Seve sends message to Trophy team

2:58pm 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

2:58pm 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.

Australia triumph in Sydney

2:57pm 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

2:57pm 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.

Murray through with ease

2:57pm 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.

Ameobi commits to Newcastle

2:57pm 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

2:57pm 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

2:57pm 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

2:57pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

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

Confusion over Pietersen and Moores

2:57pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

Confusion reigned on Wednesday over the positions of England captain Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores.