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Mikel boost for Blues

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:48:02 +0000

Chelsea enjoyed a fitness boost ahead of their Barclays Premier League game at Everton when John Obi Mikel returned to full training after seven weeks on the sidelines.

Beard planning for future

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:28:10 +0000

QPR chief executive Phillip Beard insists relegation from the top flight would not prevent the club achieving their lofty ambitions.

Boyce confident of beating drop

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:28:09 +0000

Wigan defender Emmerson Boyce admits he would rather the team be playing badly and winning than the reverse but remains confident they can escape relegation.

We are very disappointed - Kearney

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:03:04 +0000

Ireland have revealed they are "very disappointed" with the decision to cite flanker Stephen Ferris.

Ireland to meet Hungary

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:29:01 +0000

Ireland will face Hungary in their final warm-up game ahead of the Euro 2012 finals.

Meyler is no actor - O'Neill

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:18:03 +0000

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has launched a stout defence of midfielder David Meyler after he was accused of play-acting to get Robert Huth sent off.

Davies and Ferris cited

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:22:59 +0000

Wales lock Bradley Davies and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris have both been cited for foul play during Sunday's RBS 6 Nations game between the countries in Dublin.

De Gea urged to prove his worth

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:53:03 +0000

Edwin van der Sar has told David De Gea he has to "deal with" the pressure of being the Manchester United goalkeeper.

Dalglish reopens Suarez debate

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:28:01 +0000

Kenny Dalglish has risked infuriating Manchester United ahead of Luis Suarez's appearance at Old Trafford next weekend by again claiming the Liverpool striker should never have been banned for the comments he made to Patrice Evra in October.

Charlton has minor surgery

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:03:30 +0000

Manchester United legend Sir Bobby Charlton has undergone minor surgery after being taken ill before the Laureus World Sports Awards.

Suarez return can't inspire Reds

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 22:13:03 +0000

Luis Suarez's long-awaited return from suspension could not inspire Liverpool to victory as they were held to a goalless Barclays Premier League draw by Tottenham at Anfield.

Award double for golfers

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:53:01 +0000

Northern Irish golfer Darren Clarke was awarded the Laurens comeback of the year award for winning the Open Championship at the age of 42, and compatriot Rory McIlroy won the breakthrough of the year gong after lifting the US Open.

Approach in Newbury contention

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:03:22 +0000

Final Approach and Sailors Warn are the two potential Irish challengers among the 24 confirmations for the Betfair Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday.

Ireland preparing for France test

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:59:01 +0000

Ireland's RBS 6 Nations squad will reconvene on Wednesday to prepare for a major character test - tackling tournament favourites France in Paris.

Ferguson to face no action

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:28:03 +0000

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson will not face a disciplinary charge over his criticism of linesman Darren Cann in Sunday's 3-3 draw at Chelsea, Press Association Sport understands.

Chelsea play down rift talks

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:23:00 +0000

Chelsea have denied claims owner Roman Abramovich held 'showdown' talks with manager Andre Villas-Boas before the club's breathtaking 3-3 draw with Manchester United.

Frimpong blow for Wolves

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:13:05 +0000

Wolves' on-loan midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong will return to parent club Arsenal after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Saturday's Barclays Premier League match at QPR.

Stoke appeal Huth red

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 14:23:01 +0000

Stoke have confirmed they have lodged an appeal to the Football Association against Robert Huth's red card in Saturday's Barclays Premier League match against Sunderland.

Cool Cisse felt no pressure

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:28:01 +0000

Newcastle new boy Papiss Cisse insisted he felt no pressure when he was thrown straight into the heat of Barclays Premier League battle.