John Toshack believes his overhaul of the Wales side can bear fruit in the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
Robbie Keane will channel the bitter disappointment of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit into the quest for Euro 2012 qualification.
Steven Naismith will start for Scotland in their opening Euro 2012 opener against Lithuania as Craig Levein left James McFadden out of his first competitive line-up.
Salman Butt, Mohammad Asif and Mohammad Aamer have been provisionally suspended by the International Cricket Council.
Fabio Capello is crossing his fingers that intense pressure will continue to bring out the best in him.
England bowler Graham Onions is to have back surgery next week that will rule him out of this winter's Ashes series in Australia.
Tottenham star Gareth Bale was the subject of a "big-money bid" over the summer, according to Wales manager John Toshack.
Andy Murray will face a unique opponent in the second round of the US Open on Friday - a Jamaican with a German mother and British grandmother who wants to play alongside Murray in Britain's Davis Cup team.
Hull's club captain Lee Radford has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year contract.
Skipper Steven Gerrard has called on England to make a statement of intent in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria on Friday night.
England manager Fabio Capello is encouraged by Wayne Rooney's return to goalscoring form ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.
STEVENAGE police would like to reassure members of the public following reports of text and internet rumours about allegations of rapes in the town on two consecutive nights this week in the Six Hills Way area.
A NEW service aiming to have a package to help vulnerable people lead an independent life as possible within 24 hours is trailing in Stevenage.
HERTFORDSHIRE Police Authority has been praised by independent inspectors as the axe continues to hang over the organisation.
YOUNG people around North Herts took part in a Streetball tournament throughout the summer holidays.
Oil giant BP has said that the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster had risen to 8 billion US dollars (£5.2 billion) so far.