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Meghan Markle cheers on Prince Harry in the Sentebale Polo Cup

Harry is taking to the field for the Sentebale Polo Cup in Berkshire, in support of his charity of the same name, accompanied by his proud wife Meghan who is set to present prizes.




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10 Football Training Bust-Ups - From Hartson kicking Berkovic to Balotelli v Mancini

Sportsmail trawl back through the archives and other training ground bust-ups through the years after Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez's spat on international duty.




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French Football president rules out Karim Benzema return

Calls have been growing for the in-form Real Madrid striker to earn his first call-up since 2015 in recent weeks. But Le Graet is determined that the 31-year-old will not be seen in a Les Bleus shirt again.




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The best Euro football kits ever worn at the European Championships

As fans across Europe gear up for another summer of agony and ecstasy while wearing their country's shirts proudly, here are five of the best kits in Euros history to get you going.




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English Football League to deliver £50million relief package as coronavirus wreaks havoc

The EFL has announced a £50million short-term relief package to assist cash-strapped clubs during the coronavirus crisis. An emergency meeting has outlined how things shall be handled going forward.




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From the useful new Coronavirus Global Update to Mel Giedroyc Is Quilting: This week's top podcasts

Covid-19 may have come from China but its spread has been horrifyingly global.




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Football news: Wilfried Ndidi insists Chelsea should have lost against Leicester

The visitors went behind in the seventh minute after Wilfried Ndidi dawdled on the ball, allowing Chelsea youngster Mason Mount to nip in, steal it and finish past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.




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Priest sparks massive fireball in Lagos after mistaking petrol for holy water

Thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the air over Gloryland Estate in the Isheri Olofin neighbourhood on the outskirts of Lagos at around 8am on Thursday.




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Bukayo Saka is struggling to decide whether to play international football for England or Nigeria

The 18-year-old was born in Ealing, London but has Nigerian parents so therefore can play for England or Nigeria. The winger is currently playing at left-back for the Gunners.




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IKEA shares recipe for its famous meatballs

Swedish giant IKEA is challenging fans to make some delicious meatballs, with a signature creamy sauce, themselves during lockdown, a feat which is usually left for their furniture.




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People share pictures of their VERY successful attempts at making IKEA's meatballs

Swedish furniture giant IKEA revealed its famous dish is made by mixing pork and beef mince with garlic and onion - and now dozens of people are showing off their DIY efforts on social media.




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Subway reveals how to make Meatball Marinara at home

People missing their Subway fix can expand their repertoire to include a Meatball Marinara Sandwich, that takes 45 minutes to make, and South West Sauce you can whip up in 10 minutes.




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How to make itsu meatball at home

Asian-inspired food chain, itsu has revealed the recipe for its delicious meatballs, and has even teamed up with plant-based company, Meatless Farm to reveal how to make the vegan version.




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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle post a global Mother's Day message thanking 'Mummy, Mum, Mom, Mama'

Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 38, have taken to the Sussex Royal Instagram accounr and have paid tribute to 'the mums all over the world' on Mother's Day.




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How former PM John Howard was the victim of 'ball tampering' before his infamous bowling in Pakistan

The former prime minister memorably threw the ball directly at his own feet in front of local children and the Australian military during a visit to earthquake-ravaged Pakistan in 2005.




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Pinball wizard! Creative guy builds his own mini arcade game from cardboard

Muhammad Ahmad from Punjab, Pakistan, put his talents towards crafting his own smaller version of the entertainment device.




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Will empty Nightingale hospital be moved into hibernation? ExCel Centre could be mothballed

One of the five temporary Nightingale hospitals could be mothballed within days under plans ministers will consider this week. The health centre was built to expand the NHS's intensive care capacity.




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DR ELLIE CANNON: Are my new heart pills turning me bald at 61?  

A 61-year-old reader has asked DR ELLIE CANNON whether his new heart pills could be responsible for his sudden hair loss as all the men in his family had a full head of hair into old age.




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Esther McVey 'blames GMTV Labour cabal for her feud with Lorraine Kelly' 

Conservative leadership candidate Esther McVey and Lorraine Kelly have made headlines after Kelly appeared to snub her former GMTV colleague live on air when she was on Good Morning Britain.




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Chris Brown films his latest music video on a basketball court in LA

The 26-year-old rapper was dressed for the part in athletic shorts and high-top Nike sneakers as he hit the basketball court to film scenes for his new music video in Los Angeles.




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Steve Smith free to captain Australia after serving two-year ban following ball tampering scandal

Following the ball-tampering scandal of March 2018, Cricket Australia handed Smith a 12-month suspension adding he would not be considered for captaincy for another year after that.




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How can England balance Test demands and the pursuit of World Cup glory when cricket resumes?

PAUL NEWMAN: If cricket returns this summer, one key proposal by the ECB is for the Test and white-ball sides to play at the same time to enable as much action as possible to take place. 




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Essex optimistic for play and believe T20 can help them avoid financial black hole like football

Cricket's county champions are still planning for a truncated season and believe a Twenty20 Blast-dominated schedule will help the game avoid the financial black hole facing football.




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'I made a big mistake': Australia's Cameron Bancroft on his ball-tampering shame

EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: Eight months on and the noise of that unforgiving Edgbaston crowd is still ringing in Cameron Bancroft's ears. 'It was loud, it was intimidating.'




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England's white-ball series against Australia set to be pushed back to September

EXCLUSIVE BY DAVID COVERDALE: Eoin Morgan's side are scheduled to face the Aussies in three Twenty20s and three one-day internationals from July 3-16.




