Serena Williams
Serena Williams thrashes Maria Kirilenko in Madrid
Serena Williams sweeps past Maria Kirilenko to progress through to the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters.
May 9, 12:11
Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates scoring against West Ham in the Premier League match on March 17, 2013
Frank Lampard: 'Sir Alex Ferguson has been incredible'
Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard reveals that he has "nothing but admiration" for Sir Alex Ferguson after the Manchester United manager announced plans to retire at the end of the season.
May 9, 12:03
Derby manager Nigel Clough on the touchline during the match against Forest on January 19, 2013
Derby County put seven players on transfer list
Derby County reveal that they have put as many as seven players on the transfer list.
May 9, 11:47
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson during the Championship match against April 26, 2013
Nigel Pearson: 'Gianfranco Zola could inspire Watford'
Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson believes that his opposite number Gianfranco Zola will have his Watford side motivated for the Championship playoff clash between the two sides.
May 9, 11:33
Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates his goal for Spurs against Basel on April 4, 2013
Gylfi Sigurdsson: 'We must do our job'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson admits it is important that his side win their two remaining matches of the season.
May 9, 11:14
QPR manager Mark Hughes
Mark Hughes: 'Everton are a great club'
Former Everton forward Mark Hughes admits that the manager's job at Goodison Park would represent a 'big opportunity' for someone should it become available.
May 9, 07:57
Kasper Schmeichel
Kasper Schmeichel expects tough Watford clash
Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel insists that Watford will arrive at the King Power Stadium in a positive mood on Thursday evening.
May 9, 07:39
Dave Whelan
Dave Whelan: 'Roberto Martinez could leave Wigan Athletic'
Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan admits he is aware that manager Roberto Martinez will leave the club at some point in the future.
May 9, 07:22
Pele
Pele: 'Sir Alex Ferguson is my coaching idol'
Brazil legend Pele describes Sir Alex Ferguson as his coaching "idol" after the Manchester United manager announced that he will retire at the end of the season.
May 9, 07:05
Karl Henry
Karl Henry: 'I want to stay at Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Karl Henry insists that he does not want to leave Molineux after the club were relegated from the Championship.
May 9, 06:46
Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor aims for improvement
Phil Taylor admits that he needs to improve if he wants to keep pace with the emerging stars in the sport.
May 9, 06:25
Peterborough boss Darren Ferguson after defeat to Charlton on November 27, 2012
Darragh MacAnthony: 'Darren Ferguson won't leave Peterborough United'
Peterborough United chairman Darragh MacAnthony insists that manager Darren Ferguson will not be leaving London Road after the club's relegation to League One.
May 9, 06:08
Manchester City's Kolo Toure in action on February 17, 2013
AC Milan target Kolo Toure?
AC Milan could move for Manchester City defender Kolo Toure in the summer, according to reports.
May 9, 05:50
Rio Ferdinand
Rio Ferdinand agrees three-year BT Sport deal
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand agrees a deal to act in a wide range of roles for BT Sport.
May 9, 05:37
Ricky Burns
Ricky Burns: 'There will be no ring rust'
WBO lightweight champion Ricky Burns insists that there will be no "ring-rust" when he returns to the ring on Saturday for the first time since September.
May 9, 05:19
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Richard Scudamore: 'Sir Alex Ferguson has left footprint on Premier League'
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore believes that retiring Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has left a "footprint" on English football.
May 8, 11:04
Utd manager Sir Alex Ferguson celebrates his teams 2-0 win over Stoke on April 14, 2013
David Bernstein: 'Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements are remarkable'
FA chairman David Bernstein praises Sir Alex Ferguson's achievements after the Manchester United manager revealed that he would leave his role as the club's manager at the end of the season.
May 8, 10:49
Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline during the match against Spurs on April 7, 2013
Manchester United not looking for "quick fix"?
Manchester United's next manager will be someone who intends to remain at Old Trafford in the "long run", according to reports.
May 8, 10:29
Kaia Kanepi
Kaia Kanepi beats Carla Suarez Navarro in Madrid
Kaia Kanepi beats Carla Suarez Navarro in straight sets to progress through to the third round of the Madrid Masters.
May 8, 10:14
Everton boss David Moyes on the touchline at Carrow Road on February 23, 2013
David Moyes favourite for Manchester United job?
Everton manager David Moyes is the frontrunner to replace Sir Alex Ferguson as manager at Old Trafford, according to reports.
May 8, 09:50
Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas prior to kick-off against Arsenal on March 3, 2013
Andre Villas-Boas aims to end winless Stamford Bridge streak
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas is hopeful that his side can end their 23-year winless streak at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday evening.
