Bowyer confirmed as Blackburn boss

Bowyer confirmed as Blackburn boss

Blackburn have announced that Gary Bowyer has been appointed the new manager of the club Read more…

Adams urges Wenger to spend big

Adams urges Wenger to spend big

Tony Adams wants Arsenal to spend big in the summer Read more…

Mazzarri appointed Inter boss

Mazzarri appointed Inter boss

Inter Milan have appointed Walter Mazzarri as their new manager Read more…

Wembley will motivate the players - Zola

Wembley will motivate the players - Zola

Watford manager Gianfranco Zola does not expect to have to motivate his players ahead of the Championship play-off final Read more…

Sports Business
United announce interest agreement

United announce interest agreement

Manchester United have confirmed a debt restructuring agreement that sees the club's interest repayments reduced Read more…

Clubs pay £419m to sacked managers

Football clubs plying their trade in England’s top four leagues have coughed up an astonishing £419 million in compensation payments to sacked managers – the equivalent to the annual turnover of the entire Championship Read more…

International court to deliver Blues judgment

An international court in Switzerland is set to settle a six-year legal battle between Birmingham City and top Argentine club, Boca Juniors Read more…

Mourinho must target PL at Chelsea - Ballack

Mourinho must target PL at Chelsea - Ballack

Michael Ballack has told Jose Mourinho to focus on the Premier League when he takes the Stamford Bridge reins Read more…

Gibraltar granted Uefa membership

Gibraltar granted Uefa membership

Gibraltar granted full Uefa membership Read more…

Zola has PL quality – Almunia

Zola has PL quality – Almunia

Watford goalkeeper Manuel Almunia has backed his manager Gianfranco Zola to succeed in the Premier League Read more…

Gill expects Rooney stay

Gill expects Rooney stay

David Gill expects Wayne Rooney to stay at Manchester United Read more…

De Laurentiis: "Benitez is joining Napoli"

De Laurentiis: "Benitez is joining Napoli"

Rafael Benitez is set to join Napoli, according to the Italian club's president Read more…

Preview: Borussia Dortmund vs Bayern Munich

German fans will descend on London for the first-ever all-Bundesliga Champions League final this Saturday Read more…

Adams extends County contract

Adams extends County contract

Derek Adams have signed a new contract at Victoria Park Read more…

Donald dumped out of BMW event

Donald dumped out of BMW event

Luke Donald is set to miss the cut at the BMW PGA Championship in Wentworth Read more…

England focussed despite Headingly washout

No play on first day of the second Test at Headingley Read more…

Flamini a wanted man

Mathieu Flamini is being eyed by three Premier League clubs Read more…

FA charge Townsend with betting rule breach

FA charge Townsend with betting rule breach

Tottenham Hotspur’s Andros Townsend has withdrawn from the England U21 squad after the FA brought charges against him for alleged betting offences Read more…

Monaco confirm Rodriguez and Moutinho signings

Monaco confirm Rodriguez and Moutinho signings

Monaco complete £60m double signing of Joao Moutinho and James Rodriguez Read more…

Inter sack Stramaccioni

Inter sack Stramaccioni

Inter have sacked head coach Andrea Stramaccioni after an average Serie A campaign Read more…

Blog: It's not all about the money, money, money

Is anyone else sick of the ‘which is the better league’ question? How about the ‘why aren’t we as good as the German’s?’ question Read more…

Premier League

Benteke “disgusted” with media report

Benteke “disgusted” with media report

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is “disgusted” with a media report claiming that he would be happy to force a move away from the club Read more…

Stoke quash Begovic rumours

Stoke quash Begovic rumours

Stoke City chief executive Tony Scholes has played down rumours linking Asmir Begovic to Liverpool Read more…

Santon has "no intention" of leaving NUFC

Santon has "no intention" of leaving NUFC

Italian full-back linked with move back to Milan but his agent claims he has no desire to leave Tyneside Read more…

