Sunderland sack ANOTHER player as Eboue is booted out just minutes after FIFA ban (when it took months to axe jailed Johnson)

Sunderland sack Emmanuel Eboue after one-year FIFA ban for failing to pay former agent...

Sunderland have sacked Emmanuel Eboue after he was banned from football for one year for failing to settle a debt with his former agent. FIFA announced on Thursday morning that the 32-year-old former Arsenal star will be barred from all football activity until he pays the outstanding amount to Sebastien Boisseau.

You're not fit to race: F1 star Alonso banned from Bahrain GP after his horror crash in season opener in Melbourne

Fernando Alonso declared medically unfit to compete at Bahrain Grand Prix 

Fernando Alonso has been declared medically unfit to compete at this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix, a fortnight after walking out of Formula One's most spectacular crash. The Spaniard was examined by doctors at the Bahrain International Circuit on Thursday morning and failed the test. He was limping as he turned up for his 11am appointment local time. He spent an hour-and-a-half in the medical centre.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Rooney would walk into most England teams and should be in this one... but at No 9 and 10 right now there are better options 

THE DEBATE: What always surprises me when Rooney is the subject , is the sheer vitriol that rains down, the number of people who refuse to accept that he has ever been a player.

Liverpool charged for chanting 'Manchester is full of s***' but alleged singing about Munich is ignored

Europa League Last 16 Game - 2nd Leg. Manchester United V Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Rival supporters clash in the stands as Liverpool fans attempt to unveil a banner in the United stand.

The Game ended a 1-1 draw.

Liverpool's singing about the Munich air disaster was ignored by UEFA at Old Trafford earlier this month - even though they were hit with a charge for 'illicit chanting'.

Ferguson: Leicester deserve to win Premier League title... their spirit reminds me of United champions

Sir Alex Ferguson arrives at Cheltenham on day three St.Patrick's Day of the Cheltenham Festival 2016 .

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Leicester City will go on to claim a deserved Premier League triumph and says their togetherness reminds him of his title-winning teams at Manchester United.

Leicester are seven steps away from title heaven as Ranieri closes in on guard of honour at old club Chelsea

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Claudio Ranieri and his team are now just seven steps away from heaven. Seven matches away from what is surely the greatest achievement in the history of English football.

Terry being considered for shock recall from England exile as Hodgson admits having defensive issues

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The England manager recognises he does not have a centre half with a preference for playing on the left side of a central pair and accepts the Chelsea captain, 35, would be 'a valid' option.

What's your England XI for the Euros? Jamie Redknapp, Martin Keown and Bryan Robson pick their teams

BERLIN, GERMANY - MARCH 26:  The England team line up for a team photo prior to the International Friendly match between Germany and England at Olympiastadion on March 26, 2016 in Berlin, Germany.  (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)

As the countdown to the Euro 2016 gathers pace, Sportsmail's experts including Jamie Redknapp, Martin Keown and Bryan Robson, name their England line-ups.

El Clasico tactics special: How Real Madrid and Barcelona will line up and where match will be decided

Barcelona's Uruguayan forward Luis Suarez points his finger as he runs during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg football match FC Barcelona vs Arsenal FC at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on March 16, 2016.  / AFP PHOTO / JOSEP LAGO

PETE JENSON: With El Clasico now little more than 48 hours away, Sportsmail take a look at how Real Madrid and Barcelona are shaping up ahead of the biggest game of the season in Spain.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Sacked Neville is no longer the smartest man in the room

Gary Neville is no longer the smartest guy in the room as Valencia sack manager after four

MARTIN SAMUEL: It will have come as a great surprise to Gary Neville to be sacked by Valencia. Sadly, it won't have come as a great surprise to anybody else. Valencia always looked an uneasy fit as a first managerial job, and Neville's task now is ensuring it is not his last. There is obviously reputational damage, even if there will also be much sympathy.

Valencia's 'salvation' is Benitez's old pal as Spanish papers react to Neville exit

Valencia's 'salvation' is Pako Ayestaran following Gary Neville's sacking as manager

Pako Ayestaran's appointment at Valencia has come with the club hoping he can provide 'salvation' to their season of turmoil. Ayerstaran was promoted as the Spanish giants' manager on Wednesday, following the announced dismissal of Gary Neville - much to the delight of the local press. Super Deporte leads with the headline 'For the salvation', about the managerial change as the Mestalla outfit sit just six points above the relegation zone.

