To get involved text us on 81111 with TENNIS before your message. (Not all contributions can be used; UK mobiles only; network rates apply) By Chris Bevan 2026: Here's the lowdown then (deep breath): Any win for Federer means he and Murray are through.

Martin Johnson, the England coach, does not accept the need for a reshuffle of his team. Photograph: Bruce Seabrook Martin Johnson will fly to New Zealand on a World Cup scouting mission today refusing to accept the need for a reshuffle of England's ...

Australia's coach, Robbie Deans, says he is unfazed by criticism of his team's attack as 'atrocious'. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images If Robbie Deans's position as the Australia coach hinges on the outcome of Saturday's international against Wales ...

It sounds odd, but taking charge of the bottom team is a perfect scenario for Avram Grant. He does not come with a great CV or big reputation but he will not have dressing-room dissent or big personalities to deal with at Portsmouth.

The Manchester United captain, Gary Neville, admits his side 'just didn't do enough' to beat Besiktas. Photograph: Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Gary Neville, the Manchester United captain and a serial Liverpool-baiter, has told Rafael Benítez's team ...

Everton's proposal for a £400m, 50000-seat stadium and Tesco shopping complex at Kirkby was rejected by the government. Photograph: Everton FC/PA Wire Everton yesterday appeared to reopen the door to the possibility of sharing a ground with Liverpool, ...

Seven of England's match-day squad from the defeat by New Zealand on Saturday will return to domestic action with their clubs in the Guinness Premiership tonight.

If Rory McIlroy was feeling sore after losing top spot to Lee Westwood in the Race to Dubai on Sunday, and subsequently finishing the season as the European No 2, he gave no indication of it during the first round of the World Cup at Mission Hills in ...

The resignation of Premier League chairman Sir Dave Richards was the latest PR disaster for England's 2018 World Cup bid. Photograph: Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport The leader of England's campaign to host the World Cup in 2018 has called on the warring ...

New Aldershot manager Kevin Dillon has made his second deadline loan signing in two days by bringing in Oliver Bozanic from Championship side Reading.

Badminton and rhythmic gymnastics at London 2012 are set to be held at Wembley Arena after approval from the International Olympic Committee.

He has come through the Old Firm rivalry with his pride and his record intact and acknowledges that, for Birmingham City fans, games with Aston Villa carry greater intensity.

Roy Hodgson is hoping the news that he and Brede Hangeland have signed new contracts with Fulham will urge others to follow suit. As first revealed by skysports.

And the Addicks have allowed another of their midfielders, Dean Sinclair, to return on loan to Barnet, from where he signed for Charlton in August 2007.

By Sportsmail Reporter Last updated at 10:32 AM on 26th November 2009 Nicolas Anelka has lit the touchpaper ahead of Sunday's showdown with Arsenal by claiming winning the title with Chelsea will overshadow his triumph with the Gunners.

Leeds United have signed Queens Park Ranger winger Hogan Ephraim, Cardiff defender Tony Capaldi and Liverpool goalkeeper David Martin on loan.

World champions South Africa have included Ulster prop BJ Botha in their team for Saturday's clash against Grand Slam champions Ireland at Croke Park.

The 23-year-old joins Cardiff City striker Warren Feeney in joining the Owls on a temporary basis until the end of December. Soares, who moved to Stoke in the summer of 2008 from Crystal Palace, is a player Wednesday boss Brian Laws has long-since ...

Centre-back Nemanja Vidic has insisted that he wants to be the rock Manchester United build their next team upon. The 28-year-old has been the subject of persistent rumours that he is keen for a move away from Old Trafford.

Chesterfield midfielder Paul Harsley is set to join League Two rivals Darlington on loan until January 2. Harsley (31) joined Chesterfield on a free transfer from Port Vale at the start of last season but been unable to command a regular place in the ...