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Darren Lehmann explains Ashton Agar inclusion
Australia coach Darren Lehmann reveals that the spin-friendly pitch at Trent Bridge was the reasoning behind the shock selection of 19-year-old debutante Ashton Agar for the Ashes opener against England.
Jul 10, 20:25
Report: Tottenham Hotspur make £7m Nacer Chadli bid
Tottenham Hotspur have turned their attention to Nacer Chadli after missing out on David Villa and have reportedly launched a £7m bid for the FC Twente winger.
Jul 10, 20:00
Peter Siddle: "We are still on top"
Australian seamer Peter Siddle, who took five wickets as England were dismissed for 215, believes that his side are on top after the first day of the opening Ashes Test match at Trent Bridge.
Jul 10, 19:44
Report: Victor Wanyama to join Southampton this week
Celtic midfielder Victor Wanyama will reportedly join Southampton in a £10m move before the end of the week after initially turning down the Saints.
Jul 10, 19:31
Steven Finn pleased with late England fightback
Steven Finn believes that England's bowlers responded well to the collapse of their batsman by taking four Australian wickets in the final session of the first Ashes Test of the summer.
Jul 10, 19:15
Everton confirm Joel Robles signing
Everton announce the signing of goalkeeper Joel Robles from Atletico Madrid.
Jul 9, 18:43
Ireland qualify for 2015 Cricket World Cup
Ireland tie with the Netherlands in their ICC World Cricket League Championship match to claim the point they needed to qualify for the 2015 Cricket World Cup.
Jul 9, 18:38
Mame Biram Diouf "definitely staying" at Hannover
Hannover director of sport Dirk Dufner insists that former Manchester United striker Mame Biram Diouf is not for sale amid speculation linking him with a return to the Premier League.
Jul 9, 18:20
Report: Manchester United face competition for Andrea Ranocchia
Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia is reportedly attracting attention from both Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as long-term admirers Manchester United.
Jul 9, 17:50
Inter Milan keen on Chelsea's Wallace
The agent of Chelsea's 19-year-old Brazilian full-back Wallace claims that Inter Milan are interested in signing his client on a loan deal.
Jul 9, 17:30
Thiago Alcantara will rejoin Barcelona for pre-season training
Thiago Alcantara will link up with current club Barcelona for pre-season training despite speculation strongly touting him with a move to Manchester United.
Jul 9, 17:02
Swindon Town recruit young Tottenham Hotspur duo
Swindon Town sign Nathan Byrne on a free transfer and also recruit Alex Pritchard on a season-long loan deal.
Jul 9, 16:51
Northampton Town agree Darren Carter arrival
Northampton Town sign former West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City midfielder Darren Carter from League Two rivals Cheltenham Town on a two-year deal.
Jul 9, 16:34
Gareth Bale, Robin van Persie up for UEFA award
Gareth Bale joins Robin van Persie and eight other names on the shortlist for UEFA's 2012-13 Best Player in Europe award.
Jul 9, 16:26
Report: Ronnie Stam to sign for Standard Liege
Reported Swansea City target Ronnie Stam is apparently close to agreeing a transfer from Wigan Athletic to Belgian outfit Standard Liege.
Jul 9, 16:03
Report: Wilfried Zaha to stay at Manchester United
Wilfried Zaha will reportedly remain at Manchester United next season and fight for a first-team place rather than be loaned back to Crystal Palace.
Jul 9, 15:46
AC Milan's Robinho 'close' to Santos return
Robinho is close to completing a return to his boyhood club Santos, with president Odilio Rodrigues revealing that only the Brazilian's wage demands are delaying the move.
Jul 9, 15:28
Report: Christian Benteke favours Tottenham Hotspur move
Christian Benteke reportedly wants to join Tottenham Hotspur after handing in a transfer request at Aston Villa.
Jul 9, 15:12
Report: Barcelona begin David Luiz bidding at £30m
Barcelona will reportedly open the bidding for Chelsea defender David Luiz at £30m, but will have to pay more to prompt the Blues into selling.
Jul 9, 02:00
Report: Real Madrid to rebuff Pepe bids
Real Madrid will not listen to any offers for 30-year-old defender Pepe, who is an apparent target of Manchester City.
Jul 9, 01:40
Report: Chelsea prepare £40m Luis Suarez bid
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho hopes to beat former club Real Madrid to the signing of Luis Suarez and will apparently bid £40m for the Liverpool striker.
