Cycling: Froome – Losing Wiggins is a blow

Team Sky's Chris Froome admits the absence of Sir Bradley Wiggins in this summer's Tour de France is a blow to his chances of claiming crown. The two riders were set to compete for the title until...

Premier League: Sunderland make Vydra bid

Sunderland boss Paolo Di Canio is tracking striker Matej Vydra as he strengthens his ranks ahead of his first full season in charge. The Czech Republic striker was in superb form last season for...

Cricket: Sri Lanka reach ICC Champions Trophy last four

Sri Lanka have sealed a spot in ICC Champions Trophy semi-finals after beating Australia by 20 runs at The Oval to clinch second spot in Group A. Australia knew that they had a difficult task going...

World Cup 2014 Qualifiers: Socceroos seal World Cup spot

Australia have become the second team to confirm their place at the 2014 World Cup finals after a 1-0 victory over Iraq. Australia have become the second team to confirm their place at the 2014 World Cup...

Cricket – Ashes: Bailey confirms lack of confidence

Australia stand-in captain George Bailey admits team are low on confidence as they switch their attention to Ashes from Champions Trophy exit. Australia stand-in captain George Bailey admits his side...

McLaren: Button backs Whitmarsh

McLaren driver Jenson Button believes team principal Martin Whitmarsh is the right man to help team get over a poor start to the season. McLaren driver Jenson Button believes that team principal Martin...

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Newcastle: Kinnear handed Magpies role

After a week of speculation former Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has been announced as the club's new director of football on a three-year deal. The 66-year-old was last involved in football as the...

US Open: High praise for Rose

Former pro John Jacobs has praised Justin Rose' performance after he shot a fantastic final round under a tremendous amount of pressure. Jacobs believes that the 32-year-old showed great composure to...

Barcelona: Torres cools Barca link

Fernando Torres has played down talk linking him with a possible move to La Liga champions Barcelona after admitting Chelsea "expected much more from me". Torres' future with the west London club...

Queen Anne Stakes: Irwin confident in Animal Kingdom

Barry Irwin insists that Animal Kingdom can live up to his reputation. Barry Irwin insists the team is feeling confident that Animal Kingdom can live up to his reputation when he steps out for the...