De Gea dismisses exit talk

De Gea dismisses exit talk

Manchester United stopper happy at Old Trafford amid rumours of Barca interest Read more…

Hammers Carroll hopes soaring

But Sports Direct News can deny national newspaper reports that the £15 million striker has been given a week to make up his mind. Read more…


Rugby Union

Lydon lands development role

Lydon lands development role

RFU appoints Joe Lydon as new head of international player development Read more…

Premiership final preview: Tigers v Saints

SportsDirect News reporter David Newbury profiles Saturday’s Premiership final between Leicester Tigers and Northampton Saints at Twickenham Read more…

Hipkiss forced to retire

Hipkiss forced to retire

Dan Kipkiss forced to retire on medical grounds Read more…

I was “f*****g spoilt” – Cipriani

I was “f*****g spoilt” – Cipriani

Danny Cipriani admits it is time to reassess his career Read more…


Rugby League

RFL proposes radical restructure

RFL proposes radical restructure

The RFL has proposed a radical overhaul of the current Super League and Championship system Read more…

Hull secure Shaul

Hull secure Shaul

Hull FC agree contract extension with Jamie Shaul Read more…

Hull secure Hadley

Hull secure Hadley

Dean Hadley earns contract extension with Hull FC Read more…

Salford fined for 14th player

Salford fined for 14th player

Salford City Reds avoid a points deduction after fielding an extra player Read more…

Leeds are underdogs – McDermott

Leeds are underdogs – McDermott

Brian McDermott believes Leeds Rhinos are Challenge Cup underdogs ahead of Huddersfield Giants clash Read more…


Formula 1

Rosberg quickest in Monaco P2

Rosberg quickest in Monaco P2

Nico Rosberg again led the way in free practice ahead of Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix Read more…

Rosberg tops Monaco P1

Rosberg tops Monaco P1

German Nico Rosberg topped the first practice session in his Mercedes at the Monaco Grand Prix Read more…

Button excited by Honda's power

Button excited by Honda's power

Jenson Button is reluctant to contemplate racing at McLaren under Honda-power and is focused on the weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix Read more…

 Pic: “Monaco is a great race”

Pic: “Monaco is a great race”

Caterham’s Charles Pic is confident ahead of Monaco Grand Prix Read more…

Lowe joins Mercedes early

Paddy Lowe joins Mercedes as McLaren gardening leave is cut short by agreement Read more…


Cricket

Rain delays Test start

Rain delays Test start

Covers remain on at Headingley Read more…

Warner sorry for Twitter rant

Warner sorry for Twitter rant

David Warner apologises for Twitter outburst after he received a fine Read more…

Lessons have been learnt – Williamson

Kane Williamson admits New Zealand have learnt their lesson after 170-run defeat at Lord’s Read more…

Late fitness test for “inspirational” Vettori

Daniel Vettori faces late fitness assessment ahead of second Test at Lord’s Read more…

Bell named in unchanged England side

Bell named in unchanged England side

Ian Bell named for second Test after passing fitness test Read more…


Golf

Molinari mounts BMW PGA leaderboard

Molinari mounts BMW PGA leaderboard

Italian posts a 6 under par second round at Wentworth Club to top the leaderboard Read more…

O’Grady apologises for ‘coloured’ comment

O’Grady apologises for ‘coloured’ comment

European Tour chief executive George O’Grady has apologised for using the word ‘coloured’ to describe black golfers in an interview Read more…

Sponsors slam Garcia's "fried chicken" jibe

Sponsors slam Garcia's "fried chicken" jibe

Sergio Garcia's sponsors have slammed the Spaniard's "fried chicken" jibe at Tiger Woods Read more…

Garcia apologises for Woods remark

Garcia apologises for Woods remark

Sergio Garcia has apologised for making an inappropriate remark about fellow golfer Tiger Woods Read more…

