Lampard: Mourinho was the best

Frank Lampard has lauded the man-management credentials of former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho ahead of an expected second coming of the Special One this summer.

Lowe to join Mercedes

One of Formula One's worst-kept secrets this season has finally come to fruition with the news Paddy Lowe is to join Mercedes.

We knew what win meant - Koscielny

Laurent Koscielny insists the Arsenal players knew exactly what was at stake if they had failed to beat Newcastle and missed out on another shot at the Champions League.

Torres targets improvement

Fernando Torres will demand more of himself and Chelsea next season.

Moyes set to meet United squad

David Moyes is set to meet the Manchester United squad on Monday morning as he begins the task of following in Sir Alex Ferguson's footsteps.

McDowell eyes Wentworth success

After winning one tournament synonymous with Wentworth, Graeme McDowell has turned his attention to improving his record in the event still held at the European Tour's headquarters.

Federer pays tribute to Nadal

Roger Federer admitted he had no answer to Rafael Nadal's masterclass after the Spaniard put him to the sword to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

Broad's spell delights Cook

Stuart Broad was an irresistible force as he and James Anderson left New Zealand in tatters at Lord's, and England captain Alastair Cook lauding their exemplary new-ball bowling.

No lap of honour for Benitez

Rafael Benitez led Chelsea to third place in the Barclays Premier League with a 2-1 victory over Everton before deciding not to bid farewell to his fiercest critics, the home supporters at Stamford Bridge.

Emotional farewell for Carragher

Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher admitted he had an emotional afternoon after playing his last match for the club at Anfield before retirement.

Wenger backs Gunners to improve

Arsene Wenger is confident Arsenal will make a better fist of next season's title race after securing a 16th consecutive crack at the Champions League.

Fergie signs off with wine, not win

Sir Alex Ferguson ended his magnificent managerial career just the way he would want - with a nice glass of red wine.

Villas-Boas laments penalty decision

Andre Villas-Boas thinks Tottenham may have succeeded in their final day push for Champions League football had referee Andre Marriner awarded Gareth Bale a penalty - rather than book him for diving.

Spurs miss out on top-four spot

Tottenham suffered yet more Champions League heartache as they missed out on a top-four berth to Arsenal despite another wonder goal from Gareth Bale in a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.

Baggies roar back to hold United

Sir Alex Ferguson was denied a winning send off into retirement as West Brom roared back from three goals down to snatch a 5-5 draw in a quite staggering 10-goal thriller against Manchester United at The Hawthorns.

Koscielny clinches Champions League spot

Laurent Koscielny ensured Arsenal of a place in the Champions League qualifiers with the only goal in a tight 1-0 win at Newcastle.

Torres strike sees off Toffees

Fernando Torres scored his first Barclays Premier League goal of 2013 as Chelsea sealed third place with a 2-1 victory which ensured David Moyes' 11-year reign as Everton manager ended in defeat.

Cup hero Wilkinson claims award

Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

Rafa makes light work of Federer

Rafael Nadal continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

McDowell claims World Match Play title

Graeme McDowell has become the first Irish winner of the Volvo World Match Play Championship with a hard-fought victory over Thongchai Jaidee in Bulgaria.