GOLF: Ryder Cup star Patrick Reed is set to be punished by the PGA Tour after a foul-mouthed outburst yesterday on the opening day of the Champions event in Shanghai.

Reed was just four off the pace after a round of 71, but the US golfer faces a hefty fine after being caught on camera swearing at himself.

Television commentators swiftly apologised after Reed was clearly heard saying: "Nice fucking three-putt you fucking faggot," after a bogey on the first hole, his 10th of the day.

FOOTBALL: Former Barcelona club president Jose Nunez lost his final appeal yesterday against a court verdict that sentenced him to two years and two months in prison after being found guilty of bribing tax inspectors.

Judges told the 83-year-old Nunez to report to jail within 10 days after rejecting his appeal to remain free until the government hears his request for a pardon.

Nunez, a construction firm owner, was Barcelona president from 1978-2000.

CRICKET: Mark Ramprakash was confirmed yesterday as England's new batting coach, replacing Graham Gooch who stepped down in May.

The 45-year-old Ramprakash brings with him 114 first-class centuries and a reputation as one of the most gifted batsmen of his generation.

Ramprakash will work across all formats of the game, starting later this month with the one-day series in Sri Lanka.

GRIDIRON: The NFL will stage three more regular-season games at Wembley Stadium in London again next season, including the first-ever division game in Britain.

The Miami Dolphins will return to London for a third time to face the New York Jets on October 4, the Jacksonville Jaguars will play the Buffalo Bills on October 25 and the Detroit Lions will be back for the second year in a row to face the Kansas City Chiefs on November 1.