Alex Gustafsson, Europe’s leading mixed martial artist, has been confirmed as headlining the UFC’s next London event at the O2 Arena on March 8, fighting veteran Antonio Rogerio Nogueira.
Full Story Gustafsson to fight in London
Ireland coach Mark Aston was keen to take the positives out of his side’s 32-14 defeat to Fiji in their opening match in the Rugby League World Cup.
Full Story Aston not giving up just yet
Gianfranco Zola called for goal-line technology to be introduced in the Sky Bet Championship after Watford had what he felt was a definite goal ruled out in the 1-1 draw at Brighton.
Full Story Zola calls for technology
Hooker Tom Youngs says England go into Saturday’s match against Australia at Twickenham seeking revenge for defeat last autumn.
Full Story Youngs: England want revenge
Akuila Uate grabbed a hat-trick of tries as Fiji kicked off their Rugby League World Cup campaign with a resounding 32-14 victory over Ireland in Rochdale.
Full Story Fiji fire against Ireland
Los Angeles Kings forward Kyle Clifford was handed a $2,756.41 US fine by the National Hockey League on Monday for kneeing Edmonton Oilers forward Ryan Nugent-Hopkins in a game a day earlier.
Full Story Kings’ Clifford fined for kneeing Oilers’ Nugent-Hopkins
Rory McIlroy believes he is close to rediscovering something like his best form after seeing off Tiger Woods in an exhibition match in China.
Full Story McIlroy upbeat on form
Adrian Newey believes F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel will continue to develop as a driver – although he concedes it is already “difficult to see a chink in his armour.”
Full Story Newey backs Vettel to improve
Toulon and Argentina back-row Juan Martin Fernandez-Lobbe has been ruled out of action for around three months.
Full Story Lobbe out for three months
Nigel Pearson has challenged Leicester to prove their Premier League credentials against Fulham on Tuesday night.
Full Story Pearson welcomes Fulham test
Pakistan could go to play a Test series in South Africa immediately after the two teams conclude their current series in the United Arab Emirates.
Full Story Pakistan may tour South Africa
Former Leeds midfielder Andy Couzens believes defender Sam Byram could be more effective this season playing in a more advanced position.
Full Story Couzens sees Byram in midfield
Bayonne chairman Alain Afflelou has described Mike Phillips’ behaviour as “treason”.
Full Story Phillips accused of ‘treason’
Christian Horner believes Red Bull would not have won four consecutive titles had anyone other than Sebastian Vettel been driving for the team.
Full Story Horner: Seb’s the difference
Rangi Chase insists England have what it takes to beat Australia if they get a second chance to take them on during the Rugby League World Cup.
Full Story Chase targets Aussie revenge
Tiger Woods is moving forward from his row with Brandel Chamblee but remains disappointed with the comments made by the Golf Channel analyst despite an apparent apology.
Full Story Rules row disappoints Tiger
England opener Joe Root is looking forward to renewing battle with Australia’s David Warner in the Ashes series.
Full Story Root: Bring Warner battle on
Swansea boss Michael Laudrup is looking forward to a “special” south Wales derby against fierce rivals Cardiff.
Full Story Laudrup relishes Cardiff clash
Former Australia opening batsman Justin Langer believes continuity is a crucial part of a successful team using the all-conquering Australia side of the 1990′s and early 2000′s and the current England side as prime examples.
Full Story Langer calls for continuity
Robin van Persie says ‘good players can always play together’ and feels his partnership with Wayne Rooney at Manchester United proves that.
Full Story RvP: Rooney partnership works