Neville was sacked BEFORE helping England to their 3-2 win over Germany on Saturday... but he kept it quiet

PETE JENSON: England's 3-2 win over Germany last Saturday gave everyone in Roy Hodgson's squad a lift but no one more than Gary Neville, who already knew he had been fired by Valencia.

Neville has been asked to return to Sky Sports but will stay in Spain as he weighs up his options post-Euro 2016

MATT LAWTON: Sky have asked Gary Neville to return to their ranks but the sacked Valencia manager will stay in Spain for the time being to consider his options. He will decide after Euro 2016.

Neville is the 10th star from England's Euro 96 group to fail as a manager (this lot won 68 trophies as players, but none as bosses)

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Gary Neville became the latest member of the England Euro 96 squad to move into management when he took over at Valencia last December, but has been sacked after just four months in charge.

He was supposed to follow in the footsteps of Ronaldo and Figo... but now wonderkid Gauld admits he is stalling at Sporting

Former Dundee United hotshot Ryan Gauld reveals Sporting Lisbon career has stalled

As Sporting Lisbon unveiled their latest kid for fame in July 2014, images of future Ballon d'Or winners Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo decorated the background walls of the Portuguese giants' training campus in Alcochete. The plan was that Ryan Gauld, a £3million signing from Dundee United, would be next off a remarkable conveyor belt that has also previously produced or polished the gifts of Paulo Futre, Joao Moutinho, Nani, Simao Sabrosa, Ricardo Quaresma, William Carvalho, Carlos Mane and Eric Dier, England's goalscoring hero in Berlin last week. So confident were Sporting in the abilities of their teenage Scottish recruit that they made a £48m release clause a condition of his whopping six-year contract.

Pacquiao gears up for career-closing fight against Bradley... but veteran star is open to competing in Rio

Manny Pacquiao gears up for fight against Timothy Bradley

Manny Pacquiao was put through his paces at his Los Angeles gym ahead of his career-closing fight with Timothy Bradley next week.  The Filipino boxing legend is expected to hang up his gloves after he takes to the ring to fight Bradley for the third time on April 9. And with the highly-anticipated fight edging closer, the 37-year-old took part in a media workout at the Wild Card Boxing Club, run by Pacquiao's esteemed trainer Freddie Roach.

Man City and Liverpool keen on signing Ter Stegen as Barcelona keeper eyes first-team football 

MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 29:  Marc Andre ter-Stegen of Germany celebrates after Toni Kroos of Germany scored the first goal during the International Friendly match between Germany and Italy at Allianz Arena on March 29, 2016 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Matthias Hangst/Bongarts/Getty Images)

Manchester City and Liverpool are plotting moves for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen who is seeking guarantees over his immediate future at the Nou Camp.

Arsenal lining up £35m deal to bring in Gladbach's Swiss midfielder Xhaka 

Arsenal are working on a staggering £35million deal to secure the services of Borussia Monchengladbach defensive midfielder Granit Xhaka next season.

Michael Jordan was the richest retired athlete in the world in 2015 with an overall worth estimated at over $1bn

Michael Jordan - the face of his own Nike brand - has retained his place at the top of Forbes' list of highest-paid retired athletes. He raked in £76.5million ($110m) last year.

Chelsea back in training ahead of clash against flops Villa in bid to rise up table

Chelsea return to training ahead of clash against bottom club Aston Villa

Chelsea's Spain contingent returned to training on Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to bottom club Aston Villa. Cesc Fabregas and Cesar Azpilicueta were back at the Blues' Cobham training ground after appearing for Spain in the draws against Italy and Romania during the international break.

Messi in hot water after Barcelona star's charity boot gesture during Egyptian TV interview backfires

Lionel Messi in hot water after Barcelona star's charity boot gesture

Barcelona star Lionel Messi has caused controversy in Egypt after a politician and football official reacted angrily to his donating a pair of boots to raise money for charity.  Television channel MBC Masr broadcast an interview with Messi during the programme 'Yes I am Famous' last Saturday, in which the Argentina captain announced that he would put a pair of boots up for auction.

Henry may be last of 'fast-trackers' after probe into coaching licences 

CHARLES SALE: The FA of Wales are bringing in new processes around their coaching courses following complaints that Thierry Henry and other football celebrities were being fast-tracked.

