Roger Federer's stuttering start at the US Open continued as he suffered a second scare in as many rounds before beating Damir Dzumhur 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 to reach the third round.

Rafael Nadal is taking nothing for granted as he bids to close in on Roger Federer's grand-slam record. Nadal is chasing a fourth US Open title which would move him to within one major win.

There was a time in the not-so-distant past when Bolton Wanderers offered sublime evidence that every modest town had the right to a seat at football's top table.

Bolton caretaker manager Jimmy Phillips hopes to sign four players before Saturday's Sky Bet League One game at Gillingham.

WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: Coventry City midfielder Callum O'Hare has revealed the extent of a gruesome head injury he suffered in Saturday's 2-1 win over Bolton Wanderers.

On Thursday night in Lausanne, Switzerland, three sprinters broke the 10-second barrier for the 100 metres: Justin Gatlin, Tyson Gay and Mike Rodgers. Gatlin’s 9.80secs was the quickest time in the world this year.

MATT LAWTON: Seb Coe has said he will feel ‘queasy’ should Justin Gatlin, or any other convicted drugs cheat, win gold at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

The parents of controversial US sprinter Justin Gatlin have rushed to his defense as the weight of being public enemy number one in the Olympic arena took its toll on him.

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has taken to Instagram to show off how he is keeping his reflexes sharp during the football shutdown.  

29-year-old winger Costa featured under Pep Guardiola at Bayern Munich during his spell in Bavaria, but has largely fallen out of favour in Turin this season.

The former Liverpool midfielder has failed to make much of an impact at the Nou Camp since his £145m transfer from Liverpool back in 2018. He is currently out on loan at Bayern Munich.

KIT HOLDEN: The love affair between Bayern Munich and Thomas Muller is one of modern football's immovable certainties. A local boy with a goofy grin, Muller is the apple of Bayern's eye.

Bayern have a key relationship with Audi, and the German manufacturers have provided every squad member with a new car since 2002, the year they became a shareholder of the club.

The goalkeeper claimed suggestions he wants a five-year contract 'make no sense' given that would take him to the age of 39.

KIT HOLDEN: With the Olympics and the Euros suspended and no end in sight to the freeze on other football leagues, there will be millions hoping to get some kind of fix from Germany.

KIT HOLDEN IN GERMANY: On Monday morning, the Bundesliga waited with bated breath for news out of Cologne. When it came, German football breathed a collective sigh of relief.

KIT HOLDEN IN GERMANY: The restart may be good news for football-starved fans across the world, but for the stars of Germany's top flight, it means a sudden return to full-time work.

Voters in Maine were asked whether they want to scrap a law due to come into force in 2021 that will stop parents objecting to vaccines on religious or moral grounds, but opted to keep it.

The England international, 29, is currently playing for Atletico Madrid in Spain and has impressed under Diego Simeone, but he aims to return to Burnley to end his career in the near future.

Kieran Trippier confessed he carried on being available for Tottenham Hotspur despite not being in his best shape and form during his final season at the club.

Edinson Cavani has been linked with South American clubs such as Boca Juniors recently, but his mother Berta Gomez insists that he still wants to play club football in Europe.

The Gunners spent a club record £52million to sign the Frenchman from Lyon in 2017 but he's fallen down the pecking order at the Emirates this season after scoring just nine goals in all competitions.

The Ghanaian midfielder has been heavily linked with a summer move to the Emirates and has a £43million release clause in his current deal - allowing the Gunners to snap him up on the cheap.

Thomas Partey's agent has dismissed claims made by the player's father, Jacob, that the Atletico Madrid star has entered negotiations to sign for Arsenal.

Jesse Lingard is at a crossroads in his career. He is out of favour at his boyhood club, Manchester United. But these players show that leaving Old Trafford might not be the best option...

EXCLUSIVE BY MATT HUGHES: The Premier League will make a desperate plea for unity this week amid claims that the bottom six clubs are sabotaging plans to resume the season.

Cologne have ramped up checks following the three positive tests, a development that will alert the Premier League as they monitor how Germany are attempting to resume football.

Speaking via videolink to the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee on Tuesday, Parry confirmed that discussions have led him to believe that promotion and relegation will go ahead as normal.

A study has calculated the earning power of each top-flight team on Instagram by looking at a player's number of promotional posts and estimating their earnings through a report into influencer marketing.

The 29-year-old pop star was once told to give up any hope of making it in Nashville, she revealed while serving as a 'mega-mentor' on Tuesday's episode of The Voice

The 50-year-old singer recalled her youthful struggles as a musician while coaching contestants on Monday's episode of The Voice.

The film almost didn't see the light of day after an intense backlash last year surrounding the CGI design of the title character.

The Los Angeles native, 26, opened up on the personal health battle in a series of Instagram Stories Monday.

The 24-year-old English singer shared her singing secrets on Monday's episode of The Voice as she guided two teenagers through her hit Scared To Be Lonely.

Stephen Rezza, boyfriend of fallen Voice star Christina Grimmie, dropped his new song Hard Mode on Friday which features vocals from his beloved Christina.

DR MARTIN SCURR: Only now are care-home staff finally receiving the attention and support they need. Some claim the CQC is guilty of dragging its feet - I'll say.

Strictly Come Dancing 2020 will see the return of reigning champion pro Oti Mabuse, as the professional lineup was finally confirmed on Thursday.

Stefan Sylvestre, 31, of Hammersmith, west London, was released in 2018 but he was recalled to prison after a warrant was issued for his arrest over his use of the vehicle.

The former Strictly Come Dancing professional, 41, revealed his father Alan was admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke on Thursday.

She's been married to her husband, fellow TV presenter Vernon Kay since 2013.

She continued to work alongside Kevin after they called an end to their marriage in 2018.  Yet despite being the picture of professionalism Karen Hauer has admitted she was 'traumatised'.

AJ, 25, announced last week that he was walking away from the hit BBC ballroom show after almost four years, as he revealed plans to embark on a TV hosting career alongside his brother, Curtis, 24.

The Strictly Come Dancing star, 61, posted a snap of Paul during a romantic holiday, telling followers that despite 'missing him every day,' she's still thankful to have had him in her life.

While James Martin can look back on a hugely successful career, he admits that forfeiting the chance to settle down and raise a family will remain one of his biggest regrets.

Michelle Keegan is hotly tipped to join the Strictly Come Dancing line up, with show bosses placing her at the top of their wish list

She added a caption on the sweet snap reading: 'Life is so precious and should be treasured. I treasure every moment with you. Happy Birthday baby'

The star, 48, admitted she does not have mirrors in her house, and therefore could not even recognise over own reflection on a zoom call

It has been a tense time for the family as James Jordan's father battles COVID-19. Yet Ola, 42, and her husband, 37, were able to make the most of things on Monday as they headed out on a stroll.

The Strictly Come Dancing professional, 38, insists she does her best to maintain a full, active lifestyle while remaining in lockdown with her new partner.

Sources claim TV executives are keen for the series 'to remain the jewel in the BBC's crown' and have already put forward contract proposals in a bid to attract a 'stellar line-up'.