Goalkeeper returns for Saturday’s Nations League match but is under pressure to respond with strength of competition growingFor England’s first meeting with Luka Modric you have to go back 20 years. Croatia were managed by Slaven Bilic, who has returned for a second spell in charge of the national team, and dominated in Zagreb. They eased to a 2-0 win, …

NFL announces violation of personal conduct policyYork pleaded no contest after arrest at Ohio trailer parkThe NFL suspended San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York for six games Friday after his arrest earlier this year in a prostitution sting in Ohio.The league announced that York also was fined $500,000 for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. …

JACK GAUGHAN IN RIJEKA: It's not often that Pickford sits watching on - the Everton goalkeeper smiled as he reminded us of that fact - but he seemed to gain something from the games so far.

The official verdict was released on Tuesday afternoon, which showed City had cooked the books by nearly £900million through money artificially pumped into the club by their Abu Dhabi owner

Novak Djokovic again appeared to struggle with fitness issues as he came from behind to avoid a second-round exit to world No 104 Yunchaokete Bu at the China Open on Friday.

Manchester City’s strategy in their bid to clear their name after being found guilty of breaking more than 100 of the Premier League's rules has been brought into question by a statement their main sponsor Etihad Airways submitted to the US government in 2015.

Defending champion Robert MacIntyre shoots a second-round 65 to move into contention at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, three strokes behind halfway leader Casey Jarvis of South Africa.

Tennis greats set to clash in celebratory ‘Rafa Nadal Academy Slam’

‘It is of course a topic and we speak about it at dinner’Head coach has right-back dilemma for game in CroatiaThomas Tuchel has suggested Manchester City’s England contingent are worried about the club being found guilty of breaching the Premier League’s financial rules.Tuchel, who said he would be prepared to keep picking City players if they were …

Costs partly due to delays caused by previous solicitorsCase still ‘in crisis’, fees need to be settled this monthClaimants in the ongoing legal action over brain injuries in rugby have been left on the hook for £2.8m in legal fees owed to the defendants, the majority of which will have to be settled by the end of October if the case is going to …

World No 1 and former champion Luke Littler will headline the list of Tour Card Holders and International Qualifiers competing in Monday's Winmau World Youth Championship.

Police investigated allegations of assault in DerbyCarse faces disciplinary hearing in next few weeksBrydon Carse has been charged with improper conduct by the Cricket Regulator after his arrest on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly during a night out with his Durham ­teammates in Derby in August.The fast bowler was subsequently interviewed by …

⚽ Nations League updates from the 7.45pm BST kick-off⚽ Live scores | Nations League tables | Read Football Daily3 min A strong start from France, who have barely permitted Italy a kick.1 min Peep peep! France kick off from left to right as we watch. Continue reading...

Airline denied links to Abu Dhabi government in 2015FA confirms it has powers to take disciplinary actionManchester City’s defence in their appeal against the independent commission’s guilty verdict in more than 100 charges of financial rule breaches appears to be contradicted by previous statements made by their main sponsor, Etihad Airways, to the US …

Matthew Jordan shot a seven-under 65 to move into contention at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship despite having to put up with Piers Morgan's verbal jousting.

Peterborough United's director of football Barry Fry predicts life under Robbie Savage will be anything but dull.

Red Devils could welcome back two star names ahead of Tottenham visit

NFL analyst and network mutually agree to part waysEx-Dallas Cowboys star was on $180m contractTony Romo will not return as an NFL analyst for CBS Sports, the network announced Friday, after his July arrest for operating a vehicle while under the influence.“CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways,” the network said in a statement. …