SWEDEN’S Fredrik Andersson Hed admitted the result was all that mattered after stuttering to his maiden European Tour title in the Italian Open.

England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has warned his youngsters that reputations will count for nothing when the European Championships start in Sweden today.

America’s golfers followed last week’s successful defence of the amateur Walker Cup with a brilliant display to keep hold of the Solheim Cup at Halmstad in Sweden today.

America’s women golfers retained the Solheim Cup with a storming singles display at Halmstad in Sweden today.

Two great escapes and a moment of huge relief today kept alive Europe’s hopes of winning back the Solheim Cup in Sweden.

Two great escapes and a moment of huge relief today kept alive Europe’s hopes of winning back the Solheim Cup in Sweden.

Strong winds delayed the start of the second day’s play at the Solheim Cup in Sweden today.

For the first time since 1998 the United States lead Europe after the first day of the Solheim Cup – but not by anything like the margin they had hoped for at Halmstad in Sweden.

Holders America had the chance to pull well clear of Europe on the opening day of the Solheim Cup at Halmstad in Sweden.

Holders America made the start they were hoping for in the Solheim Cup in Sweden today – and Europe’s players had only themselves to blame for a large part of it.

Nine years after they first played together against the Americans, Scot Catriona Matthew will again partner Annika Sorenstam when the Solheim Cup starts in Sweden tomorrow.

Laura Davies today added a touch of spice to her record 10th appearance in the Solheim Cup – by saying that one of the Americans is “not particularly nice”.

Annika Sorenstam admitted today that, for the good of Europe’s Solheim Cup team, it might be best if she takes a rest during this weekend’s match against the Americans in her home country.

Scotland’s Catriona Matthew claimed her fifth worldwide title with a three-stroke victory at the Scandinavian TPC Hosted by Annika.

West Ham have announced a 2pm press conference today, with reports claiming they will unveil Freddie Ljungberg as their fifth summer signing.

ARSENAL midfielder Freddie Ljungberg yesterday committed his long-term future to the club by extending his contract until 2009.

Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg on Thursday committed his long-term future to the club by extending his contract until summer 2009.

Striker James Beattie is expected to miss Southampton’s opening game of the new season at Aston Villa tomorrow through injury.

David O’Leary believes he has dispelled the theory that he is merely a cheque-book manager as he strives to emulate the success of his first season at Aston Villa.

Southampton have agreed a pre-contract deal with versatile Sweden international Mikael Nilsson.

BOHEMIANS yesterday welcomed the confirmation from UEFA that their results in Europe over the past three seasons earned them improved status as one of the seeded teams for next season’s Champions’ League qualifying ties.

The frozen head of man who was devoted to vampire role playing games has been found in an Swedish river.

WATFORD officials have refused to comment on speculation that Arsenal defender Tony Adams is in line to take over the vacant manager's job at Vicarage Road.

Arsenal’s Swedish midfield ace Freddie Ljungberg hopes to be back in action in two months following a hip operation.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists he is not worried by Thierry Henry’s current goal drought.