Benzema: I turned down United and Barca

8:23am Friday 10th July 2009

Karim Benzema revealed he rejected advances from the likes of Champions League finalists Barcelona and Manchester United before opting for his "dream" move to Real Madrid.

Deco prepared to stay at Bridge

8:23am Friday 10th July 2009

Chelsea midfielder Deco is prepared to stay at the club after seeing Inter Milan withdraw their interest in him.

Johnson backs Reds for title

8:23am Friday 10th July 2009

Glen Johnson believes Liverpool can steal the title from Manchester United next season.

Pennant completes Zaragoza move

10:13pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Real Zaragoza have completed the signing of Jermaine Pennant after his release by Liverpool.

Squabble renews breakaway threat

9:32pm Thursday 9th July 2009

The threat of a breakaway series continues to lurk menacingly in the background as FOTA refused to buckle on Thursday in the ongoing war with FIA president Max Mosley.

Hamilton happy to play long game

8:53pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Lewis Hamilton is throwing himself into the challenge of helping McLaren build what he hopes will be a race-winning car again for next year.

Benzema unveiled by Madrid

8:46pm Thursday 9th July 2009

France striker Karim Benzema was presented as a Real Madrid player on Thursday after completing his 41million euro transfer from Lyon.

Bold Millar move fails to pay off

7:58pm Thursday 9th July 2009

Britain's David Millar came agonisingly close to claiming the third Tour de France stage victory of his career as Norway's Thor Hushovd won a sprint finish to win Stage Six.

Aussies prosper at Loch Lomond

7:44pm Thursday 9th July 2009

It was a good day for Australia in the golf as well as the cricket on Thursday.