Keothavong falls short

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

Anne Keothavong narrowly missed out on reaching her first WTA final after Elena Vesina overcame the British number one 6-7 (3/7) 6-1 7-5 at the ASB Classic in Auckland.

Strauss 'has KP's support'

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

New England Test captain Andrew Strauss insists he has the full backing of his predecessor Kevin Pietersen.

Warne dismisses England coach rumours

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

Shane Warne has played down suggestions he could become the next England coach.

Aquilani to shun Gunners

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

Roma midfielder Alberto Aquilani is set to remain with the club despite reports linking him with a move to Arsenal this month.

Hughes: I must buy before selling

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has admitted he has received "tentative enquiries" about some of his players but is adamant he will not let anyone leave without signing a replacement first.

Bowyer's Birmingham deal

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

Birmingham have completed the loan signing of West Ham midfielder Lee Bowyer until the end of the season.

Huge Roque bid required - Allardyce

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has urged Manchester City "to blow us out of the water" as the Roque Santa Cruz transfer saga continued.

Wenger drops hints over Arshavin deal

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted that negotiations aimed at bringing Zenit St Petersburg forward Andrei Arshavin to the club are progressing well.

Defoe deal done

1:12pm Friday 9th January 2009

Jermain Defoe is set to feature against Wigan on Sunday after completing his move back to Tottenham from Portsmouth.