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Sarah Jones swapping sticks for swords in search of new talent

Alvechurch FC run a number of community football programmes in the local area

Alvechurch FC run a number of community football programmes in the local area

Alvechurch hope fairytale FA Cup exploits can fuel long-term benefits

Frank Lampard reveals crucial role for Coventry City fans this season

AFC Rushden & Diamonds fans will be out in force at Burton Albion on Saturday

AFC Rushden & Diamonds fans will be out in force at Burton Albion on Saturday

Fan-owned phoenix club ready for 'biggest day in our history'

Stéphan draws positives despite QPR's draw with Burnley

Heaton Stannington junior club

Heaton Stannington junior club

Community grant transforms North East club's junior numbers

World Rugby's Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year 2026 includes six Red Roses, including captain Meg Jones.

World Rugby's Women's 15s Dream Team of the Year 2026 includes six Red Roses, including captain Meg Jones.

Six Red Roses named in World Rugby Dream Team of the Year

QPR have lost just once in six home league matches this season

QPR have lost just once in six home league matches this season

Queens Park Rangers FC

Julien Stéphan urges QPR to use Southampton disappointment as fuel for Burnley clash

Freddie Sass, Oli Ewing, Gabe Kircough, Jose Marquez pictured during the changing room takeover

Freddie Sass, Oli Ewing, Gabe Kircough, Jose Marquez pictured during the changing room takeover

Forest Green Rovers FC

National League dressing room transformed by plants to reduce stress

Kyle Ajayi pictured during the changing room takeover by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland at the world’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers

Kyle Ajayi pictured during the changing room takeover by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland at the world’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers

Forest Green Rovers FC

National League defender ready to seize chance after climbing Welsh pyramid

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews described his side's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest as

Brentford head coach Keith Andrews described his side's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest as

Keith Andrews hails Brentford's growing maturity after Nottingham Forest victory

Queens Park Rangers FC

Stéphan labels Southampton as one of league's best after defeat

Andrews warns of struggling Nottingham Forest's threat

Queens Park Rangers FC

Julien Stéphan insists QPR will be outsiders against Southampton

Kairo Mitchell pictured during the changing room takeover by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland at the world’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers, to highlight the wellbeing benefits of indoor plants for International Stress Awareness Week.

Kairo Mitchell pictured during the changing room takeover by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland at the world’s greenest football club, Forest Green Rovers, to highlight the wellbeing benefits of indoor plants for International Stress Awareness Week.

Research reveals Britain’s most stressful moments

Dan Bentley is one of few Coventry City players with previous Premier League experience

Dan Bentley is one of few Coventry City players with previous Premier League experience

Dan Bentley leaning on Premier League experience with Coventry

Ben Wilson knows Coventry's fans are their 12th man

Ben Wilson knows Coventry's fans are their 12th man

Wilson backing Coventry faithful to push them to Premier League safety

The Shakers' 'Play It Safe: Stronger Minds – Safer Streets' initiative is aimed at 18–25-year-olds in the local area, and combines football at Gigg Lane with educational workshops.

The Shakers' 'Play It Safe: Stronger Minds – Safer Streets' initiative is aimed at 18–25-year-olds in the local area, and combines football at Gigg Lane with educational workshops.

Bury FC launch knife crime awareness initiative

Brentford manager Keith Andrews welcomes 'proper test' from Hull City

Queens Park Rangers FC

QPR manager Julien Stéphan is relishing pace-setting Swansea's visit to Loftus Road

Former England legend Terry Butcher is backing the initiative after his son, a veteran, died while suffering from PTSD.

Former England legend Terry Butcher is backing the initiative after his son, a veteran, died while suffering from PTSD.

