The Dutch defender was spotted kicking a ball for the first time since his horror knee injury in a boost to Liverpool's title hopes this season. Van Dijk is currently rehabilitating out in Dubai.

Envoi Allen easily extended his unbeaten record with an 11th successive victory under rules after his chief market rival Asterion Forlonge fell at the first fence in the Sky Bet Killiney Novice Chase at Punchestown.

Serge Aurier, Harry Kane and Tanguy Ndombele scored for Spurs as they eased their way past an underwhelming Sheffield United side 4.05pm GMT Here is Nick Ames’ lovely report from Bramall Lane. Thanks for your company. Related: Tanguy Ndombele's moment of magic caps Spurs win at Sheffield United 4.04pm GMT I would advise you all join Rob Smyth for the main …

Dejan Lovren has said Liverpool superstar Virgil van Dijk is looking ‘stronger than ever’ as the defender continues his road to recovery from a serious knee injury. The Reds colossus damaged his anterior cruciate ligament after a collision with Jordan Pickford in a 2-2 draw with Everton last October. Instagram @dejanlovren06 Van Dijk has been …

England closed day four on 38-3 chasing 74 to win as Sri Lanka kept their slim hopes of a stunning comeback victory in the first Test in Galle alive.

The Alpine Formula 1 team announces former MotoGP boss Davide Brivio as its new racing director.

The Frenchman, 24, was a peripheral figure at Spurs last season after £54m signing from Lyon and was publicly criticised by Mourinho but has been once of their star performers this campaign.

MATT BARLOW AT BRAMALL LANE: Tanguy Ndombele completed his personal story of redemption at Tottenham with a goal of magical quality to clinch victory at Bramall Lane.

Celtic hero John Hartson believes former teammate Neil Lennon’s time is up as manager of the club. A 1-1 draw with Livingston on Saturday ended a bad week for the Hoops, who this week had to apologise for going on a mid-season training camp to Dubai. Defender Christopher Jullien was confirmed to have contracted COVID-19 […]

While Mike Tyson was in prison, the boxing legend spent his time in correspondence with notorious East End gangster Reggie Kray. ‘Iron Mike’ said his friendship with Kray saw him come close to being kicked out of England when he tried to visit his family before his fight against Julius Francis in 2000. The Kray […]

Day four: Sri Lanka 135 and 359 all out; England 421 and 38-3Leach mops up tail as England close on win in first TestThe final hour of the fourth day in Galle threw up the type of drama that makes Test cricket such a bewitching sport; one of those passages of play you wish you could stick in front of the eyeballs of its money-obsessed administrators, when …

Despite a convincing win for Khabib Nurmagomedov against Justin Gaethje last year, the Russian still felt the force of his challenger. UFC president Dana White recently revealed the extent of the lightweight’s trash talking before they fought each other at UFC 254 in October, but Gaethje definitely left a lasting impression on the unbeaten champion. …

England need 36 runs on the final day to win the first Test against Sri Lanka despite losing three wickets in a chaotic final session in Galle.

Chris Wilder’s Blades have picked up some confidence ahead of today’s game after securing their first Premier League victory this week

England closed day four on 38-3 chasing 74 to win as Sri Lanka kept their slim hopes of a stunning comeback victory in the first Test in Galle alive

Nicky Henderson's Buzz is likely to have his next outing in the Betfair Hurdle.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has this afternoon plenty of options as Manchester United head to Anfield to face Liverpool in their biggest game of the Premier League season so far.

Chelsea and Manchester United have made Declan Rice a transfer target but David Moyes insists neither club have made an offer for the West Ham United star.

As the fourth day of this magnificent Test match drew to a close, every single delivery was an event capable of sending shivers down the spine.