Contract boost for veteran Rauhihi 11:45, Aug 20 2008
Warrington have given prop forward Paul Rauhihi a new contract for 2009 which will see the veteran New Zealander playing beyond his 36th birthday. more
Stubbs forced to retire 11:45, Aug 20 2008
Derby defender Alan Stubbs has been forced to retire following a recurrence of a troublesome knee injury. more
Mixed emotions for surfing pair 11:45, Aug 20 2008
It was a day of mixed emotions for Great Britain at the Olympic sailing competition on Wednesday as Bryony Shaw delivered the country's first ever women's windsurfing medal but Nick Dempsey narrowly missed out in the men's RS:X event. more
Blonska 'fails drugs test' 11:15, Aug 20 2008
Lyudmila Blonska, the Ukrainian athlete who won silver in the women's heptathlon, is facing disciplinary action after failing a drugs test. more
Keane holds his hands up 10:45, Aug 20 2008
Robbie Keane will embark upon a new World Cup qualifying campaign next month admitting the Republic of Ireland have simply not been good enough in recent years. more
Burley: Weir not treading water 10:45, Aug 20 2008
George Burley has told David Weir he can still make his mark in the World Cup campaign despite being left out of the Scotland manager's first three squads. more
Pakistan issue Champions Trophy threat 09:45, Aug 20 2008
Pakistan will not participate in the Champions Trophy if the tournament is moved to another country the Pakistan Cricket Board have stated. more
Terry plays down ambition 09:15, Aug 20 2008
John Terry has banished any talk of England going for World Cup glory as he begins his second term as captain of the national side. more
Robinho's dream Chelsea move 'broken' 08:45, Aug 20 2008
Robinho no longer has any chance of joining Chelsea due to Real Madrid's refusal to even discuss a possible deal, according to the Brazilian's advisor. more
Bronze for windsurfer Shaw 08:15, Aug 20 2008
Bryony Shaw secured Britain's fifth sailing medal of the Beijing Olympic Games, coming home second in the RS:X women's medal race to claim a bronze in Qingdao. more
Reade bounces back from early fall 08:15, Aug 20 2008
Olympic gold medal favourite Shanaze Reade survived an injury scare in her first seeding race for the semi-finals of Thursday's BMX. more
British duo claim open water medals 08:15, Aug 20 2008
Britain made it five swimming medals in Beijing as Keri-Anne Payne and Cassie Patten claimed silver and bronze in the open water event. more
Australia set to snub Champions Trophy 18:15, Aug 19 2008
Australia appear on the verge of pulling out of next month's Champions Trophy in Pakistan after it was revealed last week's meeting with the International Cricket Council failed to ease players' fears regarding security in the strife-torn country. more
England game called off 16:15, Aug 19 2008
England's Twenty20 international against South Africa has been called off 24 hours in advance following heavy rain at the Chester-le-Street ground. more
Brilliant Ohuruogu lands 400m gold 16:15, Aug 19 2008
Christine Ohuruogu sank to her knees in disbelief on Tuesday night after becoming the first British woman ever to win the Olympic 400metres title. more
Mason earns high jump silver 15:15, Aug 19 2008
Germaine Mason secured Britain's first athletics medal of the Beijing Olympics on Tuesday with silver in the men's high jump. more
FIFA switch Republic qualifier 14:15, Aug 19 2008
The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Georgia on September 6 is to be switched to a neutral venue owing to security concerns in the wake of recent events in Georgia, FIFA have confirmed. more
Miller and McFadden to fire Scots 14:15, Aug 19 2008
George Burley has confirmed James McFadden and Kenny Miller will lead Scotland's attack in Wednesday's friendly against Northern Ireland. more
Hoy celebrates gold hat-trick 14:15, Aug 19 2008
Chris Hoy has become the first British athlete for 100 years to win three gold medals at a single Olympics with victory in the men's individual sprint. more
