Rangers have lost their appeal against a £160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo imposed by the Scottish Football Association.

Carlos Tevez says he has no intention of apologising to Sir Alex Ferguson over the sign he held up about the Manchester United manager.

Serena Williams was made fight back from a set down before keeping her bid for a third straight clay-court title on track at the Rome Masters.

Rafael Nadal cruised into the third round of the Rome Masters with a comfortable 6-1 7-5 victory over Florian Mayer.

Crewe boss Steve Davis saluted his young side as they booked their place in the League Two play-off final with a 3-2 aggregate victory over Southend.

Max Clayton scored the goal which sent Crewe to Wembley for the League Two play-off final after a 3-2 aggregate win over Southend.

Darren Bent has taken his omission from England’s Euro 2012 squad on the chin and has vowed to force his way into Roy Hodgson’s plans in the future.

Barcelona have confirmed that Brazilian star Dani Alves has been ruled out for up to two months after breaking his collarbone.

Croatia have wasted little time in finding Slaven Bilic’s replacement as national coach, confirming Igor Stimac will take the role.

Sky Sports understands Reading defender Michael Hector is set to sign a new deal with the Premier League new boys.