San Fran kicker David Akers during practice on January 3, 2013
Jim Harbaugh stands by David Akers
Jim Harbaugh confirms that David Akers will be the kicker for the San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl.
Jan 22, 19:59
Sean Payton
Sean Payton "excited" to return to work
Sean Payton says that he has learnt from his mistakes as he prepares to resume his role as head coach of the New Orleans Saints.
Jan 22, 19:48
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on December 2, 2012
Tom Brady apologises for Ed Reed kick
Ed Reed says that Tom Brady has said sorry after kicking the him during the AFC Championship game on Sunday.
Jan 22, 19:39
Colts QB Andrew Luck greets fans after beating the Texans on December 30, 2012
Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson join Pro Bowl roster
Andrew Luck and Russell Wilson will replace Tom Brady and Matt Ryan on the Pro Bowl roster.
Jan 22, 19:29
Colin Kaepernick for the San Fran 49ers on November 25, 2012
Chris Ault praises Colin Kaepernick's development
Colin Kaepernick's college coach Chris Ault says that the San Francisco 49ers have done a good job developing the quarterback.
Jan 22, 19:19
Sean Payton
Sean Payton reinstated as New Orleans Saints head coach
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell says that Sean Payton can return to his post as New Orleans Saints head coach following a season-long suspension.
Jan 22, 19:08
Tottenham Hotspur's Emmanuel Adebayor celebrates moments after scoring the opener on December 6, 2012
Live Commentary: Ivory Coast 2-1 Togo - as it happened
Live text coverage of Ivory Coast's opening Africa Cup of Nations match against Togo.
Jan 22, 14:26
Serbia's Novak Djokovic in action against Ryan Harrison during the second round of the Australian Open tennis championship on January 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Australian Open quarter-finals - Novak Djokovic vs. Tomas Berdych - as it happened
Live text coverage of the quarter-final match between Novak Djokovic and Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open
Jan 22, 08:06
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith on November 19, 2012
Alex Smith "so happy" for San Francisco 49ers
Alex Smith says that he is happy to see the San Francisco 49ers progress to the Super Bowl.
Jan 21, 20:30
New England Patriots' Tom Brady
Tom Brady: 'We didn't play well'
Tom Brady says that the New England Patriots were one-dimensional in their loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Jan 21, 20:20
Ravens head coach John Harbaugh on the sideline against Washington on December 11, 2012
John Harbaugh plays down sibling rivalry
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh says he will not be distracted by facing his brother's team in the Super Bowl.
Jan 21, 20:10
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan against the NY Giants on December 16, 2012
Matt Ryan separates shoulder during loss
It is reported that Matt Ryan will not need surgery after sustaining a shoulder separation during the Atlanta Falcons' loss in the NFC Championship game to the San Francisco 49ers.
Jan 21, 19:58
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady on December 2, 2012
Bernard Pollard brands Tom Brady's slide "bull crap"
Bernard Pollard believes that Tom Brady should have known not to extend his leg while sliding to avoid a tackle from Ed Reed, which resulted in the Patriots quarterback kicking the Ravens safety.
Jan 21, 19:49
Atlanta TE Tony Gonzalez celebrates the first touchdown of the game against Seattle on January 13, 2013
Tony Gonzalez: 'No regrets during NFL career'
Tony Gonzalez does not want anyone to feel sorry for him as he prepares to end his NFL career without making it to a Super Bowl.
Jan 21, 19:38
Zambia defender Stoppila Sunzu in action against South Africa on November 14, 2012
Live Commentary: Zambia 1-1 Ethiopia - as it happened
Live commentary of Zambia's game against Ethiopia in group C at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 21, 14:28
49ers' LaMichael James breaks into the end zone against Atlanta on January 20, 2013
Live Commentary: San Francisco 49ers 28-24 Atlanta Falcons - as it happened
Live coverage of the NFC Championship game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Atlanta Falcons.
Jan 20, 19:29
Juan Mata celebrates with team mate Emboaba Oscar after scoring the opening goal against Arsenal on January 20, 2013
Juan Mata: 'Win important for Chelsea fans'
Juan Mata believes that Chelsea's win over Arsenal was important for the club's fans.
Jan 20, 18:04
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger on the touchline at Stamford Bridge on January 20, 2013
Arsene Wenger: 'We can't afford more losses'
Arsene Wenger is worried by Arsenal's recent form in the Premier League.
Jan 20, 17:47
Leicester Tiger's Toby Flood takes a penalty during the Heineken Cup match against Toulouse on January 20, 2012
Leicester Tigers edge out Toulouse
Leicester seal a place in the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup with a narrow win over Toulouse in tricky conditions.
Jan 20, 17:14
Congo DR's Tresor Mputu scores the equaliser against Ghana on January 20, 2013
Congo DR fight back for draw with Ghana
Congo DR fight from two goals down to take a 2-2 draw with Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 20, 17:01
Leicester's Anthony Allen is tackled by Ospreys' Dan Biggar during the match on January 13, 2013
Ospreys suffer late collapse against Treviso
Ospreys throw away an 11-point lead in the final five minutes of their game against Treviso to lose in the Heineken Cup.
