Ryan Palmer ready to grind it out

After enjoying a superb opening round with the putter, Ryan Palmer was delighted with the way he battled in adversity to at least hold a share of the lead at the Deutsche Bank Championship at the...

Juventus striker talk refuses to go away

Juventus continue to be linked with a new striker and in particular Manchester United's Javier Hernandez. It's perhaps not hard to see why after their profligacy in front of goal almost cost them their...

Petra Kvitova crashes out of the US Open

Petra Kvitova suffered a shock defeat at the hands of little-known qualifier Aleksandra Krunic, but it is merely the latest in a long line of shocks at the US Open. The final major of the year is...

Ivan Rakitic ready for Villarreal battle

Ivan Rakitic expects Barcelona to be given an early-season test by Villarreal when they travel to El Madrigal on Sunday. The Blaugrana were eased into the new campaign last weekend as they saw off...

Liverpool’s Steven Gerrard tips Mario Balotelli for stardom

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard believes Mario Balotelli has all the attributes to be a star at Anfield, but only if his attitude is right. The Italy international is set to make his debut this...

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil unhappy with critics

Mesut Ozil believes criticism of his performances for Arsenal stem from him playing out wide and claims he would do much better centrally. The Germany international caused a huge stir when he became...

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Alvaro Negredo to stay at Manchester City

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has played down speculation over Alvaro Negredo's future at the club, insisting he remains part of his plans. The Spain international has been strongly linked...

Maria Sharapova eases through to round four

Maria Sharapova made light work of former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki as she booked her place in the fourth round of the US Open. On a day of shocks in the women's singles, the 2006 champion...

Andy Murray wary of Andrey Kuznetsov threat

Andy Murray says he cannot afford to look beyond his third-round clash with Andrey Kuznetsov at the US Open given the Russian's results at Grand Slams this year. The British No 1 has never faced the...

Home form gives Everton boss Roberto Martinez hope

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says his side have been placed in a "really challenging" group for the Europa League but believes the fixtures have fallen nicely for the Toffees. The Merseyside outfit...