Masters 2016: Englishman Danny Willett wins green jacket after late Jordan Spieth meltdown

Danny Willett became the first English golfer in 20 years to win the Masters, as he beat defending champion Jordan Spieth to the green jacket after the American’s final day meltdown.

The Yorkshireman is England's first winner since Nick Faldo in 1996 to win at the Augusta National.

Spieth, who had led for seven rounds in succession following his wire-to-wire victory last year, was aiming to become only the fourth back-to-back Masters winner.

But an almighty collapse on the back nine, including a quadruple bogey on the par-three 12^th hole, saw him squander a five shot lead to finish three clear shots behind the winner.

Willett moved from his overnight level par to two under after birdies on the par-three sixth and par-five eighth.

There is little chance of Diego Costa leaving Chelsea to rejoin club says Atletico Madrid president

Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo claims it is 'almost impossible' for the club to re-sign Chelsea striker Diego Costa.

The Spain international spent two years with the La Liga side from 2012 to 2014 and scored 64 goals in the process.

However the 27-year-old was then sold to Chelsea for £32.5m and he has since gone on to find the net 35 times.

I wouldn't be surprised if Antonio Conte tried to sign Paul Pogba for Chelsea- says former Juventus director

Former Juventus sporting director Alessio Secco has told talkSPORT he wouldn't be surprised if Chelsea made a move for Paul Pogba this summer.

 

Incoming Blues boss Antonio Conte managed the Juve midfielder during his time in Turin and has regularly talked up his talents.

Manchester United and England defender Luke Shaw returns to training following lengthy lay-off

Manchester United full-back Luke Shaw made his return to training on Monday for the first time since suffering a double fracture in his leg last September.

The 20-year-old England international was back out on the grass with a United physio as he enters the final stages of a long rehabilitation period from an injury he sustained in a Champions League tie with PSV in Eindhoven.

Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis charged with misconduct by FA over betting breaches

Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has been charged with misconduct in relation to betting by the Football Association.

 

An FA statement read: "It is alleged the player committed 12 breaches of FA Rule E8 concerning football matches between 22 January 2016 and 28 January 2016.

Encouragement as rumoured PSG target hints at move

Liverpool and Everton target Presnel Kimpembe has claimed he must be playing first team football at his age – and says he has been flattered by interest from Monaco.

 

The Merseyside clubs have both been linked with the promising PSG talent, who has emerged as one of the best young defenders in French football.

Wrestlemania betting: Undertaker backed to beat Shane McMahon by bookies

Shane McMahon will be laid to rest by The Undertaker in front of WWE’s biggest ever live crowd, according to the bookies.

 

Both Paddy Power and Sky Bet are backing the Dead Man - at 4/9 and 4/11 respectively - to seal another Wrestlemania win, snuffing out son Shane’s challenge for control of flagship show RAW on behalf of WWE supremo Vince McMahon.

Slaven Bilic says West Ham are targeting top four finish in the Premier League - 'It is realistic now'

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic insists a top-four finish in the Premier League is now a realistic ambition.

A 1-0 victory over Tottenham on Wednesday has left the sixth-placed Hammers just one point adrift of the Champions League spots with Saturday's visit to Everton the first of their remaining 10 matches this season.

Bilic admits the club's position in the table justifies talk of claiming a coveted berth in the top four, but is also cautious over setting his sights too high.

"It is realistic now. We are one point behind with 10 games to go so we have a chance," Bilic said.

LIVERPOOL: Kolo Toure determined to fight for new Liverpool contract

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure is determined to fight for a new contract as his current deal enters its final weeks.

 
As it stands the former Ivory Coast international, who turns 35 in March, has three months left at Anfield as no new offer has been made by the club.
Toure signed a one-year extension last May but the pending summer arrival of Schalke centre-back Joel Matip on a free transfer would appear to suggest the former Arsenal and Manchester City centre-back is on his way out.

Jurgen Klopp says signing Joel Matip will save Liverpool millions: ‘He's a high-quality centre-half’

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes the signing of Joel Matip on a free transfer has saved the club millions in their search for a commanding centre-back.

