EURO 2021

England boss Roy Hodgson believes the nature of his side’s friendly win over Italy is hugely encouraging ahead of their World Cup qualification campaign.

England, who are 4/11 with bookmaker to win their qualification group, defeated the Azzurri 2-1 in…

Queens Park Rangers boss Mark Hughes has backed Manchester United to come out on top in the battle for the Premier League title in the coming campaign.

The Red Devils, who are 9/4 with bookmaker to be crowned champions in 2012/13, missed out on goal dif…

Coach Gary Kirsten has backed South Africa captain Graeme Smith to mark his record outing as leader with a big performance against England at Lord’s.

The Proteas will win the three-match Test series and take over top spot in the world rankings if the…

Six-time Major winner Sir Nick Faldo is confident that Rory McIlroy will complete a Grand Slam of Major wins in the future.

McIlroy, still only 23, stormed to an eight-shot victory at the USPGA Championship, adding a second Major to the US Open title…

American captain Davis Love has indicated he has already reached a decision on who his four wild card selections will be for next month’s Ryder Cup.

Hunter Mahan, Steve Stricker, Rickie Fowler and Jim Furyk are thought to be the likely candidates.
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Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists his side are ready for the trip to West Ham, even if he doesn’t add to his squad before the Premier League campaign kicks off.

Lambert admits he wants to bring in a few new faces before the transfer window closes…

Manchester City star Yaya Toure feels his side can win multiple titles this season.

The Premier League champions secured their first piece of silverware of the new campaign on Sunday as they saw off Chelsea to win the Community Shield.
Toure is keen…

Tiger Woods paid tribute to Rory McIlroy after the Northern Irish star stormed to an eight-shot victory in the USPGA Championship.

McIlroy, who is 11/1 with bookmaker to win The Open next year, carded a final round 66 to turn the final major of the year…

Jack Rodwell is relishing the chance to play for Manchester City after completing his switch to the Premier League champions from Everton.

The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal for Roberto Mancini’s side, who are 5/1 with bookmaker to hold on to t…

Ian Bell insists he is focused on winning with England at Lord’s rather than the Kevin Pietersen saga as the side prepare for the must-win third Test against South Africa.

Selectors axed Pietersen for the series finale, which England are 5/2 with bet…