Eden Hazard is pulled back by Wayne Rooney
Report: Chelsea to bid again for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney
Chelsea are reported to be preparing a £40m bid for Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney.
Aug 4, 05:45
Gareth Bale on a NBC billboard in Times Square
Report: Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis to take control of Gareth Bale talks
Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis is reportedly preparing to take control of negotiations with Real Madrid regarding the proposed sale of Gareth Bale.
Aug 4, 05:15
Rangers manager Ally McCoist on the touchline on December 8, 2012
Rangers' Ally McCoist: 'Charles Green is an embarrassment'
Rangers manager Ally McCoist launches a verbal attack on former chief executive Charles Green following the club's shock exit from the Scottish League Cup.
Aug 3, 18:08
Rory Delap
League Two roundup: Newport County smash Accrington Stanley to go joint-top
Newport County mark their return to the Football League with a 4-1 win over Accrington Stanley, while there are opening-day victories for Oxford and Rochdale.
Aug 3, 17:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Scunthorpe United see off Mansfield Town
Sam Winnall marks his Scunthorpe United debut with a goal as The Iron begin life back in League Two with a 2-0 home win over Mansfield Town.
Aug 3, 16:12
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Record crowd sees Oxford United thrash 10-man Portsmouth
A League Two record crowd of 18,181 watch 10-man Portsmouth lose 4-1 to Oxford United in their season opener at Fratton Park.
Aug 3, 15:59
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Eight players commit to Somerset
Somerset hand new contracts to eight players, including Tom Abell, Alex Barrow and Adam Dibble, as part of their preparations for 2014.
Aug 3, 14:40
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Bradford City loan Middlesbrough's Connor Ripley
Middlesbrough goalkeeper Connor Ripley joins Bradford City on loan and then takes his place on the Bantams' substitutes' bench at Bristol City.
Aug 3, 13:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Last-minute Oxford United signing Ryan Williams starts on bench
Fulham winger Ryan Williams joins Oxford United on loan until January and is immediately named as a substitute for today's League Two opener against Portsmouth.
Aug 3, 13:40
Glanford Park
Team News: John McCombe, Sam Clucas make Mansfield Town debuts
Mansfield Town new boys John McCombe and Sam Clucas are included in the Stags' starting lineup for today's League Two opener at Scunthorpe United.
Aug 3, 13:21
Spurs' Clint Dempsey celebrates a goal against Basle on April 11, 2013
Clint Dempsey close to Tottenham Hotspur exit?
Tottenham Hotspur forward Clint Dempsey is reported to be on the verge of joining Major League Soccer side Seattle Sounders in a deal worth around £6m.
Aug 3, 11:04
Sam Ricketts
Sam Ricketts hails "phenomenal" Wolverhampton Wanderers fans
Sam Ricketts expects to be inspired when he makes his debut in front of 5,000 travelling Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters at Preston North End this afternoon.
Aug 3, 10:40
Corry Evans on January 28, 2012
Gary Bowyer "delighted" with Corry Evans signing
Blackburn Rovers manager Gary Bowyer expresses his delight at signing Northern Ireland international midfielder Corry Evans.
Aug 3, 10:08
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Chiefs comeback stuns Brumbies in Super Rugby final
The Chiefs secure back-to-back Super Rugby titles by coming from behind to beat the Brumbies 27-22 in a thrilling final at the Waikato Stadium.
Aug 3, 09:47
Fratton Park
Portsmouth agree £100,000 partnership with OneCom
Portsmouth agree a deal with telecommunications firm OneCom that could net the club up to £100,000.
Aug 3, 09:18
Brunton Park
Carlisle United sign goalkeeper Greg Fleming
Carlisle United sign former Grimsby Town goalkeeper Greg Fleming on a non-contract basis.
Aug 3, 08:57
Port Vale manager Micky Adams during the match against Gillingham on January 12, 2013
Micky Adams: Port Vale fans' support will be vital
Manager Micky Adams tells Port Vale supporters that their continuous backing will be vital this season.
Aug 3, 08:32
Watford's Piero Mingoia on April 25, 2011
Piero Mingoia signs Accrington Stanley deal
Accrington Stanley complete the signing of former Watford midfielder Piero Mingoia on a one-year contract.
Aug 1, 22:02
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson during the match against Rochdale on December 29, 2012
One in, one out at Bradford City
Bradford City sign former Charlton Athletic defender Matt Taylor, while Michael Nelson leaves Valley Parade to join Hibernian.
Aug 1, 21:50
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Leeds Rhinos beat London Broncos as Kevin Sinfield shines in 500th game
Captain Kevin Sinfield celebrates his 500th appearance for the Leeds Rhinos by kicking 10 points to contribute to a 30-18 win at the London Broncos.
