Mahmood Al Zarooni taken April 22, 2013
Former Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni withdraws appeal against ban
Former Godoplhin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni withdraws an appeal against his eight-year ban for doping, according to the BHA.
May 29, 08:12
Simon Mignolet
Simon Mignolet hints at Sunderland stay by looking to next season
Simon Mignolet hints that he will remain at Sunderland beyond the summer, despite being linked with Arsenal.
May 29, 08:05
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England legend Brian Close 'angers Geoff Boycott's wife by smoking'
England legend Brian Close has reportedly angered the wife of his former teammate Geoff Boycott by smoking at Headingley.
May 28, 13:57
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina during his side's Europa League match against Zenit St. Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Liverpool's Pepe Reina returns to Spain for son's christening
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina returns to Spain for the christening of his fourth child - son Thiago.
May 28, 13:33
The Stadium of Light
Sunderland secure new sponsor ahead of next season
Sunderland announce that BFS Group Limited will become the club's main sponsor next season.
May 28, 13:10
David Beckham on February 27, 2012
David Beckham, Gordon Ramsay to open restaurant in Las Vegas?
David Beckham and Gordon Ramsay are reportedly being targeted by a hotel tycoon to create a restaurant in Las Vegas.
May 28, 12:54
Paul Gascoigne
Race at Windsor named after Paul Gascoigne
Paul Gascoigne has a race named after him at Windsor as a gift for his 46th birthday.
May 28, 12:38
Sebastien Bassong celebrates moments after scoring the opener on December 2, 2012
Norwich City's Sebastien Bassong poses for photos with handgun
Norwich City defender Sebastien Bassong sparks controversy by posing with a handgun in online photos.
May 28, 12:25
Dietmar Hamann
Dietmar Hamann to relive Liverpool's Champions League 2005 final with ESPN
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann will tweet live during a replay of the Reds' famous Champions League final victory over AC Milan on ESPN.
May 28, 12:07
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain celebrates after Norwich score an own goal and his team's third on April 13, 2013
Arsenal trio attempt to land Emirates plane in simulator
Arsenal trio Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Carl Jenkinson and Kieran Gibbs attempt to land an Emirates plane in a simulator in Dubai.
May 28, 11:47
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling scores the opening goal in their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling: 'Being accused of assault wasn't nice'
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling reveals that it wasn't "nice" to go through an assault case, which was eventually dismissed.
May 28, 11:32
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Japanese rider Yoshinari Matsushita killed during qualifier
Japanese rider Yoshinari Matsushita dies during a qualifying event for the Isle of Man TT.
May 28, 11:13
West Ham's Joe Cole applauds the fans on his return against Man Utd on January 5, 2013
West Ham United's Joe Cole to begin studying for coaching badges
West Ham United's Joe Cole reveals that he will begin studying for his coaching badges this summer.
May 28, 10:57
Liverpool's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring his second goal at Anfield during their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Luis Suarez: 'There's more to come from Liverpool next season'
Luis Suarez insists that Liverpool will be "better" next season following their seventh-placed finish in the Premier League.
May 28, 10:48
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez smiles prior to kick-off against Sparta Prague on February 21, 2013
Rafael Benitez "excited" to take Napoli forward
Rafael Benitez says that he is "excited" to embark on a new career with Napoli after signing a two-year deal.
May 28, 10:29
Felipe Massa
Ferrari confirm Felipe Massa crash caused by suspension failure
Ferrari announce that suspension failure caused Felipe Massa to crash during the Monaco Grand Prix last Sunday.
May 28, 10:12
Headingley
Start of England vs. New Zealand's fifth day delayed at Headingley
The start of the fifth day of the second Test between England and New Zealand is delayed due to rain.
May 28, 10:02
Wigan players congratulate Gary Caldwell after his opener against Southampton on February 2, 2013
Gary Caldwell: 'Wigan Athletic players are desperate for Roberto Martinez stay'
Gary Caldwell insists that he and his Wigan Athletic teammates are "desperate" for manager Roberto Martinez to stay at the club.
May 28, 09:45
Novak Djokovic celebrates beating Rafael Nadal in the final of the Monte Carlo Tennis Masters on April 21, 2013
French Open play delayed due to rain
Today's French Open play, which includes action from Novak Djokovic and Heather Watson, is delayed due to rain in Paris.
May 28, 09:30
Matthew Kilgallon
Sunderland confirm release of five players
Sunderland confirm that five players will not have their contracts renewed this summer.
May 28, 09:16
Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski celebrates after scoring the opener against Hoffenheim on May 18, 2013
Jurgen Klopp wants Robert Lewandowski's future sorted swiftly
Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp insists that Robert Lewandowski's future will be sorted out in the coming days.
