KP enjoys fine baptism

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Kevin Pietersen's first day as England Test captain proved a resounding success as South Africa were decimated at the Brit Oval.

Ronaldo hails Fergie's human touch

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed he would love to have Sir Alex Ferguson at his side throughout his career.

Fulham seal Johnson deal

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Andrew Johnson has completed his transfer from Everton to Fulham for an undisclosed fee.

Villa swoop for Shorey

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of left-back Nicky Shorey from Reading on a three-year deal with Middlesbrough defender Luke Young expected to join him imminently.

Blues make bid for Robinho

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Chelsea have confirmed they have made an undisclosed offer for Real Madrid forward Robinho.

Exiles sign up Elvis

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

London Irish have signed Samoa centre Elvis Seveali'i from Sale Sharks.

McMahon denies Magpies bid

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Steve McMahon has categorically denied he is part of a bid to buy Newcastle.

Gavin flies home as questions begin

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Shattered Frankie Gavin flew home to Birmingham with his Olympic dream in tatters as British amateur boxing chiefs promised to launch a major inquiry into the circumstances surrounding his failure to make the weight.

Karlsson and Singh lead the way

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Robert Karlsson and Jeev Milka Singh made the early running at Oakland Hills with opening rounds of two-under-par 68 at the 90th US PGA Championship.

Clattenburg backed to resume career

9:34pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Mark Clattenburg, one of the Barclays Premier League's most promising young referees, has been backed to make a swift return to officiating duties after being suspended pending a probe into his business affairs.

Lib Dems unveil youth crime plan

Updated 9:21pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Youngsters who commit minor offences and get involved in anti-social behaviour should not be locked up, because they go on to re-offend more seriously, the Liberal Democrats said.

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