News Archive

Marlon King will launch an appeal against his 18-month prison sentence while a groin injury has forced Steven Gerrard to miss Liverpool's trip to Fulham. Read More >>

Hull City chairman Paul Duffen has resigned with immediate effect, while Alberto Aquilani has finally made his debut for Liverpool after a knee injury. Read More >>

The FA will investigate the crowd trouble which marred Tuesday's Carling Cup fourth round clash between Barnsley and Manchester United at Oakwell. Read More >>

Steve Harmison has penned a new four-year contract with Durham while Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted a charge of improper conduct. Read More >>

Rafa Benitez hopes that the 2-0 win over Manchester United will reignite Liverpool's season, while Wigan's Maynor Figueroa faces a lengthy lay-off. Read More >>

Manager Rafael Benitez has been told his job is safe whatever happens this season by Liverpool's managing director Christian Purslow. Read More >>

Essex have joined the race to sign the former Yorkshire star Matthew Hoggard while New South Wales Blues won the inaugural Champions League Twenty20. Read More >>

Manchester United are waiting on Wayne Rooney while Liverpool still have doubts over three key players ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown. Read More >>

Under-pressure boss Rafa Benitez has been backed by Liverpool co-owner George Gillett, while Lucas Glover triumphed at the Grand Slam of Golf. Read More >>

Gordon Strachan is the favourite to replace the axed Gareth Southgate as Middlesbrough manager while Leicester City are being linked with Edgar Davids. Read More >>

Sven-Goran Eriksson has rejected the chance to become Sweden's head coach and will stay on as Notts County's director of football. Read More >>

Sir Alex Ferguson has been charged with improper conduct by the FA while the Republic of Ireland face France in the play-offs for next summer's World Cup. Read More >>

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott is facing another spell out of action after suffering an injury in the 3-1 weekend victory over Birmingham City. Read More >>

Andrew Sheridan faces three months out of action with a dislocated shoulder while Elland Road will stage next year's World Club Challenge. Read More >>

Liverpool will be without both Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres for Saturday's trip to Sunderland, while Manchester United will be missing Wayne Rooney. Read More >>

Manchester City ace Robinho is excited about being linked with a move to Barcelona, while David Beckham is close to agreeing a loan return to AC Milan. Read More >>

Ospreys full-back Lee Byrne will miss Wales' autumn internationals with a foot injury while Gloucester hooker Olivier Azam's 12-week ban stands. Read More >>

Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Belarus on Wednesday after failing to recover from a groin problem. Read More >>

Striker Emile Heskey has admitted he is considering leaving Aston Villa in order to preserve his place in England's World Cup squad. Read More >>

England have added Ben Foster to their squad for Wednesday's game against Belarus while Andrew Strauss could miss the winter tour of Bangladesh. Read More >>

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has issued an apology to referee Alan Wiley while David Gold has decided to leave Birmingham City. Read More >>

Injured Wasps duo Danny Cipriani and Tom Rees will miss England's autumn Test series while rugby union and golf will be included in the 2016 Olympics. Read More >>

Steve Harmison and Ravi Bopara have been omitted from England's Test squad for the winter tour of South Africa, but three new faces have been included. Read More >>

Portsmouth have named former Chelsea manager Avram Grant as their new director of football two years after he left a similar role at Fratton Park. Read More >>

Saudi businessman Ali Al-Faraj has completed his takeover of Portsmouth after acquiring a 90 per cent stake in the club from Sulaiman Al-Fahim. Read More >>

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson and Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce could both be in hot water with the FA after weekend outbursts. Read More >>

Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix while Wigan Warriors coach Brian Noble has left the Super League club. Read More >>

Rio de Janeiro will play host to the 2016 Summer Olympics, while England are licking their wounds after n ICC Champions Trophy thrashing by Australia. Read More >>

Kevin Keegan has been awarded £2million in compensation from Newcastle United while Portsmouth owner Sulaiman Al Fahim has been taken to hospital. Read More >>

Portsmouth have confirmed that they expect their players to be paid in the next couple of days, following a delay due to the recent takeover of the club. Read More >>

Rafael Benitez slammed the mentality of his Liverpool players after they lost 2-0 to Fiorentina in the Champions League on Tuesday evening. Read More >>