Barcelona: Xavi backs new Barca boss

Barcelona midfielder Xavi expects new boss Gerardo "Tata" Martino to be a success at Camp Nou. Martino took charge of the Catalan giants last month after Tito Vilanova was forced to resign due to...

Australia Cricket: Bresnan dealt Ashes blow

Tim Bresnan will miss the final Ashes Test against Australia because of a back problem - and is a doubt for the return series Down Under. England hold a 3-0 series lead ahead of the final Test, which...

Chelsea: Mourinho not risking Chelsea legacy

Jose Mourinho insists he isn't risking his legacy at Stamford Bridge by returning for a second spell as Chelsea manager. The Portuguese tactician secured back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006, as well...

Australia Rugby: Horwill wary of “benchmark” All Blacks

Australia return to action for first time since their series defeat against British & Irish Lions, and captain James Horwill expects a stern test from All Blacks. The Wallabies face New Zealand in...

Western & Southern Open: Nadal excited by Federer meeting

Rafael Nadal will take on Roger Federer in the quarter-finals of the Cincinnati Masters and the Spaniard can't wait to face his old rival. The two former world number ones have one of the greatest...

Manchester United: Giggs ready for open season

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs believes Premier League season ahead could produce one of most fiercely contested title fights in recent years. United had the league wrapped up by the end of April...

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Athletics: Farah aims for historic double

Britain's Mo Farah has a chance to become the second man to hold 10,000m and 5,000m Olympic and World titles simultaneously in Moscow on Friday. Farah became the first British man to win a 10,000m...

Mercedes: Lewis Hamilton wants second Drivers’ Championship

Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is desperate to get his hands on a second World Drivers' Championship title. The Briton landed his one and only title in 2008, his second season in Formula 1, with former...

Liverpool: Rodgers wants end to Suarez talk

Brendan Rodgers wants an end to focus on Luis Suarez's future at Liverpool and says he will not be speaking about unsettled Uruguayan until he is available to play again. Suarez is currently serving a...

Queen Elizabeth II Stakes: Bolger upbeat over Dawn Approach

Trainer Jim Bolger says he expects Dawn Approach to be fit to run in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes at Ascot on Qipco Champions Day in October. The 2,000 Guineas winner finished in a surprising fifth...