Jack Pitt-Brooke

Jack Pitt-Brooke is a sports writer for The Independent.

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The sporting week ahead (04/08/13)

04 August 2013 12:00 AM

Today

Ikechi Anya was born in Scotland to a Romanian mum and Nigerian dad

Ikechi Anya: Watford's wonder winger is not your everyday player

02 August 2013 10:33 PM

He was born in Scotland to a Romanian mum and Nigerian dad, speaks fluent Spanish and loves hip-hop and travel. Jack Pitt-Brooke meets an unusual footballer

A sodden Arsène Wenger during Arsenal training this week

Luis Suarez must behave if he joins Arsenal, warns Arsène Wenger

02 August 2013 10:33 PM

Manager remains coy over striker's potential arrival but defends Gunners' quiet summer

Jed Wallace celebrates scoring for Portsmouth

League Two 2013/14 preview: Fleetwood, Chesterfield, Cheltenham? Or maybe Portsmouth can finally change their fortunes...

02 August 2013 04:47 PM

A brief look at this season's SkyBet League Two which gets underway on Saturday

Kenny Jackett has joined Wolves with the task of taking them back up to the Championship

League One 2013/14 preview: Will Wolves stop the rot and mount a return to the Championship, and can Brentford recover from last-gasp heartbreak last season?

02 August 2013 04:46 PM

A brief look at this season's SkyBet League One which gets underway tonight

Psychologist Dr Mark Bawden is part of the backroom team at Loughborough

The Ashes: England have backroom bases covered

31 July 2013 11:17 PM

Delivering Kevin Pietersen back to the brink of full fitness is the latest triumph of England's backroom team, but it should be no surprise – they have the best support staff in the game.

Australian greats have only been able to pass on tips during media work

Comment: Why don't Australia greats like Shane Warne coach the current crop?

30 July 2013 11:08 PM

Pity that wisdom of some wonderful players is not being passed on

Pepe Reina

Transfer news: Pepe Reina reveals it was not his decision to leave Liverpool and claims 'I deserved better' after joining Napoli

29 July 2013 05:44 PM

Goalkeeper claims the move had been agreed before the club consulted him despite his desire to stay and fight for his place

Bradley Wiggins had to pull out of the Giro d’Italia

Bradley Wiggins hopes to ride out of the shadows in Tour of Poland

26 July 2013 09:05 PM

British rider gets back on his bike today looking for success to shore up his position with Team Sky

Atletico Mineiro's players celebrate after winning the Libertadores Cup

Libertadores Cup final: Ronaldinho and Bernard help Atletico Mineiro comeback against Olimpia before winning on penalties

25 July 2013 10:10 AM

The Brazilian side scored a late equaliser in normal time

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