Kevin Pietersen became only the third England Test captain to score a hundred in his first innings in the job as his team established themselves in a dominant position against South Africa at The Oval.

The eyes of the world gazed in awe on Beijing as a stunning opening extravaganza heralded the start of the Olympic Games.

Robinho's agent claims his client is unhappy at Real Madrid and would jump at the chance to move to Chelsea.

Zenit St Petersburg forward Andrei Arshavin has revealed his frustration at the delay over his proposed move to Tottenham.

Sporting Lisbon president Filipe Soares Franco insists midfielder Joao Moutinho will not be leaving the club this summer.

Mark Foster revelled in the breathtaking experience of leading Great Britain into Beijing's spectacular opening ceremony and declared: "If I never win an Olympic medal, that was my Olympic medal."

Rennes midfielder Stephane Mbia claims he is the subject of an offer of "more than 8 million euros" from Everton.

Robert Karlsson and Jeev Milkha Singh were confirmed as first-round co-leaders of the 90th US PGA Championship as the rain-delayed opening day's play was finally completed at Oakland Hills.

Andrew Johnson expects to be challenged for his place at Fulham despite becoming the club's most expensive signing of the summer.

Hull KR have announced controversial stand-off Paul Cooke will once again be considered for selection from this weekend.

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