Overseas born players wishing to represent England now face an extended qualification period of seven years, an increase on the existing four year term, the England and Wales Cricket Board …
Continue reading England extend cricket qualification termGermany forward Lukas Podolski is leaving Cologne to join Arsenal, the Bundesliga club says, confirming the worst-kept secret in European football. Podolski will make the switch in the northern summer, …
Continue reading Podolski quits Cologne for ArsenalHarry Redknapp has insisted he holds “no grudges” after appearing to lose out in the race for the vacant England manager’s job to Roy Hodgson. Ever since Fabio Capello resigned …
Continue reading No grudges against Hodgson, says RedknappBolton boss Owen Coyle feels Wednesday’s Premier League home game against Tottenham may be an opportunity for Fabrice Muamba to thank fans and players from both clubs for their support …
Continue reading Bolton invites Muamba to thank fansWest Brom will waste little time in seeking a replacement for England-bound head coach Roy Hodgson with Birmingham boss Chris Hughton high on their list of possible targets, Press Association …
Continue reading Baggies to chase Hughton when Hodgson goesWillie Mason has heard more boos than cheers throughout his drama-filled career, but importantly it was a rousing reception he received in Newcastle for his NRL return. “It was a …
Continue reading Willie Mason welcomed home to NewcastleNewcastle skipper and NSW certainty Kurt Gidley’s season is over after the former Blues captain reinjured his left shoulder in Newcastle’s 34-14 NRL win against Penrith at Hunter Stadium. In …
Continue reading NRL Knights thump Penrith 34-14Fremantle coach Ross Lyon has hit back at Gold Coast, saying they lack respect and the Dockers are keen to have “a good go” against them in Saturday’s AFL clash. …
Continue reading Lyon hits back at Suns in AFL spatRicky Stuart’s State of Origin plans were thrown into disarray on Monday night, with NSW certainties Kurt Gidley, Danny Buderus, Michael Jennings and Luke Lewis suffering injuries as Newcastle thumped …
Continue reading Origin injuries overshadow Knights winEssendon’s well-documented injury crisis is likely to ease this week, with the Bombers expected to regain three players for their Saturday AFL home match against Brisbane. Bombers football manager Paul …
Continue reading Dons likely to regain AFL trioPort Adelaide forward Jay Schulz will miss at least one AFL match after he was poked in the eye during Sunday’s AFL Showdown loss to Adelaide. Schulz was subbed out …
Continue reading Schulz to miss at least one AFL matchPremier League footballer Jermaine Pennant has been charged with drink-driving. The Stoke City player was questioned by police after his BMW collided with a silver Audi in Sale, Greater Manchester. …
Continue reading Stoke player Pennant charged after crashA favourable medical report from Brisbane has helped Geelong captain Joel Selwood avoid AFL suspension after his clash with Lions opponent Andrew Raines. But the Brisbane tagger received a three-match …
Continue reading AFL clears Selwood, suspends RainesLike many a relationship the one between Danny Cipriani and the Melbourne Rebels ended in tears. But not for the reasons everyone expected. The mercurial Englishman and the Rebels parted …
Continue reading Cipriani’s Melbourne stint ends in tearsYorkshire are hoping to have Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc available as their overseas signing by early next month. The club confirmed Starc’s intended arrival on their official website this …
Continue reading Yorkshire plan for Mitchell Starc signingWaratahs Rugby have reported a net operating profit of $49,990 for 2011, their first full financial year of operation. In June 2010, the New South Wales Rugby Union established NSW …
Continue reading Waratahs Rugby reports profitAfter patching up his differences with Manchester City, a rejuvenated Carlos Tevez says he wants to remain at the club and repay the faith shown in him by owner Sheikh …
Continue reading Tevez keen to remain at Manchester CitySydney coach John Longmire has warned any reduction in his red-hot AFL team’s pressure skills will result in losses for the unbeaten Swans. The Swans are 5-0 and second on …
Continue reading Longmire wants Swans to maintain pressure

