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Brazil blackout plunges millions into darkness

11.11.09
Brazil's two largest cities, and much of the rest of Latin America's biggest nation, were hit by blackouts after a major power failure... more

Finals guide

15.10.09
Who's on the way to South Africa next summer and who will miss out on the 2010 World Cup finals... more

World Cup qualifying: group scenarios

14.10.09
A close examination of the complicated process that is World Cup qualifying and a look at some of the big teams who have been struggling... more

Paraguay qualify for World Cup with impressive win

10.09.09
Paraguay became the 11th nation to make it into the World Cup finals thanks to a convincing 1-0 win over Argentina, whose qualification hopes took a further blow... more

George Burley calls for Scots to show Dutch courage

09.09.09
Scotland manager George Burley has challenged his players to upset the formbook and end Holland's unbeaten run to boost their chances of reaching the World Cup finals... more

Sam Allardyce resigned to losing Stephen Warnock

24.08.09
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has resigned himself to losing defender Stephen Warnock but he insists the player will only be allowed to leave for the right price... more

Sunderland looking to seal John Mensah deal

17.08.09
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce hopes to seal a loan move for Lyon defender John Mensah within the next 48 hours... more

Da Silva gets work permit for Sunderland move

13.08.09
Paulo Da Silva is finally on his way to England after red tape held up his move to Sunderland... more

Sunderland target Lorik Cana

24.07.09
Steve Bruce is hoping to make Marseille captain Lorik Cana his third signing for Sunderland after admitting the Albania international is "right up his street"... more

Peter Crouch in Sunderland for talks

16.07.09
England striker Peter Crouch flew into the north-east this morning to discuss a £12million switch to Sunderland... more

Ousted Honduras president defiant after airport blockade

06.07.09
The ousted president of Honduras could make a second attempt today to return to power after soldiers blocked an airport runway to keep him out... more

Elena Baltacha cast in unfamiliar role of favourite to win

25.06.09
Elena Baltacha finds herself in the rare position of being a British woman lauded as favourite to win a Wimbledon singles match... more

Roque Santa Cruz revels in Manchester City ambition

23.06.09
Football: Roque Santa Cruz has revealed the top-four ambition driving on Manchester City... more

1.5m fans crash sites in rush for Jacko gig

11.03.09
More than 1.5 million Michael Jackson fans sent websites into meltdown as they scrambled to buy tickets for his London gigs.... more

New shows added as two million seek Jacko tickets

11.03.09
More than two million Michael Jackson fans sent websites into meltdown today as they scrambled to buy early tickets for his London gigs... more

Top 10 imaginative set pieces

13.01.09
Following Manchester United's crafty attempts at tricking Chelsea from a corner, we take at look at some of the most imaginative set pieces ever seen... more

The night we almost learned to love Andy

01.07.08
Last night's stunning fightback has softened English hearts. Now the young Scotsman has a chance to cement his new-found heroic status... more

Ana's substance can beat Serena's style

24.06.08
The world No1 is dreaming of a golden plate but her main rival seems distracted by a white coat... more

Player fury as fans turn on Brazil

19.06.08
Brazil players criticised the fans who jeered them but applauded rival Lionel Messi during the 0-0 draw with Argentina... more

Henry says ignore form, France are still a threat

06.06.08
Former Arsenal star Thierry Henry believes it is a mistake to write off national team's chances... more

CDs of the week

26.10.07
Britney Spears makes a comeback, Unklejam serve up some Seventies-style electrofunk and jazz man Herbie Hancock all feature in the CDs of the week.... more

Brooding Suchet brings charisma to the confessor

03.07.07
Much to Nicholas de Jongh's surprise, the death of an obscure 20th-century Pope provides inspiration for a beguiling theatrical whodunnit in The Last Confession.... more

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