Pulis nears Etherington swoop

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Stoke manager Tony Pulis expects to complete the signing of Matthew Etherington from West Ham later on Thursday.

White to quit Sale

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Jason White will quit Sale Sharks at the end of this season after agreeing a two-year deal with French club Clermont Auvergne.

Strauss 'has KP's support'

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

New England captain Andrew Strauss insists he has the full backing of his predecessor Kevin Pietersen.

Boyd move is dead - McLeish

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Kris Boyd's move to Birmingham from Rangers is "dead" and is unlikely to be resurrected, according to the Championship side's manager Alex McLeish.

Rovers reject City's Santa Cruz bid

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester City have had a significant bid for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected by Rovers.

Joint probe into Hammers over Tevez

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

The Premier League and the Football Association are to launch a fresh inquiry into West Ham's conduct over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Eastwood boost for Rhinos

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

New Zealand international Greg Eastwood has been given the green light to link up with Super League champions Leeds Rhinos on their pre-season camp in Florida.

Vaughan backs Strauss appointment

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Michael Vaughan has endorsed Andrew Strauss' credentials to captain England.

Keothavong gifted last-four berth

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Anne Keothavong is just one match away from appearing in her first WTA Tour final after Ajumi Morita retired after one set of their quarter-final match at the ASB Classic in Auckland on Thursday.

Man Utd star Ronaldo crashes Ferrari

3:56pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo escaped uninjured on Thursday after his sportscar hit a roadside barrier, sources said.