Defoe sidelined for at least three weeks

Thu June 20 2013

Matt Prior - Aussies up for the Ashes

England wicketkeeper Matt Prior joins Sky Sports News to discuss the Ashes, England's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final win and his new book.

Thu June 20 2013

North passed fit for the Lions

George North will be starting in his first Test after being passed fit. The winger missed the Lions last two games with a hamstring injury.

Thu June 20 2013

Woodwood: Gatland selections correct

Former Lions head coach Sir Clive Woodward thinks Gatland has made the right decision in starting Corbisiero ahead of Vunipola.

Thu June 20 2013

Phillips: Honour to start for Lions

Mike Philips says he will try to honour his selection in the first Lions test by beating Australia.

Thu June 20 2013

Rose returns to the tour

Justin Rose is back in action at the Travelers Championship today, just four days after his US Open victory at Merion.

Thu June 20 2013

Lions first Test: Australia team announced

The Australia team has been announced ahead of the first Test against The Lions.

Thu June 20 2013

Lions team announced

The Lions team has been announced ahead of the first Test against Australia.

Thu June 20 2013

The FIA tribunal into the controversial tyre test carried out by Mercedes and Pirelli begins in Paris tomorrow. They are accused of breaking testing rules, and if found guilty they could face heavy sanctions.

Wed June 19 2013

Administrators appointed at Hearts

Hearts have been placed into administration - meaning they will begin the start of the new season on minus 15 points. Former Chelsea Chief Executive Trevor Birch along with Bryan Jackson and James Stephen have been appointed joint administrators.

Wed June 19 2013

England v South Africa - Gower Blog

David Gower gives his view on England's win over South Africa.

Wed June 19 2013

Sam's Team - 19th June

This week Sam's Team experience their first Super League match.

Wed June 19 2013

From pitch to canvas

Gillian Hamilton is an artist responsible for transforming stars from the Super League onto canvas.

Wed June 19 2013

Broncos capture Soward

London Broncos Coach Tony Rea explains the reason behind aquiring Jamie Soward to play in the Super League.

Wed June 19 2013

Trott - Winning the toss wasn't everything

England's Jonathan Trott says winning the toss was important in their win over South Africa, but good bowling was the key.

Wed June 19 2013

Impressive England

The team discuss England's win over South Africa and debate whether the team should be changed for the final.

Wed June 19 2013

Mercedes face tribunal over testing

Mercedes and Pirelli will appear before an international tribunal to answer charges relating to their controversial tyre testing in Barcelona last month.

Wed June 19 2013

Player of the Day - James 'Tricky' Tredwell

Spin bowler James Tredwell received the Man of the Match award for taking 3-19.

Wed June 19 2013

Cook - Jimmy's my number one

England captain Alastair Cook was delighted with his side's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final win over South Africa and says Jimmy Anderson is the best fast bowler in the World.

Wed June 19 2013

De Villiers - We just weren't good enough

South Africa captain AB de Villiers says his side struggled from the start during their loss to England in the semi-final of the ICC Champions Trophy.

Wed June 19 2013

Harper: Kinnear appointment makes sense

Former Newcastle player Steve Harper believes Joe Kinnear's appointment as Director of Football, makes sense for the club.

Wed June 19 2013

Zaha loan still on?

Crystal Palace Chief Executive Phillip Alexander says that the club have still not dismissed the idea of approaching Manchester United about a loan deal for Wilfried Zaha.

Wed June 19 2013

Zaha loan still on?

Crystal Palace Chief Executive Phillip Alexander says that the club have still not dismissed the idea of approaching Manchester United about a loan deal for Wilfried Zaha.

Wed June 19 2013

Harris returns from injury

Ryan Harris will play for an Australian "A" side against Gloucestershire on Friday after recovering from an achilles injury.

Wed June 19 2013

Souness: Tough season for promoted clubs

Graeme Souness believes Hull, Crystal Palace and Cardiff will have to keep battling during difficult patches in the season if they are to avoid relegation.

Wed June 19 2013

A game of firsts for Accrington and Newport

James Beattie is excited about his first game in management against Newport County, who will be playing their first Football League match.

Wed June 19 2013

Carragher: Liverpool must target top 4

Sky Sports' Jamie Carragher believes a top 4 finish for Liverpool must be a realistc target this season.

Wed June 19 2013

Stoke start with trip to Anfield

New Stoke manager Mark Hughes will take his side to Liverpool for their opening game of the season.

Wed June 19 2013

Hull start at Chelsea

Iain Dowie takes a look at the opening day's Premier League fixtures.

Wed June 19 2013

Llambias resigns as Newcastle MD

Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle. Llambias' resignation comes a day after Joe Kinnear was confirmed as the club's director of football on a three-year deal.

Wed June 19 2013

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Wed June 19 2013

Cardiff under no illusions

Cardiff City captain Mark Hudson says the club are prepared for life in the Premier League and start with a match against West Ham United.

Thu June 20 2013

Lions visit Australian War Memorial

The British and Irish Lions visit the Australian War Memorial in Canberra to pay their respects to those who lost their lives during the first and second World Wars.

Wed June 19 2013

Yeovil begin at Millwall

Yeovil assistant manager Terry Skiverton says the club are excited about their first season in the Championship, which start with an away match against Millwall.

Wed June 19 2013

Hull start at Chelsea

Iain Dowie takes a look at the opening day's Premier League fixtures.

