Nasser Hussain and Michael Atherton have called for England captain Ben Stokes to avoid 'too much tinkering' in the nets by playing more competitive matches ahead of the Test summer.

Jens Berthel Askou has left Motherwell after a successful debut season to take charge of French side Toulouse.

Harry Maguire has been left out of England's World Cup squad by boss Thomas Tuchel, while Ivan Toney has earned a shock recall.

Sky Sports' Rob Dorsett explains why Thomas Tuchel has left Harry Maguire out of his England World Cup squad.

British Gymnastics says it will replace its complaints process after concerns over the treatment of gymnasts - following criticism from abuse victims.

Mercedes driver George Russell believes he can put a "turbulent" start to the season behind him at this weekend's Canadian Grand Prix.

Tonda Eckert was a head coach who had the world at his feet. After Spygate, he may be fighting for his job and his future in the game.

Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Trent Alexander-Arnold have not been included in Thomas Tuchel's 26-man England squad for this summer's World Cup.

Thomas Tuchel left unconvinced by experienced centre-back’s form

Brazilian will play no part on south coast

Defender Stones will make his farewell appearance for City on Sunday, while reports suggest Guardiola may also step down.

Arteta did not watch Manchester City’s slip up at Bournemouth with the rest of the Gunners squad and staff.

The Manchester United centre back was a key player under Gareth Southgate but has been left out for Thomas Tuchel’s first tournament

Hull are set to face Middlesbrough in the play-off final following Southampton’s expulsion

Crystal Palace center-back will miss season finale26-year-old uncertain for Conference League finalRichards has been vital to Pochettino’s US plansUS national team center-back Chris Richards has “two torn ligaments in his ankle”, Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner said on Thursday, casting uncertainty on the stalwart defender’s status for this …

The young league will enter next season with four new US expansion teams, shifting the balance of franchises and reflecting a swell of interest in the sportFor the first time in the short history of the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL), the Walter Cup is leaving the United States. The Montreal Victoire beat the Ottawa Charge in an all-Canadian …

The US president will have a prominent role at this summer’s World Cup, but his involvement with the sport started in military schoolSign up for the World Behind The Cup newsletterDrive north from New York City and into the Hudson valley. Take Exit 17 and follow Route 7 as it heads south along the river, past the abandoned shipyard and the aptly named …

Mainoo picked but no place for Wharton or Gibbs-WhiteIvan Toney makes shock return despite year out of squadThomas Tuchel has made a series of shock calls with England’s squad for the World Cup, finding no space for Phil Foden and Cole Palmer, leaving out a “shocked and gutted” Harry Maguire and handing a surprise recall to Ivan Toney.Tuchel is set to …

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