Djokovic out to complete Grand Slam
5:22pm Friday 24th May 2013
Novak Djokovic is a man on a mission at the French Open - just do not mention Rafael Nadal.
Fri, 24th May 2013
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Courier backing for Robson
5:22pm Friday 24th May 2013
Former French Open champion Jim Courier has tipped Laura Robson to make the second week at Roland Garros.
Rain claims day one at Headingley
4:38pm Friday 24th May 2013
The first day of the second Investec Test between England and New Zealand has been washed out after persistent rain at Headingley.
Phelan and Steele leave United
3:43pm Friday 24th May 2013
Manchester United are to part company with coaches Mike Phelan and Eric Steele.
Townsend charged by FA
3:39pm Friday 24th May 2013
Tottenham player Andros Townsend has been charged with allegedly breaching betting regulations by the Football Association.
Platini warns of match-fixing mafia
2:58pm Friday 24th May 2013
UEFA president Michel Platini has warned of mafia involvement in match-fixing - but his call for a Europe-wide sports police force has fallen on deaf ears.
Molinari leads the way
2:58pm Friday 24th May 2013
Francesco Molinari set the clubhouse target on a miserable day at Wentworth as Ryder Cup team-mate Luke Donald's bid for a third successive BMW PGA Championship title came to a premature end.
Froch has a point to prove
2:54pm Friday 24th May 2013
Carl Froch will go toe-to-toe with conqueror Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night determined to overturn his 2010 defeat by the Dane and secure his legacy as one of Britain's all-time greats.
UEFA offer Champions League incentive
12:04pm Friday 24th May 2013
The Europa League winners will qualify for the Champions League from the 2015/16 season, it was confirmed at UEFA's Congress.
Henman: Murray made right decision
12:03pm Friday 24th May 2013
Tim Henman believes Andy Murray's decision to pull out of next week's French Open due to a back injury will boost his chances of claiming his first Wimbledon title later this summer.
Robson to face Wozniacki in Paris
11:28am Friday 24th May 2013
British number one Laura Robson will meet former world number one Caroline Wozniacki in the first round of the French Open.
Desailly: Gareth should Bale out
11:17am Friday 24th May 2013
Gareth Bale should leave Tottenham for a club that has a "culture of victory", according to Marcel Desailly.
Second Test delayed by rain
11:02am Friday 24th May 2013
The second Investec Test between England and New Zealand at Headingley has been delayed by rain.
Lydon takes on RFU role
10:41am Friday 24th May 2013
Joe Lydon has been appointed England's new head of international player development.
New Everton deal for Osman
10:32am Friday 24th May 2013
Leon Osman has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Everton until 2015.
New deal for Osman
9:23am Friday 24th May 2013
Leon Osman has signed a contract extension which will keep him at Everton until 2015.
Benteke won't be forced to stay at Villa
8:46am Friday 24th May 2013
Striker Christian Benteke has told Aston Villa he "won't necessarily accept" it if they tell him he cannot leave the club.
Button eager to hit qualifying pace
8:30am Friday 24th May 2013
Jenson Button is hoping McLaren can unlock qualifying pace ahead of Saturday's one-lap showdown around Monaco if his new-found happiness is not to be shattered.
Garcia still keen to speak to Tiger
7:56am Friday 24th May 2013
Sergio Garcia has reiterated his desire to apologise in person to Tiger Woods after European Tour chief executive George O'Grady unwittingly reopened the racism row which has overshadowed the BMW PGA Championship.
Prince William to address UEFA
7:56am Friday 24th May 2013
Prince William will address UEFA's Congress in London on Friday in his role as president of the Football Association.
Donald not giving up
7:56am Friday 24th May 2013
Luke Donald today went into the second round of the BMW PGA Championship insisting his hopes of a third win in succession at Wentworth were not already over.
Moyes delighted by Ferdinand deal
7:13am Friday 24th May 2013
David Moyes had no hesitation in rubber-stamping Rio Ferdinand's one-year contract extension because he believes the Manchester United defender has just had one of his best seasons ever.
Cook rallies top order
7:13am Friday 24th May 2013
Alastair Cook leads England into battle against New Zealand today in the knowledge that one of his side may have to give up their Ashes dream to accommodate Kevin Pietersen.
