The violent riot that tore through a deprived north London neighbourhood and injured 26 police officers has cast a pall over Britain’s capital

Manchester United defender John O’Shea is set to join teammate Wes Brown at Premier League rivals Sunderland, press reports have said.

Rugby unions in New Zealand, Australia and South Africa have secured a 35% increase in broadcasting income with a five-year deal worth $437-million.

Administrators are looking to this year’s Super 14 to provide a much-needed turnaround in television audience share and fan disillusionment