Striker Papiss Cisse is out Newcastle’s Europa League clash with Maritimo tomorrow night.

Republic of Ireland winger James McClean has apologised for his foul-mouthed tweet following last night’s World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan, admitting it was “stupid” and “disrespectful”.

Striker Jon Walters feels “blessed” as he prepares to launch himself into Euro 2012 battle.

Striker Shane Long is backing the Republic of Ireland's wingers to give manager Giovanni Trapattoni a major selection headache ahead of the Euro 2012 finals.

Striker Louis Saha has left Everton to join Tottenham, the Toffees have confirmed.

AMERICAN Steve Stricker birdied two of the last three holes to fire a four-under-par 69 in the final round to win the US PGA Hyundai Tournament of Champions by three strokes.

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Everton hope Phil Jagielka will be fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against West Ham but Louis Saha is doubtful.

Striker Kevin Doyle believes Wolves still need two more wins to guarantee Barclays Premier League football for another campaign.

Striker Carlos Vela has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the club have announced on their website.

Kevin Kyle and David Weir have been recalled to the Scotland squad for the must-win World Cup qualifiers with FYR Macedonia and Holland, Press Association Sport understands.

Striker Guy Bates has rejoined Drogheda United after being released by RAA Louvieroise in Belgium at the end of their season, the club said today.

Striker Roman Bednar has been suspended by West Brom following allegations he bought illegal drugs.

STRIKER Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is desperate to secure a new contract with Celtic.

PETR CECH insists Chelsea can compete on all four fronts this season after their commanding 4-0 Carling Cup victory away at Portsmouth.

United States captain Paul Azinger stayed with the same playing groups for the second day of practice at Valhalla as preparations for the 37th Ryder Cup matches resumed today.

Star midfielder Lassana Diarra has given Portsmouth a scare after hobbling off injured in a pre-season friendly at Oxford.

Striker John Carew has intimated he would like to stay at Aston Villa for the rest of his career.

Striker Louis Saha admits his career at Manchester United could almost be at end.

Two of Liverpool’s unsettled stars have moved to commit their futures to the club ahead of Monday's home clash with Aston Villa.

Striker Nwankwo Kanu remains a major doubt with a knee injury for Portsmouth’s clash with Fulham at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

Striker Ashley Young believes he will achieve his dream of playing Champions League football with Aston Villa “sooner than people expect".

MIDLETON-based Everest Metal International and its sister company Everest Metal Finishing in the US has been acquired by Symmetry Medical in a $8.8 million (€6.87m) deal.

Striker Nacho Novo insists Rangers can still be crowned Bank of Scotland Premier League champions if they do not drop any more points this season.

France's qualification to the 2006 World Cup finals in Germany will be secured should they defeat Switzerland in Bern on Saturday.

Striker Brian McBride has insisted Fulham’s players are united in their support of boss Chris Coleman despite their exit from the Carling Cup – their fourth consecutive defeat.

Striker Adrian Mutu has vowed to rebuild his career and reputation when his seven-month ban for failing a drugs test ends.

Striker George Ndah has pledged his loyalty to Wolves by shaking hands on a 12-month contract extension which will keep him at the club until next summer.

Portugal coach Luis Felipe Scolari has laughed off claims that Wayne Rooney could be the new Pele.

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Striker Fernando Morientes insists nothing less than victory will be good enough when perennial under-achievers Spain face Russia in their opening Group A match tomorrow.

Striker Thierry Henry believes it is now only a matter of time before he breaks Ian Wright’s all-time Arsenal goalscoring record.

Striker John Carew has been sent home from the Norway squad after a violent row with international team-mate John Arne Riise ahead of the friendly match against Portugal.

IT could easily have been a miserable return to his roots for George O’Callaghan.

If there was one consolation for England after being drawn with favourites Argentina in the ‘Group of Death’, it came with the knowledge they will have the inside track on their South American opponents.

Next weekend is likely to see plenty of Cheltenham and Aintree clues on offer in two of the season’s chasing highlights so far.

Striker Raul has scored for the Spanish giants against Galatasaray in their Champions League quarter-final.

Striker Thierry Henry warned the trio of Spanish clubs left in the Champions League quarter-finals to under-estimate the Gunners at their peril.

Bradford boss Jim Jefferies has put Benito Carbone, Dan Petrescu and Stan Collymore up for sale believing the club has a better chance of survival without such star names.