Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini prior to his side's match against Everton on March 16, 2013
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini admits concerns over concentration
Roberto Mancini admits that his players are struggling to focus on Premier League matters ahead of the FA Cup final this Saturday.
May 7, 08:20
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Chelsea's David Luiz: 'I was laughing at crowd jeers, not Rafael da Silva'
Chelsea defender David Luiz reportedly claims that he was laughing at Manchester United fans calling him Sideshow Bob, not at Rafael da Silva following his challenge.
May 7, 08:07
General view of Kilmarnock's home ground Rugby Park
Supporter dies after collapse during Kilmarnock, Hibernian clash
The supporter who collapsed during a Scottish Premier League clash between Kilmarnock and Hibernian dies in hospital.
May 6, 14:02
BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce in the stands during Portsmouth Fulham on May 11, 2008
BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce dyes hair after losing bet
BBC commentator Jonathan Pearce dyes his hair blond as part of a bet following Queens Park Rangers' relegation from the Premier League.
May 6, 13:43
Dortmund's Lukasz Piszczek and Real's Xabi Alonso battle for the ball on April 30, 2013
Half a million Borussia Dortmund fans apply for Champions League final tickets
Over half a million Borussia Dortmund fans reportedly apply for Champions League final tickets.
May 6, 13:24
Milan striker Mario Balotelli celebrates a goal against Torino on May 5, 2013
Mario Balotelli: 'I miss eating at Nando's with Manchester City teammates'
AC Milan striker Mario Balotelli says that he misses eating at Nando's during his time at Manchester City.
May 6, 13:01
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha dribbles the ball during his sides Championship match on 5 January, 2013
Wilfried Zaha's brother Herve part of notorious London gang?
Wilfried Zaha's older brother Herve was reportedly a gang member of notorious London crew 'Don't Say Nothing'.
May 6, 12:49
Kei Nishikori celebrates his win over Jurgen Melze in the Madrid Open on May 6, 2013
Kei Nishikori reaches second round of Madrid Open
Kei Nishikori grabs a place in the second round of the Madrid Open with a straight-sets win over Jurgen Melzer.
May 6, 12:17
Generic image of a locker room
Referee dies after getting punched by player
A referee dies following a week in coma after he was punched in the head by a teenage footballer.
May 6, 12:15
Generic image of a locker room
Cricketer Steven Davies calls on gay footballers to come out
Surrey wicketkeeper Steven Davies believes that there would be a positive response if a footballer publicly came out as gay.
May 6, 11:55
Manchester United's Phil Jones in action on April 1, 2013
Phil Jones: 'Teammates make fun at my facial expressions'
Phil Jones says that he brushes away jokes about his facial expressions by his Manchester United teammates.
May 6, 11:39
Generic image of a locker room
Eight footballers come out as gay?
Eight footballers reportedly come out as gay to their respective clubs but are too scared to be open about their sexuality in public.
May 6, 11:26
Motherwell's Michael Higdon celebrates after scoring the third goal against Dundee United on April 19, 2013
Motherwell striker Michael Higdon arrested on suspicion of assault
Motherwell striker Michael Higdon is arrested on suspicion of assault just hours after being named Scotland's Player of the Year.
May 6, 11:11
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013
Joe Cole: 'I'd love Jose Mourinho to return to Chelsea'
West Ham United midfielder Joe Cole hopes that Jose Mourinho will return to his former club Chelsea in the summer.
May 6, 10:57
Carla Suarez Navarro waves to the crowd after winning her first round clash against Sara Errani at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 15, 2013
Carla Suarez Navarro boots out Samantha Stosur in Madrid Open first round
Samantha Stosur is stunned in Spain by Carla Suarez Navarro, who manages to secure a 7-6[7] 6-2 victory in the first round of the Madrid Open.
May 6, 10:51
German Angelique Kerber celebrates after winning her first round match against Elina Svitolina at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 14, 2013
Angelique Kerber progresses into second round of Madrid Open
Angelique Kerber grabs a place in the second round of the Madrid Open by defeating Alize Cornet in straight sets.
May 6, 10:41
Michael Chopra on April 17, 2012
Ipswich Town 'open to offers for Michael Chopra, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas'
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy will reportedly allow Michael Chopra and Jay Emmanuel-Thomas to leave the club this summer.
May 6, 10:37
Liverpool's Jamie Carragher in action on March 10, 2013
Daniel Sturridge: 'Jamie Carragher will be missed by Liverpool'
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge insists that Jamie Carragher's presence and influence will be missed when he retires.
May 6, 10:10
Juan Mata and Eden Hazard celebrate a Chelsea goal on December 5, 2012
Chelsea's Juan Mata hails Manchester United's winning mentality
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata believes that Manchester United are worthy Premier League champions due to their consistency.
May 6, 10:00
Juventus boss Antonio Conte during the Champions League match against Celtic on February 12, 2013
Antonio Conte reveals he will discuss future with Juventus
Antonio Conte reveals that he will hold discussions with Juventus over his future with the Serie A champions.
