Man Utd defender Phil Jones leaves the field injured against Reading on February 18, 2013
Phil Jones absent from Manchester United training
Phil Jones's chances of being fit for Manchester United's match against Real Madrid tomorrow are low following the defender's absence from training.
Mar 4, 11:27
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho in action against West Brom on February 11, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'Philippe Coutinho can make difference for Liverpool'
Brendan Rodgers believes that Philippe Coutinho has slotted well into Liverpool's first team following his arrival in January.
Mar 4, 11:15
Ravichandran Ashwin bowls on September 11, 2011
Australia trail by 192 runs in second Test against India
Australia lose two early wickets to reach stumps on 74-2 against India, who lead the second Test by 192 runs.
Mar 4, 11:11
West Ham's Ricardo Vaz Te and Reading's Noel Hunt battle for the ball on December 29, 2012
West Ham's Ricardo Vaz Te eager to regain regular starting role
Ricardo Vaz Te insists that he is pushing for a regular place in West Ham United's starting XI.
Mar 4, 10:46
Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini applauds the away fans after the game at Norwich on January 12, 2013
Fabricio Coloccini expected to be out for two weeks
Alan Pardew reveals that defender Fabricio Coloccini will be out of action for two weeks with a back injury.
Mar 4, 10:36
Liverpool's Luis Suarez scores from a free kick against Wigan on March 2, 2013
Joe Allen: 'Luis Suarez is a hero to Liverpool'
Joe Allen says that striker Luis Suarez is Liverpool's "hero" following his hat-trick against Wigan Athletic.
Mar 4, 10:29
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Paul Miller: 'Gareth Bale is not ready to abandon Tottenham Hotspur'
Paul Miller is adamant that Gareth Bale has no intentions of leaving Tottenham Hotspur in the summer.
Mar 4, 10:19
Ian Ayre
Liverpool's debts rose by £21.8m last year
Liverpool announce that their net debt increased to £87.2m from August 2011 to May 2012.
Mar 4, 10:12
Rory McIlroy fails to make the cut at the Hong Kong Open on November 16, 2012
Jack Nicklaus: 'Rory McIlroy was wrong to abandon Honda Classic'
Jack Nicklaus says that Rory McIlroy was "wrong" to leave the Honda Classic midway through the second round with toothache.
Mar 4, 09:59
David Beckham playing for Paris Saint-Germain on February 24, 2013
David Beckham agrees deal to become China ambassador
David Beckham becomes China's first global soccer ambassador to help raise the profile of the Chinese Super League.
Mar 4, 09:50
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger sits in the dugout as his team lose 2-1 to Spurs on March 3, 2013
Perry Groves: 'Arsene Wenger's under pressure by fans'
Perry Groves believes that Arsene Wenger is under pressure from the fans following yesterday's derby-day defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Mar 4, 09:39
Ben Foster
Ben Foster: 'Fabio Capello's England reign was too strict'
West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster suggests that former England boss Fabio Capello's 'strictness' caused him to retire from international football.
Mar 4, 09:30
Birmingham's Marlon King celebrates scoring a penalty on November 30, 2012
Marlon King ruled out for remainder of season with knee injury
Birmingham City will be without striker Marlon King for the rest of the season as he is due to undergo knee surgery.
Mar 4, 09:13
Nigel Worthington
York announce appointment of Nigel Worthington
York City announce the appointment of former Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington as the club's new manager.
Mar 4, 08:58
Real Madrid's Jese Rodriguez celebrates with teammates after scoring against the Los Angeles Galaxy in a friendly match on August 2, 2012
Real Madrid 'will train at Manchester City ground next week'
Real Madrid will reportedly train at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium ahead of their Champions League battle with Manchester United.
Mar 1, 17:57
Czech tennis player Tomas Berdych in action against Novak Djokovic on January 22, 2013
Tomas Berdych comes from a set down to beat Roger Federer in Dubai
Tomas Berdych clinches a place in the Dubai Tennis Championships final against Novak Djokovic by defeating Roger Federer in three sets.
Mar 1, 17:43
Southampton's Jason Puncheon celebrates scoring the opening goal in his team's match against Manchester City on February 9, 2013
Jason Puncheon signs new contract extension at Southampton
Jason Puncheon commits his future to Southampton by signing a three-year contract extension.
Mar 1, 17:31
Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean quickest on second day of testing in Barcelona
Lotus driver Romain Grosjean tops the timesheet on the second day of final pre-testing in Barcelona ahead of the Formula 1 season.
Mar 1, 17:19
Graeme Smith is congratulated by his team after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Martin Guptill during a One Day International game on January 19, 2013
South Africa's first Twenty20 against Pakistan washed out
The first Twenty20 clash between South Africa and Pakistan is abandoned due to heavy rain.
Mar 1, 16:45
QPR manager Harry Redknapp barks the orders from the touchline on December 26, 2012
Harry Redknapp: 'Southampton fans will boo me, but they're not nasty'
Harry Redknapp says that he expects to receive a hostile reception from Southampton fans, but insists that they are not "nasty".
