Cleveland Browns running back Trent Richardson on December 16, 2012
Washington Redskins boost playoff hopes
The Washington Redskins move to the top of the NFC East with their fifth win in a row.
Dec 17, 13:44
Green Bay Packers wide receiver James Jones on December 16, 2012
Green Bay Packers win seals NFC North title
The Green Bay Packers take their sixth consecutive win against the Chicago Bears to finish top of the NFC North.
Dec 17, 13:32
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco on December 16, 2012
Baltimore Ravens slump contines
The Baltimore Ravens seal a place in the post-season despite losing their third game in a row.
Dec 17, 13:22
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan against the NY Giants on December 16, 2012
New York Giants shut out in Atlanta
The New York Giants drop out of the playoff places with a 34-0 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
Dec 17, 13:07
Didier Drogba
Juventus deny interest in signing Didier Drogba
Juventus coach Antonio Conte says that the Italian champions will not be signing any big names in the January transfer window.
Dec 16, 17:53
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill: 'Emerson reaction out of order'
Gary Cahill says that Emerson overreacted to the incident that saw Cahill receive a red card in the Club World Cup final.
Dec 16, 17:39
Heineken Cup
Joe Schmidt: 'We need a miracle to make knockout stages'
Joe Schmidt believes that Leinster will need a miracle to progress from their Heineken Cup Pool after two losses.
Dec 16, 17:22
Robert Griffin III of the Washington Redskins is helped off the field on December 9, 2012
Robert Griffin III won't start against Cleveland Browns
Injury keeps Robert Griffin III out of the Washington Redskins' starting lineup.
Dec 16, 17:11
Munsters' Doug Howlett scores his team's first try on December 16, 2012
Saracens edge win over Munster
Owen Farrell kicks Saracens to a narrow victory over Munster in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 16, 17:01
Steffon Armitage
Toulon crush Sale Sharks
Toulon score nine tries to take an emphatic win against Sale Sharks.
Dec 16, 16:54
Ireland's Tommy Bowe squeezes past Argentina's Martin Landajo and Juan Imhoff to score a try on November 24, 2012
Tommy Bowe needs knee surgery
Tommy Bowe will have surgery in the coming days after damaging his knee ligaments on Saturday.
Dec 16, 16:02
Amir Khan is announced as the winner of the WBC silver super lightweight title on December 15, 2012
Danny Garcia ready for Amir Khan re-match
Danny Garcia says he would fight Amir Khan again if he was offered enough money.
Dec 16, 15:46
Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton
Jenson Button: 'Lewis Hamilton will surprise Nico Rosberg'
Jenson Button expects Nico Rosberg to be surprised by Lewis Hamilton's ability.
Dec 16, 15:29
Jim Mallinder
Jim Mallinder: 'Northampton Saints must keep standards high'
Jim Mallinder wants Northampton Saints to build on their victory over Ulster in the Heineken Cup yesterday.
Dec 16, 15:14
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger looks dejected at half-time against Bradford on December 11, 2012
George Graham: 'Arsene Wenger is still the man for Arsenal'
George Graham believes that Arsene Wenger will remain in charge of Arsenal for several more years.
Dec 16, 14:56
Glasgow Warriors Van Der Merwe and Castres Remi Lamerat battle for possession on December 7, 2012
Castres seal late win over Glasgow Warriors
Glasgow Warriors were unable to stop a Castres comeback with two players in the sin bin.
Dec 16, 14:38
Newcastle striker Demba Ba heads the ball past Joe Hart on December 15, 2012
Demba Ba: 'Newcastle United needs to find balance'
Demba Ba wants Newcastle United to find more balance between defending and attacking.
Dec 16, 14:07
Millennium Stadium
WRU considers plastic pitch for Millennium Stadium
The Millennium Stadium could be fitted with an artificial pitch in time for the 2015 Rugby Union World Cup.
Dec 16, 13:53
James Anderson
James Anderson: 'First hour critical for England'
James Anderson says that England need to start well in the final day of the fourth Test against India.
Dec 16, 13:38
Luca Toni celebrates scoring for  Fiorentina on November 18, 2012
Fiorentina ease past 10-man Siena
A Luca Toni brace helps Fiorentina to a comfortable win over Siena in Italy's Serie A.
Dec 16, 13:27
Schalke manager Huub Stevens on the touchline on December 4, 2012
Schalke sack coach Huub Stevens
Jens Keller will be in charge of Schalke for the rest of the Bundesliga season following the sacking of Huub Stevens.
