International-Sports

Sky Sports understands that Nottingham Forest are on the verge of signing former Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj.

Sunderland are hoping to sign Argentine defender Lucas Orban, according to the Club Atletico Tigre player's agent.

Sussex bowler Amjad Khan is unlikely to feature before August after fracturing bone in his wrist.

The Ospreys have appointed New Zealander Chris Gibbes as their new forwards coach for next season.

World No 1 Serena Williams insists she is not worried by talk in the media regarding her 31-match unbeaten streak heading into Wimbledon.

England are through to the final of the IRB Junior World Championship after a stunning 33-21 victory over New Zealand.

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

Spain's hat-trick hero Thiago Alcantara saluted his side for the 'perfect tournament' after they retained their European Under-21 Championship crown with a 4-2 victory over Italy.

Sam Davies converted a last-minute try as Wales shocked defending champions South Africa to reach the IRB Junior World Championship final.

Vicente Del Bosque has insisted he is not giving Iker Casillas preferential treatment after the goalkeeper was named in Spain's starting line-up for their opening game of the Confederations Cup against Uruguay.

Tommy Wright believes he has all the experience required to deliver as St Johnstone manager.

One year on from Frankel and Black Caviar, the Royal Ascot dreamers faced brutal reality. Some results are written in the stars but others, such as the one featuring Animal Kingdom, clearly are not.    

Dawn Approach emerged with reputation restored after a gallant victory in the St James' Palace Stakes at Ascot.    

Xavier Malisse knocked out defending champion David Ferrer in the first round of the Topshelf Open in Den Bosch, Holland.

Spain captain Thiago Alcantara scored a first-half hat-trick to help his side secure European Under-21 Championship glory with a 4-2 victory over Italy in Israel.

Thiago Alcantara hit a hat-trick for Spain as Italy were defeated in Jerusalem.    

Dubai World Cup winner Animal Kingdom has become the first Kentucky Derby winner since 1936 to run at Royal Ascot.

Iran, South Korea and Australia all book a place in next year's FIFA World Cup after a dramatic final round of group matches in Asian qualifying.

Chris Froome has admitted Sir Bradley Wiggins's absence is a blow to his chances of winning the Tour de France but remains confident of claiming the yellow jersey in Paris.

Egypt moved closer to a first World Cup finals appearance since 1990 after reaching the African qualification playoffs on Sunday.