Nikolai Tolstykh, ousted as head of the Russian Professional Football League (PFL) two years ago, was elected president of the country's Football Union (RFU) on Monday.

Nikolai Tolstykh, ousted as head of the Russian Professional Football League (PFL) two years ago, was elected president of the country's Football Union (RFU) on Monday.

Injury has forced Everton midfielder Steven Pienaar to withdrawn from South Africa's squad due to play international friendlies this week.

Serbian champions Partizan Belgrade came from behind to beat city rivals OFK 3-1 on Sunday, but their success was marred by serious crowd trouble among groups of their own fans.

On-loan Oldham striker Jordan Slew suffered another injury setback during the 1-0 win over Portsmouth. Slew was hurt against Walsall and missed the Stevenage game, returning to parent club Blackburn for treatment.

Restaurant owner Omar Khan will be officially unveiled as the new owner of Bradford Bulls on Saturday, but the takeover will not be ratified by the Rugby Football League until next week.

Tottenham have confirmed winger Aaron Lennon has signed a new contract which commits him to the club until 2016.

Winger David Templeton has signed for Rangers after Hearts accepted a bid from the Ibrox club.

Norwich have announced the signing of Tottenham striker Harry Kane on a season-long loan.