Dec 16, 12:53
Fernando Alonso sits in his team's pit on November 23, 2012
Stefano Domenicali: 'Fernando Alonso will be strong in 2013'
Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali believes that Fernando Alonso will be back to his best in 2013, after missing out on the 2012 world championship.
Dec 16, 12:39
Mohamed Diame lays on the floor injured as a stretcher is called on December 9, 2012
Sam Allardyce: 'Mohamed Diame not leaving'
Sam Allardyce insists that Mohamed Diame is happy at West Ham United despite January transfer speculation.
Dec 16, 12:23
Peter Ndlovu on February 15, 2004
Peter Ndlovu critical after car crash
Former Coventry City and Sheffield United player Peter Ndlovu is fighting for his life following a car crash in Zimbabwe.
Dec 16, 12:08
Leicester Tigers head coach Richard Cockerill during the match against Benetton Treviso on December 9, 2012
Richard Cockerill relieved by Leicester Tigers comeback
Richard Cockerill says that Treviso made Leicester Tigers work hard for their win in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 15, 18:00
Jonathan Trott
Jonathan Trott: 'England applied pressure to India'
Jonathan Trott says that England's patience paid off as they took four late wickets against India.
Dec 15, 17:48
Exeter Chiefs' Simon Alcott beats Scarlets' Jonathan Davies to score his team's second try on December 15, 2012
Late try seals Exeter Chiefs win
Exeter Chiefs secure victory over Scarlets with a late try in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 15, 17:35
Leinster's Jonathan Sexton gets past Clermont Auvergne's Morgan Parra on December 15, 2012
Clermont Auvergne survive late Leinster comeback
A late surge from Leinster was not enough to secure the Irish side a win over Clermont Auvergne in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 15, 17:31
Harlequins Sam Smith runs on to score a try against Zebre on December 15, 2012
Harlequins thrash Zebre in Heineken Cup
Harlequins score seven tries to record an easy win over Italian side Zebre in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 15, 16:56
Gloucester's Shane Monahan on September 30, 2012
Easy win for Gloucester
Four tries from Shane Monahan help Gloucester thrash London Irish in the Challenge Cup.
Dec 15, 16:53
Toulouse's Luke Burgess is tackled by an Osprey player on December 15, 2012
Ospreys end Toulouse unbeaten run
Eli Walker scores the only try of the match as Ospreys beat Toulouse in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 15, 15:46
Leicester Tigers
One-point win for Leicester Tigers
Leicester Tigers force a late win against Treviso in the Heineken Cup.
Dec 15, 15:39
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Third loss for London Welsh in Challenge Cup
Grenoble deny London Welsh a late comeback in the Challenge Cup.
Dec 15, 15:30
Bath
Dominant display from Bath at Calvisano
Seven tries give Bath a convincing win over Calvisano in the Challenge Cup.
Dec 15, 15:21
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Sam Allardyce: 'Carlton Cole may keep Andy Carroll out'
Sam Allardyce says that he would struggle to leave Carlton Cole on the bench when Andy Carroll recovers from a knee injury.
Dec 15, 14:04
An upset David Silva holds his hand to his face after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
David Silva: 'Players must accept blame for Champions League exit'
David Silva says that Manchester City cannot blame Roberto Mancini for the club's exit from the Champions League.
Dec 15, 13:47
Adel Taarabt sits on the ground after a missed chance
Adel Taarabt happy to play for Harry Redknapp
Adel Taarabt says that he is happy to be reunited with Harry Redknapp, despite never starting a game for Tottenham under Redknapp.
Dec 15, 13:15
Seamus Coleman and Jan Vertonghen battle for the ball on December 9, 2012
Jan Vertonghen: 'Tottenham Hotspur can finish fourth'
Jan Vertonghen says that Andre Villas-Boas can bring Champions League football to Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 15, 12:59
Nemanja Vidic
Nemanja Vidic: 'I can recapture best form'
Nemanja Vidic expects that he will be able to play as well as he did before he sustained his knee injury.
Dec 15, 12:37
Martin O'Neill lectures the fourth official as Brian McDermott watches the action on December 11, 2012
Martin O'Neill: 'Sunderland fans want to keep Danny Rose'
Martin O'Neill hopes that Tottenham Hotspur will be open to a deal allowing Danny Rose to stay at Sunderland permanently.
Dec 15, 12:21
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