Chelsea's John Terry beats off challenge of Rio Ferdinand to retain England captaincy

19 August 2008, 6:30 am

John Terry has retained the England captaincy for the forthcoming World Cup campaign after holding off a strong challenge from Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand.... read more

Soccer: Disappointing start to A-League season

19 August 2008, 5:00 am

Goals and points were at a premium in what might be seen by some as a ho-hum start to the new A-League season.... read more

'We've got to help'

19 August 2008, 4:47 am

FOOTBALL icon David Beckham has pleaded with youths to end the wave of fatal knife attacks blighting Britain's inner cities, citing his own tragic experiences.... read more

Gravesen exits Celtic, as Stoke get Webster on loan

19 August 2008, 4:33 am

THOMAS Gravesen's unsuccessful spell at Celtic has finally come to an end. The Scottish champions have confirmed they have parted company with the Danish midfielder.... read more

Mawae: Young criticism unfair

19 August 2008, 4:18 am

Titans center Kevin Mawae said everybody should lay off Vince Young, and that criticism of the third-year quarterback's poor preseason start is unfair.... read more

Rodriguez ruled out of Argentina friendly

19 August 2008, 4:07 am

Maximiliano Rodriguez will miss Argentina's friendly with Belarus on Wednesday due to injury.... read more