News Archive

Jonny Wilkinson has been ruled out of England's Autumn internationals due to a shoulder problem, while Elena Dementieva has retired from tennis. Read More >>

Manchester United ace Wayne Rooney's ankle injury will keep him out for several more weeks, while Wesley Sneijder has committed to Inter Milan. Read More >>

Former England captain and British & Irish Lion Phil Vickery has been forced to retire from professional rugby due to a neck injury. Read More >>

Manchester United striker Michael Owen is back on the sidelines after picking up a hamstring injury. Read More >>

Former West Brom and Celtic boss Tony Mowbray has been confirmed as the new manager of Championship side Middlesbrough. Read More >>

Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McClennan has decided to step down with immediate effect, while Matteo Manassero has made European Tour history. Read More >>

Fernando Alonso took maximum advantage of a Korean GP to forget for Red Bull after winning the inaugural race at Yeongam and moving top of the standings. Read More >>

New Zealand beat England 24-10 in the first match of rugby league's Four Nations competition while Portsmouth's future remains in doubt. Read More >>

Wayne Rooney has performed a stunning U-turn and committed his future to Manchester United after agreeing a new five-year contract. Read More >>

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has warned Wayne Rooney that the grass is not always greener after vowing to deal swiftly with the striker. Read More >>

Both Manchester City and Real Madrid have played down rumours linking them with Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney. Read More >>

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Wayne Rooney wants to leave Manchester United while Middlesbrough have parted company with Gordon Strachan. Read More >>

Warren Gatland will remain in charge of Wales for another five years while Garreth Carvell has replaced Adrian Morley in England's Four Nations squad. Read More >>

Manchester United have dismissed rumours linking Wayne Rooney with a January exit from Old Trafford, while Andy Murray won the Shanghai Masters title. Read More >>

Adrian Morley suffered a suspected ruptured bicep muscle during the England rugby league team's warm-up encounter against New Zealand Maori. Read More >>

The protracted and often fractious sale of Liverpool Football Club to New England Sports Ventures is "nearly there" according to chairman Martin Broughton. Read More >>

The battle for the future ownership of Liverpool continues to rage on, while former Reds midfielder Yossi Benayoun has been ruled out for six months. Read More >>

Liverpool's co-owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have failed in their attempt to block a £300million sale of the club to New England Sports Ventures. Read More >>

Singapore businessman Peter Lim has made a £320million offer for Liverpool and also pledged to make £40million available for new players. Read More >>

The fit-again Rio Ferdinand will captain England in their European Championship qualifier against Montenegro, but injury has ruled out Darren Bent. Read More >>

Martin Kaymer romped to a stunning win in the Alfed Dunhill Links Championship, while Rafael Nadal also chalked up another success on the ATP Tour. Read More >>

Injured duo Aaron Lennon and Phil Jagielka have been replaced in the England squad for the game against Montenegro by Stewart Downing and Gary Cahill. Read More >>

Manchester United have announced losses of £83.6million despite posting an operating profit in excess of £100million for the last financial year. Read More >>

Liverpool are set for a fresh takeover after confirming that a deal has been reached with the owners of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. Read More >>

Liverpool are set for a fresh takeover after confirming that a deal has been reached with the owners of the Boston Red Sox baseball team. Read More >>

Colin Montgomerie has backed Jose Maria Olazabal to succeed him as Ryder Cup captain after confirming he has no plans to continue in the role. Read More >>

Newcastle United's Hatem Ben Arfa is facing a lengthy spell out of action after suffering a broken leg, in a tackle which has cost Nigel de Jong dear. Read More >>

Leicester City have announced that Sven-Goran Eriksson is their new manager while Wigan Warriors beat St Helens 22-10 to win rugby league's Grand Final. Read More >>

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney insists he is 'only a human being', following a recent dip in form and damaging allegations about his private life. Read More >>

Wayne Rooney may be fit to feature in England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro, while Leicester City have sacked manager Paulo Sousa. Read More >>

This year's Tour de France winner Alberto Contador has revealed he has tested positive for a banned substance. Read More >>