Harry Kane has conceded the frustration endured while absent in rehabilitation from an ankle injury will be tempered by the long-term benefits of a timely rest after a relentless schedule since he broke into the first team at Tottenham Hotspur.

Jack Wilshere and Harry Kane have been recalled by England interim manager Gareth Southgate for the forthcoming matches against Scotland and Spain.

Lionel Messi, with his 500th Barcelona goal, and Luis Suarez saved the Spanish champions from a second defeat in six days as they came from behind to win 2-1 at Sevilla on Sunday.

The Dallas Mavericks put the worst start in franchise history behind them on Sunday, downing the Milwaukee Bucks 86-75 in overtime for their first win of the NBA season.

Kristaps Porzingis and the Knicks were riding high at the start of their Sunday matinee against Utah, but the fourth quarter was forgettable for both.

Twenty-four and counting. The Anaheim Ducks have one of the more remarkable streaks going in NHL history and it was extended Sunday night as second-period goals by Ryan Kesler and Andrew Cogliano lifted them to 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames,

Latavius Murray rushed for 114 yards and a career-high three touchdowns on Sunday as the Oakland Raiders downed the Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos 30-20 to seize the NFL’s AFC West division lead.

The Blackhawks defeated the Stars 4-3 in overtime in the teams’ second game in as many days.

Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao reclaimed the World Boxing Organization welterweight title for the third time with a unanimous decision victory over former champion Jesse Vargas in his comeback fight on Saturday.

Liverpool climbed to the top of the Premier League table for the first time under Jurgen Klopp with a dazzling 6-1 demolition of Watford at Anfield yesterday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic eased the pressure on Jose Mourinho as the Manchester United striker’s double sealed a 3-1 win at struggling Swansea yesterday.

Gareth Bale scored twice as Real Madrid extended their La Liga lead to five points with a 3-0 win over Leganes yesterday.