Keothavong gifted last-four berth

6:47pm 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.

Eastwood boost for Rhinos

6:47pm 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.

Donington's drive gets thumbs-up

6:47pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Donington Park has been given the green light to begin work on a £100million redevelopment of the circuit.

Strauss 'has KP's support'

6:47pm Thursday 8th January 2009

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

Joint probe into Hammers over Tevez

6:47pm 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.

Vaughan backs Strauss appointment

6:47pm Thursday 8th January 2009

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

O'Neil bid refused by Boro

6:47pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Middlesbrough have turned down a bid of £4.5million from Portsmouth for midfielder Gary O'Neil, the south coast club have announced.

Man Utd star Ronaldo crashes Ferrari

6:47pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo walked away uninjured after writing off his Ferrari sports car in a crash on Thursday morning.

Rovers reject City's Santa Cruz bid

6:47pm Thursday 8th January 2009

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

Etherington completes Potters switch

6:47pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Stoke have completed the signing of Matthew Etherington from West Ham and he is expected to make his debut against Liverpool on Saturday.