Some areas reported overcrowding as the Netherlands enjoyed King’s Day ahead of Willem-Alexander’s 58th birthday.

The open-air mass was attended by an estimated 200,000 people including 54 heads of state and 12 reigning sovereigns.

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 ...

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.

Fabian Hurzeler said Albion kept their cool - amid a frantic finale at the Amex. The head coach praised his side for sticking to the gameplan and getting the rewards. Late strikes from Kauro Mitoma ...

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.

But substitute Kaoru Mitoma headed the Seagulls level a minute from time before Baleba sensationally curled home from distance two minutes beyond the 90. The last-gasp victory for Fabian Hurzeler’s ...

In their second innings, Worcestershire tumbled to 81 all out as Ben Raine and Codi Yusuf ended with four wickets each and Ollie Robinson and Graham Clark chased down a target of 108 runs inside 27 ...

Sam Smith inspired Wrexham to a 3-0 win over Charlton as they confirmed their third promotion in a row, sealing a place in the Championship in front of Hollywood owners Rob McElhenney and Ryan ...

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 ...

Carlos Baleba has a special ability to score great goals, according to his boss. But he admitted he has not seen it too often in training. The emergency centre-back had the first and last shots of ...

Eddie Howe emerged from his sickbed to help guide Newcastle back into the Premier League’s top three as Ipswich’s stay in the top flight drew to a close.