Former All-Pro cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha will retire after 11 years in the NFL. The Raiders said Asomugha will announce his retirement officially at a news conference at team headquarters Friday.
Full Story Nnamdi Asomugha to retire after 11 NFL seasons
Defenceman Martin Marincin and forward Roman Horak were recalled by the Edmonton Oilers from their minor-league affiliate on Thursday.
Full Story Oilers recall Martin Marincin, Roman Horak
Mitchell Johnson once again ran through England’s lower order as the tourists were bowled out for 255 on the second day of the fourth Ashes Test.
Full Story England fall to Johnson again
Nottingham Forest ran out comfortable 2-0 victors against QPR to climb into the Sky Bet Championship play-off spots.
Full Story Forest win compounds QPR woes
Manuel Pellegrini felt it was ‘very important’ Manchester City beat Liverpool following a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
Full Story Pellegrini: An important win
The NBA said Thursday that its referees made a mistake when they ejected Los Angeles forward Blake Griffin in the Clippers’ 105-103 loss at Golden State on Wednesday night.
Full Story Blake Griffin shouldn’t have been ejected Wednesday: NBA
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies is not worrying about his team’s position following the 2-0 home win over Queens Park Rangers.
Full Story Davies staying grounded
Harry Redknapp has warned Queens Park Rangers to up their game following a 2-0 defeat at Nottingham Forest.
Full Story Redknapp: We must do better
Mauricio Pochettino insists Southampton are under no pressure to sell Adam Lallana after the midfielder was linked with a move to Manchester United.
Full Story Pochettino: Lallana to stay
Derek Walser scored the winner as Canada opened up the Spengler Cup with a 5-4 victory over HC Vitkovice Steel of the Czech Republic on Thursday.
Full Story Canada opens Spengler Cup with win over Vitkovice
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was unhappy with referee Lee Mason after his side’s 2-1 defeat by Manchester City and questioned the official’s appointment.
Full Story Rodgers unhappy with referee
Blackpool assistant manager Alex Rae was happy that his side stopped their recent losing run with a 1-1 draw against Leeds.
Full Story Rae relief as losing run ends
Leeds boss Brian McDermott believes referee Scott Mathieson cost his side victory against Blackpool by failing to dismiss Seasiders defender Kirk Broadfoot earlier in their 1-1 draw at Bloomfield Road.
Full Story McDermott: Referee to blame
Aaron Rodgers will be back behind centre for the Green Bay Packers on Sunday when they visit Soldier Field to take on the Chicago Bears.
Full Story Packers’ Aaron Rodgers to start vs. Bears for NFC North title
Newport Gwent Dragons earned their first home win over rivals Cardiff Blues since March 2012 in the Boxing Day fixture at Rodney Parade.
Full Story Dragons see off Blues
Major League teams were notified Thursday that they have until January 24th, 2014 to attempt to sign star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.
Full Story Posting period for Masahiro Tanaka begins
Jon Gillies made 23 saves, and the U.S. World Junior team got offensive contributions from five different players to breeze past the Czech Republic 5-1 in preliminary round action on Thursday.
Full Story U.S. breezes by Czech Republic: world juniors
St Mirren manager Danny Lennon was thrilled by the emphatic 4-1 victory over Dundee United at St Mirren Park.
Full Story Ruthless Saints lift Lennon
Sam Baldock netted from the spot Bristol City a desperately-needed lift with a 1-0 victory over Walsall at Ashton Gate.
Full Story Baldock downs Saddlers
Major League teams were notified Thursday that they have until January 24th, 2014 to attempt to sign star pitcher Masahiro Tanaka.
Full Story Posting period for Japanese pitcher Masahiro Tanaka begins
