Robin van Persie became the latest big-name player to slip from Arsenal’s grasp when the Netherlands striker completed his move to Manchester United on a four-year deal on Friday. Van …
The Football Association on Friday fined Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand STG45,000 ($A68,000) for improper conduct over comments he made on Twitter relating to the John Terry racism trial. Chelsea …
Fulham manager Martin Jol has slammed Liverpool for unsettling Clint Dempsey after the American forward was left out of the Cottagers’ squad for their Premier League opener against Norwich on …
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists he is happy with his striking options despite seeing Robin van Persie join title rivals Manchester United. Mancini was keen to sign the Holland …
Arsene Wenger admitted on Friday that Cameroon midfielder Alex Song could be the next Arsenal star to leave the club after Robin van Persie’s exit. Van Persie is set to …
Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard has hit back at suggestions that he needs to change his all-action style to avoid burn-out by insisting he can still be a rampaging force for …
Spanish tennis ace Rafael Nadal, who pulled out of the US Open due to injury, said on Friday his sole focus now was on getting back to full fitness again …
Six goals from Geelong’s Tom Hawkins have helped the Cats kill off a spirited St Kilda challenge to win Friday night’s AFL clash 18.15 (123) to 11.15 (81) at Etihad …
South Africa, after winning the toss, were dismissed for 309 on the second day of the third cricket Test against England at Lord’s on Friday. Vernon Philander was last man …
A Krisnan Inu field goal with less than a minute remaining in extra time handed Canterbury a controversial 23-22 victory over Wests Tigers at ANZ Stadium on Friday night. Inu …
Melbourne halfback Cooper Cronk’s right boot put Brisbane in the NRL finals danger zone with a match-winning field goal at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. For the second week running …
South Africa, after winning the toss, were dismissed for 309 on the second day of the third cricket Test against England at Lord’s on Friday. Vernon Philander was last man …
Canberra coach David Furner says prop Dane Tilse’s return will provide more drive and experience for his side’s vital NRL home match against the Sydney Roosters on Saturday. Furner says …
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew on Thursday signed Holland midfielder Vurnon Anita from Dutch champions Ajax. Anita agreed a five-year contract with the English Premier League club after helping the Dutch …
Melbourne co-captain Jack Trengove says the Demons are determined to break their cycle of mediocrity and finish the AFL season on a high. They last played finals in 2006, with …
The omens are good for the lowly Brisbane ahead of their Saturday night Gabba clash with AFL heavyweights Adelaide – honest. The Lions are the first to admit they have …
Coach Shane Flanagan has conceded his Sharks are suffering rugby league’s version of the yips – the heebee jeebies – but says they remain genuine NRL premiership contenders. Cronulla have …
Collingwood on Friday were paying the in-form North Melbourne plenty of respect and playing down their recent domination of the Kangaroos. The Magpies have won their past four clashes against …
