Britain’s gold medal heptathlon hero Jess Ennis this morning ruled out any chance of appearing in the individual 100 metres hurdles at London 2012.

Radio presenter Mark Chapman was caught out when cricketer-turned commentator Geoffrey Boycott stopped an interview because one of his favourite television shows was about to start.

Cesc Fabregas is not going to let jibes about ’boring’ Spain spoil the best day of his life.

Didier Drogba maintains next season will see the best of Fernando Torres at Chelsea as the Ivory Coast striker prepares for life after Stamford Bridge.

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan will not stand in Roberto Martinez’s way if the manager is offered a bigger job this summer.

Chelsea were today branded a “serious embarrassment” and managing them described as “hell” as the fallout from Andre Villas-Boas’ sacking continued.

German detectives must sit and wait for up to a fortnight as their pursuit of David Haye is held up by red tape following Saturday’s brawl in Munich.

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson feels he has another two or three years left in the job but would only retire on the back of a success.

David Haye’s trainer Adam Booth says the former world champion has no intention of meeting Dereck Chisora in the ring despite the pair’s brawl in Munich.

Former Football Association chairman Lord Triesman has welcomed the decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy while he is facing allegations of racist abuse, insisting it is the same sanction any other public figure would face.

Former Arsenal boss George Graham has urged Arsene Wenger to make three big-name signings before the end of the transfer window.

RORY McILROY’S newfound love of gridiron has raised a chuckle.

Amir Khan’s trainer Freddie Roach declared the British boxer will be good enough to beat Floyd Mayweather after he grew “from a boy to a man” during last night’s world title defence.

Athole Still, agent for former England and Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson, has admitted his client could be tempted by the vacancy at Fulham but confirmed there had been no contact with the London club.

Former Hull manager Phil Brown would consider taking a job in the bottom tier of the Football League to revive his managerial career.

Tottenham assistant manager Joe Jordan believes the club have earned their shot at Champions League football next year, after securing fourth place with victory over Manchester City last night.

World Snooker chief Barry Hearn today vowed that the governing body will investigate allegations made against world champion John Higgins “in the fastest possible timetable”.

Former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan believes Michael Schumacher will replace Jenson Button at the newly-named Mercedes team for next season.

Martin Johnson last night insisted the touchline cheating exposed by the Harlequins ’Bloodgate’ scandal has no place in his England set-up.

Sandy Lyle tonight reignited his feud with Colin Montgomerie, accusing the Ryder Cup captain of being a “drama queen hiding behind his manager”.

The man working to sell Newcastle United on behalf of Mike Ashley has revealed there is “real and decent interest” in the club from a number of parties, and he is hopeful a deal can be done by July.

Graham Poll has insisted the Chelsea conspiracy theory regarding their controversial Champions League exit “just couldn’t happen”.

Lions coach Ian McGeechan believes off-field interaction could be just as important as on-field training as he bids to mastermind a series triumph over world champions South Africa.

Gary Player has tipped Irish teenager Rory McIlroy to become the best player in the world.

Robbie Fowler is mulling over a decision to join A-League side North Queensland Fury after meeting with club officials in Australia.

Controversial midfielder Joey Barton is to get the chance to rebuild his career at St James’ Park following his release from prison, Newcastle confirmed today.

Manchester City executive chairman Garry Cook expects the club to confirm the signing of striker Jo in the next week and has also raised hopes of a deal for Barcelona and Brazil playmaker Ronaldinho coming to Eastlands.

Ruby Walsh poured cold water on claims Kauto Star will have it all his own way in the Stan James King George VI Chase at Kempton.

Ruud Gullit insists Fabio Capello, the favourite for the England manager’s job, is a winner but warned fans he does not play “for the beauty of the game”.

Manchester City manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes the Premier League is ready to embrace a winter break.

Wigan have signed Fulham midfielder Michael Brown on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings believes Paul Robinson is “keen to come on board” and join the Latics from West Brom.

Ricky Hatton is “chomping at the bit” to begin negotiations over a superfight with Floyd Mayweather, according to his father Ray.

Wigan chief executive Brenda Spencer has stressed the club is determined to hang on to manager Paul Jewell after he masterminded their escape from relegation on the final day of the season.

Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick has given his full backing to England coach Steve McClaren.

Former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty has labelled Alex Ferguson’s decision to pick Nemanja Vidic against AC Milan “a disaster”.

IT’S THE END of the world as we know it.

Tom Hicks, one of the American businessmen set to complete a takeover of Liverpool next week, insists manager Rafael Benitez has the full support of the new regime.

The Football Association have confirmed Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe will not face any further punishment for his alleged ‘bite’ on West Ham midfielder Javier Mascherano.

Two of the consortiums interested in buying Aston Villa may join forces to try and win the takeover battle.

United Nations secretary general Kofi Annan was at the centre of a diplomatic storm today after accusing Israel of deliberately bombing a UN observer post in southern Lebanon, killing at least two peacekeepers.

SVEN-GORAN ERIKSSON is not motivated by revenge but the word will be impossible to avoid as another showdown with Luiz Felipe Scolari looms.

Furious Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce is confident he can persuade Joey Barton his future lies at Eastlands despite his frustration at the midfielder’s shock transfer request.

Joey Barton’s agent Willie McKay claimed the player’s shock transfer request was not about money – but then stated if Manchester City had offered what they asked for the midfielder would have signed a new contract.