Robert Summerscales
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Tottenham Hotspur's Harry Kane targets more starts, more goals
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane hopes that his impressive goalscoring record can keep him in Tim Sherwood's first XI.
Apr 20, 09:06
Angelique Kerber beats Sam Stosur to send Germany into Fed Cup final
Germany qualify for their first Fed Cup final for 22 years by seeing off Australia in the last four.
Apr 20, 08:44
Livorno sack Domenico Di Carlo, reappoint Davide Nicola
Serie A strugglers Livorno sack Domenico Di Carlo and reappoint Davide Nicola, who was only axed as manager of the Tuscany club in January.
Apr 20, 08:29
Rickie Lambert would love to finish career at Southampton
Southampton's Rickie Lambert, who has recently been linked with interest from West Ham United, says that he would love to stay at St Mary's for the rest of his career.
Apr 20, 08:08
Lyon midfielder Steed Malbranque wants to stay in Ligue 1
Lyon midfielder Steed Malbranque expresses his desire to remain in France after he leaves Stade de Gerland.
Apr 20, 07:53
Norwich City's John Ruddy wants Steven Gerrard's Liverpool to win Premier League
Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy says that he would love to see Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard lift the Premier League trophy this season.
Apr 20, 07:34
Agent of Spain winger Pedro hints at Barcelona exit
Barcelona winger Pedro is unsettled at the Camp Nou, according to agent Francois Gallardo.
Apr 20, 07:11
Barcelona willing to sell Cesc Fabregas to Manchester United?
Manchester United's pursuit of Barcelona's Cesc Fabregas reportedly receives a boost, as the Catalan club are said to be open to selling the midfielder this summer.
Apr 20, 06:51
Arsenal target Manchester United defender Chris Smalling?
Arsenal reportedly hope to sign Manchester United defender Chris Smalling for a fee in the region of £13m this summer.
Apr 20, 06:23
AZ Alkmaar name Marco van Basten as Dick Advocaat replacement
Heerenveen boss Marco van Basten agrees a deal to replace Dick Advocaat as AZ Alkmaar manager at the end of the season.
Apr 19, 09:06
Experienced defender Ian Harte signs new Bournemouth contract
Bournemouth left-back Ian Harte agrees a new one-year contract at the Goldsands Stadium.
Apr 19, 08:51
Lewis Hamilton claims pole at Chinese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton qualifies for the Chinese Grand Prix in pole position, edging out Red Bull duo Daniel Ricciardo and Sebastian Vettel.
Apr 19, 08:15
Mercedes, Red Bull dominate Q2 at Chinese Grand Prix
Mercedes and Red Bull occupy the top four places at the end of the second qualifying session at the Chinese Grand Prix, with Britain's Lewis Hamilton leading the way.
Apr 19, 08:00
Lewis Hamilton fastest in Q1 at Chinese Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton tops the speed charts at the end of the first qualifying session at a wet Chinese Grand Prix.
Apr 19, 07:44
Shikhar Dhawan demands more from Sunrisers Hyderabad batsmen
Sunrisers Hyderabad captain Shikhar Dhawan blames his side's below-par batting for their four-wicket loss to the Rajasthan Royals.
Apr 19, 07:19
Emirates Cricket Board chairman: 'UAE is becoming a hub for sport'
Emirates Cricket Board chairman Shaikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan says that hosting the Indian Premier League has taken the UAE's sporting profile to another level.
Apr 19, 06:55
MS Dhoni: 'Chennai Super Kings should have done better with the ball'
Chennai Super Kings captain MS Dhoni admits that his side should have done better with the ball during Friday's high-scoring defeat to the Kings XI Punjab.
Apr 19, 06:38
Derby County's Steve McClaren concedes defeat to Burnley in automatic promotion race
Derby County boss Steve McClaren is convinced that rivals Burnley will achieve automatic promotion to the Premier League this season.
Apr 19, 06:20
'Nervy' Jordan Spieth in a "great position" at the Masters
Jordan Spieth, who is the second-youngest Major leader after 54 holes since 1945, admits that he is in a "great position" going in to the final day of the Masters.
Apr 13, 08:55
Roda JC relegated from Eredivisie after defeat at FC Twente
Roda JC's relegation from the Eredivisie is confirmed following a 3-0 loss at FC Twente.