Mar 1, 16:32
Rory McIlroy on day two of the Tour Championship on November 23, 2012
Rory McIlroy walks out of Honda Classic with wisdom tooth pain
Rory McIlroy reveals that a "sore" wisdom tooth affected his concentration, which forced him to withdraw from the Honda Classic in Florida.
Mar 1, 16:20
Tottenham Hotspur's Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 16, 2012
Andre Villas-Boas wants Manchester City's league spot
Andre Villas-Boas says that Tottenham Hotspur will try to pip Manchester City to second place in the Premier League table.
Mar 1, 16:05
Vincent Kompany
Vincent Kompany expected to be ruled out of Aston Villa trip
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is unlikely to be fit for the club's trip to Aston Villa on Monday, according to Roberto Mancini.
Mar 1, 15:53
Tony Hibbert
Tony Hibbert unlikely to return for Everton this season
Everton manager David Moyes reveals that defender Tony Hibbert is unlikely to return to the team before the end of the season.
Mar 1, 15:43
Philippe Senderos
Philippe Senderos pens one-year contract extension at Fulham
Fulham announce that defender Philippe Senderos has signed a new one-year contract extension at Craven Cottage.
Mar 1, 15:31
Rory McIlroy tees off during the final round of the World Tour Championship in Dubai on November 25, 2012
Rory McIlroy withdraws from Honda Classic in second round
World number one Rory McIlroy pulls out of the Honda Classic in Florida at the second-round stage.
Mar 1, 15:06
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini gives instructions on the touchline during his side's match with Liverpool on February 3, 2013
Roberto Mancini: 'We must win every game or title race is over'
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini suggests that the club will be unable to reach Manchester United if they lose to Aston Villa on Monday.
Mar 1, 15:04
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo crosses during his team's match with Manchester United on February 13, 2013
Manchester United, Real Madrid tickets 'sold online for £1,000 each'
Online ticket websites are reportedly selling tickets for the Champions League second-leg match between Manchester United and Real Madrid at over £1,000 each.
Mar 1, 14:27
David Beckham playing for Paris Saint-Germain on February 24, 2013
David Beckham meets fans at Adidas store in Paris
Paris Saint-Germain meets a hoard of fans while making an appearance at the Adidas store in the French capital.
Mar 1, 14:11
On loan Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong warms up for Fulham against West Ham on January 30, 2013
Emmanuel Frimpong tries to tease Tottenham fans online?
Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong reportedly tries to goad Tottenham Hotspur fans via an online live stream ahead of the North London derby.
Mar 1, 13:57
Generic image of a locker room
World Cup 'will have supersized seats for obese fans'
Obese people will reportedly be able to purchase tickets for double-width seats for the World Cup in Brazil next year.
Mar 1, 13:42
The Stadium of Light
Sunderland to have 'Nelson Mandela Day' for Manchester United visit
Sunderland will have a 'Nelson Mandela Day' at the Stadium of Light for the visit of Manchester United.
Mar 1, 13:28
West Ham manager Sam Allardyce leaves the field at the final whistle after losing against Manchester United during the FA Cup third round replay on January 16, 2013
Sam Allardyce: 'Depression is a concern in sport'
West Ham United says that "top sports people" and football managers are prone to fall into depression.
Mar 1, 13:16
Generic image of a locker room
Dennis Rodman: 'North Korea leader Kim Jong-un is awesome'
Former Chicago Bulls basketball player Dennis Rodman says that North Korea leader Kim Jong-un is "really awesome".
Mar 1, 13:01
Fulham's Dimitar Berbatov celebrates his early strike with some teammates against Southampton on December 26, 2012
Video: Dimitar Berbatov plays part in Fulham's 'Harlem Shake'
Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov stars in the club's version of new internet craze the 'Harlem Shake'.
Mar 1, 12:46
Liverpool's Raheem Sterling scores the opening goal in their match against Sunderland on January 2, 2013
Raheem Sterling will stand trial over assault charge
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling will stand trial for allegedly assaulting a woman on Merseyside last November.
Mar 1, 12:38
Dan Ashworth
West Brom director Dan Ashworth leaves role early for the FA
West Bromwich Albion announce that sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth has left his role early to take up his new job at the FA.
Mar 1, 11:56
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring the winner against West Brom on February 3, 2013
West Ham United declined £3m Gareth Bale transfer?
West Ham United reportedly rejected the chance to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur in 2009.
Mar 1, 11:43
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring Tottenham's winning goal against West Ham United on February 25, 2013
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole looks ahead to the fierce North London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal at White Hart Lane.
Mar 1, 11:30
City midfielder Jack Rodwell after a 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund on October 3, 2012
Jack Rodwell: 'We hope Manchester United slip up in title race'
Jack Rodwell says that Manchester City are hoping Manchester United "slip up" in the last 11 games of the Premier League season.
Mar 1, 11:06
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