Becks - Nothing is assured

David Beckham insists there is a long way to go before he can feel assured of his World Cup place.

Fergie writes to Defour

Sir Alex Ferguson has all but conceded Manchester United's interest in Standard Liege's Steven Defour.

Beckham confirms Milan deal close

England midfielder David Beckham is confident he will rejoin Serie A side AC Milan on loan from Los Angeles Galaxy in the January transfer window.

McLeish to keep final say on team

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish insists he will have the final say on team selection and transfer targets under the new ownership of Carson Yeung.

Is Sea The Stars really worth 100 million at stud?

Sea The Stars is extremely fashionable at present, but will he be in three years? That is the question potential purchasers must ask themselves.

Curious though it may seem, the mega-million pound price tag placed around Sea The Stars' neck after he won the Derby in June may not have increased as much as some might believe. Despite four superb subsequent wins, including a memorable Arc victory, his value may have gone up by only 50 per cent.

Soon after he won at Epsom, it was generally agreed that Sea The Stars was worth around £40m. After that, each time he won, headline writers kept jacking up his price, so much so that one suggested he was worth £100m after the Arc.

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Impressive St Nicholas Abbey 81 favourite for Derby

St Nicholas Abbey is the outright favourite for the Investec Derby after winning at The Curragh.

John Oxx happy as Arc de Triomphe countown begins

John Oxx will add the finishing touches to Sea The Stars' Arc preparation at The Curragh.

Flintoff agrees to England agenda

Andrew Flintoff says he will be available for England's one-day and Twenty20 matches for the foreseeable future, once he returns to fitness.

Two months out for Denilson

Arsenal will be without Brazilian midfielder Denilson for two months due to a small fracture in his back.

Magpies confirm Campbell exit

Notts County have confirmed veteran defender Sol Campbell has left the club just weeks after signing a five-year contract.