Seve sends message to Trophy team

5:06pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Seve Ballesteros' competitive spirit is continuing throughout his recovery and he has urged his good friend Jose Maria Olazabal to lead Europe to glory in the Royal Trophy this week.

New Zealand cruise to victory

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

New Zealand claimed a comfortable seven wicket-win in the third one-day international against the West Indies on Wednesday to level the series 1-1.

Murray through with ease

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Andy Murray took his place in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open in Doha with a comfortable 6-2 6-4 victory over Germany's Philipp Petzschner on Wednesday.

Australia triumph in Sydney

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Australia salvaged a consolation win against South Africa after dismissing the tourists for 272 with only 10 balls remaining on the fifth day to clinch a 103-run victory in the third Test at the SCG.

Toure flattered by Premier League link

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Yaya Toure is happy to be linked with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City but insists his focus is currently only on trying to do well on the pitch for Barcelona.

Ameobi commits to Newcastle

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi handed manager Joe Kinnear a welcome boost on Wednesday by signing a three-year contract extension.

Zenit seeking high price for Arshavin

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Zenit St Petersburg are determined to inflate the price tag Arsenal must meet for wantaway star midfielder Andrei Arshavin, according to his agent.

Rovers: No bids for Santa Cruz

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Blackburn chairman John Williams has revealed the club have yet to receive a bid for striker Roque Santa Cruz and they are concerning themselves more with bringing players in.

Boro: No new bid for Downing

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Middlesbrough have denied they had rejected a third bid from Tottenham for winger Stewart Downing.

Announcement due on England pair

5:05pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

The uncertainty surrounding the positions of power in the England cricket team is set to be addressed by the England and Wales Cricket Board this evening.