Tipuric ready to fight for spot
11:35pm Thursday 23rd May 2013
Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.
Donald's hopes disappear in the cold
10:30pm Thursday 23rd May 2013
South Africa's James Kingston claimed the clubhouse lead in the weather-disrupted BMW PGA Championship as Luke Donald's bid for a third straight victory suffered a potentially fatal blow.
Fergie to retire at end of season
9:29am Wednesday 8th May 2013
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is to retire at the end of the season, ending his history-making spell at the club.
Okoye to join 49ers
7:54am Sunday 28th April 2013
British Olympian Lawrence Okoye has announced he will sign for NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers.
Wane pained to see Richards go
6:37am Saturday 27th April 2013
Pat Richards kicked Super League leaders Wigan to a win at Hull and coach Shaun Wane admitted that he had done everything he could to try and keep the winger at the club.
Allardyce: Decision cost Hammers
6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his side were denied a "famous victory" over Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United after Robin van Persie scored a late equaliser from an offside position.
Mancini: Victorious City were poor
6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted his side had been below par after labouring to a 1-0 win over Wigan at the Etihad Stadium.
Howley 'proud to be Welsh'
7:44am Sunday 17th March 2013
Rob Howley admitted it was the best day of his coaching life after Wales recorded an historic 30-3 victory against England at the Millennium Stadium to clinch the RBS 6 Nations title and deprive their opponents of a Grand Slam to boot.
Mall finish for Tour's UK leg
10:50am Thursday 17th January 2013
The 2014 Tour de France will aim to recreate the excitement of last year's London Olympics by having a stage finish in the Mall, it has been announced.
Uncapped duo named in England squad
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Uncapped forwards Mako Vunipola and Tom Youngs have been called into the England squad for the QBE autumn internationals.
Bolton confirm Freedman as boss
11:33am Thursday 25th October 2012
Bolton have confirmed Dougie Freedman as their new manager.
Mancini: Ajax defeat was my fault
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini took the blame for his side's defeat at Ajax which left them struggling to keep their Champions League campaign alive.
Bould feels fans' frustration
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould sympathised with disgruntled fans after Wednesday night's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Schalke at the Emirates Stadium.
Ferdinands: We want to help
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
The Ferdinand brothers want to work with Kick it Out to make it more relevant.
Fortune 'understands frustration'
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune says he is not surprised Rio Ferdinand reacted the way he did to John Terry's four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand given he was suspended for eight months when he missed a drugs test.
I'll be true to myself - Cook
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Alastair Cook is determined to be his own man as he leads England on his first tour as the official Test captain in India.
Huddersfield snap up Kopczak
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Huddersfield have announced the signing of Wales captain Craig Kopczak, who quit Bradford in controversial circumstances just before the end of the 2012 season.
Brown could skipper Scotland
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Kelly Brown could succeed Ross Ford as Scotland captain for the Test with New Zealand, with head coach Andy Robinson to announce his skipper next week.
Harrington lifts Grand Slam title
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Padraig Harrington stormed to a Ł375,000 victory in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday, his first win for two years.
Tour route will prove tough for Wiggins
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
The route for the 2013 Tour de France was announced on Wednesday and it will not lend itself to Bradley Wiggins staking a claim for consecutive wins.
Jenas set for Forest return
3:49pm Wednesday 26th September 2012
Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas looks set to return to his first club Nottingham Forest.
Nine renovated and new businesses open on same day in St Margarets
12:28pm Friday 14th September 2012
Confidence seems to be lifting in St Margarets after nine new and refurbished businesses opened their doors on the same day.
Five-star England cruise to victory in World Cup opener
10:12pm Friday 7th September 2012
ENGLAND launched their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 5-0 victory in Moldova to record their biggest away win since 1993.
Stuart's all stoked up to savour his big day
10:38am Thursday 2nd August 2012
AFTER 20 years of sweat, toil and tears, months of early-morning training sessions and the emotional impact of his shock selection, Bolton’s Stuart Stokes will take his place in a powerful field tomorrow bidding for a place in the 3,000m steeplechase final.