Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James surprised by David Blatt departure

Cleveland Cavaliers small forward LeBron James admits he was surprised by the sacking of coach David Blatt, but insists he had no influence over the decision. Blatt was relieved of his duties with...

Australian Open: British duo Andy Murray and Johanna Konta reach last eight

British duo Andy Murray and Johanna Konta have reached the quarter-finals of the Australian Open after they both came through their respective fourth-round matches. In the men's side of the draw,...

Aberdeen striker Adam Rooney harbours Euro 2016 hopes

Aberdeen striker Adam Rooney is hopeful he can earn a place in the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016 by firing the Dons to Scottish Premiership title glory this season. The 27-year-old scored his...

Jerome Boateng confident of Euro 2016 return

Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng is confident he will be fit for Germany's Euro 2016 campaign after suffering a groin injury last week. The 27-year-old sustained the problem during the second...

Stoke City forward Peter Odemwingie keen to play his part

Stoke forward Peter Odemwingie is keen to put an injury-ravaged few months behind him and help the club enjoy a successful end to the campaign. The Nigeria international returned to the first-team fold...

Jason Dufner rediscovers winning touch

Jason Dufner secured his first victory on the PGA Tour since the 2013 PGA Championship by beating David Lingmerth in a play-off at the CareerBuilder Challenge. The American, who had been at the top of...

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Charlie Austin to stake England claim

Charlie Austin returned to the Premier League with a bang on Saturday and the striker could force his way into the England squad in time for the European Championships this summer. The 26-year-old...

Mauricio Pochettino: ‘Youngsters are maturing’

Mauricio Pochettino says he is delighted with the progress made by the young players in his squad as Tottenham continue their quest for the Premier League title. Spurs are enjoying arguably their...

Moussa Sissoko committed to Newcastle United

Moussa Sissoko insists he has no intention of leaving Newcastle United this month with the 2016 European Championships just around the corner. The 26-year-old has been at St James' Park since 2013 and...

Blackburn boss Paul Lambert taking positives

Paul Lambert believes Blackburn deserved more at Charlton on Saturday but the manager is happy to continue a good mini-run of form. Rovers have slipped down the Championship table in recent weeks and...