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Manchester City seething after Premier League blocks Joe Hart recall

Manchester City were left seething after a late Premier League ruling left them unable to call back their own player as an emergency goalkeeper
Glazers' model 'unsustainable', says ex-Manchester United chairman

The former Manchester United chairman Sir Roy Gardner criticised the debt-laden state into which the club has been plunged by the Glazer family's ownership
Salary-cap abuse is killing the English game, warns Wasps' Steve Hayes

At least one Premiership club is being scrutinised for a possible breach of salary-cap regulations which, if proven, could see them disgraced in a similar manner to rugby league's Melbourne Storm

Premier League to discuss radical transfer fee changes

The Premier League are to consider forcing clubs to pay all transfer fees within a year of a player signing at their summer AGM
Qatar build up 2022 World Cup bid with flat-pack stadiums

Qatar will today unveil ambitious plans for flat-pack stadiums as part of their bid to host the 2022 World Cup

How things went sour at Selhurst Park

The story of Crystal Palace's fall from FA Cup finalists to financial turmoil
Crystal Palace's existence at stake in relegation showdown

Dominic Fifield: The Eagles will go into Sunday's match against the Owls knowing defeat could spell the end of the financially stricken club

Tony Pulis to protect team spirit with 10-man exodus from Stoke

Tony Pulis will look to move on as many as 10 players this summer as the Stoke manager seeks to address growing disciplinary problems
Gianfranco Zola to demand payoff as part of dignified West Ham exit

Gianfranco Zola intends to negotiate a settlement for the remaining two years of his contract
Liverpool set to sign Jonjo Shelvey as Rafa Benítez springs surprise

Liverpool have agreed a deal that could be worth up to £3m with Charlton Athletic for 18-year-old midfielder Jonjo Shelvey
High-earning Jimmy Bullard wants to stay at debt-laden Hull City

Jimmy Bullard has said he wants to stay at Hull City despite the club looking to cut costs

Rangers face HMRC investigation over offshore payments to players

Rangers are the latest club to be targeted by Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs regarding offshore payments made to players
Battle of ideologies means Inter and Barcelona provide feast for the neutral

Richard Williams: José Mourinho's Inter gave Barcelona a big shock in the first leg – the return at Camp Nou is a major test of Pep Guardiola's acumen

Tiger Woods's would-be hecklers warned by Open organisers

The Royal and Ancient will eject anyone who heckles Tiger Woods at this summer's Open at St Andrews
RFU asks Leeds and Worcester for reports over alleged Headingley fight

The Rugby Football Union asked Leeds and Worcester to submit reports on an alleged fight between Worcester players on Sunday
Sir Roy Gardner's return has painted Plymouth Argyle into a tricky corner

David Conn: The former Manchester United chairman Sir Roy Gardner has been at Argyle for a year and has already split the club from their main asset, the stadium

Andy Murray hits form in Rome as Roger Federer crashes out

Andy Murray played some of his best tennis to beat Andreas Seppi in the Rome Masters
Roger Federer dumped out of Rome Masters by wild card Ernests Gulbis

World No1 Roger Federer was sensationally beaten 6-2, 6-1, 7-5 by Latvia's Ernests Gulbis at the Rome Masters
Neil Robertson's 12-4 Crucible lead makes Steve Davis look his age

Steve Davis trails Neil Robertson 12-4 in their quarter-final at the World Snooker Championship

ICC should take control of Indian Premier League, says Javed Miandad

Javed Miandad, the former Pakistan captain, said the ICC should take charge of the Indian Premier League
Lancashire press on but Kent savour taste of vintage Makhaya Ntini

Ashwell Prince scored a high-class century for Lancashire while Makhaya Ntini enjoyed a spirited debut for Kent
Nick Compton's knock gives Somerset faithful reasons to cheerful

Essex will be satisfied with their day's work after Somerset missed opportunities on the opening day at Taunton
Yorkshire batsmen make hay against depleted Durham

Adam Lyth and Anthony McGrath made contrasting half-centuries for Yorkshire against the county champions Durham

Special Duty's prep-race defeat a good omen for Criquette Head-Maarek

The 1,000 Guineas favourite impresses in her final workout before Sunday's big race
Trainer Laura Young receives six-month ban for welfare breach

Trainer banned after Strategic Plan tested positive for tranexamic acid following win at Plumpton

Harold Larwood's low-key leaving of England went almost unnoticed

Frank Keating: Harold Larwood departed for Australia 60 years ago today, with only one pressman and a Douglas Jardine telegram to wish him well

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