News Archive

Serena Williams claimed her fifth Australian Open crown with an entertaining three-set victory against Justine Henin in Melbourne. Read More >>

Robinho has joined Santos on loan while Burnley have signed Celtic's Danny Fox and Jamie O'Hara has rejoined Portsmouth on loan from Spurs. Read More >>

Spurs have signed Eidur Gudjohnsen on loan until the end of the season from AS Monaco while Bolton hope to capture Arsenal starlet Jack Wilshere. Read More >>

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has played down talk of him leaving Anfield to take charge at Juventus, while Stoke are still waiting to land David James. Read More >>

Andy Murray is through to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after Rafael Nadal was forced to retire due to a knee injury in their quarter-final clash. Read More >>

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini still hopes that Robinho will stay put at Eastlands, while Ruud van Nistelrooy has tied up a move to Hamburg. Read More >>

Spurs continue to monitor Simon Kjaer while Stoke City are on the verge of signing Portsmouth goalkeeper David James on loan until the end of the season. Read More >>

Everton have agreed a deal to sign central defender Philippe Senderos on loan from Arsenal, while David James remains at Portsmouth for the time being. Read More >>

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand will make his long-awaited return from a back injury against Hull City at Old Trafford on Saturday. Read More >>

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that defender John O'Shea will miss the remainder of the season through injury. Read More >>

Gary Neville faces an FA investigation after he was caught on camera making an insulting gesture to his former Manchester United team-mate Carlos Tevez. Read More >>

Former Birmingham City co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold are back in football after completing their takeover of West Ham United. Read More >>

England have opted to rest captain Andrew Strauss for the upcoming tour of Bangladesh, with fellow opener Alastair Cook promoted to lead the side. Read More >>

England were thrashed by an innings and 74 runs in the fourth Test as South Africa fought back to draw the series and retain the Basil D'Oliveira trophy. Read More >>

West Ham United have been fined by the FA following the violence that marred their Carling Cup clash with Millwall earlier this season. Read More >>

Liverpool have suffered a massive double injury blow to Fernando Torres and Steven Gerrard, while Stoke City have ended their interest in David James. Read More >>

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has refused to question his own future despite a dismal FA Cup loss to Reading, while the Reds have signed Maxi Rodriguez. Read More >>

Burnley have appointed former Sheffield Wednesday boss Brian Laws as their new manager, while in rugby union Chris Ashton has won an England call-up. Read More >>

Manager Roberto Mancini has revealed that Emmanuel Adebayor will be allowed to decide when he returns to action for Manchester City. Read More >>

Togo's request to return to the Africa Cup of Nations has been rejected, according to reports coming out of host nation Angola. Read More >>

First-team coach Steve Davis and goalkeeping coach Phil Hughes have left Burnley while Dimitar Berbatov may need exploratory knee surgery. Read More >>

Bolton Wanderers have confirmed the appointment of Owen Coyle as their new manager, while James Anderson has angrily denied ball-tampering allegations. Read More >>

Patrick Vieira has been officially confirmed as a Manchester City player after agreeing an initial six-month contract to return to the Premier League. Read More >>

Veteran midfielder Patrick Vieira is set to sign for Manchester City, but Wigan Athletic have missed out with a bid to sign Celtic striker Scott McDonald. Read More >>

Darren Ferguson has been confirmed as the new manager of Preston North End after agreeing a three-and-a-half year contract with the Championship club. Read More >>

Burnley boss Owen Coyle continues to be linked with the managerial vacancy at Bolton Wanderers while Makhaya Ntini hopes to earn a South Africa recall. Read More >>

Sir Alex Ferguson has promised changes to his Manchester United line-up following what he described as a 'shocking' FA Cup defeat to Leeds United. Read More >>

Liverpool have ruled out a move to sign Real Madrid striker Ruud van Nistelrooy, while the FA have rubbished talk of Roy Hodgson becoming England manager. Read More >>

Burnley insist that Bolton Wanderers have not contacted despite reports suggesting Owen Coyle is the Trotters' number-one choice to be their new manager. Read More >>

A thigh injury could keep John O'Shea sidelined until March while Abou Diaby has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal. Read More >>