Juventus-bound Mellberg will be the main defensive prop, but the intriguing partnership of Zlatan Ibrahimovic and veteran Henrik Larsson up front will be decisive. Posted June 05, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
The destination of this year’s Davis Cup could well be decided by Sweden's ability to sweep Argentina off course on their fast carpet surface. Posted April 04, 2007 by Jay Jarrahi
Only one Davis Cup tie is needing a third-day decider this weekend as the paying public are short changed. Posted April 10, 2007 by Ed McGrogan
Can Johan Elmander be worth so much? Putting a value on a player is one thing, a club actually paying it is another. Posted February 21, 2008 by Mark Apostolou
Two more goals for the out-of-favour Leeds striker, following his hat-trick against Liechtenstein, elevated Northern Ireland to top of their Euro 2008 group. Posted March 30, 2007 by Lisa Larsson
Are fading tennis empires like the US, Australia, Germany and Sweden losing their touch - or are they running out of talent? Posted October 15, 2006 by Ilana Berger
The Bryan brothers helped the to Americans to a 2-1 lead over Sweden, but Russia are trailing 2-1 to Germany. Posted September 23, 2007 by Nina Rota
Victory over Sweden, and Russia's win over Germany means the final will likely be played in North Carolina. Posted September 24, 2007 by Nina Rota
The Chelsea skipper can't name a single member of the Russian team - a comment that typifies the international team's attitude. England will never be in the same league as Brazil, Germany and Italy until they have a complete change of attitude. Posted September 12, 2007 by Paul McGuiness
Sweden is used to tennis champions in the men's game, but with the imminent retirement of Jonas Bjorkman the country needs a new star to keep the country part of tennis royalty. Posted March 15, 2008 by Chris Goldsmith
As the second round of matches get under way in Austria and Switzerland, this author has a look back at the goal-fest so far. Posted June 12, 2008 by Patrick Cook
The additional qualifiers for Eurobasket 2007 are under way. So far some crazy results have had us wondering whether the world has gone upside down. Posted August 16, 2007 by Greg Varkonyi
Davis Cup first round has shown the depth in men's tennis as for the first time in the World Group all the ties were still alive going into the last day. Posted February 12, 2007 by tennis-fanatic.com
Defending champ stays positive to land final date with Nieminen Posted October 15, 2006 by Reuters
Powerful American reaches Madrid quarter-finals. Posted October 19, 2006 by Reuters
250 detained as Hamburg authorities stamp down on football thugs Posted November 22, 2006 by Reuters
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Quality not quantity is what counts when it comes to the European Championships - and if it ain't broke, don't fix it! Posted July 03, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
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One Irishman has made it Posted September 02, 2006 by Reuters
Outrage in Spain; coach "not even thinking about resigning" Posted September 11, 2006 by Reuters
In a newspaper column, the injured star striker assures his fans that his pace and goal production for the national team and within the Premiership will pick up where it left off when he returns next year. Posted September 18, 2006 by Reuters
Russia have the hot guns and France are keen to surprise. And with Argentina and Spain hungry, the ties promise a feast of tennis. Posted March 24, 2007 by Rosy Mina
The top players have made a huge impression in the tournament and have increased their value to Premier League suitors by millions. Posted June 19, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
Always the bridesmaid at the big football weddings, can the new Spain under Luis Aragones overcome the nation's mental block and win some silverware for the first time since 1964? Posted June 03, 2008 by gerald mclaughlin
Gutted at England's failure to qualify for Euro 2008? Then take in a very different football experience this summer by following nations outside the FIFA radar like the Sami, Greenland, Gozo, Occitania and Tibet. Posted January 21, 2008 by Steve Menary
The sensationalist bile from Britain's back-page hacks is distorting our view of football. Instead of knee-jerk stereotypes, can we please have some realism and consistency. Posted December 13, 2007 by Ed Bottomley
On the 25th anniversary of the death of the fabulous winger, Jake Johnson pays tribute to a flawed genius who was one of the game's first sex-and-drink superstars. Posted March 21, 2008 by Jake Johnson
A new dynasty could be established in Vienna over the next four days. If one of these sides beats Germany in the final they could go on to rule the world in two years' time. Posted June 26, 2008 by 101greatgoals.com
Despite the win over Liechtenstein, Wales fans have had little to sing about for decades. Posted November 16, 2006 by Donna Gee
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The 2007 competition is about to begin with most of the favoured nations looking set to prevail in eight World Group ties. But holders Russia face an uphill battle in Chile. Posted February 08, 2007 by Jay Jarrahi