Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after he scored against Serbia during their World Cup qualifying match on June 7, 2013
Kevin de Bruyne keen to impress Jose Mourinho at Chelsea
Chelsea midfielder Kevin de Bruyne says that he hopes to impress manager Jose Mourinho with his performances for the club in pre-season.
Jul 11, 14:23
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers during the match against Zenit St Petersburg on February 21, 2013
Brendan Rodgers: 'New Liverpool signings could debut against Preston North End'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that he plans to give all four of the club's new signings their debuts against Preston North End at the weekend.
Jul 11, 14:12
Paris Saint Germain's midfielder David Beckham cries as he leaves the field during his last ever match on May 18, 2013
David Beckham's son 'boosts Burberry sales'
David Beckham's 10-year-old son Romeo helps fashion brand Burberry boost sales by 13% after featuring in an advertising campaign earlier this year.
Jul 11, 13:29
England's bowler Steven Finn celebrates taking the wicket of Australia's Ed Cowan during day one of the first Ashes Test on July 10, 2013
Old Trafford will not ban Barmy Army's Billy the Trumpet
Lancashire County Cricket Club says that it will allow Barmy Army trumpeter Billy Cooper to attend the third Ashes Test at Old Trafford in August.
Jul 11, 13:12
Chico Flores and Theo Walcott battle for the ball during the FA Cup third round replay on January 16, 2013
Theo Walcott pleased with new Arsenal away kit
Arsenal striker Theo Walcott says that he cannot wait to wear the club's new yellow and blue away kit.
Jul 11, 12:58
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha is surrounded by Watford players in the two side's clash on February 8, 2013
Wilfried Zaha forgets suit for Far East tour
Manchester United officials find striker Wilfried Zaha a new suit as he forgets to bring his for the team's pre-season tour of the Far East and Australia.
Jul 11, 12:43
Skins receiver Pierre Garcon reacts to a play during the playoff game with Seattle on January 6, 2013
US politician brands Washington Redskins' name "unacceptable"
US House of Representative member Eni FH Faleomavaega says that the Washington Redskins' name is unacceptable.
Jul 11, 12:32
Ryan Bertrand
Ryan Bertrand dines with new Chelsea signings
Chelsea defender Ryan Bertrand tweets a picture of himself eating out with new teammates Andre Schurrle and Marco van Ginkel.
Jul 11, 12:20
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton during a press conference on April 14, 2013
Lewis Hamilton seeks solace in music
Lewis Hamilton reveals that he is making music to help him cope with his split from popstar girlfriend Nicole Scherzinger.
Jul 11, 12:09
Andy Murray hold the Wimbledon trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic in the final on July 7, 2013
Andy Murray fan gets tattoo of Wimbledon champion
Andy Murray fan William Hirons celebrates the Briton's Wimbledon success by getting the Scot's face tattooed on his bottom.
Jul 11, 11:56
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Rio Ferdinand films behind-the-scenes tour footage
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is filming behind-the-scenes footage of the team's Far East and Australia tour for their official website.
Jul 11, 11:41
A frustrated Adel Taarabt down on the floor on November 17, 2012
Adel Taarabt sent home from Queens Park Rangers training camp
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Adel Taarabt is sent home from the club's pre-season training camp in Devon after turning up late.
Jul 10, 21:57
Australia's Darren Lehmann photographed on May 1, 2004
Darren Lehmann: 'Honours even after first day'
Australia coach Darren Lehmann believes that England and Australia are even after the opening day of the first Ashes Test at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 21:36
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho at his first press conference on June 10, 2013
Jose Mourinho pleased with new Chelsea trio
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that he is pleased with his first three signings since returning to Stamford Bridge.
Jul 10, 21:17
Wolverhampton Wanderers' Leigh Griffiths on July 19, 2011
Winning start to Kenny Jackett's reign at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers win their first match under new manager Kenny Jackett, beating Scottish Division Two side 3-2 in a pre-season friendly.
Jul 10, 20:54
Wigan Warriors Liam Farrell runs clear to score a try during the Super League match against Leeds Rhinos on March 15, 2013
Super League to lose two teams in 2015
The Rugby Football League announces that the Super League will be reduced from 14 to 12 clubs in 2015.
Jul 10, 20:25
Colchester United's Billy Clifford during a League One match against Coventry City on March 12, 2013
Yeovil Town sign Chelsea's Billy Clifford on loan
Chelsea midfielder Billy Clifford will start the 2013-14 season with Yeovil Town after agreeing a six-month loan deal with the Championship side.
Jul 10, 20:09
Liverpool's Luis Suarez holds his head in his hands after a missed chance during the match against Reading on April 13, 2013
Luis Suarez: 'Two or three clubs want to sign me'
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez claims that two or three clubs are interested in signing him.
Jul 10, 19:33
Chris Froome
Chris Froome "really happy" with time trial performance
Team Sky's Chris Froome says that he is very happy to have finished second in the individual time trial at the Tour de France this afternoon.
Jul 10, 19:13
Barca defender Gerard Deulofeu in action against Mallorca on April 6, 2013
Roberto Martinez: Gerard Deulofeu is a "real diamond"
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes that loan signing Gerard Deulofeu is a "real diamond" of Spanish football.