The Cameroon international has agreed to move to Anfield when his contract with Schalke expires in the summer and the Reds boss believes their swift action has landed them a top-quality player.

 

‘It’s difficult to say no to a Paris Saint-Germain transfer,’ admits Eden Hazard

Chelsea star Eden Hazard has reignited speculation over his future by revealing it would be difficult to rebuff an approach from Champions League opponents Paris Saint-Germain.

 

Hazard, signed from Lille for a reported £32million in June 2012, has been repeatedly courted by Real Madrid and PSG after his scintillating performances last season when Chelsea won the Premier League and League Cup.

‘If Maro Itoje doesn’t start against Ireland I’ll be incredibly disappointed’, Lewis Moody tells talk SPORT

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The 21-year-old was handed his international debut as a second-half replacement in Sunday’s 40-9 thumping of Italy in Rome, and repaid Eddie Jones’ faith with an impressive outing.

 

His introduction coincided with the Red Rose turning on the style against the Azzurri, with their forward power winning out as Jonathan Joseph bagged two of three tries and Owen Farrell also crossed in the late stages.

After two away wins Moody expects tougher tests for England against the likes of Wales and France, but believes 6ft 5in Itoje would give England a boost in their next clash against back-to-back champions Ireland.

President Buhari says Football loves me

President Muhammadu Buhari Monday in Abuja spoke of a his “football love relationship”.

 

The President was speaking after receiving the Glo/CAF Platinum Award for Good Leadership which was conferred on him last week in Abuja in recognition of his support for football, which resulted in Nigeria winning two major international tournaments last year.

Manchester United team: Adnan Januzaj to return? Red Devils predicted XI for Sheffield United FA Cup clash

The Premier League takes a week off this weekend as the FA Cup returns and Manchester United face Sheffield United in the third round.

The Red Devils reached the quarter finals last season before they were dumped out by eventual winners Arsenal, but will be looking to go all the way to Wembley this time around.

 

United had a long list of injuries during the festive season and although many have since returned, it is likely Louis van Gaal will use it as a chance to rest some of his starters.

Dimitri Payet and two other stars could face Liverpool after injury layoffs

Midfielder Payet, defender Winston Reid and winger Victor Moses are all on course to return to the squad after spells on the sidelines.

 

Payet was one of the Premier League's most impressive performers until he suffered an ankle injury against Everton in early November, and his availability will be a major boost to manager Slaven Bilic.

Nike Stores Profits up 20% in November quarter

Income for the period came to $785m (£530m).

 

Future orders for deliveries from December to April 2016 - which is a key measure for Nike - also beat expectations, boosted by strong demand from China, Japan and North America.

Jose Mourinho sacked by Chelsea: It's 'not good' for Premier League?

Mourinho's second spell with the Stamford Bridge club ended on Thursday when he parted company with a side that is 16th in the table.

Sanchez's high-flying Watford side travel to Chelsea, who have lost nine times already this season, on Boxing Day. But the Hornets boss fears Mourinho's exit will have a negative impact on England's top-flight.

Real Madrid plotting bold bid for rival Barcelona forward Neymar - Reports

The Brazilian is at present locked in contract talks with Barcelona as he looks to extend his current deal, which expires in 2018.

 

United are desperate to land the forward and were linked with a world-record bid last summer.

Chelsea: John Stones' written transfer request*

John Stones has handed in a transfer request at Everton.

 

That much we know to be true, but we've used a bit of artistic licence to imagine what it might look like (see pic above).

Which club has won the most trophies in Europe?

The most successful clubs from the best leagues revealed

Barcelona's UEFA Super Cup victory this week marked their fourth trophy in 2015, with two more to possibly follow before the year is out, but which European club has won the most trophies ever?

It's not exactly a straightforward question to answer, because opinions differ over what should constitute a trophy.

Chelsea have won 26 trophies – to find out which clubs make up Europe's 10 most successful sides from the strongest leagues.

For example, Arsenal have technically lifted three trophies in the past month, but no one in their right mind would count either the Barclays Asia Trophy or Emirates Cup as a serious piece of silverware.