Hearts have parted company with head coach Neil Critchley following Saturday’s 1-0 home loss to Dundee. Critchley had been in the job for six months, succeeding Steven Naismith in October.

Novak Djokovic was left to contemplate a “new reality” after slumping to a third straight defeat as he was beaten by unseeded Italian Matteo Arnaldi at the Madrid Open. The 24-time grand slam winner ...

Southend moved into the National League play-off places with a 3-0 home win over a Wealdstone outfit now lying in the relegation zone. Ben Goodliffe headed the Shrimpers in front in the eighth minute, ...

Ismaila Sarr scored two second-half goals as Crystal Palace booked their place in the FA Cup final for a third time following a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa at Wembley.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has named a veteran aide and confidant as his new vice president. The appointment of Hussein al-Sheikh is a major step by the ageing leader towards designating a ...

Bromley boss Andy Woodman hailed his players’ never-say-die attitude after their thrilling 3-3 draw at Barrow. The visitors came from behind three times as Michael Cheek, Nicke Kabamba – his first for ...

“I believe the results went in our favour again, but as I say every week if we don’t do our bit, the rest of it doesn’t really matter.” What turned out to be Millwall’s winner came after 38 minutes ...

Despite the three points, Luton’s 1-0 win over Coventry earlier in the day essentially confined the Pilgrims to League One next season.

Mark Hughes refused to be drawn on his future after Carlisle’s relegation to the National League was confirmed. The Cumbrians lost 3-2 at Cheltenham and Tranmere’s home win over Crewe meant the result ...

Ronnie O’Sullivan was in control against Pang Junxu as the seven-time winner finished the first session of their World Championship last-16 match with a 6-2 lead.