May 28, 09:03
City striker Sergio Aguero celebrates a goal against Reading on May 14, 2013
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero 'never interested in joining Real Madrid'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero insists that he never considered signing for Real Madrid.
May 28, 08:51
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina during his side's Europa League match against Zenit St. Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Liverpool's Pepe Reina to sign for Barcelona in next two weeks?
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina could reportedly sign for Barcelona in an £8m move within the next two weeks.
May 28, 08:45
Wigan boss Roberto Martinez prior to kick off in the FA Cup semi final match against Millwall on April 13, 2013
Everton to make official approach for Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez?
Everton are reportedly ready to make an official approach for Roberto Martinez, who is expected to tell Wigan Athletic that he intends to leave today.
May 28, 08:35
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha dribbles the ball during his sides Championship match on 5 January, 2013
Crystal Palace co-chairman Martin Long to "probably" ask for Wilfried Zaha loan
Crystal Palace co-chairman Martin Long reveals that the club will "probably" ask Manchester United if they can have Wilfried Zaha back on loan for next season.
May 28, 08:23
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Fulham on December 29, 2012
Agent: 'Michael Laudrup has received offers to manage other clubs'
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup receives offers to manage at other clubs, according to his agent.
May 28, 08:09
Hulk Hogan
Hulk Hogan severely burns hand on exploding radiator
Hulk Hogan burns his hand on an exploding radiator at his home in Florida on Sunday.
May 27, 13:57
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Newcastle United fans racially abused Shaka Hislop before asking for autograph
Show Racism the Red Card chief executive Ged Grebby reveals that Shaka Hislop was racially abused by his own fans during a stint at Newcastle United.
May 27, 13:38
Nathan Blake
Nathan Blake: 'I received a death threat while playing for Blackburn Rovers'
Former Wales international Nathan Blake reveals that he was racially abused and sent a death threat during his time at Blackburn Rovers.
May 27, 13:23
Ryan Lochte
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte dumped by British girlfriend Jaimee Hollier
Olympic US swimmer Ryan Lochte is dumped by his British girlfriend in an episode of What Would Ryan Lochte Do?
May 27, 13:11
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney 'visited Carl Froch in dressing room before bout'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney reportedly visited Carl Froch's dressing room at the O2 Arena ahead of his winning fight against Mikkel Kessler.
May 27, 13:01
Lazio's Miroslav Klose celebrates winning the Coppa Italia against Roma on May 26, 2013
Lazio fans 'boo rapper PSY during pre-game performance'
Lazio fans reportedly boo South Korean rapper PSY during the pre-game performance at the Coppa Italia.
May 27, 12:46
Carl Froch celebrates his win over Mikkel Kessler on May 25, 2013
Carl Froch had three-month sex ban before Mikkel Kessler fight?
Carl Froch reportedly imposed a three-month sex ban leading up to his fight with Mikkel Kessler.
May 27, 12:34
Bayern's Arjen Robben scores the winning goal in the Champions League Final on May 25, 2013
Bookmakers' pay out £250,000 on Arjen Robben's late Bayern Munich winner
William Hill pay out £250,000 to punters following Arjen Robben's late winner for Bayern Munich against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final.
May 27, 12:17
Danny Welbeck
Manchester United send autographed photo to fan in Liverpool case
A young Manchester United fan receives a signed autograph from Danny Welbeck in a Liverpool case.
May 27, 12:05
Paris Saint Germain's midfielder David Beckham cries as he leaves the field during his last ever match on May 18, 2013
David Beckham 'buys mum and mother-in-law an Audi each'
David Beckham reportedly buys his mother Sandra and mother-in-law Jackie Adams an Audi each as a thank you for supporting him throughout his career.
May 27, 11:46
Lotus driver Kimi Raikkonen walks away after the third free practise session ahead of the Malaysian Grand Prix on March 23, 2013
Daft Punk join Lotus F1 team at Monaco Grand Prix
Dance music duo Daft Punk join the Lotus Renault Formula 1 team ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.
May 27, 11:38
Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas smiles after his team beat Liverpool on November 28, 2012
Alan Pardew, Andre Villas-Boas flock to Monaco Grand Prix
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas and Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew are spotted watching the Monaco Grand Prix, among a number of celebrities.
May 27, 11:25
Australia's captain Adam Goodes lifts the International rules series trophy on October 30, 2010
Aussie Rules player Adam Goodes accuses 13-year-old girl of racism
Australian Rules footballer Adam Goodes accuses a 13-year-old girl of calling him an "ape" during a match.
May 27, 11:10
China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Maria Sharapova in the semifinal of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Li Na edges out Anabel Medina Garrigues in French Open first round
Li Na secures a place in the second round of the French Open with a straight-sets victory over Anabel Medina Garrigues.
May 27, 10:56
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