Jul 10, 19:00
Australia's Ricky Ponting walks off the pitch for the last time on December 3, 2012
Ricky Ponting passes 24,000-run mark
Former Australia captain Ricky Ponting passes the 24,000-run mark during a county championship game for Surrey.
Jul 10, 18:46
Spain's David Villa celebrates his sides 7th goal against Tahiti on June 20, 2013
Filipe Luis: David Villa is "correct choice" for Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid defender Filipe Luis believes that striker David Villa will be a valuable signing for the club.
Jul 10, 18:28
West Ham United's Kevin Nolan rounds Reading's Alex McCarthy to score during the Premier League match on April 19, 2013
Kevin Nolan enjoying West Ham United pre-season
West Ham United captain Kevin Nolan believes that the club has made a strong start to its pre-season programme.
Jul 10, 18:12
Simeon Jackson
Simeon Jackson joins Eintract Braunschweig
Former Norwich City striker Simeon Jackson signs a two-year contract with newly-promoted Bundesliga side Eintracht Braunschweig.
Jul 10, 18:01
Goran Popov
Goran Popov "happy" with West Bromwich Albion return
Dynamo Kiev defender Goran Popov says that he is happy to be back at West Bromwich Albion on a season-long loan.
Jul 10, 17:42
Ferrari drivers Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa pose for a photo during the paddock of the Interlagos race track on November 22, 2012
Ferrari in "no hurry" to confirm 2014 drivers
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo says that there is no hurry to finalise the team's driver lineup for the 2014 Formula 1 season.
Jul 10, 17:29
King Power Stadium
Leicester City announce Monaco friendly
Leicester City announce that French side Monaco will play a pre-season friendly at the King Power Stadium later this month.
Jul 10, 17:13
Catalan Dragons' Julian Bousquet tackles Hull KR's Craig Hall during a Super League match on February 3, 2013
Julian Bousquet handed three-match ban
Catalans Dragons forward Julian Bousquets will miss the club's next three matches after being handed a ban for a reckless tackle.
Jul 10, 16:52
Ryo Miyaichi
Ryo Miyaichi excited by pre-season tour with Arsenal
Arsenal winger Ryo Miyaichi says that it will be exciting to play in his hometown during the Gunners' Far East pre-season tour.
Jul 10, 16:42
British and Irish Lions' Jamie Roberts runs with the ball during their rugby tour match against NSW and QLD combined country on June 11, 2013
Jamie Roberts: 'British and Irish Lions success promising for Wales'
Wales international Jamie Roberts believes that the Lions' success against Australia will help the Six Nations champions at the 2015 World Cup.
Jul 10, 16:25
Mark Hughes pointing from the sideline on November 17, 2012
Mark Hughes: 'New Stoke City signings will adjust to Premier League'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that new signings Erik Pieters and Marc Muniesa will fit in well at the club.
Jul 10, 16:08
Britain's Chris Froome passes world heritage site Mont-Saint-Michel during the eleventh stage of the Tour de France on July 10, 2013
Chris Froome increases Tour de France lead
Team Sky's Chris Froome extends his lead in the Tour de France with a second-placed finish in this afternoon's individual time trial.
Jul 10, 15:46
Barca defender Gerard Deulofeu in action against Mallorca on April 6, 2013
Gerard Deulofeu joins Everton on loan
Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu agrees a season-long loan with Everton.
Jul 10, 15:32
Crewe boss Steve Davis with Johnstone's Paint Trophy on April 7, 2013
Steve Davis: 'Massive cloud hanging over Crewe Alexandra'
Crewe Alexandra manager Steve Davis says that the arrest of seven players in connection with an alleged sexual assault has been tough for the club.
Jul 10, 15:15
Joe Dudgeon on October 22, 2011
Joe Dudgeon pleased to resume training
Hull City defender Joe Dudgeon says that he is looking forward to making his return for the club, having missed much of last season with a knee injury.
Jul 10, 15:01
Daniel Ricciardo
Daniel Ricciardo not focusing on Red Bull race seat
Toro Rosso's Daniel Ricciardo believes that his recent Formula 1 results have been down to his desire to beat teammate Jean-Eric Vergne.
Jul 10, 14:45
Everton's Phil Jagielka in action on April 13, 2013
Phil Jagielka: 'Arouna Kone, Antolin Alcaraz are fantastic signings'
Everton captain Phil Jagielka says that Arouna Kone and Antolin Alcaraz are fantastic additions to the team.
Jul 10, 14:28
City's Karim Rekik in action against Reading on December 22, 2012
Karim Rekik joins PSV Eindhoven on loan
Manchester City defender Karim Rekik joins PSV Eindhoven on a season-long loan.
Jul 10, 14:10
New York Giants' Eli Manning bends over on November 25, 2012
Eli Manning pleased with new Victor Cruz deal
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning is looking forward to continuing to work with wide receiver Victor Cruz.
Jul 10, 11:58
Lions QB Matt Stafford with the ball against the Cardinals on December 16, 2012
Matthew Stafford agrees contract extension with Detroit Lions
Detroit Lions quarterback Matthew Stafford is finalising a three-year contract extension with the team.
Jul 10, 11:44
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