Roy Hodgson is urging English football not to lose sight of the importance of international combat.
Retiring midfielder David Beckham declared last night’s match at the Parc des Princes “couldn’t have been any more perfect” after captaining Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain and leaving the pitch in tears in what appeared to be the final match of his decorated career.
Rafael Benitez is confident striker Fernando Torres can return to being an unstoppable force as the interim boss prepares for his final competitive game at Chelsea.
Darren Barker will challenge IBF middleweight champion Daniel Geale at the Turning Stone Resort Casino in Verona, New York on August 17.
Arsene Wenger admits he would rather be involved in tomorrow’s all-or-nothing encounter at Newcastle than to just be going through the motions.
Michael Dawson is desperately hoping Tottenham will not suffer yet more Champions League heartbreak tomorrow.
Brighton have launched an investigation after excrement was found on the floor of the Crystal Palace dressing room prior to Monday’s Championship play-off clash at the Amex Stadium.
Wadi Camacho proved lightning does strike twice as he claimed the Prizefighter title by stopping Hari Miles with a body shot for the second time in nine months before declaring he can go all the way in the cruiserweight division.
David Beckham rolled back the years with a vintage performance in what appeared to be the final match of a decorated career as Paris St Germain celebrated their Ligue 1 title triumph with a routine 3-1 victory over already-relegated Brest.
Joe Root believes England still have the advantage over New Zealand, despite their “very disappointing” last half-hour on day three of the first Test at Lord’s.
London coach Tony Rea hit out at his battered players and said that their 64-6 Super League thrashing at the hands of Wigan was “unacceptable”.
First Investec Test, day 3: England 232 & 180-6 New Zealand 207 (all out)
Mark Pettini kept his cool to see Essex to their second LV= County Championship Division Two victory of the season by beating Glamorgan by five wickets with seven balls to spare at Cardiff.
Wadi Camacho believes tonight’s Prizefighter Cruiserweight III tournament has got his name written all over it, claiming he’s the only danger man in the one night, three-fight contest.
Surrey suffered a 114-run LV= County Championship Division One defeat at Trent Bridge as Nottinghamshire’s seam attack saw them off in favourable conditions.
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Martin Jol wants Fulham to end a difficult season on a high at Swansea - a side he insists are not much better than the west Londoners.
Daggers boss Wayne Burnett back Gayle to succeed in Premier League if move arises.
Transfer news: West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed he is keen to retain the services of on-loan Liverpool striker Andy Carroll and hopes a deal can be finalised as soon as possible.
Brentford midfielder Toumani Diagouraga believes that his side’s experience against Chelsea in the FA Cup will stand them in good stead for the play-off final against Yeovil.
Brentford chief executive Mark Devlin has admitted the fraud that some supporters have had after buyng tickets for tomorrow’s League One play-off final against Yeovil has been ‘hugely regrettable’.
World Cup winner Danny Grewcock is convinced Lions boss Warren Gatland has made a huge mistake by overlooking Harlequins skipper Chris Robshaw for this summer’s tour to Australia.
Tottenham are renowned for their deadline-day forays in to the transfer market.
With the season ending this weekend there is little left for me to do other than take a look at the year we have had.
Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez believes he will benefit from the experience as he prepares for his next destination.