News Headlines

Redknapp on verge of joining QPR

Harry Redknapp tells BBC Sport he is close to becoming the new manager of Queens Park Rangers, saying it will be his toughest job.

Sunderland v West Bromwich Albion: Steve Clarke takes to management like a fish to water

It is Steve Clarke's first experience as a manager but he is on the verge of guiding West Brom to their best start in 60 years.

Harry Redknapp takes on toughest task in rescuing Queen's Park Rangers

Harry Redknapp has joined Queen's Park Rangers on the understanding he will be allowed to invest in his side this January if he can get the team up the table before the transfer window and demonstrate to the club's owners there is a glimmer of hope that they can avoid relegation.

Rafael Benitez expects Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard to leave club

Rafael Benitez, the new interim Chelsea manager,has said he thinks club stalwarts Frank Lampard and Ashley Cole will be allowed to leave at the end of the season.

Clarke: Long going nowhere

West Brom boss Steve Clarke insists in-form striker Shane Long will not be sold during the January transfer window.

England set to meet Brazil in Rio

England will meet Brazil in a friendly on 2 June at Rio de Janeiro's historic Maracana Stadium, local officials say.

Redknapp to the rescue for QPR

• QPR could not risk losing Mark Hughes's replacement • Joe Jordan and Kevin Bond to join Redknapp at Loftus Road Harry Redknapp is poised to become the manager of Queens Park Rangers following Mark Hughes's dismissal by the Premier League's bottom club on Friday. The 65-year-old...

Rafa expects Blues duo to go

Newly-installed Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez believes Ashley Cole and Frank Lampard will be leaving Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.

Fergie time: Does it really exist?

It's a well-established idea among football fans that Manchester United get more added time when they're losing - but is this really true?