Bayern and PSG need to speak out against Qatar's abuse of World Cup workers, claim Amnesty International

(FILES) This file photo taken on May 04, 2015 shows foreign laborers working on the construction site of the al-Wakrah football stadium, one of the Qatar's 2022 World Cup stadiums, walk back to their accomodation at the Ezdan 40 compound after finishing work in Doha's Al-Wakrah southern suburbs. 
Qatar has been accused of abusing more than 100 mainly Asian migrants working on one of its World Cup stadiums, in an Amnesty International report released on March 31, 2016.
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A new report by Amnesty International alleges systematic abuse of migrant workers redeveloping the Khalifa International Stadium in Doha for the 2022 World Cup.

Ferguson warns Guardiola that life in the Premier League with Manchester City won't be easy 

Bayern Munich's Spanish head coach Pep Guardiola celebrates his team's victory after the extra time of the UEFA Champions League, Round of 16, second leg football match FC Bayern Munich v Juventus in Munich, southern Germany on March 16, 2016.
Bayern Munich won 4-2 and qualified for the quarter finals. / AFP PHOTO / TOBIAS SCHWARZ

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola that life in English football won't be straightforward. Fergie believes City have pulled off a 'real coup' however

It's on! Diaz vs McGregor II confirmed for July 9 at UFC 200 in Las Vegas... and it will be at welterweight again

Conor McGregor vs Nate Diaz UFC 200: Las Vegas fight CONFIRMED for July 9

Conor McGregor's rematch with Nate Diaz has been confirmed as the top billing for the landmark UFC 200 event in Las Vegas on July 9. Diaz defeated the Irishman in the second round of their clash earlier in March and the pair have been heavily rumoured to be returning to the Octagon since. UFC Tonight confirmed the rematch on Twitter on Wednesday night, with the pair battling once again at the 170 lbs welterweight limit at the new T-Mobile Arena. 

Roy pulverises Kiwi bowlers as England storm into T20 final against India or West Indies

Jason Roy powers England into World T20 final with Ben Stokes and Chris Jordan leading

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN DELHI: England, the laughing stock of the international game as recently as a year ago, are in the final of the World Twenty20 after pulverising New Zealand on a heady night in Delhi. A superb all-round display with the ball was followed by an effortlessly brilliant 78 from 44 deliveries by Jason Roy, who transformed England's pursuit of 154 from a potential slip-up into a stroll around the Feroz Shah Kotla. By the time Jos Buttler was finishing things off with his third six in four balls, England were celebrating victory by seven wickets, with 17 deliveries to spare. This was less of a win, more of a walloping.

NASSER HUSSAIN: Hell for leather cricket can take England all the way in World T20 final on Sunday 

That was England's most complete performance of this tournament so far. And it just goes to show what can happen when you pick the right players with the right attitude.

Eubank and Benn in talks to fight No 3, but after a traumatic week for boxing, are we ready?

JEFF POWELL: Respect for the stricken Nick Blackwell as well as pride in his son becoming British champion have restrained Chris Eubank from confirming whether he and Nigel Benn are ready to go

Haskell says he felt like England's 'dirty secret' before Jones arrived 

James Haskell may have won a Grand Slam but the Wasps flanker says it is only since Eddie Jones took over as coach that he's stopped feeling like England's 'dirty secret'.

Messi and Co come face-to-face with their own animations as Barcelona prepare for El Clasico showdown with Real Madrid

Lionel Messi and FC Barcelona team-mates come face-to-face with their cartoons

As Barcelona's stars prep themselves for a battle on Saturday, some of their stars spent time meeting their very-own animated characters. The La Liga leaders are preparing to face arch-rivals Real Madrid in the El Clasico on Saturday, where they can strengthen their grip on the title. In the build-up to the game, Barcelona have paired up with Beko, who created animations of some of the club's biggest stars as part of the 'Official Partner of Play campaign'.

I didn't play anywhere near my potential last season, admits Bale

Gareth Bale admits he didn't play anywhere near his potential at Real Madrid last season

The Wales forward enjoyed a dream first season at the Bernabeu after a world record £85.3million move from Tottenham Hotspur in 2013, scoring in the finals of the Champions League and Copa del Rey as Real won the double. But the 26-year-old struggled to kick on during a difficult second term, attracting boos from some supporters and criticism from the media as his club failed to win a major trophy and speculation grew that he was seeking a return to the Premier League.

