Walcott relaxed ahead of crucial clash 16:15, Sep 8 2008
Theo Walcott insists he goes into England's clash against Croatia with no fear and will relish the pressure in Zagreb if selected. more
Smith springs surprises 15:15, Sep 8 2008
Harlequins centre Tony Clubb and Huddersfield prop Darrell Griffin are the surprise inclusions in England coach Tony Smith's initial train-on squad for the World Cup. more
Ferdinand completes training test 15:15, Sep 8 2008
England centre-back Rio Ferdinand will travel to Zagreb for the World Cup qualifier against Croatia after coming through a full training session in Barcelona. more
Cole aware of defensive task 14:45, Sep 8 2008
England winger Joe Cole admitted Fabio Capello's side will put the emphasis on defence in Wednesday's clash with Croatia in Zagreb. more
New Rovers deal for Aizue 14:15, Sep 8 2008
Hull KR's Papua New Guinea international Makali Aizue has signed a new contract for 2009 - but Rovers have released Jon Steel, Kirk Netherton and Luke Menzies. more
Simmonds secures gold 14:15, Sep 8 2008
Great Britain's youngest Paralympian Eleanor Simmonds claimed a gold medal at the National Aquatics Center in Beijing on Monday. more
Wales shocked after Parry quits 14:15, Sep 8 2008
Paul Parry has dramatically quit the Wales squad and will not be on the plane that heads to Moscow for Wednesday's World Cup clash with Russia. more
Fletcher promoted by Burley 14:15, Sep 8 2008
Scotland boss George Burley has added Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher to his squad for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier in Iceland. more
McCartney doubt for Czech game 14:15, Sep 8 2008
Sunderland defender George McCartney is doubtful for Northern Ireland's World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic at Windsor Park on Wednesday. more
England wait on Rio fitness 11:45, Sep 8 2008
England are awaiting a verdict on Rio Ferdinand's fitness ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Croatia in Zagreb. more
Williams: Title reward for hard work 11:15, Sep 8 2008
Serena Williams felt her hard work had paid off after claiming her ninth grand slam title in Sunday's US Open final. more
Britain claim another gold 10:15, Sep 8 2008
Anthony Kappes and pilot rider Barney Storey secured Britain's fourth cycling gold medal of the Paralympic Games in Beijing on Monday. more
Rooney: England must do better 10:15, Sep 8 2008
Wayne Rooney believes England have to find their best form if they are to get a result against Croatia on Wednesday. more
Bilic: I'll turn down Hammers 09:15, Sep 8 2008
Slaven Bilic has insisted he will not leave his post with Croatia to take over as manager at West Ham. more
McLaren to appeal Hamilton decision 09:15, Sep 8 2008
McLaren are to launch an appeal against the decision to strip Lewis Hamilton of his victory in Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps. more
City to enhance youth set-up 09:15, Sep 8 2008
Mark Hughes has insisted Manchester City will not abandon their famed youth policy. more
Zola tops Hammers wish list 08:45, Sep 8 2008
Michael Laudrup will be interviewed by West Ham officials on Monday but Gianfranco Zola has moved into pole position in the race to be the club's next manager. more
Capello happy to take England test 08:45, Sep 8 2008
Fabio Capello admits he relishes the "bigger challenges" as England prepare for the first real test of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Croatia in Zagreb on Wednesday. more
Murray: Past successes meaningless 08:15, Sep 8 2008
Andy Murray goes into the US Open final against Roger Federer knowing his winning record against the four-time defending champion will be meaningless in his first grand slam final. more
