Legendary trainer Emanuel Steward has demanded that boxing chiefs tackle the growing use of performance enhancing drugs in the sports.

Andy Lee’s brave challenge to win the WBC world middleweight title came up short in the early hours of Sunday morning when beaten by Julio Cesar Chavez Jr by TKO in the seventh round at the Sun Bowl in El Paso, Texas.

John Smith’s Grand National favourite Junior features among the 23 entries for the Betfred Grand National Trial at Haydock on Saturday.

Alan King admits Hold On Julio’s progress has come as a surprise ahead of his run in Saturday’s Sky Bet Chase at Doncaster.

Alan King has Cheltenham Festival ambitions for Hold On Julio following his second runaway victory at Sandown on Saturday.

The Argentinian Football Association have confirmed Sergio Batista as the head coach of the national team on a permanent basis.

Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano has rejected claims that Diego Maradona was forced out of the Argentina job by player power, insisting the former boss had the full respect of his squad.

DIEGO MARADONA could quit as Argentina coach next week unless certain terms are met.

Diego Maradona could quit as Argentina coach next week unless certain terms are met.

Boxing promoter Bob Arum has handed John Duddy a lifeline to a world title shot after putting the Irish contender on the Miguel Cotto-Michael Jennings undercard later this month.

THE Argentinian FA have confirmed Diego Maradona as the new head coach of the national team.

Diego Maradona will be confirmed as the new Argentina coach next Tuesday, according to the Argentina Football Association National Team’s secretary, Luis Segura.

Blackburn have signed the younger brother of Paraguay international striker Roque Santa Cruz.

PARAGUAY stunned visitors Brazil in Asuncion in their South American World Cup qualifier last night.

Spanish pop singer Enrique Iglesias said he plans to leave the spotlight before he turns 50 – unlike his famous father, Julio, who is still crooning romantic ballads after four decades.

Middlesbrough midfielder Julio Arca is facing at least two months on the sidelines after tests confirmed he damaged medial ligaments against Sunderland at the weekend.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate insists splashing the cash might not be the only answer as he seeks to move his side further away from the Barclays Premiership relegation zone.

A WOMAN who tried to kill herself and her child by jumping 100ft from a bridge was yesterday sentenced to 18 months in prison.

Niall Quinn is adamant he can combine the dual role of being Sunderland manager and chairman.

UNLIKELY hero Daryl Murphy is refusing to give up on his Premiership dream, after snatching just a fourth home point of the season for Sunderland.

Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy is hoping for a triple injury boost as he prepares for the St Stephen's Day clash with Bolton.

Mick McCarthy, is managerof the Black Cats - he must also feel like one, says Damian Spellman.

Pop star Christina Aguilera cashed $2m (€1.6m) to sing for an hour at a Russian billionaire's star-studded wedding in the south of France at the weekend.

Sunderland are hopeful of persuading Argentinian Julio Arca that his future lies on Wearside.

Referee Ray Oliver angered both Sunderland boss Mick McCarthy and Wigan counterpart Paul Jewell last night by reducing both sides to 10 men in the 1-1 draw at the Stadium of Light.