Police escort Pietersen from airport

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Kevin Pietersen was given a police escort out of Heathrow airport on Thursday morning after returning to England from a holiday in South Africa.

Rovers reject City's Santa Cruz bid

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester City have had a significant bid for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected by Rovers.

Eastwood boost for Rhinos

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

New Zealand international Greg Eastwood has been given the green light to link up with Super League champions Leeds Rhinos on their pre-season camp in Florida.

Vaughan backs Strauss appointment

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Michael Vaughan has endorsed Andrew Strauss' credentials to captain England.

Keothavong gifted last-four berth

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Anne Keothavong is just one match away from appearing in her first WTA Tour final after Ajumi Morita retired after one set of their quarter-final match at the ASB Classic in Auckland on Thursday.

Trezeguet linked with City

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester City are ready to make an offer for Juventus striker David Trezeguet, according to the Frenchman's agent.

Toure happy at Barca - Agent

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Yaya Toure's agent insists he has heard nothing from Manchester City about a potential bid for the Barcelona midfielder, and also warned any prospective suitors they may be wasting their time trying to tempt the Ivory Coast international from the Nou Camp.

White to quit Sale

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Jason White will quit Sale Sharks at the end of this season after agreeing a two-year deal with French club Clermont Auvergne.

Murray sanctioned Boyd sale

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Rangers chairman Sir David Murray claims it was his decision to sanction the sale of Kris Boyd.

Denilson trial is win-win for Bolton

11:15am Thursday 8th January 2009

Bolton manager Gary Megson has insisted he has nothing to lose by taking former Brazil superstar Denilson on trial.