Real Madrid defender Ramos wants revenge on Barca they eye first away Clasico win in La Liga since 2012

MADRID, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 21: Neymar JR of Barceona celebrates with team mates after scoring a goal during the Spanish league 'El Clasico' football match between Real Madrid CF vs FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on November 21, 2015. (Photo by Burak Akbulut/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)

Ramos and his Los Blancos team-mates head to Barcelona this weekend, to a stadium where they have not tasted success in the league for nearly four years, with revenge in their minds.

Cruyff enjoyed two stunning five-goal wins over Real Madrid - now the club would love to repeat the feat as tribute

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Real Madrid have been typically dignified in their homage to Johan Cruyff but the great man's passing will have jogged a few unhappy memories, in particular of two 5-0 Barcelona victories.

Lukaku could join Juventus, PSG or Real Madrid, claims his agent  

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MARCH 12:  Romelu Lukaku of Everton celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup sixth round match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on March 12, 2016 in Liverpool, England.  (Photo by Chris Brunskill/Getty Images)

Everton look set for a summer battle to hang on to top scorer Romelu Lukaku after the striker's agent talked up interest from a number of Europe's leading clubs.

England are winning football, cricket and rugby games with style. What is going on?

England are winning football, cricket and rugby games with style. What is going on?

JOE RIDGE: What a time to be an England fan. The cricket team are in a World Cup final, the rugby team have just won their first Grand Slam for 13 years and the football team aren't useless. England's 2-1 defeat by Holland at Wembley on Tuesday night has left a bit of a sour taste in the mouth but it doesn't spoil the bigger picture.

Sportsmail takes a swing with world's most famous golf coach Harmon.... where lessons can cost up to £4,500

Sportsmail takes a swing with world's most famous golf coach Butch Harmon

CHRIS CUTMORE: Tiger Woods and I have won 14 major championships between us. OK, so his contribution to that total is a little higher than mine. But we also now share another distinction: we have both been coached by the legendary Butch Harmon.

Wilshere return puts Hodgson plans back on track as Arsenal midfielder prepares to make comeback for U21s 

Slovenia 2 v England 3, Ljubljana, Slovenia, Euro 2016 Group E. 14th June 2015
Jack Wilshere (England) scores his second 1-2 and celebrates

Jack Wilshere's return from injury is a huge boost for England manager Roy Hodgson, who views Wilshere as vital to his plans for the European Championship.

England must stick with Stones but a shock recall for Terry ahead of Euro 2016 can take the heat off him

Englandís John Stones, left, and Netherlands' Ibrahim Affelay vie for the ball during the international friendly soccer match between England  and The Netherlands at Wembley stadium in London, Tuesday, March 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

MATT LAWTON: First thing on Wednesday and a former England international now working as a coach expressed concern in a text message that the media were being too hard on John Stones.

Sale Sharks sign USA star to replace departing fly-half Cipriani

GLOUCESTER, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 11:  AJ MacGinty of the United States is ticked by Ryu Koliniasi Holani and Kosei Ono of Japan during the 2015 Rugby World Cup Pool B match between USA and Japan at Kingsholm Stadium on October 11, 2015 in Gloucester, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images)

AJ MacGinty will move to the Aviva Premiership from Guinness PRO12 title contenders Connacht and is expected to wear Danny Cipriani's No 10 shirt at new side Sale Sharks.

Broner says he has 'tunnel vision' ahead of fight against Brit Theophane in Washington DC as he puts aside alleged robbery drama

Adrien Broner has 'tunnel vision' ahead of Ashley Theophane fight in Washington DC

Adrien Broner insists the growing list of controversies outside the ring won't affect him when he puts his WBA super-lightweight title on the line against Britain's Ashley Theophane on Friday, April 1. The brash American faces London-born Theophane, 35, in Washington DC just days after reports alleged that he faces robbery and assault charges in his hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio.

