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ECB quiet over rift claims

The England and Wales Cricket Board have refused to comment on reports of a rift between national team captain Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores. Read

Tigers keen on Pennant

Hull have joined the chase for Liverpool's out-of-favour winger Jermaine Pennant. Read

Murray sets up Federer clash

Andy Murray will face Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on Friday after defeating James Blake in straight sets. Read

Premier League dismiss replay claims

The Premier League have dismissed any suggestion television replays could have influenced referee Steve Bennett's decision to overturn a penalty decision at Hull this week. Read

Hammers pledge Zola transfer veto

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury insists manager Gianfranco Zola is under no pressure to sell his top stars in the January transfer window. Read

Ronaldo dismisses Madrid link

Cristiano Ronaldo has dismissed fresh speculation linking him with Real Madrid and insisted he is happy at Manchester United. Read

PGA Tour suspends Daly - reports

John Daly has been suspended from the US PGA Tour for six months, according to multiple reports. Read

Hull demand 'handball' investigation

Hull are demanding an investigation into claims that a third party was behind Steve Bennett's decision to overturn a late penalty in Tuesday night's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa. Read

Pompey to back Adams in January sales

Portsmouth executive chairman Peter Storrie has promised to back manager Tony Adams in the transfer window and warned anyone interested in Jermain Defoe, it will take an exceptional offer to secure him. Read

Davies gets Forest job

Nottingham Forest have confirmed the appointment of Billy Davies as their new manager. Read

Boyd in line for Scotland return

Scotland manager George Burley has paved the way for Kris Boyd to make a surprise return to the national team. Read

Hammers will consider all offers

West Ham chief executive Scott Duxbury has admitted no player is off-limits as the club brace themselves for several bids on their stars during the January transfer window. Read

Smith to head home after Test

South Africa captain Graeme Smith will return home after the third and final Test against Australia in a bid to recover from his chronic elbow injury. Read

PGA Tour suspends Daly - Reports

John Daly has been suspended from the US PGA Tour for six months, according to multiple reports. Read

King fitness key to Redknapp

Tottenham skipper Ledley King is set to be rested for Friday's FA Cup clash against Wigan and it is yet to be decided if he will feature in next week's Carling Cup semi-final. Read

Heskey may make early return

Wigan manager Steve Bruce has been given a lift by Emile Heskey. Read

Plenty of life in Gunners - Djourou

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou insists the Gunners are still fighting on three fronts despite their inconsistent Barclays Premier League campaign to date. Read

Quinn leaves Cherries

Bournemouth have parted company with manager Jimmy Quinn following a meeting of the club's new board on New Year's Eve. Read

Tiatia gives Ospreys victory

A late try by all-action number eight Filo Tiatia gave Ospreys a deserved 16-12 victory over Cardiff Blues in an enthralling local derby. Read

Rafa rallies around Gerrard

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has expressed his full support for Steven Gerrard in the wake of the midfielder being charged with assault and affray following an incident in a bar in Southport earlier this week. Read