Rafa Benitez instructs his Chelsea boys on December 1, 2012
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Dec 14, 10:40
Dortmund's Julian Schieber celebrates his goal against Man City on December 4, 2012
Arsene Wenger reiterates commitment to Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that he is determined to win with the Gunners and suggests that he will not step down from his position at the Emirates.
Dec 14, 10:02
A frustrated Arsene Wenger on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Arsene Wenger hits back at rumours of a rift with assistant boss Steve Bould
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that the coaching staff are "united" and brands rumours of a rift with assistant boss Steve Bould as "lies".
Dec 14, 09:52
Ivan Lendl
Andy Murray aims to work alongside Ivan Lendl for next five years
Andy Murray reveals that he intends to continue working with coach Ivan Lendl for the next five years.
Dec 14, 09:41
Jordan Henderson tackles Jonathan de Guzman during the first half on November 25, 2012
Fulham eye January bid for Liverpool's Jordan Henderson?
Fulham reportedly plan a January bid for Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson, who is struggling to secure first-team football on Merseyside.
Dec 14, 09:31
Gareth Barry
Manchester City 'send strongly-worded letter to FA over Gareth Barry ban'
Manchester City reportedly feel that the Football Association have wrongly singled out midfielder Gareth Barry after he was hit with a one-match suspension.
Dec 14, 09:19
Radamel Falcao scores the third of his five goals against Deportivo in a 6-0 win on December 9, 2012
Chelsea to offer Radamel Falcao £200k-a-week wages?
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offer Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao £200,000 a week to move to Stamford Bridge.
Dec 14, 09:07
Harry Kane
Norwich City boss Chris Hughton confirms Harry Kane progress
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton reveals that on-loan striker Harry Kane could make a return to action from a metatarsal injury in the coming weeks.
Dec 13, 17:58
James McCarthy
Roberto Martinez urges James McCarthy not to be "distracted" by exit rumours
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez insists that midfielder James McCarthy must not get "distracted" by speculation over his future.
Dec 13, 17:49
Danny Rose
Serbia fined, England Under-21 duo hit with suspensions
UEFA fine Serbia for their racist behaviour after the Under-21 clash against England, while Young Lions Thomas Ince and Steven Caulker receive bans.
Dec 13, 17:22
Michael Owen, Ashley Cole
Stoke City boss Tony Pulis to leave Michael Owen out for another week
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis says that striker Michael Owen has been pushed "too hard" and will not be included in this weekend's match squad.
Dec 13, 17:14
Gareth Barry
Manchester City's Gareth Barry to serve one-match ban
Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry will serve a one-match ban for verbally abusing a match official during the heated Manchester derby.
Dec 13, 16:55
Dylan Hartley
Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley hit with two-week ban
Northampton Saints hooker Dylan Hartley is suspended for two weeks after being cited for striking Ulster's Rory Best in the Heineken Cup clash last weekend.
Dec 13, 16:38
Reading's Danny Guthrie on August 18, 2012
Reading boss Brian McDermott to have words with punished Danny Guthrie
Reading manager Brian McDermott says that he 'needs' to hold showdown talks with midfielder Danny Guthrie following his fine issued by the club.
Dec 13, 16:37
Athletic Bilbao players celebrate on November 28, 2012
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Dec 13, 16:27
Nathen Delfouneso celebrates his opening goal against Crystal Palace on December 8, 2012
Preview:Blackpool vs. Blackburn Rovers
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Dec 13, 16:01
Luis Suarez scores the equaliser for Liverpool
Preview:Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
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Dec 13, 15:41
Liverpool's Jose Enrique and Udinese's Diego Fabbrini battle for the ball on December 6, 2012
Liverpool's Jose Enrique 'not ready' for Aston Villa match
Liverpool full-back Jose Enrique says that he is unlikely to play against Aston Villa this weekend due to a hamstring injury.
Dec 13, 15:24
Steve Bould
Arsenal assistant boss Steve Bould 'angered' by Arsene Wenger rift rumours
Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould is reportedly "furious" over reports that he is amid a rift with Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.
Dec 13, 15:14
Brad Jones
Liverpool agree contract extension with Brad Jones
Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones agrees contract extension terms with the Merseyside outfit.
Dec 13, 15:01
David Beckham on February 27, 2012
David Beckham 'tours London school for son Brooklyn'
Former Los Angeles star David Beckham reportedly looks around an elite London school for his 13-year-old son Brooklyn.