Jul 9, 01:25
Glenn McGrath: 'Australia would take Ashes draw'
Legendary bowler Glenn McGrath confesses that Australia enter the Ashes series as underdogs and would perhaps settle for a drawn series against England this summer.
Jul 9, 00:59
Robbie Deans sacked as Australia coach
Australia sack coach Robbie Deans following their series loss to the Lions and are poised to appoint Ewen McKenzie as his successor.
Jul 9, 00:42
Jermain Defoe: 'Gareth Bale stay is imperative'
Jermain Defoe indicates that Spurs need to keep £60m Real Madrid target Gareth Bale if they are to go one better than last season's fifth-place finish and qualify for the Champions League.
Jul 9, 00:25
Florentino Perez: 'No Arsenal offer for Gonzalo Higuain'
Gonzalo Higuain's potential move to Arsenal appears to be far from imminent, with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez revealing that the Gunners have yet to bid for their Argentine striker.
Jul 9, 00:06
Italian offers for Toby Alderweireld denied
Toby Alderweireld's agent insists that there have been no offers from Serie A for the Ajax defender, but claims that a number of Premier League clubs are interested in his client.
Jul 8, 23:45
Dunga hopeful of Leandro Damiao stay
Internacional coach Dunga wants to keep hold of star striker Leandro Damiao, who is reportedly attracting attention from Spurs, Southampton and Napoli.
Jul 8, 23:33
AC Milan hope to snap up Keisuke Honda
AC Milan hope to pick up Japan international midfielder Keisuke Honda on a free transfer when his CSKA Moscow contract expires in January, vice-president Adriano Gallaini reveals.
Jul 8, 23:13
Report: Manchester United to treble Thiago Alcantara's wages
Manchester United will offer Thiago £120,000-per-week wages in an attempt to convince him to leave Barcelona and move to Old Trafford, according to a report.
Jul 2, 02:03
Report: West Bromwich Albion consider Nicolas Anelka swoop
West Brom manager Steve Clarke wants to reunite with Nicolas Anelka, with whom he worked at Chelsea, and is considering offering the free agent striker the chance to move to The Hawthorns.
Jul 2, 01:50
Henrikh Mkhitaryan 'better than Liverpool or Tottenham Hotspur'
Shakhtar Donetsk manager Mircea Lucescu claims that Henrikh Mkhitaryan would be making a "big mistake" if he left the club to join Liverpool.
Jul 2, 01:35
Report: Manchester United to increase Leighton Baines bid
Manchester United will return will a fresh £16m bid for Everton full-back Leighton Baines after seeing a £12m offer rejected by the Toffees last week.
Jul 2, 01:18
Arouna Kone to 'join Everton this week'
Wigan manager Owen Coyle expects Arouna Kone to leave the DW Stadium this week and has revealed that the Ivorian wants to reunite with former boss Roberto Martinez at Everton.
Jul 2, 00:50
PGA opt to support belly putter ban
The PGA announces that it will now support the USGA's plan to implement a ban on anchored putters having initially opposed the suggestion.
Jul 2, 00:30
Fluminense refute Fred exit talk
Fluminense expect Brazilian international striker Fred to honour his contract with them despite reported interest from Manchester City.
Jul 2, 00:10
Fred: 'Great offer could tempt me to leave Fluminense'
Brazil's first-choice striker Fred has hinted that an offer from one of Europe's elite clubs could tempt him to leave Fluminense amid reported interest from Manchester City.
Jul 1, 23:50
Lyon confident of Clement Grenier stay
Reported Arsenal target Clement Grenier will sign an extended contract at Lyon this summer, according to club president Jean-Michel Aulas.
Jul 1, 23:31
Agent: 'Antonio Cassano nearing Parma switch'
Italian international striker Antonio Cassano is on the brink of joining Parma from Inter Milan in a part-exchange deal, according to his agent.
Jul 1, 23:13
Liverpool target Henrikh Mkhitaryan committed to Shakhtar Donetsk
Liverpool's primary transfer target Henrikh Mkhitaryan denies the possibility of a move to Anfield by revealing that he plans to honour his Shakhtar Donetsk contract.
Jun 25, 02:00
Report: Manchester United prepare record-breaking Edinson Cavani bid
New Manchester United boss David Moyes is preparing a £50m plus bid for Napoli striker Edinson Cavani, a transfer that could end Wayne Rooney's Red Devils career.
Jun 25, 01:45
