Brett Lee
Australia's Brett Lee calls time on international career
Australia fast-bowler Brett Lee announces his retirement from international cricket, which spans 13 years at the top level.
Jul 13, 06:52
Jan Vertonghen
Jan Vertonghen aims to bring title glory to Tottenham Hotspur
Jan Vertonghen is confident that he can help his new Tottenham Hotspur teammates challenge for the Premier League trophy this season.
Jul 13, 06:33
David Beckham
David Beckham: 'Only an Olympian should light flame'
David Beckham dismisses rumours that he could light the London 2012 flame by claiming that an Olympian should be given the honour.
Jul 13, 06:22
Frank Clark
Frank Clark asked to step down from Nottingham Forest?
Nottingham Forest chairman Frank Clark is reportedly forced to step down from his position by the Al-Hasawi family.
Jul 13, 06:13
Andy Carroll
Robbie Fowler wants Andy Carroll sharp for Liverpool
Robbie Fowler believes that Andy Carroll has all the capabilities of being a useful player for Liverpool, if he can forget about his £35m price tag.
Jul 13, 06:00
Hatem Ben Arfa
Alan Pardew to hold talks with Hatem Ben Arfa
Alan Pardew says that he will grill midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa on his altercation with the France team when he returns to Newcastle United for the new season.
Jul 13, 05:50
Amir Khan
Amir Khan warns Danny Garcia's father he will KO his son
Amir Khan claims that he will "hurt" Danny Garcia's father Angel by knocking out the American boxer in Las Vegas on Saturday.
Jul 13, 05:39
John Terry
Clarke Carlisle calls for John Terry dismissal if guilty of racism
PFA chairman Clarke Carlisle believes that Chelsea should dismiss captain John Terry if the defender is found guilty of racially abusing QPR centre-back Anton Ferdinand.
Jul 13, 05:26
Olympic Torch
Sir Steve Redgrave or Daley Thompson in line to light Olympic flame
Either Steve Redgrave or Daley Thompson will reportedly be asked to light the Olympic flame at the opening ceremony of London 2012.
Jul 13, 05:16
Stuart Pearce
Micah Richards: 'Stuart Pearce deserves England job'
Manchester City full-back Micah Richards is confident that Stuart Pearce will be appointed England manager in the future.
Jul 13, 05:04
Gylfi Sigurdsson and Dean Whitehead
Gylfi Sigurdsson wants glory with "massive" Tottenham Hotspur
Gylfi Sigurdsson says that Tottenham Hotsour's "ambition" will help guide the club to glory.
Jul 12, 16:56
Shinji Kagawa
Shinji Kagawa "confident" of starting well for Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa says that he will be able to "handle the pressure" of playing for the former Premier League champions.
Jul 12, 16:42
Hugo Rodallega
Fulham complete signing of Hugo Rodallega
Fulham announce the signing of former Wigan Athletic forward Hugo Rodallega on a three-year contract.
Jul 12, 16:24
Generic image of a football
Pierre Rolland wins 11th stage
Pierre Rolland wins the 11th stage of the Tour de France, while Team Sky's Bradley Wiggins retains the yellow jersey.
Jul 12, 16:11
Fratton Park
Portsmouth express 'extreme disappointment' in Football League
Portsmouth administrator Trevor Birch plans to fight against the Football League's decision to give the club a 10-point deduction if they find new owners.
Jul 12, 16:03
Joao Moutinho
Tottenham Hotspur to clinch Joao Moutinho within a week?
Joao Moutinho could reportedly move to Tottenham Hotspur from Porto within the next week for a fee in the region of £30m.
Jul 12, 15:53
David Silva
David Silva begins Manchester City negotiations?
David Silva's contract negotiations with Manchester City are reportedly 'going well' following reports that he could snub the Premier League champions for Real Madrid.
Jul 12, 15:42
Fratton Park
Portsmouth must meet conditions to receive Football League membership
The Football League reveal that they have offered membership to Portsmouth subject to a takeover and the new owner's ability to match the conditions.
Jul 12, 15:27
Rafael van der Vaart
Hamburg coach Thorsten Fink keen on securing Rafael van der Vaart
Hamburg coach Thorsten Fink says that he is interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rafael van der Vaart.
Jul 12, 15:13
John Terry
Court chuckles at John Terry's misunderstanding
John Terry is left looking bewildered after laughter broke out in Westminster Magistrates' Court following the defender's misunderstanding of a question during his racism trial.