MatchWornShirt combines with Royal British Legion to support veterans

Queens Park Rangers FC

Julien Stéphan praises 'top goalkeeper' after West Ham draw

Keith Andrews warns his players against underestimating struggling Aston Villa

Julien Stéphan urges players to show ambition in West Ham clash

Dani Rowe believes TV coverage has helped transform women's cycling

Dani Rowe believes TV coverage has helped transform women's cycling

Broadcaster backing has transformed women's cycling, says Olympic champ

Finucane can reach the very top, says Olympic champion

Aimee Aronica is back on the pistes

Aimee Aronica is back on the pistes

Fencer battles pregnancy and disability to make Para European Champs

James Middlehurst atop the podium

James Middlehurst atop the podium

Head boy set to compete at Para Fencing European Champs

British Fencing coach Nat Lewis

British Fencing coach Nat Lewis

Star Wars behind fencing coach's pursuit of glory at Para European Championships

Ready for the off: runners on the start line

Ready for the off: runners on the start line

Ealing's big run weekend draws 8,000 competitors

Queens Park Rangers FC

Julien Stéphan demands more spirit from QPR after 2-2 draw with Preston

Image of a bike on the T100 French Riviera course

Image of a bike on the T100 French Riviera course

Sam Dickinson looking to cause upset on injury return at T100 French Riviera

Stars of the future: Rachel Pritchard, Larissa Thorose and Kaan Guran

Stars of the future: Rachel Pritchard, Larissa Thorose and Kaan Guran

Hayes Hawks step in to host BMX South Championships

Team England athletes Sian Honnor from Canterbury and Amy Pharaoh from Grimsby celebrate winning a Gold Medal in Women's Pairs, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Team England athletes Sian Honnor from Canterbury and Amy Pharaoh from Grimsby celebrate winning a Gold Medal in Women's Pairs, at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Sports fans offered rare chance to secure kit worn at Commonwealth Games

Hawks young guns (from left): Rachel Pritchard, Larissa Thorose and Kaan Guran

Hawks young guns (from left): Rachel Pritchard, Larissa Thorose and Kaan Guran

Hayes Hawks step in to host BMX South Championships

Countdown is on for Ealing's big race through streets

Charlotte Edwards has paid tribute to Kate Cross, who announced she would retire from cricket at the end of the season last week, but insists the decision to drop the fast bowler was to bring through younger players and not through lack of ability.

Charlotte Edwards has paid tribute to Kate Cross, who announced she would retire from cricket at the end of the season last week, but insists the decision to drop the fast bowler was to bring through younger players and not through lack of ability.

Edwards insists bringing through young talent was reason for dropping Cross

Colson Smith spent 14 years playing the lovable Craig Tinker on ITV's Coronation Street before the character was brutally killed off last year.

Colson Smith spent 14 years playing the lovable Craig Tinker on ITV's Coronation Street before the character was brutally killed off last year.

Former Corrie fan favourite reveals cricketing soap stars

A West Yorkshire cricket club welcomed England Women’s head coach Charlotte Edwards and former Coronation Street actor Colson Smith to a special event aimed at growing women’s and girls’ cricket.

A West Yorkshire cricket club welcomed England Women’s head coach Charlotte Edwards and former Coronation Street actor Colson Smith to a special event aimed at growing women’s and girls’ cricket.

England Cricket

West Yorkshire cricket club welcomes Charlotte Edwards and former Corrie star

Ben Wiggins (far left) has enjoyed a week to remember on the Lloyds Tour of Britain (Zac Williams/SWpix.com - Sportsbeat subscription via Reuters)

Ben Wiggins (far left) has enjoyed a week to remember on the Lloyds Tour of Britain (Zac Williams/SWpix.com - Sportsbeat subscription via Reuters)

Wiggins proves he's more than just a name at Tour of Britain

Bromsgrove Sporting's Dave Stephens

Bromsgrove Sporting's Dave Stephens

Non-league club hails integral volunteer team amid call for more bodies

Kate Courtney (FDJ United - Suez) at the top of the Great Orme at the Lloyds Tour of Britain

Kate Courtney (FDJ United - Suez) at the top of the Great Orme at the Lloyds Tour of Britain