Joshua enjoys 'perfect evening' in the gym as he prepares for Martin

Anthony Joshua enjoys 'perfect evening' ahead of Charles Martin fight

Anthony Joshua is back in action in just over a week and he's certainly putting the hard yards in now in a bid to maintain his unbeaten record. Watford-born boxer Joshua welcomes American Charles Martin, who bids to defend the title he won against Vyacheslav Glazkov, to The 02 Arena in a bid to make it win number six at that venue. Joshua gave fans a glimpse of his pre-fight preparations on Wednesday night when he took to Instagram to show off his bulging muscles which were being enhanced by a leg press.

Haye pledges to donate £50,000 to Blackwell as heavyweight helps stricken fighter

When Nick Blackwell is brought out of his induced coma he will awake to the promise from David Haye of at least £50,000 to help him begin life after boxing.

First Eubank, now get ready for Benn: Legend's son to make professional debut on undercard of Joshua vs Martin fight at the O2 Arena

Conor Benn has high hopes of his own in the boxing ring, as he aims to emulate the success of his father but the 19-year-old promises to write his own story.

British boxing chiefs urged by Maloney to change weigh-in rules in bid to protect fighters after Blackwell injury

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Nick Blackwell vs Chris Eubank Jr at Wembley Arena on 26th March 2016
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British boxing chiefs have been lobbied by Kellie Maloney to change their weigh-in rules in the wake of Nick Blackwell's brain injury.

BUTCH HARMON: I've shown the US videos of Poulter. He's not great but he thinks he is... and Rory is looking good for Augusta

Ian Poulter's not great but he thinks he is... Butch Harmon shoots from the lip

CHRIS CUTMORE INTERVIEW IN LAS VEGAS: Rory McIlroy is the man to beat at the Masters next week, but the Northern Irishman will not be able to dominate golf in the way Tiger Woods once did. That is the view of Butch Harmon, who coached Woods to eight majors. Harmon also says it is impossible for Jordan Spieth to keep up the standard of putting that helped him to two majors last year but believes England's Danny Willett could win his first major this year.

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Better than dad? David Hirst's son signs professional deal at Sheffield Wednesday in bid to follow in footsteps

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Manchester City target Laporte to be offered new bumper deal as Athletic Bilbao look to cash in on youngster  

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Valencia line up departing Manchester City manager Pellegrini to replace the sacked Neville at the Mestalla

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MAINZ, GERMANY - AUGUST 29:  Yunus Malli of 1. FSV Mainz 05 celebrates as he scores the third goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Hannover 96 at Coface Arena on August 29, 2015 in Mainz, Germany.  (Photo by Dennis Grombkowski/Bongarts/Getty Images)

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 05:  Hector Bellerin of Arsenal and Erik Lamela of Tottenham Hotspur battle for the ball during the Barclays Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane on March 5, 2016 in London, England.  (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)

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Alan Pardew former Newcastle United manager, outside Centre City Tower, Birmingham, where he is attending the Jonas Gutierrez employment tribunal. March 24, 2016.  See NTI story NTIJONAS.  Ex-Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez claims the club deliberately did not start him in matches so they could release him after cancer treatment.  The 32-year-old is suing the club for in the region of £2m over disability discrimination after he was diagnosed with testicular cancer in October 2013.  The Argentine, who was released in May 2015, says he was left out of the team to avoid triggering a new one-year deal.

A tribunal considering ex-Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez's claim he suffered discrimination at the hands of his old employer has heard an allegation Alan Pardew gave 'untrue' evidence.

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Butland's operation a success as he invites Elliot to watch Euro 2016 at his house

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17% of MLS players think the division's best team would finish between fifth and ninth in Premier League

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Dortmund kid Pulisic, 17, makes debut for USA in World Cup qualifier 

US Men's National team midfielder Christian Pulisic (R) woks for the ball against Guatemala Men's National team defender Carlos Castrillo during the second half of the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying semifinal round match in Columbus, Ohio on March 29, 2016.
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ITV pundits Wayne Rooney, Ian Wright & Lee Dixon speaking during ITV's coverage of the international friendly between England & Holland at Wembley

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MUNICH, GERMANY - MARCH 29:  Marc Andre ter-Stegen of Germany in action during the international friendly match between Germany and Italy  at Allianz Arena on March 29, 2016 in Munich, Germany.  (Photo by Claudio Villa/Getty Images)

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England Women crash out of World T20 after five-run defeat by Australia

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Great Britain's triple world champion Adam Peaty has expressed his concerns about the possibility of drug cheats 'ruining' swimming and the moment of Olympic glory that could be ahead of him.