Jul 12, 14:46
Darren Fletcher
Manchester United willing to wait on Darren Fletcher's fitness
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says that Darren Fletcher will work within Old Trafford if the midfielder cannot return to first-team action.
Jul 12, 14:42
Michel Platini
UEFA to continue with assistant referees, not goal-line technology
UEFA decide against introducing goal-line technology into the Champions League, Europa League and Super Cup but will keep additional assistant referees during matches.
Jul 12, 14:32
Harry Redknapp
Harry Redknapp 'not interested' in Nottingham Forest vacancy
Former Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says that he is "not interested" in replacing Steve Cotterill at the Nottingham Forest manager.
Jul 12, 14:21
John Terry and Anton Ferdinand
John Terry verdict due at 2pm
John Terry will hear the verdict of his racism trial on Friday at 2pm.
Jul 12, 14:07
Lee Clark
Birmingham City to clinch Portsmouth's Hayden Mullins?
Lee Clark will reportedly add Portsmouth midfielder Hayden Mullins to his Birmingham City squad this week.
Jul 12, 10:56
Hugo Lloris
Tottenham Hotspur given until Monday to bid for Hugo Lloris
Lyon chairman Jean-Michel Aulas says that there have been no bids for goalkeeper Hugo Lloris amid reported interest from Tottenham Hotspur.
Jul 12, 10:37
Jan Vertonghen
Tottenham Hotspur confirm Jan Vertonghen capture
Tottenham Hotspur announce that Jan Vertonghen has completed his move to White Hart Lane following a medical.
Jul 12, 10:15
Phil Bardsley and Lucas Jutkiewicz
Lukas Jutkiewicz out of start of season with knee injury
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray confirms that Lukas Jutkiewicz will be absent for the start of the season after suffering a knee injury.
Jul 12, 10:14
Aleksandar Kolarov
Aleksandar Kolarov to discuss future with Manchester City?
Aleksandar Kolarov will reportedly hold talks with Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini over his future during the club's pre-season tour.
Jul 12, 10:04
Danny Welbeck
Danny Welbeck to sign new Manchester United deal?
Manchester United are reportedly confident of agreeing a new contract with Danny Welbeck before the start of the season.
Jul 12, 09:54
Steve Cotterill
Nottingham Forest sack Steve Cotterill
Nottingham Forest confirm that manager Steve Cotterill has left the Championship club with immediate effect.
Jul 12, 09:30
Joe Allen
Michael Laudrup unwilling to sell Joe Allen to Liverpool
Michael Laudrup says that he wants midfielder Joe Allen to stay at Swansea City following reported interest from Liverpool.
Jul 12, 09:25
Alex McLeish
Nottingham Forest set sights on Alex McLeish?
Nottingham Forest's new owners are reportedly interested in bringing Alex McLeish into the club and dropping current manager Steve Cotterill.
Jul 12, 09:15
Ledley King
Andre Villas-Boas hints at career end for Ledley King
Andre Villas-Boas suggests that it could be the end of the road for Ledley King as the Tottenham Hotspur defender considers retirement.
Jul 12, 09:01
Rafael van der Vaart
10am Transfer Talk Update: Van der Vaart, Carroll, Dempsey
Sports Mole brings you all of the latest speculation from the rumourmill as the summer transfer window kicks into gear.
Jul 12, 08:57
Celtic
Former Celtic striker Joe McBride dies at the age of 74
Former Celtic striker Joe McBride dies at the age of 74 after a battle with illness following a stroke, the SPL champions confirm.
Jul 12, 08:44
Adel Taarabt
Adel Taarabt welcomes Queens Park Rangers' new additions
Adel Taarabt says that he is willing to fight for his place at Queens Park Rangers following the acquisition of a number of new players at Loftus Road.
Jul 12, 08:35
Olivier Giroud
Arsenal scout confirms Olivier Giroud is Robin van Persie's replacement
Arsenal scout Gilles Grimandi claims that Olivier Giroud was bought as a direct replacement for wantaway striker Robin van Persie.
Jul 12, 08:14
Lee Clark
Lee Clark: 'We won't rush Keith Fahey back into action'
Birmingham City manager Lee Clark claims that Keith Fahey won't be fit for first-team action until mid-September.
Jul 11, 10:56
John Terry
Ashley Cole attends day three of John Terry racism trial
Ashley Cole arrives at Westminster Magistrates' Court this morning, where his Chelsea teammate is on trial for allegedly racially abusing QPR defender Anton Ferdinand.
Jul 11, 10:41
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