Little Angel makes big impact on return to Japan
Prop Sisilia Tuipulotu has hazy memories of growing up in Tokyo as she bids for back-to-back WXV Global Series wins in Japan with Wales.
Liverpool keen on Stuttgart defender Jeltsch – Wednesday's gossip
Liverpool are keen on Stuttgart’s promising defender Finn Jeltsch, Chelsea still want to sign Bournemouth’s Alex Scott; Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle are among the clubs keeping tabs on Germany striker Nicolo Tresoldi, plus more.
An unmanageable club? Carrick the latest to suffer in Manchester United’s faded grandeur
Only Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson have truly succeeded in the Old Trafford hot seat with each casting uneasy shadowsShould any football club fit the Great Man theory of history it is Manchester United. In the past 100 years, only Matt Busby and Alex Ferguson have knocked the club into shape. A pair of 20th-century…
Sliding Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for draft picks
30-year-old is an eight-time Pro Bowl selectionIndianapolis fired GM Ballard last week amid skidThe Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the deal told the Associated Press on Tuesday.The person requested anonymity because the deal had not been announced by either team and said the…
England’s Nations Championship plans hit by Pepper and Van Rensburg double blow
Bath flanker Pepper injured ankle at Gloucester on FridayBristol’s Van Rensburg advised to rest after two concussionsEngland’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, said he will be monitoring this weekend’s domestic Prem games with some trepidation. Already he has lost at least two potentially key squad members for the entire autumn period in the form of Guy…
Ballon d'Or in London – the most chaotic ever?
It was the first time the Ballon d’Or had been held in London in its 70-year history – but the event was not plain sailing. BBC Sport assesses a chaotic night.
Man Utd stick with Carrick – inside a turbulent 48 hours at Old Trafford
BBC Sport looks at the 48 hours that led to Manchester United deciding to keep under-pressure Michael Carrick as their head coach for Saturday’s trip to Chelsea.
Prep time for Wallabies a challenge – Borthwick
England head coach Steve Borthwick says his players have tried to make most of limited preparation time for their Test against a comparatively battle-hardened Australia.
Lancashire treatment of Anderson disrespectful – Broad
Lancashire have been “pretty disrespectful” in their treatment of legendary bowler James Anderson, says his long-time England bowler partner Stuart Broad.
Wenger's 'daylight' offside trial unlikely to be extended
Arsene Wenger’s “daylight” offside trial is unlikely to be extended after receiving a lack of support at the Ifab assessment panels.
