Juventus striker Mirko Vucinic has moved to UAE Pro League outfit Al Jazira, joining winger Jonathan Pitroipa in Abu Dhabi.
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Miami Dophins defensive end Dion Jordan has been suspended for the first four games of the NFL season for a substance violation.
Inter coach Walter Mazzarri has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at the Serie A club until 2016.
Siem de Jong is determined to add goals to Newcastle United after joining the club from Ajax.
Romelu Lukaku credited taking pressure from his own shoulders after making a fine impact in Belgium's 2-1 FIFA World Cup win over USA.
Croatia playmaker Ivan Rakitic insists he was comfortable playing in a deeper role for his country at the FIFA World Cup.
Tom Ince was glowing in his assessment of Hull City after holding talks to join the club from Blackpool.
Schalke forward Jefferson Farfan will miss the start of the season after failing to shake off a knee injury.
Netherlands attacker Arjen Robben has dismissed any notion he feared a ban for diving, after admitting simulation against Mexico.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are dream destinations for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, according to former Anfield chief Damien Comolli.
Chelsea goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer has extended his stay at Stamford Bridge by a further season.
Former New Zealand batsman Lou Vincent has been handed a life ban by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for match-fixing.
Arjen Robben was a transfer target for Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers a year ago, former defender Jamie Carragher has revealed.
Carlos Queiroz has hinted he could remain in his position as Iran coach, despite their elimination from the FIFA World Cup group stage.
Jurgen Klinsmann has raised concerns over the appointment of an Algerian referee for USA's last-16 FIFA World Cup clash with Belgium.
Midfielder Jake Livermore has finalised his move from Tottenham to Hull City on a three-year deal.
Cristiano Ronaldo is under no more pressure than the rest of Portugal's squad to deliver FIFA World Cup success, coach Paulo Bento insists.
Number one seed Novak Djokovic has shrugged off any doubts over his fitness as Wimbledon approaches.
Hull City have agreed a deal with Tottenham for the permanent transfer of midfielder Jake Livermore.
Hull City have revealed a new crest for the coming season, which does not include the club's hotly disputed name.
Jonathan Trott stepped up his return to competitive action with a surprise Twenty20 outing for his county side on Thursday.
England manager Roy Hodgson insists he will not resign his post, despite facing an early FIFA World Cup exit.
Uruguay hero Luis Suarez was happy let his goals do the talking against criticisms he has received in England in Thursday's 2-1 win.
West Brom head coach Alan Irvine has confirmed his interest in bringing Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott to The Hawthorns.
England captain Alastair Cook was determined to remain positive after the first Test with Sri Lanka ended in a thrilling draw.
Germany star Thomas Muller revelled in his FIFA World Cup hat-trick against Portugal, claiming each goal "was more beautiful than the last".
Barcelona have confirmed the signing of Sevilla playmaker Ivan Rakitic on a five-year deal.
Costa Rica midfielder Yeltisn Tejeda expects to face a fully focused Italy team after his side's FIFA World Cup heroics against Uruguay.
Ivory Coast legend Didier Drogba is happy to have made an impact in his side's FIFA World Cup win over Japan, despite starting on the bench.
Weather again looks set to be a major factor in Dhaka as Bangladesh look for a way back into their one-day international series with India.
Rickie Lambert is excited about the prospect of playing alongside "world-class" Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard next season.
Switzerland striker Josip Drmic is eager to get his FIFA World Cup campaign under way against Ecuador.
Ahmed Musa insists Nigeria will be taking Iran seriously, despite their pre-tournament status as Group F also-rans.
Australia defender Ivan Franjic spoke of being "shattered" after his FIFA World Cup was ended early by a hamstring injury.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has confirmed he has called on the club to bring Atletico Madrid star Diego Costa to Stamford Bridge.
Australia forward Tim Cahill has claimed a Chile player admitted cheating during their 3-1 FIFA World Cup win over the Socceroos on Friday.
Burnley remain confident of keeping star striker Danny Ings as they look to make a splash in the Premier League next season.
Sunderland midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini is determined to put in a strong season next term after his FIFA World Cup snub by Italy.
Wilfried Bony's agent has hit out at Newcastle United's lack of ambition as the Swansea City striker contemplates his next big move.
Brazil forward Neymar hailed his country's FIFA World Cup opening win over Croatia as a perfect start to their tournament.
Steven Gerrard will be fit to captain England against Italy, amid fears he could be ruled out with a groin injury.
New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson has been ruled out of the Black Caps' first Test with the West Indies due to a neck injury.
Former Internacional and Brazil striker Fernandao has died at the age of 36.
Marco Reus has spoken of his shattered dreams after an ankle injury ruled him out of Germany's FIFA World Cup campaign.
Leonardo Jardim has been confirmed as Monaco's new coach on a two-year deal, replacing Claudio Ranieri at the principality club.
Celtic have hired Norwegian Ronny Deila as their new manager on a 12-month rolling contract.
Greece are unlikely to strike fear into any of the main contenders at Brazil 2014, but Fernando Santos' team may prove a tough nut to crack.
