Australia set to snub Champions Trophy 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 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 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 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 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 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 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
Pendleton strikes gold Aug 19 2008
Victoria Pendleton won Britain's seventh cycling gold of the Beijing Olympics with victory in the women's sprint. more
Terry handed England captaincy Aug 19 2008
John Terry has retained the England captaincy with manager Fabio Capello preferring to keep faith with the Chelsea defender in preference to Rio Ferdinand. more
Hoy closes in on gold hat-trick Aug 19 2008
Chris Hoy moved a step closer to a hat-trick of gold medals after coming through his semi-final against Mickael Bourgain of France. more
Davies completes Potters switch Aug 19 2008
Stoke boss Tony Pulis has made his sixth signing of the summer with the recruitment of Southampton defender Andrew Davies for an undisclosed fee. more
Mbia eager for Everton switch Aug 19 2008
Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia is desperate to complete a move to Everton now he has returned from the Olympic Games in Beijing. more
Pietersen: Shah will bat at three Aug 19 2008
Kevin Pietersen has made the first decisive step towards instilling a greater intent in England's one-day performances by giving Owais Shah a licence to play at the top of the order. more
Moore signs new Pears deal Aug 19 2008
Worcestershire director of cricket Steven Rhodes has revealed that batsman Stephen Moore has signed a new three-year deal which will keep him at New Road until 2011. more
Ameobi close to Ipswich move Aug 19 2008
Ipswich manager Jim Magilton has confirmed the club are poised to sign Shola Ameobi from Newcastle after a transfer fee was agreed for the player. more
Wenger wants Adebayor backing Aug 19 2008
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for the club's fans to get behind striker Emmanuel Adebayor, who has ended speculation over his future by signing a new contract. more
Capello ready to name new captain Aug 19 2008
Fabio Capello will make his first major mark on the England team on Tuesday - with Joe Cole confirming the Italian's vast CV commands instant respect in the dressing room. more
Johnson furious despite qualifying Aug 19 2008
Britain's Jade Johnson was furious with herself despite qualifying for the Olympic long jump final by just two centimetres with her last attempt. more
Gold for Goodison Aug 19 2008
Paul Goodison made up for the disappointment of just missing out on an Olympic medal four years ago as he claimed gold in the Laser class at the Olympic sailing regatta on Tuesday. more
Cole rules out Chelsea exit Aug 18 2008
Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole wants to spend the rest of his career at Stamford Bridge and is prepared to fight for a regular place under Luiz Felipe Scolari. more