May 8, 09:30
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against West Ham on April 17, 2013
David Beckham: 'Sir Alex Ferguson has made huge impact'
Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham insists that retiring Old Trafford manager Sir Alex Ferguson has made the greatest ever impact at the club.
May 8, 09:13
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson during his side's match against Norwich on March 2, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson retires: Full statement
Sir Alex Ferguson releases a statement to explain his decision to retire as Manchester United manager after 26 years at the club.
May 8, 08:53
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson prior to kick-off against West Ham on April 17, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: "It is the right time"
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insists that it feels like the "right time" to retire as manager at Old Trafford.
May 8, 08:31
Walsall manager Dean Smith during the match against Coventry City on December 8, 2012
Dean Smith: 'George Bowerman needs fresh start'
Walsall manager Dean Smith insists that he has made the right decision in allowing striker George Bowerman to leave the League One club.
May 6, 13:57
Amir Khan
Amir Khan: 'I could beat Floyd Mayweather'
Former world light welterweight champion Amir Khan believes that he knows how to beat undefeated American Floyd Mayweather.
May 6, 13:38
Brighton manager Gus Poyet during the match against Watford on December 29, 2012
Gus Poyet: 'Crystal Palace match must be about football'
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Gus Poyet insists that he wants their Championship playoff semi-final tie with Crystal Palace to be purely about football.
May 6, 13:18
David Haye
David Haye: 'Tyson Fury rejected fight with me'
David Haye reveals that fellow British heavyweight Tyson Fury has turned down an opportunity to fight him later in the year.
May 6, 12:56
Maria Sharapova celebrates her win over Alexandra Dulgheru in the Madrid Open on May 6, 2013
Maria Sharapova beats Alexandra Dulgheru in Madrid
Maria Sharapova beats Alexandra Dulgheru in straight sets to progress through to the second round of the Madrid Masters.
May 6, 12:48
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates after scoring against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Our young players have improved'
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor praises the younger players at Villa Park after the club recorded their fifth win in eight games on Saturday.
May 6, 12:24
Marseille's Joey Barton before his side's match against PSG on February 27, 2013
Joey Barton tells Stephane Mbia: 'Stay at Queens Park Rangers'
Midfielder Joey Barton tells Stephane Mbia that he should remain at the club after their relegation to the Championship.
May 6, 12:06
Red Bull drivers Webber and Vettel on the podium after the Malaysian GP on March 24, 2013
John Watson: 'Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber will clash again'
Former Formula 1 driver John Watson believes that Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber could struggle to remain teammates at Red Bull beyond this season.
May 6, 11:45
Hibernian's Leigh Griffiths celebrates scoring the winning goal in extra time during the Scottish Cup Semi Final on April 13, 2013
Leigh Griffiths to hold Wolverhampton Wanderers talks
Striker Leigh Griffiths reveals that he will hold talks with Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Dean Saunders later this week.
May 6, 11:28
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Juan Mata praises Gareth Bale impact
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata admits that Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale has become one of the best players in the world.
May 6, 11:16
 Dean Saunders manager of Wolverhampton Wanderers during his teams match versus Blackburn Rovers on January 11, 2013
Dean Saunders: 'I don't expect us to survive'
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Dean Saunders admits that he has already thought about the prospect of playing in League One next season.
May 4, 07:56
Chelsea's David Luiz celebrates scoring the third goal against FC Basel on May 2, 2013
David Luiz: 'Rafael Benitez has given us confidence'
Chelsea defender David Luiz reveals that his side have adapted to the playing style of interim manager Rafael Benitez.
May 4, 07:39
Wladimir Klitschko
Wladimir Klitschko: 'I won't underestimate Francesco Pianeta'
World heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko insists that he will not take victory for granted against challenger Francesco Pianeta on Saturday night.
May 4, 07:18
Floyd Mayweather Jnr
Floyd Mayweather: 'I feel unbeatable'
Unbeaten boxer Floyd Mayweather insists that he feels "unbeatable" ahead of his WBC welterweight title defence against Robert Guerrero on Saturday night.
May 4, 07:01
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola during the Championship match against Leicester on April 26, 2013
Gianfranco Zola: 'One year's work is at stake'
Watford manager Gianfranco Zola insists that he feels that he has a "year's work at stake" when his side face Leeds United on Saturday.
May 4, 06:44
Birmingham City's manager Lee Clark during the match against Crystal Palace on December 15, 2012
Lee Clark rues Mitchell Hancox injury
Birmingham City manager Lee Clark admits that he has been left frustrated with the broken hand suffered by defender Mitchell Hancox.
May 4, 06:22
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