Ireland's Brian O'Driscoll in action against France on March 10, 2013
Brian O'Driscoll signs one-year deal with Leinster and Irish RFU
Brian O'Driscoll signs a new one-year deal with Leinster and the Irish Rugby Football Union.
May 16, 09:08
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini on the touchline during the match against Wigan on April 17, 2013
Manchester City release Roberto Mancini's backroom staff
Manchester City announce that five members of Roberto Mancini's backroom staff have been released by the club.
May 16, 09:05
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Rio Ferdinand: 'We were left speechless by Sir Alex Ferguson exit'
Rio Ferdinand reveals that the Manchester United players were left speechless when Sir Alex Ferguson announced his retirement.
May 16, 08:54
Southampton manger Mauricio Pochettino prior to kick off in his sides match with Manchester City on February 9, 2013
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino threatens to leave club
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals that he will leave his position at the club if chairman Nicola Cortese decides to leave.
May 16, 08:34
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Manuel Pellegrini 'makes five-man transfer wishlist for Manchester City'
Manuel Pellegrini reportedly draws up five transfer targets for Manchester City before officially becoming the club's new manager.
May 16, 08:21
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Manchester United on March 10, 2013
Real Madrid consider Rafael Benitez, Michael Laudrup for managerial job?
Real Madrid reportedly consider Rafael Benitez and Michael Laudrup as possible replacements if Jose Mourinho leaves the Bernabeu this summer.
May 16, 08:07
Great Britain's Andy Murray in action during the Miami Masters tennis tournament on March 23, 2013
Andy Murray could miss French Open with lower back pain
US Open champion Andy Murray reveals that he could miss the French Open due to lower back pain.
May 15, 16:02
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Newcastle United brand Wayne Rooney rumours as "nonsense"
Newcastle United describe claims that they will lodge a bid for Wayne Rooney this summer as "absolute nonsense".
May 15, 15:44
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher in action on March 10, 2013
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher: 'I won't rule out management'
Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says that he will not rule out a career in management, despite choosing to work in the media after his retirement.
May 15, 15:35
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Garmin Sharp rider Ramunas Navardauskas wins stage 11 of Giro d'Italia
Lithuania's Ramunas Navardauskas wins stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia, while Sir Bradley Wiggins remains fourth in the overall standings.
May 15, 15:22
Maria Sharapova celebrates after beating Ana Ivanovic in the Madrid Open semi finals on May 11, 2013
Maria Sharapova breezes into Rome Masters third round
Maria Sharapova eases past Garbine Muguruza in straight sets to book a place in the third round of the Rome Masters.
May 15, 15:16
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Lampre rider Miguel Ubeto suspended for testing positive for drugs
Lampre rider Miguel Ubeto is provisionally suspended from competing after testing positive for a banned substance.
May 15, 15:09
Wayne Rooney poses with the Premier League trophy
Newcastle to launch summer bid for Wayne Rooney?
Newcastle United are reportedly planning to launch a bid for wantaway Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney this summer.
May 15, 14:50
NZ bowler Doug Bracewell celebrates a wicket on January 11, 2013
New Zealand's Bruce Martin, Doug Bracewell to fight for spot in team
New Zealand captain Brendon McCullum reveals that the last position in the team to face England will be taken by either Doug Bracewell or Bruce Martin.
May 15, 14:36
Andy Murray sits out during the match against Marcel Granollers during the Rome Masters on May 15, 2013
Andy Murray withdraws to send Marcel Granollers through in Rome
Andy Murray is forced to retire after drawing level on sets in the second round of the Rome Masters clash against Marcel Granollers.
May 15, 13:54
David Beckham on February 27, 2012
David Beckham praised by Eva Longoria for philanthropic efforts
American actress Eva Longoria praises David Beckham for his philanthropic efforts throughout his career.
May 15, 13:45
Sara Errani
Sara Errani sees off Christina McHale in three sets in Rome Masters
Sara Errani moves into the third round of the Rome Masters after a three-set battle against Christina McHale.
May 15, 13:45
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson emerges from a guard of honour before his last home match in charge of the club on May 12, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Biscuits are my weakness'
Soon-to-be-retired Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson reveals that he has a "weakness" for chocolate biscuits.
May 15, 13:21
Samantha Stosur of Australia during her second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Samantha Stosur overcomes early wobble to reach Rome Masters third round
Samantha Stosur secures a place in the third round of the Rome Masters with a straight-sets victory over Peng Shuai.
May 15, 13:12
Frenchman Gilles Simon during his fourth round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 21, 2013
Gilles Simon beats Mikhail Youzhny to grab third-round spot in Rome Masters
Gilles Simon reaches the third round of the Rome Masters with a straight-sets victory over Mikhail Youzhny.
