Last minute T20 World Cup entrants Scotland have included Afghan-born uncapped pacer Zainullah Ihsan in their 15-member squad for the ICC event beginning in India and Sri Lanka on February 7.
Aston Villa have terminated the contract of manager Steve Bruce following a dismal start to the season, the English Championship club said on Wednesday.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce has been interviewed by a three-man Football Association (FA) panel for the England manager's job, according to British media reports.
Steve Bruce became the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season when Sunderland announced they had parted company with the former Manchester United player on Wednesday.
Former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce added spice to the speculations whether referees tend to give Alex Ferguson the benefit when it comes to adding injury time at Old Trafford.
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As the United Kingdom now has 19 confirmed cases of coronavirus, Newcastle players and staff have been advised to avoid handshakes in a bid to prevent spreading coronavirus.
Watford manager Nigel Pearson warned that players lives could be in danger if the Premier League returns too soon.
Sunderland's Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan is to join UAE side Al-Ain on a season-long loan after human "parasites" affected his form, manager Steve Bruce has said.
After a dreadful start to the season, Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are now up to 10th place in the Premier League and they never looked in danger against a Newcastle side that looks demoralised.
Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has joined Championship side Aston Villa, the club's owner said on Monday.
Sunderland have signed defenders John O'Shea and Wes Brown from Manchester United on four-year contracts, the Premier League clubs said on Thursday.
HullCity have agreed a transfer fee with English Premier League rivals Everton to sign Croatia striker Nikica Jelavic.
Tottenham Hotspur suffered another English Premier League setback on Tuesday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by Sunderland at White Hart Lane, where a week ago they overwhelmed European champions Inter Milan.
A late own goal by Anton Ferdinand rescued a 2-2 draw for English Premier League leaders Manchester United at home to Sunderland on Saturday. Sunderland, managed by former United stalwart Steve Bruce, were heading for their first win at Old Trafford since 1968 when defender Ferdinand deflected a left-foot drive from Patrice Evra into the net three minutes into added time.
Sunderland have appointed Martin O'Neill as manager after sacking Steve Bruce earlier this week, the Premier League club said on Saturday
Birmingham City presented Alex McLeish as manager on Wednesday then cast doubt on the likelihood of Hong Kong businessman Carson Yeung taking control of the Premier League club
Manchester United can turn the clock back to the halcyon days of Eric Cantona on Saturday, when the champions bid to complete a Premier League and FA Cup double at the expense of Chelsea.
Qualifying Newcastle United for the Champions League was not even in Eddie Howe's thoughts at the start of the season
The English Premier League is not the same product with fans barred from stadiums but clubs have no choice but to adapt in challenging times, Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce said on Friday. The English top-flight season restarted on Wednesday with two matches after a 100-day hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but access to stadiums has been restricted to squads, coaching staff and necessary personnel only.
Newcastle coach Bruce offers the England all-rounder centre-half role
The former England manager has been linked with the north-east English club, along with Birmingham City manager Steve Bruce.
Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore, who tested positive for cocaine in April, is set to avoid a ban due to extenuating circumstances, British media reported on Wednesday.
The England striker joined Birmingham City from premier league rivals Liverpool for a club record 6.25 million pounds.
Equality and inclusion group Kick It Out are reportedly planning to offer education workshops in Newcastle to supporters to explain how impersonating Arabs could be considered be racist or culturally insensitive.
HullCity manager Mike Phelan has been named the Premier League manager of the month for August after guiding the promoted club to an impressive start in England's top flight.
Jose Mourinho takes Manchester United to Hull City with both teams having won their opening two games on the weekend.
This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.
Manchester United's big-money signing Marouane Fellaini faces several weeks on the sidelines after having an operation on his wrist.
Smith, who developed a reputation for playing exciting, attacking football at Brentford, is a Villa fan and will replace Steve Bruce, who was sacked last week following the second tier side's dismal start to the season.
Hull City completed the signing of Uruguay striker Abel Hernandez from Italian Serie A club Palermo for a club record fee of 9.5 million pounds ($15.8 million) on Monday.
Friday's 1-1 draw left Newcastle 18th on two points and piled more pressure on manager Steve Bruce while Leeds are 16th on three points after they missed a string of chances in an action-packed first half.
Nuno's coaching staff have also been relieved of their duties. The club have not yet announced a replacement but British media reported former Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte is linked.
Safety measures will include tents where temperature checks will be conducted, strict hygiene criteria, no canteens and no showers. A maximum of five players will be allowed per pitch with tackling forbidden.
Sam Allardyce is the obvious candidate to replace Roy Hodgson as England manager if the FA decide to go with a home-grown candidate for the job, former Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has said.
The nominations for the 81st annual Golden Globes are out, and Barbie and Succession lead the list.
Paolo Di Canio was forced out of Sunderland after a player revolt at the Italian's abrasive management style, media reported on Tuesday.
Images from Sunday's action in the Premier League.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was surprised by his former striker Nicklas Bendtner's move to second-tier side NottinghamForest, but hoped it would revive the Dane's stalled career.
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