Birmingham have confirmed today that shareholders have rejected Carson Yeung’s proposal to co-opt Steve McManaman and Fan Zhiyi onto the board of directors.

Birmingham are renewing their attempt to build a new stadium, which could be completed by 2014 if all goes to plan.

Inflation fears sent stocks plunging in the United States today as jitters over high oil prices exacerbated signals that the Federal Reserve will keep lifting interest rates to contain price increases.

Rangers have been given planning permission for a £120m (€178m) Las Vegas-style super casino and hotel complex.

Manchester United are applying to the British government for a licence to build a casino on land close to Old Trafford.

Profit-taking sent stocks modestly lower in the United States today after oil prices topped US$55 (€41.21) a barrel and a disappointing earnings update from Texas Instruments Inc cast fresh doubts on the tech sector.

Sheffield United plc has announced it has signed a deal with Las Vegas Sands Inc to co-develop an entertainment complex behind the Laver Stand at the clubs's stadium, located in Bramall Lane.