New Zealand's Tim Southee appeals for a wicket during the fifth day of the first test against England on March 9, 2013
England lose three wickets before lunch
England slip to 92-5 at lunch on day three of the third Test against New Zealand, still needing 136 runs to avoid the follow-on in Auckland.
Mar 23, 23:55
Louis van Gaal
Dwight Tiendalli hopes for Netherlands recognition
Swansea City full-back Dwight Tiendalli reveals that he is close to senior call-up for the Netherlands national team.
Mar 23, 23:40
German boxer Robert Stieglitz celebrates winning the WBO super middleweight title against Arthur Abraham on March 23, 2013
Robert Stieglitz stops Arthur Abraham in three rounds
Robert Stieglitz stops Arthur Abraham after three rounds to reclaim the WBO super middleweight crown in Berlin.
Mar 23, 23:26
England player Jack Wilshere applauds the fans after his side's match with Brazil on February 6, 2013
Jack Wilshere ready to resume training?
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere responds well to treatment on an ankle problem and is ready for a return to full training, according to a report.
Mar 23, 23:12
Gareth Bale and Shaun Maloney
Shaun Maloney admits confidence is low
Scotland midfielder Shaun Maloney admits that morale in the dressing room is at rock bottom following Friday's defeat to Wales.
Mar 23, 14:55
England's Frank Lampard celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Jermain Defoe backs "special" Frank Lampard to extend career
Jermain Defoe insists that Chelsea should do everything they can to keep Frank Lampard and describes the 34-year-old as a "special player".
Mar 23, 14:35
Sylvain Distin
Sylvain Distin: 'No regrets over France snub'
Everton defender Sylvain Distin insists that he has no regrets over failing to win an international cap during his career.
Mar 23, 14:13
John Ruddy
John Ruddy returns to training this week
Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy reveals that he will return to full training on Thursday after four months out with a thigh injury.
Mar 23, 14:01
Rangers' Kane Hemmings shoots past the Stirling defence on March 23, 2013
Rangers held by Stirling Albion
Rangers are held to a goalless draw by Stirling Albion in their live television debut at Ibrox.
Mar 23, 13:50
Wales' Craig Bellamy battles for the ball with Scotland's Grant Hanley during the World Cup qualifiying match on March 22, 2013
Craig Bellamy backs Gordon Strachan to respond
Craig Bellamy thinks that Gordon Strachan is the right man to turn things round for Scotland despite last night's 2-1 defeat to Wales.
Mar 23, 13:35
Kell Brook
Kell Brook, Devon Alexander fight confirmed for May 18
Kell Brook gets a confirmed date of Saturday, May 18 for his rescheduled world-title shot against Devon Alexander.
Mar 23, 13:20
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan looks on from the stands prior to his side's match with Fulham on January 30, 2013
David Sullivan targets West Ham United's 'biggest ever signing'
West Ham United co-chairman David Sullivan reveals that he is holding a meeting to open talks over the club's biggest ever signing on Monday.
Mar 23, 13:06
England's Wayne Rooney scores a freekick during his side's World Cup qualifier against San Marino on March 22, 2013
Harry Redknapp: 'Wayne Rooney is England's only top striker'
Harry Redknapp insists that Wayne Rooney deserves to be singled out as England's only world-class striker.
Mar 23, 12:52
Freiburg's Max Kruse in action against Bayern Munich on November 28, 2012
Max Kruse agrees Borussia Monchengladbach switch
Borussia Monchengladbach reportedly agree a deal to sign Freiburg midfielder Max Kruse on a four-year contract.
Mar 23, 12:36
Roma's Alessandro Florenzi celebrates scoring the opening goal against Inter on January 23, 2013
Italy call up Alessandro Florenzi
Italy add Roma midfielder Alessandro Florenzi to the senior squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Malta.
Mar 23, 12:22
Derek McInnes
Aberdeen expect to appoint Derek McInnes next week
Aberdeen want to appoint Derek McInnes as successor to Craig Brown for the start of next season.
Mar 23, 12:10
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan before his side's match with Estonia on February 6, 2013
Gordon Strachan left 'hugely disappointing' by Wales defeat
Scotland manager Gordan Strachan admits that tonight's 2-1 defeat to Wales was a "hugely disappointing" way to mark his competitive debut as manager.
Mar 22, 22:28
Wales manager Chris Coleman
Chris Coleman proud of "superb" performance
Wales manager Chris Coleman lauds his side's "superb" performance to beat Scotland 2-1 at Hampden Park tonight.
Mar 22, 22:14
Wales' Craig Bellamy battles for the ball with Scotland's Grant Hanley during the World Cup qualifiying match on March 22, 2013
Wales fightback stuns Scotland
Wales score twice in as many minutes to come from a goal down and beat Scotland at Hampden Park.
Mar 22, 21:58
Belgium celebrate Christian Benteke's goal
Eden Hazard helps Belgium ease past Macedonia
Eden Hazard scores a penalty as Belgium prove too strong for Macedonia in World Cup qualifying.
