Lionel Messi returned from a two-month absence with two goals as Barcelona eased towards the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey with a 4-0 win over Getafe.
Full Story Messi back with a brace
England were handed some respite from Mitchell Johnson after the Australia paceman was rested for the opening one-day international on Sunday.
Full Story Johnson rested for ODI opener
Australia captain Ben Mowen has effectively ended his international career after declaring his intention to move to France, according to reports.
Full Story Mowen to leave Australia
Former Derby and Stoke defender Danny Higginbotham has announced his retirement with immediate effect only a week after joining Skrill North side Altrincham.
Full Story Higginbotham hangs up boots
FOX Soccer Daily: Michael Bradley discussion
Full Story FOX Soccer Daily: Michael Bradley discussion
Baseball’s Hall of Fame will welcome three more stars in July. On Wednesday, the Baseball Writers’ Association of America elected Greg Maddux, Tom Glavine and Frank Thomas to Cooperstown. Many of the trio’s former teammates, managers and fellow Hall of Famers took to Twitter upon hearing the news.
Full Story Players react to MLB Hall of Fame Class of 2014
Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is set to complete a move to Toronto FC, according to reports in Canada.
Full Story Defoe ‘set for Toronto’
United States, Roma midfielder Michael Bradley reportedly set to
move to Major League Soccer side Toronto FC.
Full Story Report: Toronto closes in on Bradley
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The NBA on Wednesday penalized New York Knicks guard J.R. Smith again Wednesday, this time for “recurring instances of unsportsmanlike conduct” after he tried to untie an opponent’s sneaker for a second time in two games.
Full Story Knicks guard J.R. Smith fined $50K US for shoelace stunt
Former Atlanta pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine have been elected to Major League Baseball’s Hall of Fame along with retired slugger Frank Thomas.
Full Story Braves duo make Hall of Fame
Sky sources understand that Fulham have not made an enquiry or made a formal offer for Manchester City’s Joleon Lescott.
Full Story No Fulham bid for Lescott
One-time Atlanta Braves pitchers Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine along with former Chicago White Sox first baseman/designated hitter Frank Thomas have been elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame, while Craig Biggio fell just short.
Full Story Maddux, Glavine, Thomas named baseball Hall of Famers
Toby Flood is expected to be omitted from England’s Elite Player Squad on Thursday which could spell the end of the 28-year-old’s international career.
Full Story England set to leave out Flood
The LPGA Tour will feature a new points race this season, with a $1m bonus on offer for the winner of the Race to the CME Globe.
Full Story LPGA unveil new points race
The Philadelphia Flyers look to extend a nine-game home streak overall and a nine-game run there against Montreal on Wednesday night.
Full Story Streaking Claude Giroux, Flyers get visit from Canadiens
Newport Gwent Dragons have the signings of Wales internationals Lee Byrne and Aled Brew for next season.
Full Story Dragons sign Byrne and Brew
The Football Association is looking into comments from Manchester United manager David Moyes after he claimed his side are ‘having to play officials as well as the opposition’ following Tuesday’s Capital One Cup defeat at Sunderland.
Full Story FA to probe Moyes outburst
England pace bowler Boyd Rankin believes an attack of nerves was responsible for his disappointing Test debut in Sydney.
Full Story Rankin: Nerves caused cramp
Martin Murray has pulled out of next month’s fight with Jarrod Fletcher, according to his opponent.
Full Story Murray ‘out of Fletcher fight’
Top seed Juan Martin del Potro fought back from a set down to take a 1-6 6-3 6-4 victory over Nicolas Mahut in the second round of the Sydney International.
Full Story Del Potro battles past Mahut
