Mauricio Pellegrino Liverpool's firstteam coach admits money will always decide in player negotiations.

How can the tourists recover from their defeat in Durban?

The Emerging Springboks have selected a powerful lineup as they seek to record their first victory over the Lions.

Hull City manager Phil Brown believes that Michael Owen's faltering career could be invigorated by a move to the KC Stadium.

Andriy Shevchenko wants to honour his contract with Chelsea and will report for preseason duty.

Phil Vickery believes he was scrummaging squareon against Tendai Mtawarira regardless of referee Bryce Lawrence's opinion.

What to look out for on the opening day's play with Roger Federer and Laura Robson the star attractions.

Carlos Tevez agreed to leave Manchester United for neighbouring club City two weeks ago according to reports.

Liverpool have appointed Christian Purslow a financier with strong links to Merseyside as their new managing director.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's agent says he would not be surprised if his client signed with Chelsea.

Arsenal are hopeful that they will finally reach agreement this week with Robin van Persie over a new contract.

Ronan O'Gara will captain the British and Irish Lions in their final midweek game against the Emerging Springboks.

Celtic believe MarcAntoine Fortune would "love" to have a reunion with former manager Tony Mowbray at Parkhead.

Bernie Ecclestone vows "not to let things disintegrate" with eight teams threatening to a breakaway series due to row with FIA.

Dee Caffari sets new round Britain and Ireland record finishing in six days 11 hours 30 minutes and 53 seconds.

Ireland A 49 England Saxons 22

Steve Harmison and Michael Vaughan have been omitted from England's preAshes 16man training squad.

New Zealand U20s 44 England U20s 28

Ian McGeechan has named Ronan O'Gara as captain and flyhalf against the Emerging Springboks. What do you think of the team? Any clues about Test selection?

Twenty things you didn't know about world Junior No 1 and defending Wimbledon girls' champions Laura Robson.