Year: 2016
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La Liga
Real Madrid ask journalist not to reveal Gareth Bale’s transfer fee to keep Cristiano Ronaldo happy
Sunday Times football correspondent Jonathan Northcroft explained to BBC Radio 5 that Madrid asked his newspaper not to print Bale’s…
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Football
Messi and Ronaldo should have shared Ballon d´Or – Keegan
Kevin Keegan believes Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo should have been declared joint winners of the FIFA Ballon d’Or for…
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EPL
Henry reveals Wenger management talks
Thierry Henry has discussed a future in management with Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger as he works to complete his coaching…
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Tennis
Hopman Cup: Nick Kyrgios topples Andy Murray
Great Britain’s chances of winning the Hopman Cup have taken a blow this morning after Andy Murray was beaten in…
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EPL
I was never close to joining Manchester United – Otamendi clarifies
Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi has stressed that he was never close to joining the club’s close rivals United ahead…
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Transfer
Chelsea and Manchester rivals hunt Jamie Vardy
Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea have all reportedly been keeping tabs on Jamie Vardy’s contract situation at Leicester City.…
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Cricket
Mitchell Starc likely to miss ICC World Twenty20
Australian bowler Mitchell Starc has conceded that he is unlikely to be fit in time for the ICC World Twenty20,…
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Transfer
Zinedine Zidane to make Mario Gomez his first signing as Real Madrid boss?
New Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has reportedly requested that the club’s board make Mario Gomez his first signing.…
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La Liga
Zidane would be a teacher to Madrid players – Roberto Carlos
Former Real Madrid defender Roberto Carlos believes Zinedine Zidane will be a success at the club because the players will…
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EPL
Chelsea to keep Patrick Bamford at the Bridge?
Interim manager Guus Hiddink has reportedly decided to hand Patrick Bamford a place within the senior Chelsea squad. The 22-year-old…
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Nigeria Football
CHAN 2016: Nigeria to play test match with Angola by 4pm today
In a bid to claim the Championship for African Nations (CHAN) in Rwanda, the home-Eagles will continue their preparation today…
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Basketball
No qualms with Wall over All-Star comments – Irving
Cleveland Cavaliers star Kyrie Irving is not mad that John Wall questioned the validity of his All-Star votes, he actually…
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Boxing
‘Timothy Bradley fight will be my last’ – Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao has revealed that he intends to focus on his career in politics after his showdown with Timothy Bradley…
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Nigeria Football
CHAN 2016: “Eagles are confident of victory” – Ibitoye
The home-based Super Eagles of Nigeria who finished third at the last Championship for African Nations (CHAN) in South Africa…
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EPL
Ozil beats Ighalo to December PFA Fans’ Player of the Month award
Arsenal’s Mesut Ozil has been named the PFA Fans’ Player of the Month for December in the Premier League. Ozil’s…
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Basketball
Butler stars again as Bulls make it fifth straight win, Williams leads Mavs
Deron Williams’ buzzer-beater saw the Dallas Mavericks edge the Sacramento Kings 117-116 after double-overtime in the NBA on Tuesday. Williams…
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EPL
Ozil is happy and comfortable at Arsenal – Flamini
Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flaimini feels team-mate Mesut Ozil is happy and comfortable at the club as he proves his status…
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Other Sports
IAAF to double anti-doping budget in bid to restore trust
The IAAF is planning to double its anti-doping budget as part of president Sebastian Coe’s “road map” to rebuilding trust…
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Football
Wayne Rooney not an all-time England great – Banks
Wayne Rooney will not go down in history as one of England’s all-time greatest forwards, according to national icon Gordon…
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Cricket
Bangladesh call up uncapped trio for Zimbabwe T20s
Uncapped trio Shuvagata Hom, Abu Hider and Nurul Hasan have been included in Bangladesh’s squad for the first two Twenty20…
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Tennis
Nadal battles through Doha opener as Ferrer dumped out
Rafael Nadal made an unconvincing start to his 2016 season as he fought back to beat Pablo Carreno-Busta at the Qatar…
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La Liga
At least I finished the year – Pellegrini sorry for sacked Real Madrid coach
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini joked about Rafael Benitez’s sacking from Real Madrid on Monday, offering a reminder he at…
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Transfer
‘Marco Verratti has agreed new Paris Saint-Germain deal’ – Di Campli
The agent of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti has claimed that his client has agreed a new contract with the…
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La Liga
Zidane promises ´beautiful football´ at Real Madrid
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane has promised the club’s fans “beautiful football” after being appointed on a two-and-a-half year…
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Bundesliga
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang fuels transfer rumours by missing training
Borussia Dortmund star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has fuelled rumours that he could be leaving the German club after he missed training…
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La Liga
Gareth Bale is a key player for Real Madrid – Zidane
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane expects Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and Isco to form key parts of his squad at…
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Serie A
Montella´s Sampdoria triumph in Derby della Lanterna
Roberto Soriano scored twice as Vincenzo Montella guided Sampdoria to a nervy 3-2 triumph against Genoa in the Derby della Lanterna. Sampdoria snapped a six-match…
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FA Cup
Coquelin ´desperate´ for a third straight FA Cup
Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin is “hungry” to help the club claim a third straight FA Cup crown. Coquelin was on loan at…
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Capital One
Result: Liverpool beat Stoke City but Coutinho limps off with Hamstring injury
A 37th-minute strike from Jordon Ibe handed Liverpool a 1-0 first-leg advantage over Stoke City in the League Cup semi-final…
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Nigeria Football
Kano Pillars release 10 players
The management of Kano Pillars Football Club has fired 10 of its players ahead of the 2015/2016 Glo Premier League…
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