Dec 13, 14:27
Mo Farah
Olympic, Paralympic heroes nominated for 2013 Laureus World Sports Awards
Great Britain's Olympic and Paralympic stars and the European Ryder Cup team are nominated by the world's media for honours at the Laureus World Sports Awards.
Dec 13, 14:11
Bernie Ecclestone
Bernie Ecclestone's muggers jailed for stealing £2m from tycoons
The gang who stole £200,000 worth of jewellery from Formula 1 chief Bernie Ecclestone are given jail sentences at Southwark Crown Court.
Dec 13, 14:01
Phil Taylor
Man escorted out of darts final for looking like Jesus
A darts fan is forced to leave the arena at the Players Championship Finals after the crowd began chanting that he looked like Jesus.
Dec 13, 13:44
Luis Suarez scores the equaliser for Liverpool
Luis Suarez highlights importance of visiting unwell young Liverpool fans
Luis Suarez says that meeting the children at the Alder Hey hospital during Liverpool's annual visit puts things into perspective.
Dec 13, 13:31
Ashley Cole, Aaron Ramsey
Ashley Cole serves dinner to Chelsea team after losing at bowling
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill jokes that Ashley Cole is a bad waiter after the left-back was forced to serve his teammates dinner after losing at a game of bowling.
Dec 13, 13:16
Manachester United manager Alex Ferguson smiles before kick off against rivals Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Ryan Giggs: 'Sir Alex Ferguson is always singing at the training ground'
Manchester United midfielder Ryan Giggs reveals that manager Sir Alex Ferguson should get a karaoke machine for Christmas to stop him from singing at the training ground.
Dec 13, 13:07
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill "touched" by Didier Drogba's decision to buy Chelsea team rings
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill says that he was "touched" to receive a Champions League ring from former teammate Didier Drogba.
Dec 13, 12:52
Gary Anderson
Scottish darts player Gary Anderson poses in calendar for the 'real man'
Scottish darts player Gary Anderson poses for Foul Fashion's 2013 calendar aimed at the 'real man'.
Dec 13, 12:42
Generic cricket image
Brisbane Heat clinch victory on final ball over Adelaide Strikers
Brisbane Heat clinch the Big Bash Twenty20 clash over the Adelaide Strikers on the final ball in Perth.
Dec 13, 11:56
Michael Kightly, Andre Wisdom
Liverpool to offer Andre Wisdom new Anfield deal?
Liverpool will reportedly offer young defender Andre Wisdom a new contract following an impressive stint in the first team this season.
Dec 13, 11:46
Rendall Munroe during the weigh-in on November 23, 2012
Rendall Munroe announces retirement from boxing
Rendall Munroe announces his decision to retire from boxing following his defeat to Scott Quigg last month.
Dec 13, 11:32
Joe Root
England fight back after India stifle early innings on day one of fourth Test
Joe Root and Matt Prior rebuild England's run-rate in the evening session to finish the day on 199-5 in the fourth Test against India in Nagpur.
Dec 13, 11:07
Sale Sharks
Former Sale Sharks player David Tait dies, aged 25
Sale Sharks confirm that former player David Tait has passed away at the age of 25.
Dec 13, 11:03
Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Real Madrid 'to launch £56.5m bid for Spurs' Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid will reportedly offer Tottenham Hotspur £56.5m for Gareth Bale in next month's winter window.
Dec 13, 10:52
Yaya Toure
Yaya Toure reiterates desire to end career at Manchester City
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure reiterates that he wants to stay with the Premier League champions for the remainder of his career.
Dec 13, 10:41
David Lipsky at the Malaysian Open on April 14, 2012
David Lipsky takes lead on day one of storm-hit Johor Open
David Lipsky takes the lead by carding eight-under-par on the first round of the Johor Open, which was suspended due to stormy weather.
Dec 13, 10:30
AC Milan's Nigel De Jong during the Champions League match against Malaga on November 6, 2012
Manchester City to consider return for AC Milan's Nigel de Jong?
Manchester City could reportedly bring Nigel de Jong back to the club after the AC Milan midfielder suffered a long-term injury.
Dec 13, 09:52
Chelsea's David Luiz takes a penalty on December 5, 2012
Team News: Rafael Benitez names strong Chelsea lineup with David Luiz in midfield
David Luiz moves into midfield for Chelsea's Club World Cup semi-final against Monterrey in Japan as manager Rafael Benitez fields a strong side.
Dec 13, 09:36
Ivan Gazidis
Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis promises to buy players next month
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists that money will be available to manager Arsene Wenger for next month's transfer window.
Dec 13, 09:24
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