Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed he wants to keep hold of Anthony Stokes as continued rumours persist over the striker’s future.

Defender Bacary Sagna is confident Arsenal can keep hold of captain and star striker Robin van Persie this summer.

DAVID Cameron promised his ravenous right-wing pack of euro-haters that he would fight “like a British bulldog” — but he ended up being savaged by a French poodle.

The press watchdog felt it had been made a “scapegoat” over its handling of the phone-hacking scandal, the Leveson Inquiry heard today.

THE owner of the Daily Express and Daily Star said his newspapers were “scapegoated” for their coverage of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance.

Antony Worrall Thompson has thanked fans for their support after his shoplifting experience.

A poll of golf writers at this week’s Ryder Cup overwhelmingly points to Europe winning back the trophy on Sunday.

Goalkeeper Joe Hart has backed Ben Foster to successfully fill his role at Birmingham next season.

British Liberal Democrat Party leader Nick Clegg is today facing questions over his funding arrangements, after it emerged that a series of payments from party donors were made directly into his private bank account.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is happy that a deal has been struck to keep top-level racing at Silverstone but admits he could have staged a race elsewhere for a lot more money.

Ricky Hatton will undergo tests over the next few days after being admitted to hospital in Manchester suffering from stomach cramps and vomiting.

David Duchovny and Tea Leoni are reportedly planning to renew their wedding vows.

Cardiff are aiming to beat Celtic to the signature of Manchester City youngster Ched Evans.

Sale director of rugby Philippe Saint-Andre has urged Luke McAlister to shun the All Blacks for another year and extend his stay with the Guinness Premiership club.

ROBERT MURAT, the first named suspect in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, has settled libel claims against several British news outlets for £500,000 (€630,000), it emerged yesterday.

Two newspapers today published front page apologies for a series of articles about the parents of missing Madeleine McCann.

Gretna’s players could face job losses within the next 24 hours as administrators prepare to begin their work at Raydale Park.

Gerard Houllier has been given the green light to succeed Sam Allardyce as Newcastle manager.

Toronto FC boss Mo Johnston has failed in a loan approach for Celtic defender John Kennedy.

Alex McLeish is expected to put his club football ambitions on hold by agreeing to manage Scotland.

Celtic are expected to clinch the signing of Inverness goalkeeper Mark Brown today.

David and Victoria Beckham said today they could not comment on speculation the footballer is to receive a knighthood.

Carlo Cudicini has slammed referee Mike Riley for failing to send off Stephen Hunt and Ibrahima Sonko for the challenges that hospitalised him and fellow Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech.

Theo Walcott is looking to emulate the World Cup exploits of record-breaking striker Ronaldo after comparing his experience in Germany this summer to the Brazilian's first taste of football's showpiece event in 1994.

Neither Theo Walcott nor Arsenal want the 17-year-old to join another club on loan, according to his agent.

Liverpool have confirmed they are in discussions with potential investors which may lead to the sale of the club.

Germany captain Michael Ballack believes he can emulate Patrick Vieira and Roy Keane and become a legend in England.

Andy Cole is set to sign a new one-year contract with Manchester City.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez believes the club’s progress to the final four of the Champions League will make Anfield a preferred destination for Europe’s top players.

Jonny Wilkinson has defended his England team-mates after an inability to convert their goal-kicking chances was instrumental as the team slumped to defeat against France in the RBS 6 Nations at Twickenham.

Chelsea winger Arjen Robben faces six weeks on the sidelines with a broken foot, according to reports.

Hollywood babe Satah Michelle Gellar has been reportedly touting herself as the next Dido as she looks for a recording deal.

Hollywood sweetheart Reese Witherspoon has pulled out of the British premiere of her latest film Vanity Fair to spend time with her husband Ryan Phillippe.

Marseille appear resigned to losing star striker Didier Drogba to Chelsea.

Rob Andrew “doubts very much” that fly-half Jonny Wilkinson will be fit for England’s summer tour to New Zealand and Australia.

England’s World Cup-winning captain Martin Johnson has agreed to extend his playing career by another year, according to Leicester Tigers chairman Peter Tom.

Thailand's Prime Minister is preparing a bid to buy a 25% stake in Liverpool, the Daily Express claims.

BANK of Ireland should reconsider, on ethical grounds, its multi-million euro support for a British pornography distribution company, Labour finance spokeswoman Joan Burton said last night.

BANK OF IRELAND has emerged as the major financial backer of a British company planning to become the first pornography distributors to float on the London Stock Exchange.

Mark Viduka’s agent has claimed that Barcelona are interested in signing the Leeds striker.

British forces today made their deepest incursion yet into Basra in an operation described as “poking a toe” into the city.

The population of Iraq’s second city was tonight attempting to throw off the shackles of Saddam Hussein’s regime, according to reports.

A former Daily Express bureau chief in Belfast has died after a short illness.

Lennox Lewis’ trainer Emanuel Steward has revealed Britain’s world heavyweight champion wants to have one more fight in London before he retires.