Black Cats urged to strike first

Manager Sam Allardyce feels Sunderland must score the first goal if they are to claim the spoils in Wednesday's big Premier League clash with Swansea. The Black Cats head into the Liberty Stadium...

Bernard Tomic: Novak Djokovic level a ‘joke’

Bernard Tomic feels world number one Novak Djokovic is now practically unbeatable and has no weaknesses in his game ahead of the Australian Open. Djokovic won an incredible 11 titles in 2015,...

Blackburn 1-1 QPR: Paul Lambert stoked by Rovers’ grit

Blackburn boss Paul Lambert hailed his players' resilience as they stuck to their task to earn a 1-1 draw against Queens Park Rangers. Rovers had lost three straight Championship games by a score...

Brandt Snedeker relishing Hawaii test

Brandt Snedeker is upbeat about his chances in this week's Sony Open after an encouraging display in the Hyundai Tournament of Champions. The 35-year-old finished last week's restricted-field event...

England’s Matthew Fitzpatrick loving the team life

England's Matthew Fitzpatrick is determined to enjoy himself as he makes his debut in this week's...

AB De Villiers focused on Tests – For now

AB de Villiers insists he is fully focused on captaining South Africa in the remaining two Tests with England but may not stay in the job long term. The 31-year-old was handed the reins after Hashim...

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Louis Van Gaal “bored” watching Man United this season

Louis van Gaal says there have been times this season when he has been bored watching his Manchester United side play. The Red Devils have struggled in front of goal for vast chunks of the campaign....

Leaving Arsenal could boost Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s Euro 2016 hopes

Former England midfielder Ray Wilkins says Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain needs to consider leaving Arsenal this month if he wants to go to Euro 2016 in the summer. Oxlade-Chamberlain has completed 90...

Chris Coleman choose Brittany as Welsh base for Euro 2016

Wales will be based at the coastal resort of Dinard in Brittany for their first major tournament appearance in 58 years at Euro 2016 next summer. The Welsh boss Chris Coleman has been casting his eye...

England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey set for Newcastle United move

Newcastle are poised to sign England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey from Swansea for £12m. The 23-year-old is expected to undergo a medical at St James' Park on Tuesday before completing his...