Russell Martin spoke scathingly about “egos” and “self-preservation” among his players after Rangers dropped two points at Motherwell on the opening day of the William Hill Premiership campaign.

The minister for safeguarding and violence against women and girls said the country has been reliant on the charity of women for years.

The seamer gave the press conference the night before the hosts chased down 373 runs to win the series opener at Headingley.

Albion were left with a few things to learn – and encourage – from their 2-2 pre-season draw at Southampton.

Barnsley head coach Conor Hourihane was glad to come out on the right side of a “mad” game as the Tykes got their Sky Bet League One campaign off to a winning start with a 3-1 League One win at ...

Exeter manager Gary Caldwell was furious at the decision to award Doncaster a late penalty which condemned his side to a 1-0 defeat. Substitute Kevin McDonald was penalised for handball by referee ...

England’s Charley Hull climbed into contention at the AIG Women’s Open after a superb third-round 66 left her three shots behind leader Miyu Yamashita.