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Ian Watmore left Football League after misconduct probe as he was accused of jeopardising TV deal

EXCLUSIVE: Ian Watmore quit his leading Football League role in November 2018 citing poor health. But it can be revealed a week earlier the EFL had commissioned an independent inquiry.




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Ban on using saliva could lead to ball-tampering being given the green light when cricket restarts

The prospect of the sanctioned use of artificial substances to alter the condition of the red ball, under the supervision of umpires, has been debated this week by the ICC's medical committee.




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Kookaburra develops wax applicator to shine cricket balls during coronavirus pandemic

Cricket manufacturer Kookaburra have developed a wax applicator that would allow balls to be shined without using sweat or saliva during the coronavirus crisis.




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Dukes chief dismisses Kookaburra's wax applicator to shine cricket balls as 'PR stunt'

Dukes, the manufacturers of balls used in English home Tests, have dismissed the need for artificial substances to aid shining if international cricket is played this summer.




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Charlie Sheen selling Babe Ruth baseball memorabilia

Charlie Sheen is auctioning off Babe Ruth's 1927 World Series ring and the letter of sale that brought the great slugger from Boston to New York for at least $1million through Lelands.




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Charlie Sheen is left baffled by Australian football

Charlie Sheen's first-ever Australian speaking tour will be held in November, with the Hollywood star visiting Sydney and Melbourne.




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BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Keep your hair on! Michael WILL go to the ball 

BAZ BAMIGBOYE: Michael Ball will be boasting a scene-stealing, 54EEE treasure chest in the hit musical Hairspray when it moves to a brand new date in the autumn.




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Jeb Bush's top Florida fundraiser Brian Ballard quits over attacks on Marco Rubio

Jeb Bush's top fundraiser in the state he once governed has ditched his campaign in an apparent disagreement over his attacks on fellow Floridian and rival Marco Rubio.




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Charity warns footballers' human rights may be compromised if they play during the pandemic

The Premier League is among the major competitions hoping to return in the coming weeks, with June 12 the date earmarked by Project Restart.




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Paul Pogba's using football pitch INSIDE his house as he plans to be 'the best' at Manchester United

Paul Pogba has opened up on his injury nightmare as he reveals his plans to 'be the best' when football returns, stating he is more 'hungry' now than ever to get back on the pitch




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Real Madrid 'eye £60m move for Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos and Dani Ceballos could feature in deal'

Ocampos has been one of the standout performers in LaLiga since moving to Sevilla from Marseille last summer, which has led to interest from a series of teams, including Borussia Dortmund.




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PETE JENSON: LaLiga's four-point plan for bringing Spanish football back

PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: In a bid to make training environments as safe for players as possible, LaLiga has sent out a detailed 24-page special report advising teams on the right training protocol.




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Hoffenheim doctor suggests a bizarre new list of rules for football - as the Bundesliga returns

Football is about to return in just over a week as the Bundesliga returns on May 16 behind closed doors. Dr. Thomas Frolich, 61, has suggested to BILD that throw-ins should be taken instead of corners.




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Premier League gives players and staff COVID-19 forms to get Project Restart ball rolling

EXCLUSIVE: Sportsmail understands a host of top-flight stars have already discussed not signing the form amid fears over where it would leave them should they test positive for Covid-19.




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What are stars around Europe saying about football restarting amid the coronavirus crisis?

Whether it is for the sake of meeting the demands of broadcasters, saving clubs financially or just providing entertainment for fans at home - everyone wants to know when football might return.




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Project Restart is on the rocks: The five main obstacles to football's comeback

Premier League clubs will speak again on Monday to try to find a way forward for Project Restart, with the resumption of top-flight football in England on a knife edge. 




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Agent reveals the problems facing footballers amid the coronavirus crisis

With so much uncertainty surrounding football while the coronavirus crisis halts play and cripples clubs up and down the country, football agents are caught in the middle of it all more than ever.




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Arsene Wenger hopes Mikel Arteta can restore Arsenal's 'culture in the way to play football' 

Arsene Wenger hopes that Mikel Arteta will be able to get Arsenal playing free-flowing football again. During the best parts of Wenger's tenure Arsenal were renowned for their attractive style of play.




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MARTIN SAMUEL: Football does not need to be lectured on coronavirus by you, constable Roberts

MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Playing the only grown-up in the village is fashionable right now. As is demanding consideration of the bigger picture, as if we are all oblivious to this crisis.




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Football League club 'buys coronavirus pod' as teams turn to technology to speed up restart

A Football League club and a Spanish side have turned to a futuristic disinfecting pod from Hong Kong to minimise the risk of restarting competition, with many other sides set to follow suit.




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Paulo Dybala admits he would love to reunite with Paul Pogba after successful spell at Juventus 

The pair played together at Juventus in the 2015-16 season, winning the Serie A title and the Coppa Italia before Pogba returned to Manchester United in 2016.




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Managers are the fall-guys as football gambles with its future

PATRICK COLLINS: Although players are banned from betting on football, a climate has been created in which betting is the natural, inevitable and acceptable partner of the sport.




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PATRICK COLLINS: Steve Bruce grotesque support of Ched Evans shows how much is still to be learned in football

PATRICK COLLINS: In a week of sound and fury, of passionate conviction and vigorous dissent, the voice of Steve Bruce soared out above the din to give his contribution to the Ched Evans saga.




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Sadio Mane's reaction to his 100th goal in English football sums up Liverpool star's humble nature 

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Sadio Mane's reaction to being told he had just scored his 100th goal in the English game said it all. There are no egos in this Liverpool team.




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JAMIE REDKNAPP: Eric Dier showed footballer's halos can slip

JAMIE REDKNAPP: I remember times my brother, Mark, got angry or upset if someone was having a go at me in the stands. He'd want to say something. Now we have seen this with Eric Dier.