Kevin Pietersen admitted Thursday's 16-run defeat to India in the third one-day international was a "bitter pill to swallow" after the match ended in farcical circumstances at Green Park. 

England prop Andrew Sheridan has been ruled out of Saturday's international against South Africa after failing to recover from a neck injury.

Jonny Wilkinson has admitted he is no longer motivated by a possible return to the England team - and believes Danny Cipriani will prove a worthy long-term successor.

Arsenal could be eligible for up to £1.5million in compensation for Theo Walcott's injury while on England duty, the Football Association have confirmed.

Sunderland manager Roy Keane has denied a Football Association charge of improper conduct.

Arsenal skipper William Gallas has revealed rifts in the dressing room undermining the club's current campaign and has suggested his team-mates have been unsettled by one member of the squad.

Former Sweden goalkeeper Magnus Hedman claims he has turned down the chance to join Manchester City on loan as cover for the injured Joe Hart.

Aston Villa winger Wayne Routledge has joined Championship side Cardiff on an initial two-month loan deal.

Ricky Hatton believes he will produce the best performance of his career when he meets Paulie Malignaggi on Saturday night.

China's Liang Wen-chong and South African Richard Sterne will take a one-stroke lead into the second day of the UBS Hong Kong Open.

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