Michael Schumacher’s family say they been “utterly overwhelmed” and “moved to tears” by the birthday vigil held by scores of fans and well-wishers on Friday.
Full Story Schumi family ‘moved by vigil’
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is ready to let Wes Thomas decide his future after admitting that a number of clubs have been in contact about the striker.
Full Story Thomas set to exit Bournemouth
The NHL on Friday fined Toronto Maple Leafs left-winger Joffrey Lupul $10,000 US for cross-checking Detroit forward Patrick Eaves during Wednesday’s Winter Classic in Ann Arbor, Mich.
Full Story Leafs’ Joffrey Lupul fined $10K for Eaves cross-check
Former England captain Bob Willis believes England’s “ordinary” bowling to Brad Haddin was the key to Australia gaining the upper hand on the first day of the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney.
Full Story Willis: Bowling to Haddin key
World No 1 Rafael Nadal was made to battle by qualifier Peter Gojowczyk on his way to a three-set victory in the Qatar Open semi-finals.
Full Story Comeback win for Nadal
The Ospreys have announced that flanker Sam Lewis has signed a new deal, just two days after Newport Gwent Dragons claimed the 23-year-old would be joining them.
Full Story Lewis to stay with Ospreys
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has been charged by the FA over comments he made about referee Lee Mason following the 2-1 defeat at Manchester City on Boxing Day.
Full Story Rodgers charged over comments
Striker Luis Suarez will be all fired up for the FA Cup and will not want a rest to protect Liverpool’s Champions League qualification prospects, according to assistant manager Colin Pascoe.
Full Story Reds dare not rest Suarez
Peyton Manning is the only unanimous choice for the 2013 Associated Press NFL All-Pro team. It’s his seventh time as a first-teamer, tying Hall of Famer Otto Graham for the most by a quarterback.
Full Story Broncos QB Peyton Manning is All-Pro for 7th time
Stanislas Wawrinka enjoyed a landmark moment as he saw off Slovenia’s Aljaz Bedene 6-2 6-1 to reach the semi-finals of the ATP Chennai Open.
Full Story Milestone moment for Wawrinka
Watford have wasted no time in reinforcing their squad under Giuseppe Sannino in the January transfer window by announcing the signings of Mathias Ranegie and Alexander Merkel from Udinese.
Full Story Udinese duo sign for Watford
Columbus Blue Jackets forward Derek MacKenzie will have a phone hearing with the NHL on Friday following his hit from behind against Phoenix defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson on Thursday night.
Full Story Blue Jackets’ Derek MacKenzie to have phone NHL hearing
Munster trio James Cronin, John Ryan and Cathal Sheridan have all signed new two-year contracts with the Irish province.
Full Story Munster trio extend contracts
The surging Toronto Raptors have a chance to move above .500 after 30 games for the first time in four years Friday night when they visit the Washington Wizards.
Full Story Raptors visit Wizards, look to rise above .500
The family of Seve Ballesteros has accused the European Tour of being “disrespectful” to the late five-time major winner over its plans to host an inaugural EurAsia Cup event in Malaysia in March.
Full Story Seve’s family unhappy over Cup
Leeds Rhinos head coach Brian McDermott has confirmed Ryan Bailey and Brett Delaney will both be fit for the new Super League season.
Full Story Rhinos duo to be fit for KR
Everton boss Roberto Martinez insists it is impossible to choose between success in the Premier League and the FA Cup.
Full Story Tough choice for Martinez
Jose Mourinho plans to field a strong team when Chelsea play at in-form Derby on Sunday in the FA Cup third round.
Full Story Derby County v Chelsea preview
Gloucester welcome back Freddie Burns for Saturday’s clash with Aviva Premiership leaders Saracens at Kingsholm.
Full Story Saturday’s Premiership preview
