Blackburn striker Diouf involved in a new ‘punching’ controversy

LONDON - Blackburn striker El Hadji Diouf has been involved in a new controversy following a dressing room punch-up with his team-mate Ryan Nelsen.

Yorke suffered worst days of his career after falling out with Ferguson

LONDON - Dwight Yorke suffered the worst days of his career after falling out with Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Liverpool millionaire exposed as sordid supplier of cocaine, hookers

LONDON - Liverpool’s millionaire security expert George Cullen who runs an electronic ticketing system at the club’s Anfield stadium has been exposed as an alleged cocaine supplier and a pimp.

I would definitely not have called Mathews back: Flower

LONDON - England’s team director Andy Flower has said that he would definitely not recall Sri Lankan batsman Angelo Mathews to the crease when asked if he supported skipper Andrew Strauss’ compassionate decision to recall Mathews.

Prior warns England batsmen will take Champions trophy by storm

LONDON - Wicketkeeper Matt Prior has backed England’s batsmen to take the Champions Trophy by storm after Andrew Strauss’ players shocked the cricketing world by beating much fancied Sri Lanka.

Wayne Rooney says he’s on a roll

LONDON - Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney, who has scored six goals in the season so far, has said that he is satisfied with his overall performance in the Premiere League, and is looking to improve his performance further.

Ancelotti’s managerial career almost ended before it started

LONDON - Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, who is relishing an astounding start to his career as the Blues’ manager after winning six consecutive Premier League games, has revealed how he had a disastrous start to his managerial career in 1995, where he lost seven matches in a row.

WAGs challenge World Cup Ban

LONDON - England’s Wags are raising their voices against their ban from next year’s World Cup.

Its legal for Premier League footballers to batter burglars senseless, says UK Home Office

LONDON - After reports of several Premier League players being robbed by thugs, a UK Home Office document is being circulated among football players, which clearly indicates what they can and cannot do if they find someone raiding their home.

Fergie reckons Giggs ‘keeps going’ over fear of life without football

LONDON - Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has said that mid-fielder Ryan Giggs, who will turn 36 in November, is giving the best performance of his career because he is afraid of life without football.

Adebayor will never apologize for his stamp, says Van Persie

LONDON - Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie has said that former teammate and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor will never apologize for the stamp that left the Dutchman injured.

UEFA investigating 40 suspicious match-fixing cases over past four years

LONDON - The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has said that it is investigating 40 cases alleged of match-fixing, which were played in the Champions League and UEFA Cup (now the Europa League) over the past four years.

Wenger’s Gunners a mere shadow of legendary Arsenal sides: Danny Murphy

LONDON - Fulham captain Danny Murphy has said that Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal has lost all its sheen, as established players over the years have left the Gunners.

Redknapp calls for ’sicko’ racist abusers to be put behind bars

LONDON - Ahead of the Premier League game between Tottenham and Burnley on Saturday, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has said that fans who hurl abuses at players and those who are found guilty of racist chants should be jailed.

UEFA investigating 40 match-fixing cases, mainly involving eastern European clubs

LONDON — UEFA is investigating 40 cases of suspected match-fixing in the Champions League and UEFA Cup, mostly involving eastern European clubs.

Adebayor rules out ever stopping ‘celebrating with emotion’ despite suspension

LONDON - Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has insisted that his nature of showing aggression and celebrating would never change, as that is the essence of football.

Capello’s ‘two strikes and you’re out’ secret to tame bratty superstars revealed

LONDON - England under-21 manager Stuart Pearce, has revealed that England manager Fabio Capello’s strict ‘two strikes and you’re out’ philosophy is apt to stop superstar youngsters from becoming a pain and to treat everyone as equals in the camp.

Queen’s elite bodyguards queuing up for 2012 women’s beach volleyball

LONDON - The Queen’s elite bodyguards are reportedly queuing up for seats to watch the women’s beach volleyball at the London Olympics, which will be taking place three years from now.

Wenger credits his managerial skills to growing up in his parents’ pub!

LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims that all his managerial abilities have been derived from growing up in his parents’ pub La Croix d’Or in a French village, Duttlenheim.

ECB releases itinerary for Pakistan-Australia ‘home’ series in England

LONDON - The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has released the itinerary for Pakistan’s ‘home’ series against Australia which is to be played in England in 2010.

Gunners better team than Man U, City despite recent defeats: Wenger

LONDON - Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reckons that the Gunners are a better team than arch rivals Manchester United and Manchester City despite their recent defeats to both the sides and said that they would strike back to lead the Premier League.

Thugs rob Everton ace Jagielka at knifepoint

LONDON - Everton defender Phil Jagielka was robbed by three thugs at knifepoint on Wednesday, which has left him shaken but unhurt.

Referees are ‘partial’ to Ferguson with overtime at Old Trafford, says Bruce

LONDON - Former Manchester United captain Steve Bruce has added spice to the speculations whether referees tend to give Sir Alex Ferguson the benefit when it comes to adding injury time at Old Trafford.

Pakistan-Australia Test series in England in July

LONDON - Pakistan will play their 2010 two-Test home series against Australia in England in the summer.

Is Dude Perfect’s claim of ‘world’s longest basketball shot’ real?

LONDON - Six young Americans, who call themselves ‘Dude Perfect’, claim to have videotaped themselves sinking the world’s longest basketball shot.

Horror show by batsmen behind England rout in NatWest series: Anderson

LONDON - England fast bowler James Anderson has voiced his frustration and anger at the England batsmen for their disastrous NatWest series performance against Australia.

English Football Association told by sports minister that funding may be cut without reforms

LONDON — The English Football Association has been warned that its government funding could be cut unless it implements structural reforms to “put their house in order.”

Premier League players deserve every penny of their earnings: Gary Neville

LONDON - Manchester United captain Gary Neville has said that every Premier League player deserve the monstrous amount that they are paid, as they are the ones through which billions are earned.

Gazza’s ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!’ dreams lie in ruins

LONDON - Former England footballer Paul Gascoigne could lose out on a place in the popular TV show ‘I’m a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here!’ after failing a psychology test.

Fergie ‘clueless’ over ‘method in the madness’ behind calculating added time

LONDON - Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has said that he fails to understand the process of calculating added time.

Wayne Rooney teams up with pal to get matching tattoos on bum cheeks!

LONDON - British soccer star Wayne Rooney and a pal have got matching words tattooed above their bums.

Why England footie players miss penalties

LONDON - England’s star players Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Jamie Carragher could have been suffering from “self regulatory breakdown” when they missed the penalties against Portugal at the 2006 Soccer World Cup.

English board denies Lorgat’s claims of blocking Test championship

LONDON - The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) Wednesday denied International Cricket Council’s (ICC) chief executive Haroon Lorgat’s claims that it was not supportive of a world Test championship.

Crime fears grows as South Africa gets ready for FIFA World Cup

LONDON - As South Africa gets ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the rise in crime is casting doubt on official promises that the tens of thousands of fans heading there next summer will be welcome and safe.

Banned Flavio Briatore seeks revenge, plotting rival F1 series

LONDON - Former Renault managing director Flavio Briatore is reportedly plotting his revenge following his lifetime ban by considering a rival series to Formula One.