Apr 13, 08:40
Nicolas Almagro expecting "nice final" with Fernando Verdasco in Houston
Nicolas Almagro is looking forward to today's all-Spanish final against fourth seed Fernando Verdasco at the US Men's Clay Court Championship.
Apr 13, 08:25
Roberto Martinez: 'Ross Barkley a better prospect than Wayne Rooney was'
Everton boss Roberto Martinez believes that midfielder Ross Barkley has the potential to develop into a better player than former Toffees wonderkid Wayne Rooney.
Apr 13, 08:06
Phil Jones hopes to continue Chris Smalling partnership at Manchester United
Manchester United's Phil Jones hopes that he and Chris Smalling will be given the opportunity to build a strong centre-back partnership at Old Trafford next season.
Apr 13, 07:46
Manuel Pellegrini would not swap Sergio Aguero for Luis Suarez
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini claims that he would not swap striker Sergio Aguero for Liverpool's Luis Suarez.
Apr 13, 07:24
Demba Ba "looking to leave Chelsea" this summer
Demba Ba says that he is "looking to leave Chelsea" because of a lack of game time under Jose Mourinho, adding that a move to Paris Saint-Germain could be ideal.
Apr 13, 07:04
Manny Pacquiao gains Timothy Bradley revenge in Las Vegas
Manny Pacquiao avenges his 2012 loss to Timothy Bradley by beating the previously-undefeated American in Las Vegas to claim the WBO welterweight title.
Apr 13, 06:40
Steve Cotterill: Bristol City are "probably safe" from relegation
Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill admits that his side are "probably safe" from relegation following Saturday's 1-0 win at Walsall.
Apr 13, 06:21
Jack Colback, Phil Bardsley to leave Sunderland regardless of relegation
Sunderland boss Gus Poyet admits that Jack Colback and Phil Bardsley are likely to leave the club on free transfers this summer, even if the Black Cats avoid relegation.
Apr 12, 08:56
Melbourne Victory thrash 10-man Wellington Phoenix
Playoff-bound Melbourne Victory round off their regular season campaign in style by thrashing 10-man Wellington Phoenix 4-1 at Westpac Stadium.
Apr 12, 08:30
Bristol City extend loan deal of Watford defender Nyron Nosworthy
Watford defender Nyron Nosworthy extends his loan spell at Bristol City until the end of the season.
Apr 12, 08:02
Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo could return to Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka claims that Chelsea defender Kenneth Omeruo could return to the Riverside next season.
Apr 12, 07:48
Teenager Julio Pleguezuelo pens professional Arsenal contract
Arsenal teenager Julio Pleguezuelo signs his first professional contract with the Gunners.
Apr 12, 07:30
Bradford City extend loan stay of Leeds United left-back Adam Drury
Bradford City extend the loan stay of Leeds United defender Adam Drury.
Apr 12, 07:14
Paulinho: 'Tottenham Hotspur confident ahead of West Bromwich Albion clash'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Paulinho says that his side will travel to West Bromwich Albion full of confidence this afternoon following Monday's 5-1 win over Sunderland.
Apr 12, 06:58
Ronnie Whelan: 'Liverpool won't have a better title chance for a long time'
Former Liverpool midfielder Ronnie Whelan is worried that the Reds' quest to win their 19th league crown could go on for a long time if this season's title bid fails.
Apr 12, 06:33
Colombian midfielder Freddy Guarin targets long Inter Milan stay
Inter Milan midfielder Freddy Guarin says that he wants to stay at the club beyond the end of his new contract, which expires in the summer of 2017.
Apr 12, 06:17
Brentford beat Crawley Town, Paul Connolly squares up to fan
Brentford's march towards promotion continues with a 1-0 win over Crawley Town in a game that ends with defender Paul Connolly confronting a fan.
Apr 8, 22:06
Last-minute penalty gives Sheffield United derby win over Rotherham United
Sheffield United end their three-match winless run by beating South Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United at Bramall Lane thanks to a last-minute penalty from Ben Davies.
Apr 8, 21:51
Peterborough United strengthen hold on final playoff place with win over Gillingham
League One playoff hopefuls Peterborough United open up a six-point gap between themselves and seventh-placed MK Dons after beating Gillingham 2-0 at London Road.
Apr 8, 21:39
Corey Anderson hands Mumbai Indians fitness boost ahead of IPL 7
New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson is hopeful of playing in the Mumbai Indians' opening match of IPL 7 after seeing a hand specialist in Auckland.
Apr 8, 21:19
