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Rugby Football League disappointed by funding cut
The RFL is disappointed that Sport England has reduced funding for rugby league by £10.1m over the next four years.
Dec 18, 13:44
Shrewsbury's Luke Summerfield in action against MK Dons on November 20, 2012
Luke Summerfield needs hernia surgery
Luke Summerfield is to miss three to six weeks for Shrewsbury Town while he recovers from hernia surgery.
Dec 18, 13:33
Bafetimbi Gomis celebrates after completing his hat-trick against Marseille on November 28, 2012
Bafetimbi Gomis flattered by Premier League links.
Lyon's Bafetimbi Gomis is pleased by reports that Chelsea and Liverpool could be interested in signing him.
Dec 18, 13:24
Brian O'Driscoll
Brian O'Driscoll returns to training
Brian O'Driscoll is nearing a return for Leinster and Ireland.
Dec 18, 13:14
England players appeal a decision
Michael Vaughan: 'India win bigger than Ashes victory'
Michael Vaughan says that beating India on home soil is a greater achievement than winning the Ashes.
Dec 18, 12:57
Adam Jones
Adam Jones: 'Wales can win Six Nations'
Adam Jones is optimistic than Wales can find form in time for the 2013 Six Nations tournament.
Dec 18, 12:47
James Beattie
Leam Richardson: 'James Beattie enjoying Accrington Stanley'
Leam Richardson is pleased with James Beattie's first month as a player-coach at Accrington Stanley.
Dec 18, 12:37
Newcastle striker Demba Ba heads the ball past Joe Hart on December 15, 2012
Demba Ba: 'Arsenal is tempting'
Demba Ba admits that a move to Arsenal could be tempting in the January transfer window.
Dec 18, 12:28
Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean: 'I was worried about Lotus seat'
Romain Grosjean admits that he thought his future at Lotus was in doubt.
Dec 18, 12:21
Juve loanee striker Nicklas Bendtner celebrates following a goal by Sebastian Giovinco on December 1, 2012
Nicklas Bendtner undergoes surgery
Nicklas Bendtner has surgery in London to repair damage to a tendon in his leg.
Dec 18, 12:09
Kamui Kobayashi
Kamui Kobayashi fails to secure race seat
Kamui Kobayashi says that he will save sponsorship funds to secure a Formula 1 race seat at a competitive team in 2014.
Dec 17, 22:56
Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring for Everton
Gary Neville: 'Marouane Fellaini deserves ban'
Gary Neville believes that Marouane Fellaini's three-match ban for head-butting an opponent is correct.
Dec 17, 22:43
Arsenal's Jack Wilshere following the 5-2 win over Reading on December 17, 2012
Jack Wilshere: 'Santi Cazorla makes playing in the Premier League look easy'
Jack Wilshere says that Arsenal teammate Santi Cazorla has made the transition to La Liga to the Premier League look simple.
Dec 17, 22:27
Balaidos, home of Celta Vigo
Late goal gives Real Betis win
Real Betis take all three points against Celta Vigo with a late goal from Jorge Molina.
Dec 17, 22:22
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates his hat-trick against Reading December 17, 2012
Santi Cazorla hat-trick crushes Reading
Santi Cazorla leads an attacking Arsenal to a 5-2 win over Reading in the Premier League.
Dec 17, 21:49
Balaidos, home of Celta Vigo
Half-Time Report: Goalless at Celta Vigo
There are no goals in the game between Celta Vigo and Real Betis at half time.
Dec 17, 21:17
Deportivo la Coruna's Riazor Stadium
Vital point for Deportivo La Coruna
Deportivo La Coruna and Real Valladolid spurn chances to play out a goalless draw in La Liga.
Dec 17, 20:57
Santi Cazorla heads to put Arsenal 2-0 up at Reading on December 17, 2012
Half-Time Report: Lukas Podolski, Santi Cazorla fire Arsenal ahead at Reading
Arsenal take a 3-0 lead at half time in the Premier League game against Reading.
Dec 17, 20:46
Spain's Joaquim Rodriguez celebrates on the podium after winning the Belgian cycling classic on April 18, 2012
Katusha appeal UCI world tour licence rejection
Katusha appeal against the UCI's decision to leave them off the 2013 world tour.
Dec 17, 20:12
Juninho Pernambucano playing for Lyon on March 4, 2008
Juninho Pernambucano joins New York Red Bulls
Juninho Pernambucano is to play for MLS side New York Red Bulls.
