Former defender says decision should not be up to playersFerdinand urges FA chairman Mark Bullingham to actAnton Ferdinand has called on governing bodies to assume responsibility and suspend matches when players are subjected to racial abuse.The former West Ham and QPR defender believes players will be at risk of further vitriol if they take matters into …

Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia has been left out of Russell Martin's matchday squad for Tuesday's EFL Cup clash against Gillingham, prompting hope a deal with Liverpool could be close.

Watch Ireland's Richael Timothy claim bronze as China's Xiaomei Wang wins gold in the C3 Scratch race at the Cycling World Championships in Scotland.

Spain goalkeeper set to move in time for new seasonArsenal reject Monaco offer for Folarin BalogunArsenal have agreed a deal worth close to £30m for the Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, who is expected to complete a move to the Emirates Stadium in time for the new Premier League season.Raya’s arrival will mean Arsenal secure a long-term target. They made …

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Premier League matches are set to last comfortably longer than 100 minutes on average in the season ahead.

Former West Ham and QPR defender Ferdinand was racially abused by Chelsea captain John Terry during a match in 2011.

Georgia Adams' brilliant bowling and Maia Bouchier's batting set up Southern Brave's third victory of the women's Hundred competition as they defeated London Spirit by five wickets at Lord's.

Highlights of the clash between London Spirit and Southern Brave in the Women's Hundred.

Newly-appointed captain Van Dijk says he understands why some supporters may have doubts with Liverpool experienced figures over the summer and bringing in just two players.

NICK CALLOW: Both parties had hoped to confirm the deal on Tuesday but were delayed as they awaited a green light from Premier League bosses.

The Eagles have targeted the 18-year-old left-back to compete with Tyrick Mitchell and a deal is now close to being agreed.The move is expected to be confirmed in the next 48 hours.