Mar 22, 21:42
Spain's Sergio Ramos celebrates scoring against Finland during the World cup qualifying match on March 22, 2013
Spain stunned by spirited Finland
Teemu Pukki scores a late equaliser as Finland secure a surprise point against Spain in Gijon and leave the home side stunned.
Mar 22, 21:35
George Groves during an interview on January 23, 2012
George Groves handed late fight in Germany
George Groves gets a quick return to the ring in Germany tomorrow night, less than three weeks into his new promotional deal with Matchroom Boxing.
Mar 22, 21:10
Scotland players celebrate following Charlie Mulgrew's goal in their match against Estonia on February 6, 2013
Half-Time Report: Grant Hanley puts Scotland ahead
Wales control possession and territory but fail to break the deadlock against Scotland at Hampden Park.
Mar 22, 20:52
Sunderland's Steven Fletcher after scoring against Reading on December 11, 2012
Steven Fletcher injured early for Scotland
Scotland striker Steven Fletcher is stretchered off two minutes into tonight's World Cup qualifier against Wales after falling on his ankle.
Mar 22, 20:19
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill during his team's match against Fulham on March 2, 2013
Mahatma Otoo aware of Sunderland interest
Ghana striker Mahatma Otoo welcomes interest from Sunderland and admits that he dreams of a move to the Premier League this summer.
Mar 22, 20:05
Abou Diaby
Abou Diaby optimistic over fitness
Abou Diaby insists that his long-term future in the game is positive after starting 14 games so far for Arsenal this term.
Mar 22, 19:52
Barcelona's David Villa celebrates after scoring his side's third goal in their Champions League clash with AC Milan on March 12, 2013
Team News: David Villa, Santi Cazorla start for Spain
Spain start David Villa in attack for a World Cup qualifier against Finland, on a night which marks Sergio Ramos's 100th international appearance.
Mar 22, 19:40
Bayern Munich's Toni Kroos celebrates after scoring his team's goal on December 1, 2012
Germany lose injured midfield duo
Midfield duo Toni Kroos and Sven Bender are forced out of Germany's squad for two World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan.
Mar 19, 05:59
David Haye
David Haye set for July return?
David Haye reportedly decides to return to boxing with a fight in London on July 6 against an unnamed heavyweight opponent.
Mar 19, 05:46
Liverpool's Stewart Downing celebrates with teammate Joe Allen after scoring against Wigan on March 2, 2013
Liverpool bring Joe Allen's shoulder surgery forward
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen will reportedly undergo surgery to cure a persistent shoulder problem this week.
Mar 19, 05:31
Gylfi Sigurdsson
Gylfi Sigurdsson backs 'determined' Tottenham Hotspur
Gylfi Sigurdsson backs Tottenham Hotspur to finish in the top four despite losing their last two league games.
Mar 19, 05:05
Reading's Adam Le Fondre celebrates with teammates after a stoppage time equaliser against Chelsea on January 30, 2013
Luis Enrique linked with Reading?
Former Roma boss Luis Enrique becomes the latest unlikely name to be linked with the vacant manager's job at Reading.
Mar 19, 04:48
Swansea's Jonathan de Guzman shields the ball from Sunderland's David Vaughan on January 29, 2013
David Vaughan feeling pressure at Sunderland
Sunderland midfielder David Vaughan admits that his side are feeling the pressure of a relegation battle after going seven games without a win.
Mar 19, 04:35
Antonio Valencia, De Carvalho Felipe Melo, Dany Nounkeu
Antonio Valencia: 'Injuries have held me back'
Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia admits that injuries have stopped him from reaching top form this season.
Mar 19, 04:17
PSG executive Leonardo takes a press conference in Milan on July 7, 2011
Leonardo proposes on live Italian television
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo proposes to his girlfriend on live Italian TV after last week's Champions League draw.
Mar 19, 03:58
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Arsenal play down Jack Wilshere fears
Arsenal insist that rumours of a long-term absence for midfielder Jack Wilshere are wide of the mark.
Mar 19, 03:43
Stoke boss Tony Pulis on the touchline against Aston Villa on December 8, 2012
Tony Pulis considers Stoke City future?
Stoke City manager Tony Pulis has become increasingly frustrated with a lack of backing in the transfer market, according to reports.
Mar 19, 03:29
David Beckham playing for Paris Saint-Germain on February 24, 2013
Zlatan Ibrahimovic impressed by David Beckham
Zlatan Ibrahimovic thinks that David Beckham's early displays for Paris Saint-Germain have proved he can still operate at the top level of European football.
Mar 19, 03:10
Laurent Koscielny
Laurent Koscielny admits to "difficult" season
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny admits that he has been far from his best at times this season but sees his long-term future in North London.
Mar 19, 02:54
Rio Ferdinand receives medical treatment to his cut head on December 9, 2012
Ian Wright slams Roy Hodgson over Rio Ferdinand
Ex-England international Ian Wright slams Roy Hodgson's "disgraceful" treatment of Rio Ferdinand following the player's decision to withdraw from the latest Three Lions squad.
Mar 19, 02:38
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