Brazil will benefit with more than just new soccer stadiums from hosting the 2014 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said as unrest in the country continued More »Football - World Cup legacy for Brazil goes beyond soccer, says Blatter
Sam Morsy's agent has warned Chesterfield that time could be of the essence in their pursuit of the Port Vale midfielder. More »Football - Chesterfield chase Morsy
Juventus have bought Ghana international midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah outright on a four-year deal. More »Serie A - Juventus sign Ghana midfielder Asamoah from Udinese
Bristol Rovers boss John Ward wants his side to hit the ground running with 15 points up for grabs in August. More »Football - Ward aware of August importance
Former Dutch international Peter Bosz was named the new coach of Vitesse Arnhem on Wednesday, returning to the club where he started his playing career. More »Football - Vitesse Arnhem name Bosz as new coach
Portsmouth boss Guy Whittingham is delighted that his side start the campaign with a home game for the first time since 2009. More »Football - Whittingham happy with home comforts
Scraping around the fringes of professional tennis, at tournaments in unglamorous locations, without umpires and ball boys and against players not old enough to More »Tennis - Forgotten man Bastl revelling in 'new career'
The Russian Football Federation are confident Fabio Capello will not quit in favour of a switch to Paris Saint-Germain. More »Serie A - Russia don’t expect Capello exit
Kilmarnock chairman Michael Johnston will resume discussions with Allan Johnston on Thursday as he looks to name Kenny Shiels' successor as Rugby Park boss. More »Scottish Football - Johnston set for more Killie talks
West Ham have confirmed the permanent transfer of former loan striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool on a six-year deal. More »Premier League - Carroll joins West Ham on permanent basis
Mansfield manager Paul Cox has not given up hope of keeping out-of-contract striker Matt Green at the One Call Stadium. More »League Two - Cox retains Green hope
Mansfield defenders John Dempster and Ryan Tafazolli have both signed new contracts with the Football League newcomers. More »League Two - Duo extend Stags stay
Barcelona team doctor Ricard Pruna has confirmed that Carles Puyol will recover from his knee surgery in time for preseason. More »Liga - Puyol back by preseason
Torquay Player of the Year Aaron Downes has agreed a new two-year deal to stay at Plainmoor. More »Football - Downes delight for Gulls
The release of the fixtures has whetted the appetite of Carlisle boss Greg Abbott ahead of the 2013/14 campaign. More »Football - Abbott eyes good start
Holly Bleasdale will be look to defend her pole vault crown after being selected for the European Under-23 Championships. More »Athletics - Bleasdale and Gemili to lead GB at European Under-23s
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson believes his side's opening fixtures of the season give Posh a chance to address the poor home form of the previous campaign. More »Football - Ferguson wants home comfort
Jim Goodwin says the decision to allow Celtic to postpone their league game against the Buddies is "ridiculous". More »Football - Goodwin hits out at postponement
Samir Handanovic will remain at Inter after the Nerazzurri bought out his contract from Udinese. More »Serie A - Inter complete Handanovic deal
St Johnstone boss Tommy Wright insists his side cannot afford to take it easy against financially stricken Hearts when they kick off the new Scottish Premier More »Football - Wright wary of broken Hearts
Barcelona need to convince Thiago Alcantara that his long-term future lies with the club. More »Liga - Barca tasked with convincing Thiago to stay
Key question and answers in the lead up to Formula One's International Tribunal in Paris. More »Formula 1 - How the International Tribunal works
Serie B side Palermo have officially confirmed 2006 Italian World Cup winner Gennaro Gattuso as their new coach. More »Serie A - Gattuso named Palermo boss
Reading owner Anton Zingarevich has his sights firmly set on the Championship title. More »Championship - Zingarevich targets Championship title
Sheffield United striker Dave Kitson is one of five players whose contracts will not be renewed at Bramall Lane this summer. More »Football - Kit packed off