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Wenger calls for domestic focus

Wenger calls for domestic focus

Arsene Wenger has called on his Arsenal players to focus on beating West Ham on Saturday to go top of the Barclays Premier League rather than be distracted by their glamour Champions League quarter-final against Barcelona.

We won't be presumptuous - Fletcher

We won't be presumptuous - Fletcher

Darren Fletcher is confident Manchester United will not get ahead of themselves by believing they are assured of a Champions League final berth.

Moody relishing 'proudest moment'

Moody relishing 'proudest moment'

Lewis Moody will enjoy the proudest moment of his England career on Saturday when he captains his country against Grand Slam-chasing France in Paris.

Gold glory for Commander

Gold glory for Commander

Imperial Commander stayed on strongly up the final hill for trainer Nigel Twiston-Davies and jockey Paddy Brennan to land the totesport Cheltenham Gold Cup.

Cooke seals Wildcats switch

Cooke seals Wildcats switch

Wakefield finally got their man on Friday when Hull KR's out-of-favour stand-off Paul Cooke joined them on a short-term contract.

D'Arcy fit to face Scotland

D'Arcy fit to face Scotland

Gordon D'Arcy has been cleared to start Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with Scotland at Croke Park on Saturday.

Moody to lead England

Moody to lead England

Lewis Moody will captain England against France on Saturday night after Steve Borthwick was ruled out with a knee injury.

Hamstring blow for Defoe

Hamstring blow for Defoe

England striker Jermain Defoe has been ruled out for a "few weeks" after suffering a grade-two tear to one of his hamstrings, Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp confirmed on Friday.

Fulham handed Wolfsburg tie

Fulham handed Wolfsburg tie

Fulham's reward for their stunning victory over Juventus is a Europa League quarter-final with German side Wolfsburg.

Barca to face Arsenal in last eight

Barca to face Arsenal in last eight

Champions League holders Barcelona were handed a quarter-final tie with Arsenal in Friday's draw in Nyon.

Rafa bemoans Riera timing

Rafa bemoans Riera timing

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has admitted he is "disappointed" with Albert Riera's critical comments but does not intend to allow them to become a distraction ahead of Sunday's clash against Manchester United.

Fergie hits out at FA

Fergie hits out at FA

Sir Alex Ferguson has accused the Football Association of running a "dysfunctional" disciplinary system.

Murray wants different approach

Murray wants different approach

Andy Murray believes the Lawn Tennis Association should consider an alternative to a big-name captain as they seek the next leader of Britain's Davis Cup team.

Wildcats set to unveil Cooke

Wildcats set to unveil Cooke

Wakefield will finally get their man on Friday when they complete the signing of Hull KR's out-of-favour stand-off Paul Cooke.

Broad beats bug to boost England

Broad beats bug to boost England

England expect Stuart Broad to be fully fit for Saturday's start of the second Test against Bangladesh after a bout of illness.

Hargreaves wants to return to the top

Hargreaves wants to return to the top

Owen Hargreaves insisted he could rediscover his best form after ending his 18-month injury nightmare with a 45-minute appearance for Manchester United's reserves on Thursday night.

Riera explains Benitez criticism

Riera explains Benitez criticism

Liverpool winger Albert Riera has attempted to play down comments made in the Spanish media in which heavily criticised Reds manager Rafael Benitez.

Redknapp: Keane will not stay with Hoops

Redknapp: Keane will not stay with Hoops

Harry Redknapp insists there is "no way" he will let Celtic keep Robbie Keane beyond his current loan deal.

Benitez sounds cautious note

Benitez sounds cautious note

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes his side are more than capable of winning the Europa League but he will not allow his players to get ahead of themselves.

Hodgson basks in momentous win

Hodgson basks in momentous win

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson believes Thursday night's 4-1 hammering of Juventus will go down as one of the most memorable moments in the club's history.

Clarke delivers timely ton

Michael Clarke put all his off-field dramas behind him to notch an unbeaten century as Australia took charge on the opening day of the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington.






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