Ricky Hatton is expected to target a world title rematch with former foe Paulie Malignaggi when he announces his decision to return to the ring at a press conference in Manchester on Friday.

Great Britain have avoided the United States but face a tough group in the first round of the Olympic men’s basketball tournament following today’s draw in Rio De Janeiro.

Kym Marsh is to appear in the 'Coronation Street' musical.

A HANDYMAN has admitted trying to blackmail Coleen Rooney for £5,000 over stolen personal photos.

COLEEN ROONEY was subjected to a £5,000 (€5,900) blackmail plot involving hundreds of personal family photos on her stolen camera, a court has heard.

Coleen Rooney was subjected to a £5,000 (€5,900) blackmail plot involving hundreds of personal family photos on her stolen camera, a court heard today.

Amir Khan struggled to live up to his own billing as a pay-per-view superstar as he claimed a six-round points win over unfortunate cut victim, Irishman Paul McCloskey tonight.

Three people have been arrested by police in the UK investigating an allegation of blackmail in relation to Coleen Rooney.

Amir Khan will defend his WBA light-welterweight title against European champion Paul McCloskey on April 16.

The British Boxing Board of Control are today set to discuss the possibility of withholding some of Audley Harrison's purse following his WBA heavyweight title defeat to David Haye in Manchester last month.

The cast of ‘Glee’ are coming to Ireland for a series of concerts, it has been announced.

David Haye has been challenged to move on from the grubby aftermath of his facile win over Audley Harrison by signing a deal to fight Vitali Klitschko in a world heavyweight title unification bout.

The British Boxing Board of Control are willing to accept David Haye’s “categorical” denial he bet on himself to stop Audley Harrison in the third round of Saturday’s WBA heavyweight title fight.

DAVID HAYE has promised the boxing public he will fight the Klitschko brothers in unification blockbusters before retiring next year following Saturday night’s farcical blow-out of Audley Harrison.

Audley Harrison refused to apologise for his pitiful world title challenge against David Haye last night and hinted he may continue fighting rather than retire.

David Haye tonight delivered on his promise to "destroy" bitter rival Audley Harrison with a devastating third-round stoppage to retain his WBA heavyweight title.

David Haye and Audley Harrison engaged in one last verbal sparring session today ahead of Saturday’s WBA heavyweight title clash.

David Haye and Audley Harrison engaged in one last verbal sparring session today ahead of Saturday’s WBA heavyweight title clash.

David Haye has today denied being knocked down while sparring in preparation for his WBA world heavyweight title defence against Audley Harrison.

David Haye insists Wladimir Klitschko will have to lower his demands if the two are to meet in the ring.

David Haye will make the second defence of his WBA heavyweight title against domestic rival Audley Harrison in November.

Audley Harrison looks set to secure an unlikely world heavyweight title challenge against fellow Englishman David Haye in November.

Shakira has released dates for her European tour, including a December 16 gig in Dublin.

DAVID HAYE is seeking a unification fight with one of the Klitschko brothers before the end of the year after completing his first successful defence of his WBA heavyweight title.

DAVID HAYE has promised more electrifying nights as he steps up his campaign to unify the heavyweight division by facing the Klitschkos.

David Haye dismantled John Ruiz to make a successful first defence of his WBA world heavyweight title in a brutal showdown at the MEN Arena.

DAVID HAYE is determined to issue an explosive reminder of his all-action style by making a “big statement” against John Ruiz tonight.

David Haye today predicted the first defence of his WBA world heavyweight title will reach a “dramatic” conclusion.

PROMOTER Frank Warren has strongly urged Ricky Hatton to retire rather than risk his long-term health by fighting Amir Khan – but admits he would happily pit his young champion against the jaded legend.

Amir Khan became a world champion overnight just 10 months after suffering a devastating knockout defeat by unknown Colombian Breidis Prescott.

AMIR KHAN believes his shocking defeat by Breidis Prescott last September actually boosted his world title chances by turning him “from a boy into a man”.

PROMOTER Frank Warren would be happy to pit Amir Khan against Ricky Hatton providing the youngster wins his maiden world title challenge this weekend.

Organisers of the 'Britain’s Got Talent' live show were today hoping Susan Boyle would be fit enough to return to the tour.

Amir Khan’s high-profile clash with Marco Antonio Barrera will go ahead on March 14 as planned after a medical examination confirmed the Mexican legend will be fit to box.

AMIR KHAN believes predictions of a four-round knockout to Breidis Prescott simply highlight the one-dimensional gameplan of his Colombian challenger.

NORMAN TURNER is an American businessman and the developer of Europe’s largest entertainment venue the MEN Arena in Manchester.

Rocker Meatloaf has been forced to cancel the remainder of his current tour after being diagnosed with a cyst of his vocal cords.

RICKY HATTON is completing preparations for Saturday night’s Las Vegas super-fight against Jose Luis Castillo with a frightening intensity which lends weight to trainer Billy Graham’s claim that he will answer the opening bell in the best shape of his career.

Kylie Minogue has added an extra tour date for fans who saw her perform only half a show last week due to poor health.

Pop princess Kylie Minogue has been forced to cancel two concerts after being diagnosed with a respiratory tract infection.

Fans of Kylie Minogue were today waiting to hear if the show will go on after the flu-hit star was forced to quit half way through a live gig last night.

George Michael wowed thousands of fans at the start of his first UK tour for 15 years.

JOE CALZAGHE is determined to avoid illusions of invincibility as he tries to equal the great Bernard Hopkins’ record of 19 successful world title defences in Manchester tonight.

Most of the tickets for George Michael’s first tour for 15 years sold out within two hours today.