Features Archive

Have any positives emerged for England during their recent tumultuous Test and one-day encounters with Pakistan? Read More >>

The third round of the Carling Cup threw up a number of major shocks as Premier League sides opted to field weakened sides and paid the price. Read More >>

Manchester City's Jerome Boateng was recently on the receiving end of a bizarre sporting injury, but he is only the latest in a long line of victims. Read More >>

Dimitar Berbatov's overhead kick for Manchester United against Liverpool last weekend one the latest in a long line of Premier League wonder strikes. Read More >>

Serbia have the chance to claim their first ever Davis Cup title after coming from behind to beat the Czech Republic in a thrilling semi-final last weekend. Read More >>

The Championship season may only be seven matches old, but already it looks as though wily Neil Warnock has moulded together a squad that will finally take QPR up to the Premier League. Read More >>

Northampton Saints are the early front-runners in the Aviva Premiership, but the title race looks to be a tough one to call this season. Read More >>

Manchester United striker Dimitar Berbatov is finally beginning to display the form which made him a £30million signing from Spurs two years ago. Read More >>

After five matches of the season both Liverpool and Everton are in danger of being relegated rather than challenging for places in Europe. Read More >>

Ian Bell is among a group of batsman vying for a place in the England Test squad ahead of the first Ashes showdown with Australia in Brisbane. Read More >>

Spanish sensation Rafael Nadal now has a full set of Grand Slam crowns to his name and Roger Federer's record of 16 titles in in his sights. Read More >>

Canford Cliffs and Rip Van Winkle are being heavily backed to win next weekend's Queen Elizabeth II stakes at Ascot. Read More >>

Gerard Houllier's return with Aston Villa has brought the subject of French managers operating in the Premier League back under the spotlight. Read More >>

Despite securing the League Leaders' Shield after topping the Super League table this season, Wigan are in danger of missing out on the Grand Final. Read More >>

Aston Villa's Kevin MacDonald is the latest in a long line of caretaker managers to have impressed after being thrust into the limelight. Read More >>

Lewis Hamilton's mistake at the Italian Grand Prix has given hope to the likes of Mark Webber and Fernando Alonso that they could be this year's champion. Read More >>

The Champions League group stage gets underway with a number of Europe's lesser lights fancying their chances of making progress. Read More >>

David Weir is the oldest player to have starred for Scotland but there have been numerous examples in sport of men who have defied the age barrier. Read More >>

Leicester Tigers face a massive test of their mettle as they seek to defend the Aviva Premiership they won last season by edging out Saracens. Read More >>

The London Olympics are less than two years away so thoughts are naturally beginning to turn towards identifying our best hopes for gold medal success. Read More >>

FIFA has said that Mikel Arteta cannot play for England but the likes of Cacau, Emmanuel Olisadebe and Deco have all played for their adopted nations. Read More >>

With the Pakistan spot-betting scandal still ongoing, it has cast yet another grey, murky cloud over the sport. Read More >>

Corey Pavin has four wildcard picks left to complete the US Ryder Cup team line-up, with Tiger Woods a certainty to be one the chosen few. Read More >>

With England enjoying mixed fortunes in the last 12 months, they would welcome the services of some of the all-time greats to have worn the Three Lions. Read More >>

New Internazionale coach Rafael Benitez has a job on his hands if he is to bring another Serie A title to the San Siro at the end of the new season. Read More >>

Manchester City and Birmingham City appear to be the big winners in this summer's transfer dealings while Spurs and Everton look to have been the losers. Read More >>

The recent allegations made against the Pakistan cricket side are the latest in a long line of scandals to have blighted the team. Read More >>

Nottinghamshire are closing in on the County Championship first division title, with Durham's two-year reign as champions set to come to an end. Read More >>

Asamoah Gyan's big-money transfer to Sunderland and Alex Hleb's loan switch to Birmingham City captured the headlines on deadline day. Read More >>