Aug 1, 21:19
New Swansea signing Wilfried Bony makes his debut against Reading on July 27, 2013
Wilfried Bony nets brace as Swansea smash Malmo
Wilfried Bony marks his Swansea City debut with a brace as the Welsh club build a 4-0 first-leg lead over Malmo in the Europa League third qualifying round.
Aug 1, 20:58
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bayern Munich beat Manchester City to regain Audi Cup
Bayern Munich come from behind to beat Manchester City 2-1 in the final of the Audi Cup at the Allianz Arena.
Aug 1, 20:30
Cricket
Australia demand DRS explanation from International Cricket Council
Cricket Australia ask the International Cricket Council to explain Usman Khawaja's controversial dismissal during day one of the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Aug 1, 20:07
Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa celebrates a goal against Osasuna on March 17, 2013
Report: Liverpool bid for Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa
Liverpool reportedly make an official offer for Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa, triggering the player's release clause.
Aug 1, 19:45
James Roby
James Roby open to NRL offers
St Helens hooker James Roby refuses to rule out a future move to the NRL, despite rejecting an offer from the Parramatta Eels last month.
Aug 1, 19:16
Kevin Sinfield
Kevin Sinfield can stay at Leeds Rhinos as long as he wants
Kevin Sinfield says that he has an agreement with Leeds Rhinos chief executive Gary Hetherington that will allow him to continue playing for the club for as long as he desires.
Aug 1, 18:43
Bayern Munich's Arjen Robben celebrates scoring the winning goal in the Champions League Final on May 25, 2013
Team News: Bayern Munich name all-star cast for Audi Cup final
Nine players who began last season's Champions League final are included in Bayern Munich's starting lineup for tonight's Audi Cup showdown against Manchester City.
Aug 1, 18:20
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Pascal Chimbonda on trial at Tranmere Rovers
Former France full-back Pascal Chimbonda is training with League One side Tranmere Rovers.
Jul 28, 10:59
Alfred N'Diaye on September 11, 2010
Alfred N'Diaye leaves Sunderland on loan
Sunderland midfielder Alfred N'Diaye joins Turkish outfit Eskisehirspor on a season-long loan deal.
Jul 28, 10:43
Chelsea's Juan Mata scores the first goal of the Premier League encounter with Everton on May 19, 2013
Chelsea's Jose Mourinho hints at new position for Juan Mata
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho suggests that he is considering playing Juan Mata wide on the right next season.
Jul 28, 10:28
Luis Suarez celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Liverpool in their match against Wigan on March 2, 2013
Luis Suarez to Arsenal would surprise Michael Owen
Former Liverpool striker Michael Owen says that he would be surprised if Luis Suarez decided to leave the Reds to join Arsenal.
Jul 28, 10:06
Jamie O'Hara
Kenny Jackett dismisses Queens Park Rangers' Jamie O'Hara trial
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Kenny Jackett dismisses reports that midfielder Jamie O'Hara has joined Queens Park Rangers on trial.
Jul 28, 09:38
England Lions James Taylor during day one of the tour match against New Zealand on May 9, 2013
James Taylor "delighted" to be included in Ashes squad
James Taylor says that he is delighted to have been named in England's 14-man squad for the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford.
Jul 28, 09:15
Forest Green goalkeeper James Bittner in action on July 26, 2011
Newport County sign goalkeeper on short-team deal
Former Hereford United goalkeeper James Bittner joins League Two newcomers Newport County on a one-month contract.
Jul 28, 09:00
Joe Kinnear
Joe Kinnear targets Champions League return for Newcastle United
Director of football Joe Kinnear claims that his long-term target is to get Newcastle United back into the Champions League.
Jul 28, 08:34
James Taylor on August 20, 2012
James Taylor in England squad for third Ashes Test
James Taylor, Chris Tremlett and Monty Panesar are named in England's 14-man squad for the third Ashes Test, while Steven Finn and Graham Onions drop out.
Jul 28, 08:04
Barnet's Edgar Davids
Edgar Davids allocated number one shirt at Barnet
Barnet player-manager Edgar Davids breaks with footballing tradition by allocating himself the number one jersey for the forthcoming season.
Jul 28, 05:01
Victor Bernardez on February 24, 2012
Buck Shaw Stadium still a happy home for San Jose Earthquakes
Victor Bernardez and Steven Lenhart find the net as 10-man San Jose Earthquakes extend their unbeaten home record to 10 games by beating Portland Timbers.
Jul 28, 04:36
Stewart Downing is congratulated by team mate Luis Suarez after scoring his team's second against Spurs on March 10, 2013
Liverpool's Stewart Downing: 'It's important for us to keep Luis Suarez'
Stewart Downing insists that the entire Liverpool squad are desperate for Luis Suarez to remain at Anfield this summer.
Jul 28, 04:11
Nile Ranger
Nile Ranger gets surname tattooed on forehead
Former Newcastle United forward Nile Ranger gets his own surname tattooed above his right eye.
Jul 28, 03:53
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