Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, can postpone a renewal of his rivalry with Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United by delivering Chelesa into the Carabao Cup final.

ASTON VILLA defender Richard Dunne admits tonight’s Carling Cup semi-final first leg against Blackburn at Ewood Park is the biggest club game of his career.

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

Arsenal have confirmed England defender Kieran Gibbs suffered only a minor foot injury during the 4-1 Carling Cup victory at Tottenham last night, and is set to be out of action for only the “short term”.

Scotland scrum-half Chris Cusiter admits the Calcutta Cup clash with England next month will be a huge test for Frank Hadden’s struggling side.

JAMES MILNER has been included in Aston Villa’s squad for the Guadiana Cup in Portugal this weekend after holding “amicable” talks with club manager Martin O’Neill.

Liverpool manager Gerard Houllier has thrown his weight behind the case for a winter break as Premier League chairmen meet to consider the issue.

Jonah Lomu’s provincial coach expects the winger to play some part in this season’s Air New Zealand Cup.

Mexico have climbed to fifth in the FIFA world rankings in the wake of their Gold Cup triumph.

The Chairman of the Tongan Rugby Union Epi Taione has blasted the Rugby World Rankings as part of a broadside against World Rugby.

American sports executive Charlie Stillitano believes only a "crazy action" by Donald Trump could prevent the United States from winning the right to stage the 2026 World Cup.

David McGoldrick is a doubt for the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Austria on Sunday as he awaits the results of a scan on a knee problem.

Arjen Robben has ruled out the possibility of joining Manchester United.

Watch American comedian Amy Poehler wipe the floor with a male sports reporter who said women’s sports were not worth watching.

Glenn Whelan has withdrawn from the squad with a hamstring injury ahead of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup qualifier in Austria on Tuesday night.

Stephen Kelly has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Sweden.

Ireland secured a fine three-wicket victory over Afghanistan in their World Cup warm-up match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Gloucester wing Charlie Sharples will make his first England start in tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations clash with France in place of the injured David Strettle.

Joe Worsley has been forced to retire from the game with immediate effect due to a neck problem, his club Wasps have announced.