After knee repair, half can't play sports the same

2011-10-14 14:26:04

After knee reconstruction surgery, half of people who played sports both competitively and just for fun don't perform as well as they used to, according to an Australian study.

Stern warns season may be in jeopardy

2011-10-14 13:25:36

NBA Commissioner David Stern warned the entire season could be in jeopardy if significant progress toward a collective agreement is not made.

O'Neill rules out N Ireland job

2011-10-14 10:14:28

Martin O'Neill does not want to be considered for the post of Northern Ireland manager because he is considering a return to club management.

Ireland handed boost in playoff draw

2011-10-14 09:45:27

Irish players were given a huge boost in their bid to reach next year's finals when they were drawn to play Estonia in the two-legged playoffs.

Coach Mel reveals literary bent

2011-10-14 09:36:55

Real Betis coach Pepe Mel has an unusual way of relaxing when he is not occupied with coaching the La Liga side - writing mystery novels.

Rooney gets three-match ban

2011-10-14 09:15:26

Wayne Rooney has been given a three-match international ban by UEFA for his sending-off against Montenegro last Friday.

Advocaat slams critics after matches

2011-10-13 13:47:11

Russia coach Dick Advocaat has hit out at his critics after guiding his team to the Euro 2012 finals in Poland and Ukraine.

Lille get injury boost for Auxerre

2011-10-13 11:37:03

Lille have made an uninspiring start to the defence of their French title.

UK government gives FA deadline

2011-10-13 11:28:24

The UK government told the English Football Association to work with its partners and publish a plan to improve football governance by Feb 2012.

Rooney steeled for Anfield boo boys

2011-10-13 11:21:04

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney's Everton connections meant he was already in for a rough ride from Liverpool fans this weekend.

Terry backs Chelsea owner

2011-10-13 11:14:16

Roman Abramovich is mad about Chelsea must trust the Russian owner if he believes a move away from Stamford Bridge is in the club's interests.

Lithuania coach quits after Czech thrashing

2011-10-13 11:09:40

Lithuania coach Raimondas Zutautas quit on Wednesday, a day after his side were thumped 4-1 at home by the Czech Republic in their final Euro 2012 qualifier, the national soccer federation said.