Celtic midfielder Nir Biton has revealed that he almost signed for Manchester City two years ago but the move fell through as he was unable to secure a work permit.
Full Story Biton: I almost joined City
Former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher believes the officials were wrong in disallowing Cheick Tiote’s goal against Manchester City.
Full Story Gallagher: Ref got it wrong
Newcastle midfielder Jonas Gutierrez appears close to leaving the club after he tweeted goodbye to the club’s supporters.
Full Story Gutierrez says goodbye to fans
Novak Djokovic made a winning start to his Australian Open defence after a straight-forward victory over Lukas Lacko.
Full Story Flying start for Djokovic
Adrian Sutil is eager to drive into the unknown with Sauber at the upcoming Jerez test as he prepares to grapple with the “very exciting” task of mastering F1′s rules revolution.
Full Story Sutil excited by new challenge
Widnes Vikings have signed Rhodri Lloyd on a season-long loan from Wigan Warriors.
Full Story Widnes sign Wales star Lloyd
All-rounder Glenn Maxwell says Australia want to inflict another whitewash on England in the one-day international series.
Full Story Maxwell: We want another 5-0
Manchester United defender Rafael says the players must start taking responsibility for the club’s poor form this season.
Full Story Rafael: Players to blame
Watch all the tries and action from the key games in round five of the Heinkeken Cup.
Full Story Video highlights
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he has no intention of signing a striker during the transfer window and also repeated his desire to keep Juan Mata at the club.
Full Story Jose dismisses striker talk
World No 3 David Ferrer got his Australian Open challenge off to an impressive start with a straight-sets win over Alejandro Gonzalez.
Full Story Winning start for Ferrer
Pace bowler Chris Jordan is hoping to use the one-day series against Australia to cement a place in the England side.
Full Story Jordan targets regular spot
Ducks captain Ryan Getzlaf is sitting out with a lower-body injury when Anaheim hosts the Detroit Red Wings. The NHL-leading Ducks announced absence of their leading scorer after pregame warmups began Sunday night.
Full Story Ducks’ Ryan Getzlaf day-to-day with lower-body injury
A flawless seven-under-par final round of 63 saw Jimmy Walker win the Sony Open in Hawaii by one shot from Chris Kirk.
Full Story Walker holds off Kirk
England’s women won their only Ashes Test match against Australia by 61 runs to put six valuable points towards their bid to retain the trophy.
Full Story Key victory for England
James van Riemsdyk scored the shootout winner as the Leafs beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 Sunday night at Air Canada Centre to end their skid at four games. It was their first victory since the Winter Classic.
Full Story Leafs edge Devils in shootout, snap 4-game skid
Stoke manager Mark Hughes bemoaned Liverpool’s penalty in his side’s 5-3 defeat to the Anfield side at the Britannia Stadium
Full Story Hughes bemoans penalty award
Marian Hossa had a power-play goal and an assist, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-3 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Full Story Blackhawks clip Oilers, end losing streak at 3
Eagles receiver DeSean Jackson is offering a $50,000 US reward for information leading to a conviction in the burglary of his Philadelphia home.
Full Story Eagles’ DeSean Jackson offers $50K reward in burglary case
Major League Baseball’s key witness in its case against Alex Rodriguez says he designed and administered an elaborate doping program for the 14-time All-Star that started in 2010.
Full Story A-Rod paid $12K per month for banned drugs: MLB witness