Jan 20, 16:57
Togo's Serge Akakpo during a kit unveiling on November 7, 2011
Serge Akakpo hopes to attract Premier League interest
Togo captain Serge Akakpo is hoping to attract interest from the Premier League with a strong performance in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 20, 16:04
Bradford City manager Phil Parkinson during the match against Rochdale on December 29, 2012
Phil Parkinson hopes for new contract
Phil Parkinson confirms that he would rather stay at Bradford than take charge of Championship side Blackpool.
Jan 20, 15:50
Wesley Sneijder
Wesley Sneijder still unsure of future
Wesley Sneijder is not certain that he will be joining Galatasaray, despite the Inter Milan president indicating that the move is close to being finalised.
Jan 20, 15:29
Sepp Blatter
Sepp Blatter wants relegation for racism
Sepp Blatter says that a points deduction or relegation may be an option for clubs found guilty of racial discrimination.
Jan 20, 15:14
Munster's Mick Sherry tries to do a runner on December 8, 2012
Munster secure quarter-final spot with win
Munster are through to the quarter-finals of the Heineken Cup after beating Racing Metro in their final pool game.
Jan 20, 14:53
Saracens' Owen Farrell takes a penalty during the Heineken Cup match against Edinburgh on January 20, 2013
Saracens comfortably beat Edinburgh
Saracens score five tries in an easy victory against Edinburgh in the Heineken Cup this afternoon.
Jan 20, 14:39
Rangers' Francisco Sandaza celebrates after scoring the opener against Peterhead on January 20, 2013
Rangers beat 10-man Peterhead
A Francisco Sandaza goal is enough for Rangers to take a win against Peterhead in the Scottish Third Division.
Jan 20, 14:04
AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers handed two-match ban
AB de Villiers will miss the rest of South Africa's one-day series against New Zealand after receiving a two-match ban for a slow over-rate.
Jan 20, 13:32
Amir Khan celebrates after stopping Carlos Molina in round 10 on December 15, 2012
Amir Khan hopes for UK fight
British boxer Amir Khan wants his next fight to take place in the UK.
Jan 20, 13:16
South Africa coach Gordon Igesund on the touchline during a friendly against Brazil on September 7, 2012
Gordon Igesund blames South Africa players for goalless draw
Gordon Igesund thinks that the occasion of playing in the Africa Cup of Nations was too big for some of South Africa's players in their game against Cape Verde yesterday.
Jan 20, 13:02
Stuart Broad
Stuart Broad to miss India tour due to snow
Stuart Broad is to miss the remainder of the tour of India after snow disrupted his flight.
Jan 20, 12:44
Lance Armstrong in front of a Tour de France brand board in 2010
Ben Johnson: 'America will forgive Lance Armstrong'
Former sprinter Ben Johnson expects America to forgive Lance Armstrong for using drugs to enhance his performance during his career.
Jan 20, 12:31
Leinster's Brian O'Driscoll scores a try in the game against Exeter on January 19, 2013
Joe Schmidt: 'No Leinster celebrations yet'
Joe Schmidt says that Leinster will not celebrate their win over Exeter unless they make it out of the pool stage of the Heineken Cup.
Jan 20, 12:13
Cape Verde's Babanco Macedo tussles with South Africa's Kagisho Dikgacoi in the African Nations Cup match on January 19, 2013
Africa Cup of Nations opener ends goalless
South Africa and Cape Verde play to a goalless draw in the opening game in the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations.
Jan 19, 17:55
Jonny Wilkinson kicks for Toulon
Toulon crumble at Montpellier
Montpellier took an easy win in the Heineken Cup to end Toulon's unbeaten run in the tournament.
Jan 19, 17:40
Cardiff Blues
Late try sinks Sale Sharks
Cardiff Blues secure their first win in the Heineken Cup this season with a late try against Sale Sharks.
Jan 19, 17:31
Nikki Walker
Challenge Cup roundup: Gloucester, Worcester Warriors and London Irish win
Gloucester, London Irish and Worcester Warriors all end the pool stages of the Challenge Cup with wins.
Jan 19, 16:56
Tom Heathcote converts a penalty against Agen on January 12, 2013
Easy win for nine-try Bath
Bath score nine tries in a 53-8 win over Bucharest Wolves to finish the pool stage of the Challenge Cup unbeaten.
Jan 19, 16:16
Glasgow Warriors' Niko Matawalu scores a try against Northampton Saints in the Heineken Cup on January 19, 2013
Late Peter Horne try seals Glasgow Warriors win
Northampton Saints miss out on a chance to progress beyond the pool stages of the Heineken Cup, conceding a last-minute try against Glasgow Warriors.
Jan 19, 15:48
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