Britain's Heather Watson hits a shot during her second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Heather Watson to take a break from tennis following Miami defeat
Heather Watson reveals that she will take a break from tennis following her opening round Miami Masters defeat.
Mar 20, 10:07
Kevin Pietersen
Kevin Pietersen ruled out of final Test against New Zealand with knee injury
Kevin Pietersen is omitted from England's final Test match against New Zealand after being ruled out for six to eight weeks with a knee injury.
Mar 20, 09:52
Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
Michael Owen undecided on potential future in management
Michael Owen says that he is open to football management following his decision to retire, but is yet to make a final decision.
Mar 20, 09:45
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling scores the opening goal in their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Brendan Rodgers allows Raheem Sterling to compete at Under-21 Euros
Brendan Rodgers reveals that youngster Raheem Sterling is allowed to compete for England at the European Under-21 Championships.
Mar 20, 09:36
David de Gea
David de Gea: 'I've matured during my time at Manchester United'
David de Gea insists that he has matured "as a person and a player" since signing for Manchester United in 2011.
Mar 20, 09:24
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard open to MLS move
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard hints that a transfer to the MLS remains a possibility.
Mar 20, 09:14
David Beckham playing for Paris Saint-Germain on February 24, 2013
David Beckham arrives in Beijing to begin ambassadorial role
David Beckham begins his new role as ambassador for Chinese football by visiting Beijing.
Mar 20, 09:04
Pride Park
One Direction singer Niall Horan tells Derby County chairman to spend
One Direction singer Niall Horan says that Derby County chairman Andrew Appleby won't receive concert tickets until he spends on players.
Mar 19, 15:05
Shane Duffy
Ireland's Shane Duffy swept up in Twitter IRA confusion
Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy is at the centre of a Twitter controversy involving a pro-IRA message.
Mar 19, 14:46
Generic image of a locker room
Man gets 10-month prison sentence for match-fixing
A Croatian man is sentenced to 10 months in prison for his part in a match-fixing scandal.
Mar 19, 14:38
Pepe Reina
Video: Pepe Reina stars in Spanish short film as Roman soldier
Liverpool goalkeeper Pepe Reina stars as a Roman soldier in a Spanish short film.
Mar 19, 14:24
Leighton Baines for England
Everton's Leighton Baines takes his guitar on England duty
Leighton Baines arrives at the National Football Centre with his guitar ahead of England's World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 19, 14:13
Carl Ikeme
Wolverhampton Wanderers Carl Ikeme punches board in dressing room?
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme reportedly punches a tactics board in anger during half time of his side's match against Bristol City.
Mar 19, 13:57
Ryan Lochte punches the air after breaking the another world record on December 15, 2012
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte films new E! reality TV show
Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte starts filming for a new reality TV show on E! called What Would Ryan Lochte Do?.
Mar 19, 13:44
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray before kick-off against Crystal Palace on February 16, 2013
Middlesbrough begin table tennis tournament for morale
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray says that the players have begun a table tennis tournament to boost morale.
Mar 19, 13:32
Generic image of a locker room
Brazilian game threatened to be called off due to bees
A league game in Brazil is almost postponed due to a swarm of bees occupying the corner of a crossbar on one of the goals.
Mar 19, 13:19
Sam Warburton
BBC newsreader 'bids £2,500 for Sam Warburton's boots'
BBC newsreader Huw Edwards reportedly launches a £2,500 bid for Wales captain Sam Warburton's boots.
Mar 19, 13:09
Philippe Coutinho in action for Liverpool on February 10, 2013
Philippe Coutinho: 'Lucas Leiva has been like a father to me'
Philippe Coutinho says that Liverpool teammate Lucas Leiva has been "like a father" to him since he moved to Anfield.
Mar 19, 12:51
Old Trafford
Manchester United fan wants £8,000 for 'Holy Grail' match programmes
A Manchester United fan is hoping to get around £8,000 for two 'Holy Grail' match programmes from a postponed match against Wolves in 1958.
Mar 19, 12:42
Anfield
Liverpool fan Axel Gogstad changed name to Anfield when 18
A Liverpool fan reveals that he legally changed his name to include "Anfield" as a tribute to the club when he was 18.