Defending champion Spieth: Masters will be hardest in living memory

HUMBLE, TX - MARCH 30:  Jordan Spieth plays in the pro-am prior to the start of the Shell Houston Open at the Golf Club of Houston on March 30, 2016 in Humble, Texas.  (Photo by Scott Halleran/Getty Images)

Defending champion Jordan Spieth believes next week's Masters will be the hardest to win in living memory because of of the depth of the field and the sheer quality of the golf being played in the run up.

Beers and banter won England the Six Nations: Jones has changed the environment, says Mako Vunipola  

Saracens loosehead Mako Vunipola has hailed the influence of head coach Eddie Jones on team morale after England secured their first Grand Slam in 13 years earlier this month.

Sorenstam to captain Europe in the 2017 Solheim Cup on American soil

RANCHO MIRAGE, CA - MARCH 30:  Annika Sorenstam of Sweden talks to the media watched by Ivan Khodabakhsh the CEO of the Ladies European Tour during the press conference to announce the 2017 European Solheim Cup Captain held during the ANA Inspiration at Mission Hills Country Club on March 30, 2016 in Rancho Mirage, California.  (Photo by David Cannon/Getty Images)

Annika Sorenstam has been appointed as Europe's captain for the 2017 Solheim Cup. Sorensen was a vice-captain when the United States regained the trophy last year.

Sammy backs West Indies to stun India in 'David and Goliath' semi-final 

West Indies captain Darren Sammy claims his men are ready to take on a whole nation when they aim to knock hosts India out of the World Twenty20 in Mumbai.

Webber says F1's decision to stick with unpopular new elimination format has left him dumbfounded

DAN RIPLEY: Mark Webber admits he is dumbfounded over Formula One's decision to stick with the deeply unpopular new elimination qualifying format for the Bahrain Grand Prix.

Fancy owning a 50-1 Grand National runner? Nicholls to sell Black Thunder two days before £1m Aintree race

Black Thunder ridden by jockey Sam Twiston - Davies wins the The John Tyndall Memorial Future Stars Steeple Chase, during the Tingle Creek Christmas Festival at Sandown Park, Esher.

The chance to own a Crabbie's Grand National runner will be open to the highest bidder after champion trainer Paul Nicholls confirmed Black Thunder will be put for auction.

Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: All the best bets for Thursday, March 31

Coney Island ridden by Barry Geraghty before winning the I.N.H. Stallion Owners E.B.F. Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final during day three of the Easter Festival at Fairyhouse Racecourse, Co. Meath, Ireland. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday March 29, 2016. See PA story RACING Fairyhouse. Photo credit should read: PA Wire

Sportsmail racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his hottest selections ahead of Thursday's meetings at Bangor, Wolverhampton, Ffos Las and Chelmsford City.

Kane, Vardy, Rooney (and the rest): How do England's striker options compare against the Euro 2016 heavyweights?

England's top strikers compared to other Euro 2016 favourites

It wasn't so long ago that Jay Bothroyd, Fraizer Campbell and Rickie Lambert were playing up front for England, now Roy Hodgson is spoilt for choice with a group of strikers that are the envy of the rest of Europe. And if it will be a major headache choosing between Wayne Rooney, Harry Kane, Jamie Vardy, Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck, it's one that the rest of his Euro 2016 rivals would love to have. Compared to England, the cupboard is relatively bare for Europe's major nations up front.

Who's in? Who's out? And who faces nail-biting wait? Our verdict on which England stars are heading to Euros

Sportsmail's CRAIG HOPE suggests who has guaranteed their place on the plane to France for Euro 2016 and who are free to book their summer holiday.

ROB DRAPER: Bayern vs Barcelona final would be fitting for Cruyff

If Barcelona could win the trophy this year, and if they could do so against Bayern Munich, the ascendancy of Cruyff's ideas would be complete.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Let's get real, this is the very point of boxing

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Nick Blackwell vs Chris Eubank Jr at Wembley Arena on 26th March 2016
Hennessy Boxing show, Wembley Arena, London, Britain - 26 Mar 2016

There is a young man in a coma, and a sport praying he gets away with it. Yet the inquest over who is responsible has no purpose. Boxing is responsible. Boxing is to blame.