Oakwell: George Smith has signed professional contract with Barnsley Barnsley teenager George Smith has become the third academy graduate this summer to be offered his first professional contract. The 17-year-old left-back, who has been with the club since he was…

Simon Mantell: Notched late winner Simon Mantell hit a late winner as England men’s team beat India 2-1 to boost their Rabobank Hockey World Cup hopes in Holland. England had begun their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Spain in…

Michael Keane: Impressed during Blackburn loan but keen to shine for Manchester United Manchester United youngster Michael Keane wants to stay and fight for his place at the club, despite interest from Blackburn Rovers. The defender impressed during a loan…

Andrea Petkovic (l) consoles Kiki Bertens (r) after her victory at the French Open Andrea Petkovic came from a set down to beat Dutch qualifier Kiki Bertens and secure a quarter-final berth at the French Open. The German looked to…

Romsdal (right): Supplemented for the Investec Derby Romsdal has been supplemented into Saturday’s Investec Derby for which there are 17 six-day acceptors. John Gosden’s charge worked at Newmarket on Friday and sufficiently impressed connections to book his place in the…

Kevin Doyle: Ireland striker unsure of his club future Striker Kevin Doyle is still unsure whether he will be a Wolves player next season after the end of his loan spell at Queens Park Rangers. The Republic of Ireland international…

Andrew Cooper tests the turf during Breakfast with the Stars last week. Conditions at Epsom have dried out ahead of this weekend’s Investec Derby meeting, but the threat of rain still remains. Clerk of the course Andrew Cooper is still…

Phil Blake: New defence coach for Leicester Tigers Leicester have appointed Phil Blake as defence coach ahead of the 2014/15 season. London-born Blake enjoyed a long and successful playing career in rugby league in the southern hemisphere before coaching in…

Jessica Judd: Finished second in her race in Eugene Jessica Judd was in action at the Diamond League meeting in Eugene, Oregon on Friday. The 19-year-old had spent four weeks in the United States leading up to the meet and…

Gareth Bale: Thinks he can improve further at Real Gareth Bale has told Real Madrid fans they have still not seen the best of him as he looks to build on a fairytale first season at the Spanish giants. Bale…