Burton boss Gary Bowyer hailed midfielder Charlie Webster after the former Chelsea youngster scored a superb opening-day brace to earn his side a 2-1 win over Mansfield.

Hat-trick hero Helena Rowland hopes there is more to come after World Cup favourites England launched their warm-up fixtures with a 97-7 demolition of Spain. The rampant Red Roses ran in 15 tries in ...

It is surely only a matter of time before Evanesco opens his account judged on a promising second run at Goodwood on Saturday. Ultimately well beaten when fifth on his Haydock debut a month ago, ...

The King enjoyed a dram of whisky and met competitors when he attended the Mey Highland Games in Caithness. Charles wore a traditional kilt and was pictured waving as he arrived at the games on ...

Bromley kicked off their second-ever football league season with a hard-fought draw at Shrewsbury Town’s Croud Meadow.

Conor Thomas’ brace late in the first half helped Crewe to a 3-1 win at Salford in League Two. Thomas put the Alex on track for victory after Kadeem Harris had scored at both ends of the field.

Charlie Appleby is planning a step up to Group-race level with Silent Love following her hard-fought victory in the British Stallion Studs EBF Chalice Stakes at Newmarket.

Tyler Walton’s superb solo strike was cancelled out by an own goal as Accrington drew 1-1 with pre-season promotion favourites Gillingham in Sky Bet League Two. Walton struck in the 67th minute, ...

Wigan kicked off their Sky Bet League One campaign in style with a commanding 3-1 victory over Northampton at the Brick Community Stadium. The home side’s early dominance was rewarded on the half-hour ...

Cambridge beat Cheltenham 1-0 to make a winning start to life back in League Two. The hosts dominated the chances and struck the decisive blow through debutant striker Louis Appere. Dom Ball missed ...

The Home Office statistics show that violent disorder was the most common offence for Millwall fans, with 14 arrests.

Spain, who are ranked 13th in the world and will face Ireland in Pool C at the World Cup, claimed a fine 53rd-minute consolation through 19-year-old Harlequins player Pena, which was converted by ...