SPORTS

Spain's David Ferrer has backed fellow countryman Rafael Nadal to win gold medal at Rio Olympics 2016.

Wayne Rooney was used as a midfielder by Roy Hodgson in the Euros.

Manchester United have already signed three players this summer.

Britain IOC member Adam Pengilly wants Russia to be banned from Rio 2016.

Club manager Pochettino has successfully converted Dier from a central defender to a defensive midfielder.

Conte has already made two signings in the transfer window.

Arsenal drew 1-1 with Ligue 2 side Lens in their first pre-season game.

The 28-year-old triathlete is determined to defend his Olympic title this summer.

There are 14 Judo events in the Brazil Games – here is a history of the event and its 2016 schedule.

Reportedly, a breakdown in Steve Bruce's relationship with club's vice-chairman has led to the manager's exit.

Hashim Amla and Chris Gayle lead the run-scoring charts in the CPL 2016.

Justino and Rousey are yet to face off in their MMA careers so far.

Isaac Hayden joined Newcastle United on a five-year deal.

Barcelona, Real Madrid, Bayern and PSG are also interested in Jesus.

Georginio Wijnaldum was Newcastle United's top scorer in his debut campaign in the Premier League.

Ryan Giggs is the marquee player for the Mumbai 5s side in Premier Futsal.

Mercedes are likely to be fighting among themselves for the win on Sunday after showing impressive pace in practice.

Greece defender's agent says he hasn't spoken to Roma in some time.

Manager was appointed as Roy Hodgson's successor on a two-year contract.

Defending champion skidded into trouble with just over 10m of the race left.

Goalkeeping coach Christophe Lollichon looks to have been replaced by Gianluca Spinelli.

England close day one of the second Test at Old Trafford on 314-4 after two excellent batting performances.

Rooney's future and England's tactics are the biggest decisions facing the ex-Sunderland boss.

20-year-old defender is currently on two-year loan spell at Borussia Monchengladbach.

The 'Welsh Pirlo' spent 13 years at the club before following Brendan Rodgers to Anfield in 2012.

The ex-Sunderland boss is the manager England deserve after Euro 2016 disaster with Roy Hodgson.

19-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder spent the 2015/16 campaign in Belgium with Sint-Truiden.

More than 100 teams are tackling some of the world's most inhospitable landscapes in the 2016 Silk Way Rally.

The FA opts for Allardyce to replace Roy Hodgson after Arsene Wenger rejection.