Dec 17, 19:58
Deportivo la Coruna's Riazor Stadium
Half-Time Report: No goals at Deportivo
Deportivo La Coruna and Real Valladolid are drawing 0-0 at half time in their La Liga match this evening.
Dec 17, 19:47
Theo Walcott scores for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Team News: Theo Walcott starts for Arsenal
Reading and Arsenal announce their teams for this evening's Premier League clash.
Dec 17, 19:24
Ajaccio boss Alex Dupont against Lille on October 6, 2012
Ajaccio sack Alex Dupont
Ajaccio sack manager Alex Dupont following a rift with the players.
Dec 17, 19:11
Tom Cairney on October 22, 2011
Tom Cairney glad to be back in Hull City side
Tom Cairney hopes that he can be part of a Hull City side that gains promotion from the Championship this season.
Dec 17, 18:58
Celtic's Adam Matthews celebrates his goal in the Scottish Cup against Arbroath on December 12, 2012
Adam Matthews: 'Celtic's home form needs improvement'
Adam Matthews believes that Celtic need to get more out of their home games in the Scottish Premier League.
Dec 17, 18:47
Romain Grosjean
Romain Grosjean retains Lotus drive
Romain Grosjean will keep his race seat at Lotus for next year.
Dec 17, 18:36
Juan Fernandez Lobbe
Lee Byrne breaks vertebrae
Lee Byrne is facing a lengthy absence from rugby union after breaking his fifth vertebra.
Dec 17, 18:28
Team Sky leading from the front on the Tour of Britain on September 10, 2012
Josh Edmondson joins Team Sky
Team Sky sign Josh Edmondson on a two-year deal.
Dec 17, 18:14
Stuart Holden
Stuart Holden eyes New Year return
Stuart Holden hopes that his knee will be strong enough to allow him to return to the Bolton Wanderers lineup in January.
Dec 17, 18:06
Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones on December 16, 2012
Mike McCarthy: 'Green Bay Packers just getting started'
Mike McCarthy believes that the Green Bay Packers can play better after securing their place in the playoffs.
Dec 17, 15:54
Patriots QB Tom Brady is sacked during defeat to the 49ers on December 16, 2012
San Francisco 49ers hold on to beat New England Patriots
The New England Patriots lose to the San Francisco 49ers despite overturning a 28-point defecit in the fourth quarter.
Dec 17, 15:45
Oakland Raiders place kicker Sebastian Janikowski on December 16, 2012
Sebastian Janikowski kicks Oakland Raiders to win
Sebastian Janikowski ends the Oakland Raiders' six-game losing streak with five field goals.
Dec 17, 15:32
Steelers QB is sacked by the Cowboys in their defeat on December 17, 2012
Dallas Cowboys beat Pittsburgh Steelers in overtime
Dan Bailey kicks a 21-yard field goal in overtime to secure a win for the Dallas Cowboys.
Dec 17, 15:20
Panters' Mike Tolbert sails into the End Zone against San Diego on December 16, 2012
First back-to-back wins of the season for Carolina Panthers
The San Diego Chargers are out of the playoff race after losing to the Carolina Panthers.
Dec 17, 15:10
Seahawks QB Russell Wilson during the game with Buffalo on December 16, 2012
Seattle Seahawks still in NFC West title race
The Seattle Seahawks set up an NFC West showdown against the San Francisco 49ers after defeating the Buffalo Bills.
Dec 17, 15:01
Arizona Cardinals running back Beanie Wells on December 16, 2012
Arizona Cardinals end losing streak
The Arizona Cardinals sealed their first win in ten games in the NFL against the Detroit Lions.
Dec 17, 14:48
Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson
Minnesota Vikings move into playoff places with win
Adrian Peterson rushes for over 200 yards as the Minnesota Vikings beat the St Louis Rams.
Dec 17, 14:36
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees on December 16, 2012
New Orleans Saints ease past Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Drew Brees leads the New Orleans Saints to a 41-0 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Dec 17, 14:24
Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill on December 16, 2012
Ryan Tannehill leads Miami Dolphins to win
Ryan Tannehill throws two touchdown passes to give the Miami Dolphins victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Dec 17, 14:13
Houston Texans running back Arian Foster on December 16, 2012
Houston Texans clinch AFC South title
The Houston Texans win the AFC South with a 29-17 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Dec 17, 14:01
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