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Media playback is not supported on this device SheBelieves Cup highlights: USA 2-0 EnglandSheBelieves Cup 2020Dates: 5-11 March Venues: Exploria Stadium (Orlando, Florida), Red Bull Arena (New Jersey), Toyota Stadium (Frisco, Texas)Coverage: TV coverage of every England game on BBC Two/BBC Four and BBC iPlayer. Live text coverage on the BBC website.England's defence of their SheBelieves Cup title got off to a disappointing start as two quick second-half goals condemned them to defeat against world champions the United States in Orlando.It was a sixth defeat in nine games for Phil Neville's side, who have struggled for form since losing to…

Billy Joe Saunders beat Marcelo Esteban Coceres (left) last time outBilly Joe Saunders is close to finalising a deal to face boxing's best-paid fighter Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez in Las Vegas on 2 May. The Briton, 30, will put his WBO world super-middleweight title on the line against Alvarez.Alvarez has one loss - to Floyd Mayweather in 2013 - in a 56-fight career.The Mexican will again fill the Las Vegas date to align with his country's Cinco de Mayo weekend celebrations.WBA super-middleweight champion Callum Smith was in line for a shot at Alvarez but Saunders will instead secure his toughest bout…

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Last month Australian Rules Football player Tayla Harris called for action on online abuse An Australian newspaper says sexist remarks have forced it to remove the comments section from its coverage of women's Australian rules football.The Herald Sun said it had decided to shut off the comments following appeals from players, commentators and fans. One story had received almost 300 comments of a "sexist tone", it said.Abusive comments aimed at players have plagued the sport for months. Women began playing Australian rules football professionally in 2017.Last year Prime Minister Scott Morrison referred to online…

Kahlenberg made 47 appearances for Denmark scoring five goalsDanish side Brondby have quarantined 13 people, including a player and their assistant coach, after former Denmark international Thomas Kahlenberg was diagnosed with coronavirus.Brondby director of communications Christian Schultz says Kahlenberg contracted the virus in Amsterdam last weekend and was at Brondby's game against Lyngby on Sunday.Defender Joel Kabongo, 21, is in quarantine alongside assistant coach Martin Retov, while Lyngby also have three players in isolation.Premier League ditches pre-match fair-play handshakesSchultz told BBC Radio 5 Live that Kabongo met Kahlenberg after the game because they were former team-mates and they "shook hands".Schultz…

Media playback is not supported on this device FA Cup highlights: Derby County 0-3 Manchester UnitedManchester United striker Odion Ighalo says he "doesn't care what anybody says" about his surprise move to Old Trafford after his two goals ensured an all-Premier League FA Cup quarter-final line-up and comfortable win at Derby County.January signing Ighalo again showed why his shock acquisition in January may yet prove to be shrewd business with two smart finishes to book a tie with Norwich at Carrow Road later this month.The 30-year-old now has three goals from just two starts and he overshadowed a reunion with…

By Amy Lofthouse at Sydney Cricket Ground BBC Sport The Sydney Cricket Ground was hit by rains from Tropical Storm Esther on ThursdayEngland were eliminated from the Women's T20 World Cup without a ball being bowled as their semi-final against India was washed out.Heavy rain meant play was unlikely, with the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground remaining covered all afternoon.India progress to Sunday's final after finishing top of Group A while England, who were second in Group B, are out.Rain could also wash out the second semi-final between Australia and South Africa at the same venue.In that instance, South…

Isak's superb recent form for Real Sociedad has caught the eye - and seen his value rocketIt was probably the most successful 17th birthday in football history.The big Stockholm derby between Djurgarden and AIK was on 21 September 2016, and Alexander Isak made sure it was an evening to remember. In the first half, AIK's teenage sensation made a run into space and expertly controlled a through ball in the box. One touch to take it into his stride, a second to fire low and hard into the far corner. Arms outstretched, he stood celebrating in front of the hostile…

Media playback is not supported on this device Jose Mourinho 'understands' Eric Dier's actions following fan confrontationEngland midfielder Eric Dier was involved in a confrontation in the stands after Spurs exited the FA Cup at home to Norwich after being "insulted" by a fan, said manager Jose Mourinho.Dier climbed into Tottenham Hotspur Stadium's bottom tier and was involved in a fracas before security intervened.Mourinho said Dier's younger brother was "not happy" about the insult.The Portuguese added: "I think Eric did what we professionals cannot do but probably every one of us would do."Dier, who has 40 England caps, scored in…

By Neil Johnston BBC Sport at Hillsborough De Bruyne has nine goals and 20 assists in all competitions this seasonManchester City's Kevin de Bruyne is a doubt for Sunday's derby against Manchester United with a back injury, says boss Pep Guardiola.De Bruyne missed his side's FA Cup fifth-round win over Sheffield Wednesday.Guardiola said he did not know how long the midfielder would be out for."Kevin was not fit," added the Spaniard, who revealed De Bruyne had suffered the injury in the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa on Sunday.Holders Man City to face Newcastle in FA Cup quarters"It was…

Media playback is not supported on this device FA Cup: Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Norwich City (2-3 pens) highlightsTim Krul was the hero by saving two penalties as Norwich beat Tottenham in a shootout after a 1-1 draw to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals for the first time in 28 years.Norwich were on the back foot in the penalty shootout when Kenny McLean's first kick was saved by Michel Vorm, but Erik Lamela hit the crossbar for Spurs with Troy Parrott and Gedson Fernandes seeing their efforts pushed away by Krul.The Dutch goalkeeper, who took his time to set himself before…