Man Utd star Ronaldo crashes Ferrari

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester United footballer Cristiano Ronaldo escaped uninjured on Thursday after his sportscar hit a roadside barrier, sources said.

Etherington completes Potters switch

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Stoke have completed the signing of Matthew Etherington from West Ham and he is expected to make his debut against Liverpool on Saturday.

O'Neil bid refused by Boro

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Middlesbrough have turned down a bid of £4.5million from Portsmouth for midfielder Gary O'Neil, the south coast club have announced.

Vaughan backs Strauss appointment

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Michael Vaughan has endorsed Andrew Strauss' credentials to captain England.

White to quit Sale

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Jason White will quit Sale Sharks at the end of this season after agreeing a two-year deal with French club Clermont Auvergne.

Eastwood boost for Rhinos

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

New Zealand international Greg Eastwood has been given the green light to link up with Super League champions Leeds Rhinos on their pre-season camp in Florida.

Keothavong gifted last-four berth

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Anne Keothavong is just one match away from appearing in her first WTA Tour final after Ajumi Morita retired after one set of their quarter-final match at the ASB Classic in Auckland on Thursday.

Rovers reject City's Santa Cruz bid

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

Manchester City have had a significant bid for Blackburn striker Roque Santa Cruz rejected by Rovers.

Joint probe into Hammers over Tevez

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

The Premier League and the Football Association are to launch a fresh inquiry into West Ham's conduct over the Carlos Tevez affair.

Strauss 'has KP's support'

4:14pm Thursday 8th January 2009

New England Test captain Andrew Strauss insists he has the full backing of his predecessor Kevin Pietersen.