Mar 19, 12:29
England coach Gary Neville before a training session on October 11, 2012
Gary Neville 'buys Manchester's former stock exchange for private club'
Gary Neville reportedly buys Manchester's former stock exchange building with the aim of turning it into a private members' club.
Mar 19, 12:19
Former England 'keeper Peter Shilton before an international game with Belgium on June 2, 2012
Peter Shilton banned from driving for 20 months for drink-driving
Peter Shilton is banned from driving for 20 months after pleading guilty to drink-driving.
Mar 19, 12:09
Swansea's Michu celebrates his goal against Bradford with Ben Davies on February 24, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'Terrific Swansea City are team of the year'
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Swansea City have been the standout Premier League team this season.
Mar 19, 11:56
Blackburn boss Michael Appleton on the touchline during the FA Cup 5th round tie with Arsenal on February 16, 2013
Blackburn Rovers 'sack Michael Appleton after 67 days in charge'
Blackburn Rovers reportedly call time on Michael Appleton's term at Ewood Park after 67 days in charge as manager.
Mar 19, 11:45
George North
Wales's George North urges England to "push on" from Six Nations loss
George North believes that England will be able to bounce back from their Six Nations defeat to Wales.
Mar 19, 11:31
Luke Donald plays a shot during the Northern Trust Open on February 14, 2013
Luke Donald feels more relaxed for Masters due to ranking
Luke Donald says that he is under less pressure ahead of the Masters as he is no longer world number one.
Mar 19, 11:18
James Morrison celebrates scoring for West Brom
West Brom's James Morrison withdraws from Scotland qualifiers
West Bromwich Albion midfielder James Morrison pulls out of Scotland's World Cup qualifiers with injury.
Mar 19, 11:11
Australia's Mitchell Starc celebrates taking the wick of West Indies player Jason Holder during their team's one day international on February 1, 2013
Mitchell Starc to have ankle surgery in a bid for Ashes fitness
Australia bowler Mitchell Starc will undergo ankle surgery in order to be 100% fit for this summer's Ashes tour.
Mar 19, 10:56
Michael Owen
John Barnes tips Michael Owen for TV punditry role
John Barnes believes that Michael Owen could carve out a career in TV punditry following his retirement from football.
Mar 19, 10:47
Steven Taylor
Newcastle United's Steven Taylor "so happy" to receive England call-up
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor says that he is "so happy" to receive an England call-up following the withdrawal of Gary Cahill.
Mar 19, 10:39
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini waves during his side's FA Cup match with Barnsley on MArch 9, 2013
Roma 'put off by Roberto Mancini contract demands'
Roma reportedly end their pursuit of Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini due to high wage demands.
Mar 19, 10:28
Michael Owen
Jason McAteer: 'Michael Owen will be remembered as a great player'
Jason McAteer says that Michael Owen, who announced plans to retire at the end of the season, will be remembered as a "great".
Mar 19, 10:22
Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
John Aldridge 'not surprised' by Michael Owen's retirement
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge suggests that Michael Owen's retirement announcement was expected.
Mar 19, 10:11
Michael Owen, Javi Garcia
Michael Owen "reduced to tears" following retirement announcement
Michael Owen says that he has been "reduced to tears" after announcing plans to retire at the end of the season.
Mar 19, 10:01
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill out, Steven Taylor in for England
England are forced to replace Chelsea defender Gary Cahill with Newcastle United's Steven Taylor for their World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 19, 09:48
Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen
Michael Owen to retire from football at the end of the season
Michael Owen announces that he will hang up his boots at the end of the season following stints at Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle, Manchester United and Stoke.
Mar 19, 09:33
Ben Foster
Ben Foster expects criticism for England U-turn
West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Ben Foster says that he will brush off criticism over his original England snub.
Mar 19, 09:29
Phil Neville
Phil Neville to join England Under-21 coaching staff for European Championships?
Everton's Phil Neville is reportedly being considered by the FA to join England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce for this summer's European Championships.
Mar 19, 09:20
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Newcastle United 'consider legal action against Wigan Athletic'
Newcastle United reportedly ponder legal action against Wigan Athletic following Callum McManaman's tackle on Massadio Haidara.
Mar 19, 09:07
Portman Road
Ipswich Town's Tyrone Mings gives tickets to "skint" fan
Ipswich Town defender Tyrone Mings sets aside two tickets for his side's victory over Bolton for a fan on Twitter.
Mar 18, 11:57
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