Kate Courtney out to learn on WorldTour debut at Lloyds Tour of Britain

Magnus Backstedt's daughters, Zoe Backstedt (Canyon//SRAM) and Elynor Backstedt (UAE Team L'Imad), in Royal Leamington Spa

Magnus Backstedt's daughters, Zoe Backstedt (Canyon//SRAM) and Elynor Backstedt (UAE Team L'Imad), in Royal Leamington Spa

Magnus Bäckstedt imparting love of Wales on his riders at Lloyds Tour of Britain

Winner of the Queen of the Mountains Competition, Lauren Dickson (FDJ United - Suez) in Royal Leamington Spa

Winner of the Queen of the Mountains Competition, Lauren Dickson (FDJ United - Suez) in Royal Leamington Spa

Lauren Dickson tops Lloyds Tour of Britain Queen of the Mountains classification

Pfeiffer Georgi, Daniela Hezinová, Audrey De Keersmaeker, Juliana Londoño David, Dilyxine Miermont, Josie Nelson (Team Picnic PostNL) at the team presentations in Cockermouth.

Pfeiffer Georgi, Daniela Hezinová, Audrey De Keersmaeker, Juliana Londoño David, Dilyxine Miermont, Josie Nelson (Team Picnic PostNL) at the team presentations in Cockermouth.

Juliana Londoño on a mission to build Colombian legacy in women's cycling

Lloyds Tour of Britain Best British rider, Josie Nelson (Team Picnic PostNL) with Lizzie Deignan in Royal Leamington Spa

Lloyds Tour of Britain Best British rider, Josie Nelson (Team Picnic PostNL) with Lizzie Deignan in Royal Leamington Spa

Josie Nelson flies the flag for home nation at Lloyds Tour of Britain

Winner of the day's Combativity Award, Alice Towers (Great Britain National Team) in Royal Leamington Spa

Winner of the day's Combativity Award, Alice Towers (Great Britain National Team) in Royal Leamington Spa

Alice Towers delivers career highlight on home roads at Lloyds Tour of Britain

Winner of the General Classification, Kim Le Court-Pienaar (AG Insurance - Soudal Team) is held by her teammates from AG Insurance - Soudal Team while eating a sausage roll.

Winner of the General Classification, Kim Le Court-Pienaar (AG Insurance - Soudal Team) is held by her teammates from AG Insurance - Soudal Team while eating a sausage roll.

Kim Le Court rides to Lloyds Tour of Britain redemption as first African winner

Worcester City launch their new inclusivity team with the help of local MP Nigel Huddleston

Worcester City launch their new inclusivity team with the help of local MP Nigel Huddleston

MP hails non-league club's new inclusivity squad

Worcester Warriors were crowned Elior Champ Rugby champions last season

Worcester Warriors were crowned Elior Champ Rugby champions last season

Elior Champ Rugby to be shown live on free-to-air television

Launceston’s Mary Shanks and Emily Strawbridge enjoyed competing at Wimbledon

Launceston’s Mary Shanks and Emily Strawbridge enjoyed competing at Wimbledon

Launceston Tennis Pair Enjoy Unforgettable Wimbledon Experience

Perranporth’s Evan Fleet enjoyed competing on the grass courts at Wimbledon.

Perranporth’s Evan Fleet enjoyed competing on the grass courts at Wimbledon.

Perranporth’s Evan Fleet Enjoys Second Wimbledon Experience

Edinburgh’s Lindsey Ross, Donna Mackenzie and Giselle Lee enjoyed competing at Wimbledon.

Edinburgh’s Lindsey Ross, Donna Mackenzie and Giselle Lee enjoyed competing at Wimbledon.

Edinburgh Tennis Trio Enjoy Unforgettable Wimbledon Experience

Wantage’s Joey Raven enjoyed competing on the grass courts at Wimbledon

Wantage’s Joey Raven enjoyed competing on the grass courts at Wimbledon

Wantage’s Joey Raven Enjoys Unforgettable Wimbledon Experience