Netherlands sack boss Danny Blind

Danny Blind has been sacked as head coach of the Netherlands after their World Cup qualifying loss to Bulgaria. A first-half double from Spas Delev condemned the Dutch to a 2-0 loss in Saturday's Group...

‘No reason’ Jermain Defoe won’t make World Cup squad

England manager Gareth Southgate insists there is no reason why a 35-year-old Jermain Defoe could not be part of a squad for next summer's World Cup in Russia. The Sunderland striker scored at Wembley...

Mesut Ozil open to Arsenal extension

Mesut Ozil says he remains open to the idea of extending his Arsenal contract and he believes the club can win the Champions League. The German's current deal expires in the summer of 2018 and there...

Toffees urged to secure Romelu Lukaku’s future

Former Everton striker Tony Cottee has told the Goodison Park outfit they should pay whatever it takes to keep Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian hitman is in talks with the club over a new deal, but the...

Scotland set England points target

Scotland defender Andy Robertson believes a positive result against England in their next qualifier would put them "right back in" the race for Russia next summer. Gordon Strachan's side secured a...

F1: Lewis Hamilton welcomes Ferrari battle

Lewis Hamilton has welcomed a potential Formula 1 challenge from Ferrari this season and insists Mercedes are up for the fight. The British driver was forced to settle for second place behind...

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Gary Mackay-Steven ready to work for Celts place

Celtic midfielder Gary Mackay-Steven remains committed to the Parkhead club despite his lack of game time this season. The former Dundee United man has featured just nine times under Brendan Rodgers...

Martin O’Neill hits out at ‘very poor’ Welsh challenges

Martin O'Neill has labelled as 'very poor' the controversial tackles from Gareth Bale and Neil Taylor in the Republic of Ireland's scoreless draw with Wales. The 2018 World Cup qualifier in Dublin...

Being number one drives DJ on

Being the top-ranked golfer in the world drives Dustin Johnson to improve his game even further, he admits. The American completed victory in the WGC Match Play at Austin Country Club on Sunday,...

Noel Fehily encouraged by Lion’s Aintree hopes

Noel Fehily is hoping he can continue his rich vein of form by partnering Blaklion to success in the Grand National on April 8. The Irishman enjoyed a stunning Cheltenham Festival earlier this month,...