Black Cats ‘used to losing’
Former Sunderland defender Danny Higginbotham says manager Simon Grayson has a job on his hands to remove the losing mentality that exists at the club. Sunderland were relegated from the Premier...
Bargain-buy Joselu determined to seize Toon chance
Newcastle United's summer signing Joselu says the relatively paltry £5m the club paid to recruit him should not diminish expectations of what he can bring to St James' Park. Rafael Benitez signed...
Andy Murray racing against the clock for Melbourne return
Andy Murray faces a race against time in order to be fit enough to bid for Australian Open glory in Melbourne in January. The Scot has not played since Wimbledon as a persistent hip problem...
Marc Leishman races into Illinois lead
Marc Leishman has raced into a two-shot lead at the BMW Championship after carding an impressive nine-under-par score of 62 on day one. The Australian's round included 10 birdies and just one...
Andrea Atzeni expects more from Defoe in St Leger
Andrea Atzeni feels Defoe can improve again when he runs in the St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday. Roger Varian's colt has won all four starts this season and will be the only horse in the field not...
Tony Pulis hails Gareth Barry’s landmark
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has not worked long with Gareth Barry but he says the veteran midfielder has been a privilege to watch. Barry is closing in on the record number of Premier League appearance and...
Burnley boss Sean Dyche delivers Tom Heaton prognosis
Burnley boss Sean Dyche has confirmed goalkeeper Tom Heaton faces 'months' on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on a dislocated shoulder. The England international sustained the problem during...
Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare confirms Demarai Gray progress
Leicester boss Craig Shakespeare has confirmed that contract talks with Demarai Gray are progressing well. The England Under-21 international's current deal at the King Power Stadium is due to...
Real Madrid confirm Isco extension
Real Madrid have confirmed Isco has agreed a new five-year contract that will see him remain with the reigning European champions until the summer of 2022. The Spain international originally moved to...
Mauricio Pellegrino: Virgil Van Dijk must earn captaincy
Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino insists there are no guarantees Virgil van Dijk will remain as captain once he returns to first-team action. Dutch international van Dijk has not featured for...
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