Paul Lambert wants his Aston Villa players to bounce back quickly from their 8-0 mauling at Chelsea when they entertain Tottenham on Boxing Day. Villa’s six-game unbeaten run in all …
Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill says every day is like Christmas Day for a professional footballer. The Black Cats, like clubs around England, will forgo part of the festivities as they …
Rafael Benitez believes Chelsea are capable of mounting a title challenge as the Blues prepare to face Norwich at Carrow Road on Wednesday. Benitez’s side gave their best performance of …
The Sydney Sixers have called upon star batsman Michael Lumb in a bid to revive a flagging Big Bash title defence ahead of their Boxing Day clash with the Hobart …
Gareth Barry is confident Manchester City will be able to challenge Manchester United at the top of the table as the champions prepare to face Sunderland on Wednesday. Roberto Mancini’s …
Mahela Jayawardene has achieved many firsts in his career including becoming the only Sri Lankan player to reach the 10,000-run milestone in Test cricket. But the skipper knows that from …
Sri Lanka skipper Mahela Jayawardene is expecting a hostile reception at the MCG for Wednesday’s second Test against Australia amid ongoing tensions over the ball-tampering accusation made against Peter Siddle. …
Australia captain Michael Clarke says resting in-form players like Mitchell Starc is a reality of modern sport and it could lengthen Starc’s playing career. The 22-year-old Starc was crushed when …
Rafael Nadal will make his long-awaited return to tennis after an agonising six-month knee injury battle in the Gulf this week, but has warned he is not expecting any title-winning …
Alex Ferguson has hailed Robin van Persie as the missing piece in Manchester United’s title jigsaw as the Premier League leaders bid to extend their lead at the top against …
Like most Australians, Shane Jurgensen will spend a good proportion of his Boxing Day glued to the opening day’s play of the Test against Sri Lanka. Unlike most, research and …
Australia captain and selector Michael Clarke put himself through a searching fitness test on Tuesday but is yet to decide if he’ll lead the side in the Boxing Day clash …
Manchester United defender Jonny Evans has warned his teammates to beware the threat posed by Newcastle’s Senegal strikers Demba Ba and Papiss Demba Cisse. United will aim to extend their …
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists the players he brings to Anfield during the January transfer window will not be allowed to dictate the roles they fill in his team. Rodgers …
Everton manager David Moyes believes the return of Victor Anichebe has come at an ideal time to ensure his side’s attacking options are not diminished. The 24-year-old made his comeback …
Australia coach and selector Mickey Arthur says he’ll give skipper Michael Clarke until the last minute to prove his fitness for the Boxing Day Test against Sri Lanka. Clarke – …
Swansea defender Ashley Williams will not face a Football Association charge after Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson slammed the Wales star for kicking the ball into Robin van Persie’s head. …
The Premier League season reaches halfway point with the traditional Boxing Day program, with Manchester United and Manchester City both looking for maximum points over the festive period. United, four …
