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Capello praises display by Rooney
England boss Fabio Capello hails Wayne Rooney, who is the subject of newspaper allegations about his private life, for his performance in the win over Switzerland.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 22:43:09 GMT
Nadal powers into quarter-finals
Rafael Nadal beats Feliciano Lopez in straight sets to reach the US Open quarter-finals.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:19:52 GMT
Laudrup diagnosed with cancer
Former Rangers star player Brian Laudrup, who won three championships with the club, has vowed to beat cancer.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:20:42 GMT
Woods named in US Ryder Cup team
Tiger Woods is selected in the United States Ryder Cup team for Celtic Manor, as one of four wildcards along with Stewart Cink, Zach Johnson and Rickie Fowler.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:31:43 GMT
England cruise to T20 series win
England record their seventh successive victory in Twenty20 internationals and a 2-0 series win over Pakistan with an emphatic six-wicket victory in Cardiff.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:40:35 GMT
Bulgaria boss quits amid disarray
Stanimir Stoilov resigns as Bulgaria coach after back to back defeats in the Euro 2012 qualifiers and believes captain Stilian Petrov could follow him in quitting international football.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:38:48 GMT
SFA apologises for anthem abuse
The Scottish FA apologises to Liechtenstein for the "disgraceful" booing of their national anthem before the Euro 2012 qualifier.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:38:56 GMT
Scotland 2-1 Liechtenstein
Stephen McManus scores in the dying seconds to defeat Liechtenstein in their Euro 2012 qualifier and save Scotland from one of their most embarrassing results.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:08:36 GMT
Long-term is 'crucial' for Owls
Sheffield Wednesday chairman Howard Wilkinson says potential investors must be able to protect the club's long-term future.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:43:48 GMT
Doyle content after Republic win
Man of the match Kevin Doyle is content after the Republic of Ireland move to the top of their Euro 2012 qualifying group by beating Andorra.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:37:49 GMT
Republic of Ireland 3-1 Andorra
The Republic of Ireland make it two wins from two games in the Euro 2012 qualifiers but have to struggle for periods in the victory over Andorra.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:43:53 GMT
Arsenal suffer Van Persie setback
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined with an ankle injury until at least mid-October.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:19:07 GMT
Gyan ready for English challenge
New Sunderland signing Asamoah Gyan insists his huge price tag will not be a burden as he prepares for his debut in the English Premier League.
Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:08:10 GMT
Wednesday ward off administration
Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:41:57 GMT
Schleck ousted from Tour of Spain
Two-time Tour de France runner-up Andy Schleck is sent home from the Tour of Spain for breaking team rules.
Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:40:09 GMT
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