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Glasgow winger DTH van der Merwe is likely to miss a “significant portion of the season” after being told he needs surgery on his injured shoulder.

Colin Montgomerie tees off at 8.20am at Walton Heath tomorrow to try to secure a place in next month’s United States Open.

Sporting Lisbon goalkeeper Vladimir Stojkovic has joined Wigan on loan until the end of the season, according to the Portuguese club.

Wembley has missed out on staging the 2010 Champions League final after UEFA awarded the showpiece game to Real Madrid’s Bernabeu stadium.

The FAI have revealed their ticket prices for the 2013/14 season with chief executive John Delaney claiming the prices “represent great value” for Irish supporters.

SAM WARBURTON reckons referee Alain Rolland is in for a “tough” return to Wales.

WORLD CUP final referee Howard Webb will take charge of the crucial Premier League title showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.

FORMER Middlesbrough midfielder Christian Karembeu has announced his retirement.

Rotherham’s future is likely to be decided within the next 24 hours as Twickenham top brass debate a proposed rescue plan.

DAMIEN DUFF could be facing around three weeks on the sidelines after undergoing minor surgery on his knee injury.

Joe Schmidt's side get the job done but fail to impress rugby faithful.

Dick Advocaat has agreed to become the next coach of the Australian national team, according to newspaper reports in the country.

Barcelona will make a decision in January on whether to expand their Nou Camp stadium or move to a new location.

Real Madrid star Zinedine Zidane has urged Patrick Vieira to leave Arsenal.

Geremi is another of the Cameroon players who is a double African Nations Cup winner.