Ian Holloway is backing shot-shy striker Aaron Wilbraham to fill the void left by injured top scorer Glenn Murray in the Championship play-off final.
Former Chelsea defender Marcel Desailly has told Gareth Bale to leave Tottenham and take up a new challenge abroad, like David Beckham did following his departure from Manchester United.
Sergio Garcia has reiterated his desire to apologise in person to Tiger Woods after European Tour chief executive George O’Grady unwittingly reopened the racism row which has overshadowed the BMW PGA Championship at Surrey’s Wentworth Club.
Tottenham have missed their chance to sign Joao Moutinho after last summer’s primary transfer target agreed a five-year deal with Monaco.
Carl Froch will go toe-to-toe with conqueror Mikkel Kessler tomorrow night determined to overturn his 2010 defeat by the Dane and secure his legacy as one of Britain’s all-time greats.
London Wasps wing and players’ player of the year Christian Wade will make his first senior appearance in an England shirt in Sunday’s non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
Nick Evans would love to be playing for Harlequins at Twickenham this weekend but representing the Barbarians comes as a close second best for the New Zealand fly-half.
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The Duke of Cambridge joked his money is on Bayern Munich to win tomorrow’s all-German Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund.
Mikel Arteta says watching the likes of Manchester United’s Michael Carrick, Barcelona’s Sergio Busquets and Real Madrid’s Xabi Alonso helped him adapt to his new role at the base of Arsenal’s midfield.
Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is aiming to treat Wembley to footballing perfection in the Champions League final tomorrow.
Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller has called on his side to go down in history like the 1997 team by upsetting the odds to win the Champions League in London tomorrow.
Tottenham blogger Alan Robins gives his verdict on Spurs’ season.
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The Europa League winners will qualify for the Champions League from the 2015/16 season, it was confirmed at UEFA’s Congress today.
Italian defender Marco Materazzi, who spent a year in the Premier League at Everton, wants to become Jose Mourinho’s number two if he takes over at Chelsea.
Cesar Azpilicueta heaped praise on Chelsea youngsters Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Andreas Christensen and Nathan Ake after they impressed in last night’s 4-3 defeat to Manchester City in St Louis.
British number one Laura Robson will meet former world number one Caroline Wozniacki in the first round of the French Open.
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has warned Christian Benteke he faces a “reality check” after reports suggesting the striker could be keen to leave the club.
Watford or Crystal Palace can still expect to receive £120million if they are relegated from the Premier League after just one year of top-flight football.
Fulham full back John Arne Riise has called on the club to offer goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer a new deal to remain at Craven Cottage.
Transfer news: Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has admitted he would be interested in joining Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund if he is sent out on loan again next season.
Chelsea teenager Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who impressed in midfield, enjoyed the experience despite seeing the Blues lose 4-3 to Manchester City in a post-season friendly.
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has claimed that the Italian outfit have made an approach for Tottenham head coach Andre Villas-Boas.
Tottenham were held to a goalless draw against Jamaica in the Bahamas.