TURKISH World Cup striker Hakan Sukur can bring a new dimension to Blackburn’s attack, according to manager Graeme Souness.

RYDER CUP hero Sergio Garcia has turned down the chance to lift golf's richest prize - £1m - to play in an event where the winner's cheque is almost nine times smaller.

Why always him, indeed.

Patrick Mboma has opened the scoring for Cameroon after 39 minutes in their first round Group E match against Ireland at Niigata.

Korea have shocked Italy with a golden goal from Ahn in the 117th minute to win in dramatic circumstances.

Lee has made a great save from Gattuso as Italy almost snatch a golden goal victory in the 22nd minute.

Both teams have made tactical substitutions.

Japan continue to push forward against Turkey searching for an equaliser.

David Beckham has put England ahead from the spot in their Group F clash against Argentina on 44 minutes.

Germany's Miroslav Klose has completed his hat-trick and Germany's fifth goal in the 69th minute of their match against Saudi Arabia.

Republic of Ireland goalscorer Sean St Ledger admitted his side's frustration despite holding world champions Italy to a draw for the second time in World Cup Qualifying Group Eight.

Wayne Rooney returned to the Manchester United starting line-up for their Club World Cup final clash with LDU Quito.

Four years ago, John Mooney flicked James Anderson to midwicket to complete Ireland’s stupendous run chase against England.

World Rugby plans to review the process which saw South Africa named preferred bidder only for France to be chosen to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

Republic of Ireland defender Stephen Kelly is expecting World Cup fever to grip his country as he and his team-mates attempt to book their passage to South Africa next month.