May 15, 13:04
Spice Girl Mel C at an awards bash on March 3, 2013
Melanie Chisholm 'not sick' of seeing David Beckham in his pants
Former Spice Girls singer Melanie Chisholm denies that she previously claimed to be "sick" of seeing posters of David Beckham in his underwear.
May 15, 12:39
Alexandr Dolgopolov
Alexandr Dolgopolov through in Rome as Stanislas Wawrinka retires
Alexandr Dolgopolov is through to the third round of the Rome Masters without a ball being hit as Stanislas Wawrinka is forced to retire.
May 15, 12:11
Loic Remy celebrates after scoring his team's second against Fulham on April 1, 2013
Queens Park Rangers "aware" of Loic Remy's 'rape' arrest
Queens Park Rangers announce that they are "aware" of Loic Remy's arrest for alleged rape, but will not comment due to police proceedings.
May 15, 12:06
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
Burglar sentenced to jail for raiding hotel room of Jose Mourinho's family
A burglar is jailed for stealing over £100,000 worth of items from a London hotel suite being occupied by Jose Mourinho's wife and daughter.
May 15, 11:57
Marouane Fellaini celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Everton trio accidentally turn up at Manchester United celebrations
Everton trio Marouane Fellaini, Kevin Mirallas and Sylvain Distin reportedly turn up at Manchester United's after-party by accident.
May 15, 11:45
Alan Hansen in the stands on March 6, 2011
Alan Hansen to leave 'Match of the Day' after 20 years?
Alan Hansen will reportedly leave his punditry role on Match of the Day at the end of next season.
May 15, 11:23
Mario Gotze celebrates his goal on November 17, 2012
Jurgen Klopp hopeful Mario Gotze will be fit for Champions League final
Borussia Dortmund Jurgen Klopp believes that Mario Gotze has a chance of being fit for next weekend's Champions League final against Bayern Munich.
May 15, 10:56
Queens Park Rangers's Loic Remy celebrates after scoring his side's first goal of the game against Southampton on March 2, 2013
QPR striker Loic Remy arrested on suspicion of rape
Metropolitan Police confirm that Queens Park Rangers striker Loic Remy has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
May 15, 10:55
China's Li Na celebrates after defeating Maria Sharapova in the semifinal of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 24, 2013
Li Na secures third-round place in Rome Masters
Li Na will fight for a place in the quarter-finals of the Rome Masters after defeating Zheng Jie in straight sets in the second round.
May 15, 10:44
Joe Ansbro
Scotland international Joe Ansbro retires from rugby
Scotland international Joe Ansbro retires from rugby on medical grounds following extensive rehabilitation after breaking his neck.
May 15, 10:43
Werder Bremen coach Thomas Schaaf on August 2, 2011
Thomas Schaaf parts company with Werder Bremen
Werder Bremen announce that they have parted company with manager of 14 years Thomas Schaaf.
May 15, 10:35
Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye celebrates scoring a penalty against Southampton on February 24, 2013
Newcastle United's Yohan Cabaye "happy" to remain in England
Yohan Cabaye says that he is "happy" to continue playing in England, but hints that he could leave Newcastle United this summer.
May 15, 10:20
Peter Eriksson in 2009
Peter Eriksson resigns as British Athletics head coach
Peter Eriksson announces that he will resign as British Athletics head coach in June due to family reasons.
May 15, 10:09
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini
Malaga 'confirm manager Manuel Pellegrini is free to leave club in summer'
Malaga reportedly confirm that manager Manuel Pellegrini is free to leave the club in the summer amid speculation that he is wanted by Manchester City.
May 15, 09:53
Ryan Taylor
Newcastle United's Ryan Taylor flies to US to undergo surgery
Newcastle United's Ryan Taylor flies to the US today to undergo surgery on a knee injury.
May 15, 09:44
Everton manager David Moyes during his last home match in charge of the club on May 12, 2013
Video: Will Manchester United fans put pressure on David Moyes?
Will Manchester United fans pile pressure on new boss David Moyes? This question and more are tackled by the ESPN experts in a Sports Mole exclusive!
May 15, 09:33
Mike Williamson and Adel Taarabt in action on December 22, 2012
Mike Williamson denies split in Newcastle United squad
Mike Williamson rejects reports that there is a split within the Newcastle United squad.
May 15, 09:22
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during his side's match against Liverpool on March 2, 2013
Dave Whelan: 'Roberto Martinez regularly chased by very big clubs'
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan reveals that "very big clubs" are chasing manager Roberto Martinez.
May 15, 09:10
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech in action on March 10, 2013
Chelsea's Petr Cech: 'I don't want to play in Europa League again'
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech hopes that he never has to compete in the Europa League again after tonight's final against Benfica.
May 15, 08:58
Tom Werner
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner praises "extraordinary" Jamie Carragher
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner pays tribute to "extraordinary" Jamie Carragher, who will make his final appearance for Liverpool before he retires this weekend.
May 15, 08:44
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