Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski open to Premier League move

EXCLUSIVE: Poland centre-forward Robert Lewandowski is growing increasingly unsettled at Bayern Munich and would now consider a move to the Premier League.




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World Cup 2018 Draw RECAP: Russia open with Saudi Arabia

Spain are paired in the same group as Portugal for the World Cup next summer, while Russia host Saudi Arabia in the tournament's opening game as England are handed favourable draw.




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Sweden 1-1 Norway: Emil Forsberg hits equaliser for Sweden after Stefan Johansen had opened scoring

SWEDEN 1-1 NORWAY: Emil Forsberg scored the equaliser as Sweden managed to secure a point at home to Norway in a Euro 2020 qualifier. Norway had taken the lead through Stefan Johansen.




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North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un opens new hot spring as son demands despot releases his father

The North Korean dictator cut the ribbon at the Yangdok County Hot Spring Cultural Recreation Centre in South Pyongan Province. It came as Hwang In-cheol demanded his father be released.




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Mueller bid for secrecy: Barest details risk blowing open Russia probe

Special counsel Robert Mueller is fighting for complete secrecy in his probe into Russia's role in the election and his arguments hint that his investigation is growing across multiple fronts.




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Read Michael Cohen's bombshell opening statement to Congress

Donald Trump's former fixer details in a 20-page statement his regret at working for the now president - and provides a jaw-dropping account of lies, cheating, racism and possible criminality.




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Cabinet 'are in open revolt' over Dominic Cummings' new 'super forecaster' adviser

Ministers and their special advisers are flatly refusing to work with Andrew Sabisky, 27, after he was found to have advocated extreme positions to enforce teenage contraception.




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HOROSCOPES: Keep your options open, Aquarius  

Aquarius 21 JAN-19 FEB A suggestion may sound attractive but you'll sense there's more to it than meets the eye




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HOROSCOPES: Unlock the door you've been dreaming of opening, Pisces

Pisces 20 FEB-20 MARCH With the Sun in your sign, and Mars accenting your dreams and desires, you have the key and the confidence - all you need is to unlock the door you've been dreaming of




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Pot-growing tenant kicked out after leaving cannabis plants in lounge room during open inspection

Anthony Kenneth Murrell was renting the granny flat in Palmerston North, New Zealand, when owner Ravindra Pal Singh put the property on the market.




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Norway lifts lockdown with schools opening on Monday

Norway will lift almost all of its lockdown restrictions by mid-June after it became one of the first European countries to go into full lockdown on March 12 and flattened the curve of infections.




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Kyle Walker opens up on his mental health anguish after breaking lockdown rules

The Sun reported that the 29-year-old had flouted Government guidelines just weeks after he apologised for holding a sex party with two escorts. Walker released a statement on social media.




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Restaurant opens serving only airline food-believing they are so good foodies will flock to eat them

Budget airline AirAsia must have missed the memo about the popularity of airline food, announcing the opening of a new restaurant serving only in-flight meals.




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Prince Charles appears in high spirits as he celebrates opening of train factory in Newport

Prince Charles, 71, arrived in style as he drove his vintage Aston Martin DB36 to a royal visit at the new brand's new factory in South Wales today. Earlier he visited a train factory in the area.




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Prince Charles opens a temporary hospital at Cardiff's Principality Stadium

Prince Charles paid tribute to NHS workers in the 'frontline of the struggle' when he opened a giant hospital at Cardiff's Principality Stadium today.




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Prince George and Princess Charlotte's London prep school to open secondary next door

Artist's impressions of Thomas's Battersea Square, set to open next to Thomas's Battersea, currently attended by George, six, and Charlotte, four, show a state-of-the-art educational facility.