Dzeko sends City into last four December 17, 2013 STRIKER Edin Dzeko took his goal tally into double figures as in-form Manchester City swept to a 3-1 victory at Leicester City and into the Capital One Cup semi-finals. Full-back Aleksandar Kolarov scored the other for City, who cantered to a ninth win from their last 11 games, despite Lloyd Dyer’s late consolation for the [...]
Legal challenge to transfer system December 17, 2013 FOOTBALL: Players’ union FifPro has launched a legal challenge against the current transfer system, which it says infringes on its members rights.
Murray comeback next week December 17, 2013 TENNIS: Britain’s Andy Murray will play his first match since back surgery next week in Abu Dhabi.
Mills’ Winter Games bid thwarted December 17, 2013 PARALYMPICS: Heather Mills has been told she cannot compete in the Sochi 2014 Winter Games because she uses a non-officially approved boot.
Blame Spurs chief Levy for AVB failure, says Lineker December 16, 2013 TOTTENHAM and England great Gary Lineker has pointed the finger at chairman Daniel Levy after the club sacked Andre Villas-Boas yesterday. Villas-Boas was fired the morning after losing 5-0 to Liverpool in the team’s worst home Premier League defeat this century. Lineker admitted the appointment had not worked but said those in charge of recruiting [...]
New boy Stokes shines amid the England gloom December 16, 2013 BATSMAN Ian Bell has backed all-rounder Ben Stokes to be an England cricket star of the future after his maiden Test half-century helped to delay Australia’s Ashes series victory yesterday. Stokes hit 72 not out as he and Bell enjoyed a 99-run fifth-wicket partnership that carried England to 251-5 at stumps, 253 short of their [...]
Vitali Klitschko quits boxing December 16, 2013 THREE-TIME world heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko has relinquished his WBC title in order to concentrate on his political career. The Ukrainian, 42, an opposition leader in his homeland, has been granted “champion emeritus” status by the WBC, guaranteeing him a title shot if he returns. Klitschko, who had not defended his belt for 15 [...]
Barca and Real could face fines as state aid probe gathers pace December 16, 2013 BARCELONA and Real Madrid could be hit with financial penalties after the European Commission began disciplinary action against some of Spain’s biggest football clubs over possible state aid. Spanish foreign minister Jose Manuel Garcia Margallo said the EC had begun proceedings against seven clubs over various matters, some of which it has been investigating for [...]
Arsenal renew interest in £15m Michu December 16, 2013 ARSENAL have revived their interest in signing Swansea and Spain striker Michu as they look to boost their attacking options in January, it is understood. The Gunners considered a move for the 27-year-old in the summer, after he scored 22 goals in a sensational debut season in English football. He has only netted six times [...]
Drogba set for Stamford Bridge return as English sides drawn against familiar foes December 16, 2013 FORMER Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has revealed his joy after his new team Galatasaray were drawn against the Blues in the Champions League last 16. It is one of several reunions thrown up by the draw, which sees Arsenal face holders Bayern Munich in a repeat of last year’s tie and Manchester City, who boast [...]