Is Louis Van Gaal on track to meet media expectation at Manchester United? James Andrews investigates.
Bionic referees recalled by Blatter as defects ruin games across the globe
Matthew Linnett takes a satirical look at the sporting world.
Poor form continues for local football sides
Only Fleetwood and Lancaster sit in the top half of the league as relegation looms large for North End
2011 Sporting Predictions
A look forward to the 2011 sporting calendar, including predictions for the Premiership, Champions League, Europa League, F1 World Championship, Wimbledon, Rugby Union Word Cup and the Cricket Word Cup.