Football news  

Capello facing goalkeeper crisis

Concerns over fitness of David James have led England coach to look for alternatives in case his No 1 is not able to play in the World Cup

• Injury intrigue harms Foster’s England prospects

• James set to be No 1 in South Africa

Souness 'not interested' in Scotland post

The former Newcastle United manager has ruled himself out of the running to replace George Burley in charge of the national team

• Burley may have only 48 hours to save his job

• Burley is as good as done for with Scotland

Capello’s fears are confirmed in Brazil defeat

Brazil 1 England 0: South Americans’ victory highlights the gulf in class between England’s star players and reserves

• Brazil prove class apart from Capello's men

• Gibbs may be a World Cup option

Neville wants elite pool of referees

Manchester United club captain calls for introduction of a select group of officials to take charge of biggest Premier League matches

• If referees want respect, then boycott Old Trafford

• Wiley urged to sue Ferguson

Rugby news  

Johnson blames loss on climate of fear

England 16 Argentina 9: team manager has seven days to instil confidence in his side with match against All Blacks looming

• The questions England must answer

• England team play like scared children

All Blacks survive Italy’s late onslaught

Italy 6 New Zealand 20: New Zealand forwards fight a desperate battle on their own line to repel Italy scrum and secure win

• Italy looking at wider picture with All Blacks

• Carter suspended after high tackle

O’Driscoll saves Ireland with last-gasp try

Ireland 20 Australia 20: Irish captain rides to the rescue to seize unlikely draw against the odds at Croke Park

• Bowe drawn to hit new targets

• O’Driscoll hungry to cap his golden year

London Irish beat Cardiff Blues in dire game

Cardiff Blues 11 London Irish 12: poor kicking, handling errors and lack of enterprise characterise a dire, dour spectacle

• Simpson helps Wasps spark into action

• Falcons are brought down to earth by Smith

Cricket news  

Smith and Bosman batter England

South Africa v England: Alastair Cook's first match in charge results in England’s heaviest defeat in Twenty20 cricket

• Cook fined for slow over rate

• South Africa v England: as it happened

Panesar to revive career at Sussex

Left-arm spinner to leave Northamptonshire following the loss of his ECB central contract at the end of last season

• Panesar and Bopara out of ECB Performance squad

• England expected to leave out Harmison

Davies: sending Prior a warning

Surrey wicketkeeper, who is about to start his first full England tour, has already set his sights on his friend’s Test place

• Morgan stars before rain comes to England's aid

• England's win: as it happened

Ashes are not 'crown jewels' yet, says Clarke

Chairman of the ECB is confident that recommendation for Ashes be returned to free-to-air television can be overturned

• Football joins Ashes on crown jewels list

• How sport’s crown jewels will be affected

More sport news  

Smith optimistic for England’s future

Departing England coach believes the young side he created can mature into world-beaters, despite the defeat by Australia

McIlroy takes lead in Race to Dubai

Northern Irishman moves to the top of the standings with only one tournament left to play: the Dubai World Championship

Watson's Open challenge to continue beyond 2010

Royal & Ancient change their rules to ensure that past champions over the age of 60 will be able to continue to play in the event

Djokovic stays strong to defeat Monfils

22-year-old Serb wins BNP Paribas Masters as he continues to gather momentum before the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals

Racing and Betting News  

Well Chief gains stirring success

David Pipe says injury-plagued chaser is "the best I've trained by a very long way" after he lowers the colours of Master Minded at Cheltenham

Tranquil Sea adds lustre to Irish revival

Paddy Power winner confirms tide is turning, while Sizing Europe, Jered and Solwhit are notable winners at Punchestown

Sam Twiston-Davies proves razor sharp

Young jockey misses school to ride his first Cheltenham winner, while Garde Champetre clicks again