Sastre seizes yellow jersey 18:15, Jul 23 2008
Frank Schleck surrendered the yellow jersey to team-mate Carlos Sastre as the Spaniard kicked away to a convincing victory on Alpe d'Huez in the 17th stage of the Tour de France. more
Scolari shrugs off Fergie comments 16:45, Jul 23 2008
Chelsea coach Luiz Felipe Scolari refused to be drawn into a pre-season war of words with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson following comments the Brazilian's charges are too old to mount a title challenge. more
Johnson future in doubt 14:45, Jul 23 2008
Andrew Johnson's future is increasingly unclear after Everton insisted they have not received a £10.5million offer for the striker from Fulham. more
Flintoff: Lay off Pattinson 14:45, Jul 23 2008
England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has played down the impact of Darren Pattinson's surprise inclusion in the team to play South Africa in the second Test at Headingley. more
Hammers sign Swiss ace 14:45, Jul 23 2008
West Ham have completed the £5million signing of Switzerland international Valon Behrami from Lazio. more
Brown: King deal near 14:15, Jul 23 2008
Hull manager Phil Brown claims a deal for Wigan striker Marlon King is "almost 90% done". more
Boro ponder Cattermole bid 11:15, Jul 23 2008
Middlesbrough are considering an revised offer from Wigan for midfielder Lee Cattermole. more
Burgess blow for England 10:15, Jul 23 2008
England's World Cup hopes received a setback on Wednesday when Bradford's outstanding forward Sam Burgess was told he must undergo shoulder surgery which will force him to miss the tournament. more
Keane on verge of signings 10:15, Jul 23 2008
Sunderland manager Roy Keane is hoping to make a major transfer breakthrough by the weekend. more
Botham leads criticism of selectors 09:45, Jul 23 2008
The fall-out over England's selection of Darren Pattinson continued on Wednesday with three former captains demanding explanations. more
Miller asks Vaughan to explain 09:45, Jul 23 2008
National selector Geoff Miller has sought an explanation from captain Michael Vaughan following his comments about team selection for the second Test against South Africa. more
Calzaghe distraught at injury 09:15, Jul 23 2008
Joe Calzaghe has been left "distraught" after a sprained right hand forced him to postpone September's eagerly-anticipated bout with Roy Jones Jr at Madison Square Garden. more
Durham delight as finals day beckons 09:15, Jul 23 2008
Durham captain Dale Benkenstein felt his side handled the pressure superbly after belatedly securing their place in the Twenty20 Cup finals day. more
Moores keeps door open 08:15, Jul 23 2008
England coach Peter Moores insists the door is not closed on Ashes-winning duo Matthew Hoggard and Steve Harmison despite their latest selection snub. more
Essien hails 'tough guy' Scolari 08:15, Jul 23 2008
Michael Essien believes Luiz Felipe Scolari's "big character" will inspire success at Stamford Bridge this season. more
Fergie shrugs off Chelsea threat 01:45, Jul 23 2008
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has begun the mind games with Chelsea counterpart Luiz Felipe Scolari before the season has even started. more
Fergie Fosters England ambition for keeper 23:15, Jul 22 2008
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Ben Foster can become England's first-choice goalkeeper now he has fully recovered from a knee operation. more
Martin the Man for United 22:15, Jul 22 2008
Lee Martin marked his call-up to the Manchester United first team by scoring the winner as United beat Orlando Pirates 1-0 in a Vodacom Challenge match. more