Wed June 19 2013

Llambias resigns as Newcastle MD

Derek Llambias has resigned from his post as managing director at Newcastle. Llambias' resignation comes a day after Joe Kinnear was confirmed as the club's director of football on a three-year deal.

Wed June 19 2013

Super League Back Chat - Round 20

Rod Studd and Mike Stephenson look at all the headlines from the past seven days in rugby league.

Thu June 20 2013

Wallabies drawing inspiration from Brumbies

Australia flanker Michael Hooper insists the Wallabies will draw inspiration from the Lions' first defeat of their 2013 tour, when the two teams meet in the opening test on Saturday.

Wed June 19 2013

Djokovic in a great state of mind

Novak Djokovic believes he has the mental strength to beat anyone in the world and doesn't need to resort to mind games.

Thu June 20 2013

North fit for 1st Test

George North has been passed fit and could feature in Saturday's First Test in Brisbane. North was a doubt to face Austraila due to a hamstring injury but assistant coach Rob Howley says he's fitter than ever.

Wed June 19 2013

England through to Final

Jack Clifford gives his reaction after England beat New Zealand 33-21 to clinch a place in the final of the Junior World Championship.

Tue June 18 2013

Williams - I don't think about my win streak

Reigning Wimbledon champion Serena Williams says she pays no attention to her 31 match win streak.

Tue June 18 2013

Wright's message for fans

The new manager of St Johnstone, Tommy Wright, has urged supporters to have patience after the success of last season.

Tue June 18 2013

The Transfer Centre

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Wed June 19 2013

Hill looks for clear outcome to ‘Testgate’

Damon Hill is looking for a clear cut outcome from the FIA International Tribunal and believes Mercedes will face either a fine or loss of Constructor's points.

Tue June 18 2013

Cook wary of Amla danger

Alastair Cook pinpoints Hashim Amla as the wicket the England team will be targeting early on, but has concerns over spinner Graeme Swann's fitness.

Tue June 18 2013

Brumbies spoil Lions game plan

Shane Williams and Christian Wade felt the Brumbies prevented them from playing the game they wanted to.

Tue June 18 2013

Rod Kafer's Australia XV

Former Brumbies player Rod Kafer picks who his starting XV for Australia would be against the Lions in the first test.

Tue June 18 2013

Football League celebrates anniversary

The Football League is to mark the 125th anniversary of its first season with a programme of special anniversary league fixtures to be played on the opening weekend of the new season.

Tue June 18 2013

White proud of Brumbies fight

Brumbies head coach Jake White, says it was a fantastic opportunity for some of his players to face test level players and believes they can be proud of their performance.

Tue June 18 2013

Kearney bemoans lack of effort

Rob Kearney felt the Lions were guilty of lacking effort in the first half and failing to play simple rugby.

Tue June 18 2013

Everything goes to plan for Brumbies

Brumbies captain Peter Kimlin says his side executed their game plan and produced an 'unreal' performance.

Tue June 18 2013

Best: Brumbies wanted it more

British & Irish Lions captain Rory Best was disappointed in his sides 14-12 to the Brumbies and thought the opposition were hungrier.

Tue June 18 2013

Gatland: First half cost us

British & Irish Lions Head Coach Warren Gatland blame his side's poor first half performance in their 14-12 defeat to the Brumbies.

Tue June 18 2013

Lions suffer shock defeat to Brumbies

The British & Irish Lions have lost 14-12 to the Brumbies, it's their final warm-up match before Saturday's First Test against Australia in Brisbane.

Tue June 18 2013

De Villiers: Steyn close

South Africa are hopeful Dale Steyn will be fit for South Africa's ICC Champions Trophy semi-final against England tomorrow and Captian AB De Villiers claims Steryn is close to a return.

Tue June 18 2013

Moosajee uncertain over Steyn's fitness

South Africa team manager Dr Mohammed Moosajee says he is hopeful that Dale Steyn will be fit to face England but says there are young players who can step in if Steyn cannot play.

Tue June 18 2013

Kinnear defends appointment

Joe Kinnear has given a bizarre radio interview to talkSPORT in which he mispronounced players names and made incorrect claims about his signings.

Tue June 18 2013

Henman: Home support will help Murray

Tim Henman has picked Rafael Nadal as his favourite for the Wimbledon title - although he believes the home support will be a big help for Andy Murray

Mon June 17 2013

Australia v Sri Lanka - Highlights

Sri Lanka are through to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy after defeating Australia by 20 runs in the final Group A fixture at the Oval.

Mon June 17 2013

Sri Lanka send Aussies out

Reaction from the Oval as Sri Lanka progressed to the semi-finals of the ICC Champions Trophy after beating Australia in the final Group A fixture.

Mon June 17 2013

Lions 2009 - Bobby Cup

In 2009 The British & Irish Lions physical conditioner Paul 'Bobby' Stridgeon gave out his own special player awards.

Mon June 17 2013

Lions 2009 - Willie John's Speech

In 2009 Willie John McBride gives an inspiring speech ahead of the first Test match against South Africa in Durban.

Mon June 17 2013

Coyle excited to get started

Owen Coyle says he is excited to get started at his new club Wigan.

Mon June 17 2013

Pearce: I want to stay at Reading

Reading defender Alex Pearce admits he'd relish a return to the Premier League. But Pearce insists he wants to stay at Reading.

Mon June 17 2013

Supporting The Lions

It takes all different characters to make a successful Lions tour and Sky Sports News has been granted rare access to one of the life and souls of the dressing room, Bag Man Rala O'Reilly.