Garcia refuses Woods peace talks

Garcia refuses Woods peace talks

Segion Garcia insists he has no intention of instigating peace talks with Tiger Woods Read more…


Tennis

Robson drawn with Wozniacki

Robson drawn with Wozniacki

British number one Laura Robson has been drawn against Caroline Wozniacki Read more…

Watson fit for French Open

Watson fit for French Open

Heather Watson confirms she has recovered from glandular fever Read more…

Murray withdraws from French Open

Murray withdraws from French Open

Andy Murray has confirmed that he will not take part in the French Open due to a back injury Read more…

Robson reaches career high

Robson reaches career high

Laura Robson reaches 35 in the world after facing Williams sisters Read more…

Serena Williams wins Italian Open

Serena Williams wins Italian Open

Serena Williams overcame Victoria Azarenka to win the Italian Open in Rome Read more…


Horse Racing

Ahern guilty on three counts

Ahern guilty on three counts

Jockey Eddie Ahern has been found guilty of three breaches of British Horseracing Authority rules following a disciplinary inquiry into alleged corruption Read more…

More Godolphin horses test positive

More Godolphin horses test positive

Seven more Godolphin horses have tested positive for banned substances the BHA has announced Read more…

Cecil heading for 'jumps' racing

Sir Henry Cecil takes time out to get licence to train jumps horses Read more…

Monday's selections

Here are today's selections Read more…

Saturday racing preview/selections

Lingfield's Derby and Oaks Trials take pride of place on today's cards Read more…


Athletics

Pistorius will not compete in 2013

Pistorius will not compete in 2013

The agent of Oscar Pistorius has announced that the Paralympian gold medallist will not compete again this year Read more…

Eriksson loss "will not affect Olympic legacy"

UK Athletics claim the resignation of Peter Eriksson will not affect their ability to deliver a post Olympics athletics legacy Read more…

Eriksson leaves British Athletics

Eriksson leaves British Athletics

UK Athletics head coach departs the athletics scene due to family reasons after 8 months in charge Read more…

Brownlee takes gold in Japan ITU

Brownlee takes gold in Japan ITU

Jonny Brownlee returns to action after injury with an impressive win Read more…

Ohuruogu third in Doha

Ohuruogu third in Doha

Round up out British athletes in opening round of the Diamond League Read more…


Boxing

Froch to face BBBoC investigation

Froch to face BBBoC investigation

Carl Froch will face an investigation from the BBBoC after threatening to kill Mikkel Kessler in their upcoming fight Read more…

Froch - I want revenge

Froch - I want revenge

Carl Froch is determined to get revenge on Mikkel Kessler when the two meet at the 02 Arena on Saturday Read more…

I’ll show I’m better than Froch – Kessler

I’ll show I’m better than Froch – Kessler

Mikkel Kessler has vowed to show the boxing world that he is better than Carl Froch when the pair meet this Saturday Read more…

Harrison to return to boxing

Harrison to return to boxing

Audley Harrison has revealed that he will return to boxing just 20 days after announcing his retirement from the sport Read more…

Who is Mikkel Kessler?

SportsDirect News gives you the lowdown on Carl Froch’s opponent this weekend – Mikkel Kessler Read more…


Other Sports

Di Luca tests positive for EPO

Di Luca tests positive for EPO

Former Giro d'Italia winner has been tested positive for banned substance Read more…

 Giro stage 19 cancelled

Giro stage 19 cancelled

Key Giro stage cancelled because of snow Read more…

Nibali targets treble victory

Nibali targets treble victory

Vincenzo Nibali will not be disputing this year's Tour de France, as the Italian rider targets victory at the Vuelta a Espana and the World Championships road race instead Read more…

Colombian Giro plot

Colombian riders could unite to help Rigoberto Uran win the Giro d'Italia Read more…

Wiggins’ hopes rest on Tour

Sir Bradley Wiggins' hopes of becoming a sporting hero rest on Tour de France, says David Newbury Read more…


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