May 6, 09:47
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal on December 1, 2012
Robin van Persie "can't wait" to get hands on Premier League trophy
Robin van Persie says that he "can't wait" to live his "dream" and lift the Premier League trophy with Manchester United.
May 6, 09:37
Antonio Valencia
Antonio Valencia proud of Manchester United 'achieving title aim'
Antonio Valencia says that Manchester United were determined not to finish the season without a trophy following last year's disappointment.
May 6, 09:27
Sunderland's Danny Graham in action on April 14, 2013
Sunderland's Paolo Di Canio backs Danny Graham to start scoring
Paolo Di Canio is confident that striker Danny Graham can find form in the final three games of the club's Premier League season.
May 6, 09:15
West Brom's Peter Odemwingie in action on November 24, 2012
Steve Clarke to discuss Peter Odemwingie's West Bromwich Albion future
Steve Clarke reveals that West Bromwich Albion will make a decision on Peter Odemwingie's future at the end of the season.
May 6, 09:03
Borussia Dortmund's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring against Real Madrid on April 24, 2013
Borussia Dortmund open to Chelsea securing Robert Lewandowski signature?
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly willing to discuss a possible transfer with Chelsea over striker Robert Lewandowski.
May 6, 08:54
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Barry Hawkins during the final of the World Snooker Championships on May 5, 2013
Ronnie O'Sullivan: 'I'm as important to snooker as Tiger Woods is to golf'
Ronnie O'Sullivan suggests that he is as important to snooker as Tiger Woods is to golf.
May 6, 08:41
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline during the match against Manchester City on April 21, 2013
Tottenham Hotspur boss Andre Villas-Boas hits back at one-man team jibes
Andre Villas-Boas slams suggestions that Tottenham Hotspur solely depend on star Gareth Bale.
May 6, 08:28
Frank Lampard celebrates scoring his team's third goal after converting a penalty against Stoke on January 12, 2013
Frank Lampard 'eager to sign new Chelsea one-year contract'
Frank Lampard is reportedly keen to sign a new one-year contract with Chelsea as "quickly as possible".
May 6, 08:19
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson gestures to his team from the touchline during the FA Cup quarter final clash with Chelsea on March 10, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson blasts David Luiz for smiling after challenge
Sir Alex Ferguson accuses David Luiz of being unprofessional after he was caught smiling following a challenge by Rafael da Silva.
May 6, 08:09
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho prior to kick-off against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League on April 30, 2013
ITV 'could have lost £500k' if they didn't cut Jose Mourinho interview'
ITV could have reportedly lost half a million pounds if they had not cut short an interview with Jose Mourinho last night.
May 1, 13:57
Jamie O'Hara
Jamie O'Hara expecting third son with wife Danielle
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Jamie O'Hara discovers that his wife Danielle is expecting their third son.
May 1, 13:39
Swansea players congratulate Nathan Dyer after his goal against Bradford on February 24, 2013
Swansea City players receive emergency jabs for measles outbreak
Swansea City players are given emergency jabs following an outbreak of measles in South-West Wales.
May 1, 13:29
Hatem Ben Arfa
Hatem Ben Arfa 'wears Paris Saint-Germain kit at gym'
Hatem Ben Arfa is reportedly spotted wearing a Paris Saint-Germain kit while at the gym in Newcastle.
May 1, 13:16
Steve McManaman
BT Sport considers signing up ex-Liverpool trio?
BT Sport are reportedly considering signing up former Liverpool players David James, Steve McManaman and Danny Murphy as pundits.
May 1, 12:58
Spurs' Gareth Bale holds his PFA Player of the year and Young player of the year awards on April 28, 2013
Welsh school "proud" of former pupils Sam Warburton, Gareth Bale
Whitchurch High School in Cardiff express their 'pride' following the achievements of their two former pupils Sam Warburton and Gareth Bale.
May 1, 12:45
Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky celebrates after scoring against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013
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May 1, 12:22
Boston Celtics center Jason Collins in action on January 30, 2013
NBA star Jason Collins's ex-fiancee: 'I never knew he was gay'
The former fiancee of NBA star Jason Collins reveals she had no idea that he was gay.
May 1, 12:04
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho watches his side's Champions League semi final against Borussia Dortmund on April 24, 2013
ITV defends cutting off Jose Mourinho in post-match interview
ITV defend their decision to cut short their interview with Jose Mourinho in order to keep to their scheduled programming.
May 1, 11:46
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his second against Leeds in the FA Cup 5th round on February 17, 2013
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero 'to wear pink boots at FA Cup final'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will reportedly wear new Puma pink polka-dot boots for next weekend's FA Cup final.
May 1, 11:35
QPR chairman Tony Fernandes before kickoff at Loftus Road
Queens Park Rangers 'to slash ticket prices by 35%'
Queens Park Rangers are reportedly planning to cut their ticket prices for next season by 35%.
May 1, 11:23
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