SPORTS

Root succeeded Alastair Cook following a disappointing 4-0 Test loss to India in December 2016.

Jesus, 19, was substituted 14 minutes into the match against Bournemouth after injuring his ankle.

Martinez has made 11 appearances for Arsenal.

Bottas will partner Hamilton at Mercedes during the 2017 F1 season.

Rodgers made two attempts in signing Van Dijk before he joined Southampton.

Bedene had defeated Istomin earlier in the ABN Amro World Tennis tournament.

Xhaka is in contention to face Bayern Munich in the Champions League round of 16 tie.

Wilshere has made over 20 appearances in the Premier League for the first time since the 2013/14 campaign.

Department of Justice has accused Armstrong of fraud for taking sponsorship money while doping.

Hammers boss charged with alleged improper conduct following furious reaction to stoppage-time equaliser.

Alonso is an important component of Bayern's tactics.

Thiago Motta is also out of the first leg of the Champions League round-of-16 game due to suspension.

Alli and Kane have developed a bond both on and off the pitch.

England full-back has not played a Premier League minute since October, leading to speculation over future.

'The Jackal' had hoped to win back WBA featherweight crown at Windsor Park later this year.

The 2016 world champion believes the out-of-contract pair will be targets for the Silver Arrows.

Chairman Huw Jenkins claims the club also turned down big offers for Federico Fernandez and Gylfi Sigurdsson.

Koeman is a legend at Barcelona, scoring 102 goals from defence.

The former Sevilla wing-back has been ruled out for around five months due to an ankle injury.

Amir Khan and Kell Brook are among the possible contenders to face the Filipino in the United Arab Emirates.

Belgium keeper and Manchester United number one David De Gea have been linked with the Spaniards in recent days.

United will not be in Premier League action again until 4 March.

'Special K' has no intention of vacating welterweight belt despite danger posed by mandatory challenger.

Gareth Bale trained with the rest of the squad after rejoining the group on Sunday.

Spurs currently lie in second place, 10 points off leaders Chelsea.

The Yorkshireman becomes the latest batsman to take charge as Alastair Cook's successor is named.

Tottenham produced a woeful display as Liverpool put them to the sword.

Luis Enrique handed a selection dilemma after Vidal's season-ending ankle injury.

Brazilian's father claims that Arsenal and Barcelona have also registered a keen interest in signing his son.