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FIFA rule our Irish replay

FIFA have dashed the Republic of Ireland's hopes replaying their World Cup qualifying play-off with France.Read

Wilkinson warning for England

Jonny Wilkinson has warned England will have to toughen up if they are to stand any chance of overturning the odds and beating New Zealand at Twickenham on Saturday.Read

Strauss staying out of Twenty20 format

Andrew Strauss has confirmed he has no plans to go back on his decision to stop playing Twenty20 cricket.Read

Scholes enjoys a break away

Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes enjoys the international breaks now he is no longer involved with England.Read

Bouma suffers new setback

Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma has suffered another injury blow which has delayed his comeback after 16 months out of action.Read

Wenger positive despite Van Persie blow

Arsene Wenger maintains Arsenal have the strength to cope without injured frontman Robin van Persie.Read

Fisher fails to fire

Ross Fisher failed to make the move he was looking for when the Dubai World Championship resumed on Friday.Read

Duff: I would have handled the ball

Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff has admitted he probably would have replicated Thierry Henry's now infamous handball if the opportunity had arisen at the other end of the field.Read

FIFA rule out replay for Republic

The Republic of Ireland's pleas to have their World Cup clash with France replayed are likely to fall on deaf ears.Read

FAI call on FIFA for replay

Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has urged FIFA to uphold their own principles and "step up to the plate" by agreeing to replay last night's controversial World Cup play-off defeat by France.Read

Passport deadline for Stosic

Wakefield have given New Zealand-born prop James Stosic until the end of the month to acquire a Macedonian passport or be released.Read

Irish lodge official complaint

The Football Association of Ireland have lodged a formal complaint with world governing body FIFA over the controversial World Cup play-off defeat to France.Read

Westwood in pole position

Lee Westwood gave playing partner Rory McIlroy something to think about with a sparkling six-under-par 66 when the Dubai World Championship began on Thursday.Read

Trap demands answers over referee

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni wants FIFA to explain their choice of referee for Wednesday night's World Cup play-off against France in Paris.Read

Fergie to miss Pompey and Spurs

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will be in the dugout at Old Trafford on Saturday when his side face Everton.Read

Murray pitted against del Potro

British number one Andy Murray will face US Open champion Juan Martin del Potro in the opening singles match at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals in London on Sunday.Read

Keane blasts FIFA seedings

Robbie Keane has launched a scathing attack on football's governing bodies after the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams were shattered in Paris.Read

Hughton cool on Campbell comments

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton has played down reports linking Sol Campbell with a move to the club.Read

Taylor makes case for video technology

Players' chief Gordon Taylor has called for the introduction of video replays after the Republic of Ireland's World Cup dreams were shattered by a goal that should never have been given.Read

Middlesex sign Gilchrist

Middlesex have signed Adam Gilchrist for the group matches of next season's Twenty20 Cup - and are confident of securing Sachin Tendulkar as well.Read