A peaking generation of gifted players and an emphatic qualifying campaign leads many to conclude Germany are the team to beat in Brazil.
Cesc Fabregas should return to Arsenal from Barcelona rather than join Chelsea, his Spain team-mate Santi Cazorla has claimed.
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Rickie Lambert has thanked Southampton for helping him realise a "lifelong ambition" after joining Liverpool on Monday.
Diego Costa is targeting Spain's friendly with El Salvador next weekend for his comeback from a hamstring injury.
FIFA vice-president Jim Boyce has left the door open for the 2022 World Cup host to be switched if corruption by Qatar can be proven.
Alastair Cook does not think Jos Buttler is ready to represent England at Test level despite his ODI heroics against Sri Lanka on Saturday.
Cesare Prandelli struggled to assess Italy's performance against Republic of Ireland after Riccardo Montolivo sustained a serious injury.
Jorge Valdivia has dismissed fears he could miss Chile's FIFA World Cup campaign due to injury after sitting out their 3-2 win over Egypt.
Portugal coach Paulo Bento has no issue relying on Cristiano Ronaldo after Saturday's scrappy 0-0 draw with Greece in his absence.
The Mexican Football Federation (FEMEXFUT) have confirmed midfielder Luis Montes will miss the FIFA World Cup with a broken leg.
Diego Forlan is desperate for Uruguay star Luis Suarez to return to fitness ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Adam Lallana hopes his efforts in England's 3-0 win over Peru on Friday can secure him a starting spot at the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
The Netherlands are perhaps the only remaining member of a dubious club – the greatest nation never to win a FIFA World Cup.
Ivory Coast can lay down a marker ahead of the FIFA World Cup when they tackle tournament debutants Bosnia-Herzegovina on Friday.
Tottenham have hired Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino as their new head coach on a five-year deal.
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Lionel Messi hopes to shake off a disappointing season at Barcelona by leading Argentina to glory at the FIFA World Cup.
Sunrisers Hyderabad's slim hopes of reaching the Indian Premier League play-offs remain alive after they beat Royal Challengers Bangalore.
Buffalo Sabres forward Zenon Konopka has been suspended for 20 games for using a performance-enhancing substance.
Kings XI Punjab's secured a stunning six-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad on a day that saw Indian Premier League records tumble.
Ryan Giggs has suggested he may have to leave Manchester United in order to further his managerial career.
Kei Nishikori will become the first Japanese player to contest the Barcelona Open final when he plays Santiago Giraldo on Sunday.
Roberto Martinez has challenged his Everton side to keep fighting for a top-four Premier League spot after their 2-0 defeat at Southampton.
Two own goals dealt Everton's chances of a top-four Premier League finish a severe blow as they slipped to a 2-0 defeat at Southampton.
A near perfect example of wet-weather driving from Lewis Hamilton saw the Mercedes man storm to pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.
Chris Hughton has been sacked by Norwich City following their recent slip towards the Premier League relegation zone.
Manchester City beat Southampton 4-1 to keep their title fight alive, though the win was overshadowed by a serious injury for Jay Rodriguez.
Rafael Nadal will meet Novak Djokovic in the Sony Open final after Tomas Berdych withdrew from the Spaniard's semi-final due to illness.
Miguel Cabrera has signed an eight-year contract extension with the Detroit Tigers which could keep the slugger at Comerica Park until 2025.
The FA membership committee have advised against Hull City changing their name to Hull Tigers, putting the proposal in serious doubt.
Jurgen Klopp will be investigated by the German Football Association (DFB) after his dismissal at Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday.
A dejected Wayne Rooney labelled Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool on Sunday as "one of the worst days I've ever had in football".
After four years of dominance in Formula One, Red Bull find themselves in chaos with the 2014 season just around the corner.
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been hit with a seven-game suspension for his headbutt on Hull City midfielder David Meyler.
Jack Wilshere has been ruled out for six weeks after suffering a hairline fracture of his left foot playing for England on Wednesday.
Sam Tomkins is eager to prove his detractors wrong as he nears his NRL debut for New Zealand Warriors.
Pakistan reached the Asia Cup final as a whirlwind knock from Shahid Afridi helped secure a thrilling three-wicket victory over Bangladesh on the same day as Abdur Rehman was pulled from the Pakistan attack for some of the worst deliveries seen in international cricket.
Two men have been arrested by Greater Manchester Police (GMP) in connection with an attack on Hull KR full-back Sean Gleeson.
Australia opener David Warner has expressed his delight at the verbal battle against South Africa after securing consecutive centuries.
Australia look set to secure a series win over South Africa after dominating day four of the third and final Test in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Swansea City coach Garry Monk believes his side will take confident from their UEFA Europa League campaign, despite defeat to Napoli.
Roger Federer will meet top seed Novak Djokovic in the Dubai Tennis Championship semi-finals after breezing past Lukas Rosol on Thursday.
LA Dodgers coach Don Mattingly admits the National League West Division champions are yet to make firm plans with the 2014 campaign looming.
WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather will fight WBA title holder Marcos Maidana on May 3, having shunned Amir Khan - his fans' choice.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United can secure a top-four finish in the Premier League, despite their ongoing struggles.
David Moyes was relieved to see Phil Jones escape without serious injury after clashing with Jon Walters in Saturday's defeat at Stoke City.
Tim Sherwood believes Manchester City are Premier League title certs after thrashing his Tottenham side 5-1 at White Hart Lane on Wednesday.
Gonzalo Higuain snatched a late 1-0 win for Napoli as they dumped Coppa Italia holders Lazio out of the competition on Wednesday.
Marseille secured just their second league win under Jose Anigo with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Valenciennes on Wednesday.
Real Madrid moved into the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 1-0 win over Espanyol on Tuesday, sealing a 2-0 aggregate triumph.
Red Bull star Sebastian Vettel has conceded his expectations are low as he aims for a fifth consecutive Formula One world title.
Cricket South Africa (CSA) have called for plans that could potentially diminish their power in the game's administration to be scrapped.
Former Ferrari driver Felipe Massa hopes Michael Schumacher's athletic condition will help him as he fights severe brain injuries.
Jeison Murillo's breathtaking effort and Recio's double spurred Granada to a comfortable 4-0 win over Real Valladolid in La Liga on Friday.
Willo Flood's late long-range stunner sealed a 1-0 win for Aberdeen over Hibernian, their fourth consecutive Scottish Premiership triumph.
Hull City have agreed a fee with Everton for the purchase of Croatia international striker Nikica Jelavic.
Former Germany international Thomas Hitzlsperger hopes he can change attitudes on homosexuality in football after confirming he is gay.
South Africa fast bowler Dale Steyn is set for a spell on the sidelines after suffering a cracked rib.
Mario Balotelli has dismissed rumours that he could leave AC Milan in the January transfer window.
Liverpool assistant manager Colin Pascoe has hinted Luis Suarez could feature in Sunday's FA Cup third-round tie with Oldham Athletic.
Hull City cruised into the fourth round of the FA Cup after overpowering Middlesbrough 2-0 at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.
Home favourites Li Na and Peng Shuai remain on course to meet in the final of the Shenzhen Open after quarter-final wins on Thursday.
Manchester United defender Patrice Evra believes the Premier League champions have rediscovered their winning mentality.
Hull City boss Steve Bruce expects his side's 6-0 hammering of Fulham on Saturday to live in the memory for many years to come.
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini insists he was always confident Joe Hart would return to his best after being dropped from the team.
South Africa all-rounder Jacques Kallis hit a century in the final test of his career to help his side get on top against India on Sunday.
Steve Clarke believes 'unrealistically' high expectations were to blame after being sacked as West Brom's head coach on Saturday.
Goalkeepers Allan McGregor and Asmir Begovic were the stars of the show as Hull City and Stoke City battled out a 0-0 draw on Saturday.
Cardiff City snapped a five-game winless streak with a hard-fought 1-0 success over West Brom in the Premier League on Saturday.
The Football Association have confirmed that they will consult Hull City fans over the club's proposed name change.
Schalke sealed a place in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages and eased the pressure on coach Jens Keller with a 2-0 win over Basel.
Roberto Mancini insisted Galatasaray's UEFA Champions League tie with Juventus on Wednesday should not have gone ahead, despite winning 1-0.
Two men have been charged as part of an investigation into alleged football match-fixing, police in the UK have confirmed.
Borussia Monchengladbach tightened their grip on fourth place in the Bundesliga with a confident 2-0 win at Stuttgart on Friday.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has returned to the club, in order to stay fit over the MLS close-season.
Lionel Messi could move to the Premier League if he gets 'bored' of La Liga, Manchester City's Alvaro Negredo claims.
Phil Bardsley completed his zero-to-hero transformation as Sunderland snatched a 2-1 League Cup win over Southampton on Wednesday.
Defending champions Bayern Munich limped into the UEFA Champions League round of 16 with a scrappy 1-0 win at Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday.
Villarreal cemented fourth place in La Liga after a last-gasp 1-0 win at Elche on Monday.
Aberdeen moved up to second in the Scottish Premiership courtesy of a convincing 4-0 win over Partick Thistle at Pittodrie on Monday.
South Africa's stunning comeback snatched an unlikely one-run win over Pakistan to go 1-0 up in their one-day international series.
Matty Russell's 72nd-minute try sealed a thrilling 26-24 win for Scotland over Tonga at the Rugby League World Cup on Tuesday.
Arsene Wenger has played down the significance of Arsenal's fine start to the season, which has left them top of the Premier League.
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Middlesbrough began life after Tony Mowbray with a dominant 4-0 win over Doncaster Rovers at the Riverside Stadium on Friday.
England have called three uncapped players in the squad for November's international clashes with Australia, Argentina and New Zealand.
The Sydney Roosters will meet Manly in the NRL grand final after overpowering Newcastle 40-14 in the second preliminary final at Allianz Stadium.
