England Rugby: Parling to miss key Tigers tussles

England forward Geoff Parling is a doubt for the start of the Six Nations after being ruled out for three months following shoulder surgery. Parling suffered the injury playing for England in their...

England Rugby Union: Irish trio passed fit for All Blacks clash

Johnny Sexton, Brian O'Driscoll and Rob Kearney have been passed fit to start in Ireland's final autumn international against New Zealand on Sunday. The British and Irish Lions trio picked up injuries...

Mercedes: Nico Rosberg grabs first in slippery Brazil practice

Nico Rosberg led a Mercedes one-two in a wet first practice at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix with Lewis Hamilton almost spinning out of the session. Rosberg set his fastest lap time early and...

Manchester United: Carrick eyes more trophies under Moyes

Michael Carrick has extended his Manchester United contract until June 2015, with the option of a further year, and has set his sights on winning more silverware. The former Tottenham midfielder has...

Rugby League: England ready for Kiwis’ fast start – Hall

Winger Ryan Hall is confident England have what it takes to end New Zealand's defence of the Rugby League World Cup on Saturday. The 25-year-old Leeds Rhinos star admits England must play to their...

Newcastle: Pardew proud of Cabaye call

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says Yohan Cabaye's impressive form vindicates the club for denying the Frenchman a move in the summer. The Magpies claimed back-to-back wins over Chelsea and Tottenham...

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Women’s Tennis: Sharapova announces new coach

Maria Sharapova has announced that she is hiring Sven Groeneveld as her new coach for the 2014 season after parting company with Jimmy Connors. The Russian world number four, who has been without a...

Red Bull: Ecclestone names Horner as preferred successor

Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone has nominated Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner as the person he wants to succeed him in running the sport. Ecclestone has controlled F1 for 40 years but has...

Golf: Bjorn cuts US lead at World Cup

Denmark's Thomas Bjorn holds one-stroke lead over American Kevin Streelman following a 68 in the second round at the World Cup of Golf in Melbourne. But, despite Bjorn edging ahead of Streelman (69) to...

Ashes Cricket: Australia quicks decimate England

Australia's bowlers put the hosts firmly in control after day two of the first Ashes Test as England were skittled for just 136 in their first innings. Australia extended their lead to 224 runs by the...