Wade scoops unique award double
11:02pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.
Thu, 23rd May 2013
North-East Sport
Pellegrini leaves Malaga
8:10pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Malaga have confirmed that Manuel Pellegrini will not be in charge of the club next season.
Pellegrini circling new City circle
7:50pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Manchester City's hopes of landing Manuel Pellegrini as their next manager look to have increased after the Chilean announced he was definitely leaving Malaga.
Ten-year ban for rider Ahern
6:08pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.
Pulis disappointed to leave Stoke
5:41pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis is disappointed by his exit but accepts chairman Peter Coates' decision to want to take the club in a different direction.
Petrov to take Villa academy role
5:27pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Aston Villa have confirmed recently retired Stiliyan Petrov will take up a new role as assistant to development coach Gordon Cowans at the club's academy.
Hartley to make bid for Lions spot
5:23pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers when he leads Northampton into the Aviva Premiership final against Leicester.
Hipkiss calls it a day
5:23pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.
Becker: Injury may be a blessing
5:20pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Boris Becker regards the injury that has prompted Andy Murray's withdrawal from the French Open as being something of a "blessing in disguise" for the world number two ahead of Wimbledon.
Reyna to lead City's MLS project
4:26pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Manchester City have announced that former United States international and City captain Claudio Reyna will be the director of football at New York City FC.
Simpson's funeral details announced
3:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
The funeral of former Olympic champion Andrew Simpson will be held in his hometown of Sherborne next week.
Garcia sorry for 'stupid' comment
3:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Sergio Garcia has escaped punishment for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods after offering an unreserved apology for his "stupid and out of place" comments at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.
Bale rues Champions League failure
3:21pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Gareth Bale admits he found Tottenham's latest failure to qualify for the Champions League hard to stomach.
Martinez set to decide future
3:21pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is to decide his future in the next 24 hours, according to chairman Dave Whelan.
Ahern found guilty at hearing
3:07pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Eddie Ahern has been found guilty of three breaches of British Horseracing Authority rules following a disciplinary inquiry into alleged corruption.
Waitling out of second Test
2:45pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second Investec Test against England at Headingley.
Garcia 'wrong and hurtful' - Woods
2:21pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Tiger Woods has labelled a remark made about him by Sergio Garcia as "wrong and hurtful," but believes there is "real regret" that it was made.
Fulham announce double signing
1:36pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Amorebieta and Dnipro midfielder Derek Boateng have both joined Fulham on free transfers.
Pellegrini: I'm leaving Malaga
1:30pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave Malaga at the end of the season.
Chelsea England players in early return
12:48pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Chelsea's England players will leave the post-season United States tour following the first of two friendlies with Manchester City, defender Gary Cahill has confirmed.
Warner hit with maximum fine
12:46pm Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Australia batsman David Warner has been hit with the maximum fine available after pleading guilty to breaching the Cricket Australia Code of Behaviour.
Ward: Cobra's venom will be too strong
11:37am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Carl Froch has been tipped to stop Mikkel Kessler in their eagerly awaited re-match by the only man who has beaten both fighters.
Federer: Injury bad timing for Murray
11:05am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Roger Federer believes the timing rather than the nature of the injury that has prompted Andy Murray's withdrawal from the French Open will be of greatest concern to the world number two.
Neville flattered by Everton link
10:48am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Departing Everton captain Phil Neville has confirmed his interest in succeeding David Moyes as the club's manager.
Pardew set for crunch Toon talks
10:48am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is due to sit down with owner Mike Ashley to discuss the way forward.
West Ham not digging that Cole
9:09am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
West Ham have confirmed that former England striker Carlton Cole will leave the club this summer.
Garcia sorry for Woods remark
8:10am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Sergio Garcia has apologised for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.
Rodgers: Suarez not for sale
7:27am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers fully expects star striker Luis Suarez to be at the club next season.
Anchor-aided titles not tarnished
7:27am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Tournaments won using anchored strokes will not be tarnished despite the ban which will come into effect from 2016, R&A officials have insisted.
Rowntree: O'Connell will help Warburton
7:27am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of "proven warrior" Paul O'Connell on the tour to Australia.
Cipriani: I'm ready to grow up
6:48am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Danny Cipriani feels he is finally ready to take responsibility and fulfil his potential after a difficult year which culminated in the fly-half being hit by a bus.
Lampard labels Benitez stint a success
6:48am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes Rafa Benitez did all that could be expected of him during his difficult period in charge of the club.
Commons calls time on Scotland
6:48am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Kris Commons says he wants to give more time to his family and to focus on his club career after confirming his retirement from international football with Scotland.
Etherington confident over Stoke future
6:48am Wednesday 22nd May 2013
Stoke winger Matt Etherington is confident chairman Peter Coates will make the correct call in his search for the club's next manager.
Fergie to retire at end of season
9:29am Wednesday 8th May 2013
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed he is to retire at the end of the season, ending his history-making spell at the club.
Okoye to join 49ers
7:54am Sunday 28th April 2013
British Olympian Lawrence Okoye has announced he will sign for NFL franchise the San Francisco 49ers.
Wane pained to see Richards go
6:37am Saturday 27th April 2013
Pat Richards kicked Super League leaders Wigan to a win at Hull and coach Shaun Wane admitted that he had done everything he could to try and keep the winger at the club.
Allardyce: Decision cost Hammers
6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce believes his side were denied a "famous victory" over Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester United after Robin van Persie scored a late equaliser from an offside position.
Mancini: Victorious City were poor
6:10am Thursday 18th April 2013
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admitted his side had been below par after labouring to a 1-0 win over Wigan at the Etihad Stadium.
Howley 'proud to be Welsh'
7:44am Sunday 17th March 2013
Rob Howley admitted it was the best day of his coaching life after Wales recorded an historic 30-3 victory against England at the Millennium Stadium to clinch the RBS 6 Nations title and deprive their opponents of a Grand Slam to boot.
Mall finish for Tour's UK leg
10:50am Thursday 17th January 2013
The 2014 Tour de France will aim to recreate the excitement of last year's London Olympics by having a stage finish in the Mall, it has been announced.
Harrington lifts Grand Slam title
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Padraig Harrington stormed to a £375,000 victory in the PGA Grand Slam of Golf in Bermuda on Wednesday, his first win for two years.
Brown could skipper Scotland
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Kelly Brown could succeed Ross Ford as Scotland captain for the Test with New Zealand, with head coach Andy Robinson to announce his skipper next week.
Huddersfield snap up Kopczak
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Huddersfield have announced the signing of Wales captain Craig Kopczak, who quit Bradford in controversial circumstances just before the end of the 2012 season.
Bould feels fans' frustration
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould sympathised with disgruntled fans after Wednesday night's 2-0 Champions League defeat by Schalke at the Emirates Stadium.
Bolton confirm Freedman as boss
11:33am Thursday 25th October 2012
Bolton have confirmed Dougie Freedman as their new manager.
I'll be true to myself - Cook
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Alastair Cook is determined to be his own man as he leads England on his first tour as the official Test captain in India.
Tour route will prove tough for Wiggins
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
The route for the 2013 Tour de France was announced on Wednesday and it will not lend itself to Bradley Wiggins staking a claim for consecutive wins.
Fortune 'understands frustration'
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune says he is not surprised Rio Ferdinand reacted the way he did to John Terry's four-match ban for racially abusing Anton Ferdinand given he was suspended for eight months when he missed a drugs test.
Ferdinands: We want to help
10:50am Thursday 25th October 2012
The Ferdinand brothers want to work with Kick it Out to make it more relevant.