Premier League Transfer: Chelsea focus only on Rooney

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims Wayne Rooney is his only transfer target ahead of the new Premier League season. Rooney, who was sent home from Manchester United's pre-season tour of the Far East...

Cricket – Ashes 2013: Haddin ready for Lord’s

Brad Haddin says Australia are ready to try and level the Ashes ahead of the second Test against England. The old enemies resume their rivalry on Thursday at Lord's and following last week's tense...

Snooker: Selby excited for Rotterdam challenge

Mark Selby says he is excited about playing in the Netherlands as snooker prepares for its first major event in the country for more than 20 years. The Rotterdam Open takes place between Thursday and...

Open Championship: Scott ready to go one better

Adam Scott believes his late meltdown at last year's Open Championship has made him a stronger player ahead of this week's event at Muirfield. After a number of near-misses, the Australian went...

Darley Irish Oaks: Lady Cecil fancies Riposte chances

Lady Cecil believes Riposte has only improved since her recent Royal Ascot win and is confident she can continue her fine form in Darley Irish Oaks. The three-year-old came home two and a quarter...

World Athletics Championship: Blake to miss Worlds

Reigning 100m world champion Yohan Blake has pulled out of next month's World Athletics Championships with a hamstring injury. The 23-year-old missed June's National Championships due to the problem...

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England – Ashes 2013: Bell ready for another battle

England batsman Ian Bell says his side know they are in for an extremely test when they begin their quest to go 2-0 up in Ashes against Australia. Andy Flower's men were the huge favourites heading...

Barcelona: Messi backs Neymar to shine

Lionel Messi believes new signing Neymar could be extra ingredient that Barcelona need to regain their place at top of European footballing ladder. Despite reclaiming the La Liga title last term, the...

Tennis – US Open: Nadal not worried by knee issues

Rafael Nadal insists his left knee isn't a major issue as he readies himself for the demands of North American hard courts ahead of US Open. The Spaniard missed seven months of action after crashing...

Liverpool: Ayre hails Rodgers’ attitude

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre believes Brendan Rodgers' "infectious" enthusiasm can help carry Reds to success in upcoming season. The Northern Irishman arrived at the club last summer charged...