Confusion reigned on Wednesday over the positions of England captain Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores.

Middlesbrough have denied they had rejected a third bid from Tottenham for winger Stewart Downing.

Zenit St Petersburg are determined to inflate the price tag Arsenal must meet for wantaway star midfielder Andrei Arshavin, according to his agent.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi handed manager Joe Kinnear a welcome boost on Wednesday by signing a three-year contract extension.

Yaya Toure is happy to be linked with the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City but insists his focus is currently only on trying to do well on the pitch for Barcelona.

Tottenham defender Michael Dawson has revealed how a half-time dressing down from manager Harry Redknapp sparked their Carling Cup comeback against Burnley on Tuesday night.

Australia salvaged a consolation win against South Africa after dismissing the tourists for 272 with only 10 balls remaining on the fifth day to clinch a 103-run victory in the third Test at the SCG.

New Zealand claimed a comfortable seven wicket-win in the third one-day international against the West Indies on Wednesday to level the series 1-1.

Jermain Defoe insists he never wanted to leave Tottenham for Portsmouth and is now determined to make the most of his second spell at White Hart Lane.

Seve Ballesteros' competitive spirit is continuing throughout his recovery and he has urged his good friend Jose Maria Olazabal to lead Europe to glory in the Royal Trophy this week.

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