BACK-IN-CHARGE Mourinho is predicting a ‘difficult’ start but says playing at home is a great way to inspire fans and players
FORMER England striker Cole will speak to Tigers boss Steve Bruce as he hopes to stay in the Premier League next term
It was almost a relief to turn into the gates of TPC River Highlands and put the overalls on. Justin Rose is a golfer after all. As much as he enjoyed the celebrity spin around the television and radio studios of New York, hanging with David Letterman et al, Rose could not wait to get back at it at the Travelers Championship today
Brit who has worked with mind-coach Vialante since 2010 trusted his training and didn’t let thoughts drift to the dark side
Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
South Africa have made at least two changes to their pack but will wait until the day before Saturday’s four-nation final against Samoa to make decisions on captain Jean de Villiers and flanker Willem Alberts’s fitness.
Nottingham Forest have signed former Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj.
Wolverhampton Wanderers will begin life in League One with a trip to Preston North End, while Bradford City open their campaign at Bristol City.
Bolton Wanderers kick off their Championship campaign with an absolute cracker as they travel to Burnley.
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Blackburn start the new Championship season away at Derby on 3 August.
Harry Redknapp’s rebuilding mission at QPR will start on August 3 when Sheffield Wednesday visit Loftus Road on the first day of the new Championship season.
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Gerard Pique has urged Thiago Alcantara to remain at Barcelona as reports link him with a high-profile move elsewhere.
Gerard Pique has declared that Barcelona must try and talk Manchester United target Thiago Alcantara into staying at the Catalan club.
Gareth Southgate is the overwhelming bookmakers’ favourite to replace Stuart Pearce as England Under-21s manager.
Wales Under-20s captain Ellis Jenkins has hailed his side after a “special” win over South Africa at the IRB Junior World Championship.
Sky Sports understands Sheffield Wednesday, Crawley and Peterborough are all keen to sign Cheltenham midfielder Marlon Pack.
Chris Adams has revealed his disappointment following his dismissal as Surrey team director.
Sky Sports understands that Nottingham Forest are on the verge of signing former Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj.