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Team spirit and effort key for Broch in Scottish Cup
Paul Young hopes Fraserburgh’s battling qualities can serve them well as they look to go on another Scottish Cup run.
Moore makes European team-mates merrier
Europe’s Ryder Cup players spent their first evening at Le Golf National laughing at each other as captain Thomas Bjorn decided to begin the week in light-hearted fashion.
Team comes first for European talisman Poulter
Ian Poulter insists he will sacrifice his brilliant individual record for team success as Europe attempt to regain the Ryder Cup in Paris.
Salah wins FIFA goal of the year award but misses out on spot in World X1
Mohamed Salah may have been one of the three people nominated for The Best FIFA Men’s Player but his name was a curious omission from the FIFPro World 11.
Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Declan Rice has been offered a new contract at West Ham, but he may end up leaving the Hammers for a better pay deal, according to the Daily Mail. The paper reports Rice, 19, turned down a £12,000-a-week deal and the Sun says other defenders on the club’s books, like Fabian Balbuena and Issa Diop, are paid more.
An in-depth look at the Ryder Cup
One of the year’s biggest sporting events starts on Friday when Europe take on the United States to try and reclaim the Ryder Cup.
Luka Modric ends the Messi/Ronaldo debate but neither turn up to hear the answer
Luka Modric was named FIFA men’s player of the year at a star-studded show in London on Monday, but neither of the men who have dominated the prize for a decade were there to congratulate him.
Mourinho relishes pressure cup clash with Derby creates at Manchester United
Jose Mourinho insists he relishes the pressure cup competitions can create as he seeks to draw a line under another turbulent weekend at Manchester United.
Gatland hopes common sense prevails in Webb selection scenario
Warren Gatland hopes “common sense” will prevail and allow Wales to play the ineligible British and Irish Lions scrum-half Rhys Webb at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
Luka Modric named the best player in the world – Twitter reacts
Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric has won the FIFA men’s player of the year award, beating Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo to the prize.
John Mitchell has no plans to succeed Eddie Jones as England boss
John Mitchell is comfortable acting as Eddie Jones’ number two after rejecting the prospect of eventually succeeding his new boss as England head coach.
Modric beats Ronaldo and Salah to FIFA’s men’s player of the year award
Luka Modric has been named FIFA’s men’s player of the year after beating off stiff competition from Cristiano Ronaldo and Mohamed Salah.
UEFA reopens investigation into Paris St Germain’s finances
European football’s governing body has announced it has reopened its investigation into Paris St Germain’s finances.
Jack Brooks’ five-for sees Yorkshire secure Division One status
Jack Brooks took five Worcestershire wickets as Yorkshire guaranteed their Specsavers County Championship Division One status by claiming the two bowling points they needed.
Former world road race champion Lizzie Deignan announces birth of daughter
Former world road race champion Lizzie Deignan has announced the birth of her daughter, Orla.
Tony Bellew convinced he will become undisputed world cruiserweight champion
Tony Bellew is convinced he will “find a way” to defeat “the monster” Oleksandr Usyk and become undisputed world cruiserweight champion.
Andrew Flintoff believes Ben Stokes looks a shadow of himself before trial
Former England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff has claimed Ben Stokes does not look the same player after his return to action following his trial for affray.
Thomas Bjorn: Europe do not fear revitalised Tiger Woods at Ryder Cup
Europe captain Thomas Bjorn insists he and his team do not fear a revitalised Tiger Woods despite the 14-time major winner’s spectacular return to form.
Monaco chief Vadim Vasilyev defends players after latest disappointing result
Monaco bosses have refused to hit out at the club’s poor start to the campaign ahead of Tuesday’s Ligue 1 clash with Angers.
Tiger: I feared for my career amid injury nightmare
Tiger Woods has admitted fearing he would never win another golf tournament due to his chronic back injuries.
Niko Kovac: Bayern haven’t won anything yet
Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has shrugged off suggestions his side already have another Bundesliga title in the bag as they prepare for Tuesday’s clash with Augsburg.
De Bruyne will be back sooner than expected – Belgium boss Martinez
Kevin De Bruyne is a naturally quick healer and will be back on the pitch far sooner than initially thought, according to Belgium manager Roberto Martinez.
Watch: Former Norwich City striker Grant Holt wins on wrestling debut
Grant Holt might have hung up his football boots, but it turns out he’s still quite the competitor.
Peterhead boss McInally happy to win ugly against Berwick Rangers
Peterhead manager Jim McInally praised his side for finding a way to win against Berwick Rangers – despite not being at their best.
Premier League the priority as Guardiola targets domestic domination
Pep Guardiola wants to establish Manchester City as the dominant English force after admitting retaining the Premier League title is his primary motivation.
Watch Tottenham’s finest test their skills in a series of hotel challenges
Football fans will have seen Christian Eriksen deliver a sumptuous free-kick, but can he deliver a tray of drinks with as much aplomb?
Danny Rose hopes Tottenham are on right track now after below-par run
Danny Rose accepts Tottenham have been below par this season but hopes the 2-1 win at Brighton on Saturday can put them on the right track.
Goalkeeper Jack Bycroft handed professional contract by Southampton
Southampton have handed a first professional contract to young goalkeeper Jack Bycroft.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic wowed by seven-year-old’s US national anthem rendition
Singing might not be the first skill you’d go to Zlatan Ibrahimovic for advice on, but praise from the Swedish footballing legend is high indeed – especially when you’re seven years old.
Petr Cech eyes the Tiger after Arsenal beat Everton
Tiger Woods lifted the Tour Championship just hours after Arsenal had seen off Everton across the Atlantic – and Petr Cech believes there are comparisons between the Gunners’ wait for a Premier League crown and the American’s decade-long run without a major.
