Robert Summerscales
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Tottenham Hotspur's Gylfi Sigurdsson doubtful for Newcastle United clash
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Tim Sherwood reveals that Gylfi Sigurdsson is doubtful for Wednesday night's Premier League clash at Newcastle United.
Feb 11, 19:05
Amy Williams MBE tweets support for Katie Summerhayes
Amy Williams MBE shows her support for Katie Summerhayes after watching the British teen qualify for the women's slopestyle final from a high vantage point in Sochi.
Feb 11, 08:24
Katie Summerhayes "definitely going for it" in slopestyle final
Great Britain's Katie Summerhayes vows to 'go for it' in today's women's slopestyle final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Feb 11, 08:08
Katie Summerhayes through to women's slopestyle final, gold medal favourite out
Freestyle ski star and Great British medal hope Katie Summerhayes books her place in the final of the women's slopestyle in Sochi, while Canada's Kaya Turski crashes out.
Feb 11, 07:53
International Olympic Committee lift India ban
The International Olympic Committee lift the 14-month ban on the Indian Olympic Association, according to newly-elected IOA secretary general Rajeev Mehta.
Feb 11, 07:17
Sweden's Detroit Red Wings stars sharing Sochi hotel rooms at Winter Olympics
Sweden hope that familiarity on and off the ice will help them succeed in Sochi, having opted to put four of their Detroit Red Wings players in twin rooms together.
Feb 11, 06:50
Michel Mulder delighted with "dream" finish
Dutch speedskater Michel Mulder speaks of his delight at standing on the winner's podium alongside his twin brother at the Winter Olympic Games in Sochi.
Feb 11, 06:33
Women's downhill training session cancelled due to soft snow conditions in Sochi
Organisers at the Winter Olympics cancel Tuesday's training session for the women's downhill final due to mild temperatures and soft snow conditions in Sochi.
Feb 11, 06:07
Johnny Quinn denies being accident prone
American bobsledder Johnny Quinn denies being accident prone, but vows to take steps to avoid becoming trapped in his Sochi hotel for a third time at the Winter Olympics.
Feb 11, 05:44
Torah Bright's coach aims foul-mouthed attack on Sochi half-pipe
The brother and coach of Olympic snowboarding champion Torah Bright launches a foul-mouthed attack on the infamous Sochi half-pipe.
Feb 11, 05:26
Germany's Felix Loch struggles for words after retaining luge crown in Sochi
German luger Felix Loch struggles to find words to describe his gold medal win at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Feb 11, 05:08
German women play football before training
Goaltender Viona Harrer reveals that Germany's women's ice hockey team often play football to "get loose" before training.
Feb 11, 04:42
Alex Ovechkin 'honoured' to represent Russia in Sochi
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin says that it will be a "huge honour" for him to represent Russia in the Winter Olympics in Sochi this month.
Feb 11, 04:21
Martin Fourcade delighted to win gold for France
France's Martin Fourcade expresses his delight after winning his first Olympic gold medal in Monday's biathlon 12.5km pursuit in Sochi.
Feb 11, 03:59
British-born skier Ben Cavet "really happy" with moguls effort
British-born skier Ben Cavet says that he was "really happy" with his performance in Monday's moguls final at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Feb 11, 03:38
Billionaire Oleg Deripaska saves stray dogs in Sochi
One of Russia's wealthiest men puts his hand in his pocket to save some of Sochi's stray dogs.
Feb 11, 03:22
Jenny Jones inspired by Katherine Grainger
Team GB snowboarder Jenny Jones reveals that watching Katherine Grainger win rowing gold at London 2012 helped inspire her success in Sunday's slopestyle event in Sochi.
Feb 11, 03:04
Chinese teenager Han Tianyu surprised by speed skating silver
China's teenage speed skater Han Tianyu expresses his shock at picking up a silver medal at the Winter Olympics in Sochi.
Feb 11, 02:39
'No talks' about North Korea, South Korea joint team for 2018 Winter Olympics
South Korean organisers of the 2018 Winter Olympics say that there have so far been no talks with North Korea about forming a joint team for the Games.
Feb 11, 02:22
Niklas Edin hails "perfect start" for Sweden's curlers
Sweden skip Niklas Edin says that he was thoroughly impressed with his side's performances on the opening day of the men's curling competition in Sochi.
Feb 11, 02:06
Canada skip Brad Jacobs unimpressed with "ugly" curling display
Canadian skip Brad Jacobs admits that his curling team were not at their best during their tournament-opening win over Germany at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Feb 11, 01:49
Team GB star Jack Whelbourne hopeful of overcoming ankle knock
Team GB speed skater Jack Whelbourne is hopeful of being fit to compete in the 500m and 1000m events at the Sochi Winter Olympics.
Feb 11, 01:22
USA speed skater refuses to blame "bad ice" for early exit in 1500m short track
Team USA's Chris Creveling says that he was not impressed with the under-foot conditions during the men's 1500m short track speed skating event at the Sochi Games.
Feb 11, 00:59
Daisuke Takahashi: "My right knee is not 100%"
Japanese figure skater Daisuke Takahashi admits that his knee has not completely recovered from the training injury that he suffered in November.
Feb 11, 00:36
Team USA's Hannah Teter blasts "crappy" half-pipe
Team USA snowboarder Hannah Teter labels the Sochi course at the Winter Olympics as "crappy" and "dangerous" after several riders crashed during Monday's practice session.
Feb 11, 00:19
Kevin Nolan criticises Football Association over Andy Carroll treatment
Kevin Nolan criticises the FA for refusing to rescind the red card that was shown to Andy Carroll during West Ham United's 2-0 win over Swansea City on February 1.
Feb 10, 08:57
Adam Sidlow commits to Bradford Bulls
Bradford Bulls front-row forward Adam Sidlow puts pen to paper on a two-year contract extension at Odsal.
Feb 10, 08:34
Lukasz Fabianski to leave Arsenal this summer
Arsenal goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski confirms that he will leave the Gunners at the end of the season after rejecting the club's offer of a contract extension.
Feb 10, 08:18
Great Britain finish ninth in Fed Cup
Tara Moore and Heather Watson win their respective singles rubbers to help Great Britain end their Fed Cup campaign on a high by beating Austria.
Feb 10, 08:01
Belgium team chef: 'Eden Hazard is a greedy eater'
The official chef of Belgium's national football team claims that Chelsea winger Eden Hazard is the "greediest" member of Marc Wilmots's squad.
Feb 10, 07:43
Report: Hull City plot Lee Chung-Yong bid
Hull City are reportedly planning a move for Bolton Wanderers winger Lee Chung-Yong this summer.
Feb 10, 07:22
Los Angeles Galaxy to rule Robbie Keane out of Serbia friendly?
Republic of Ireland captain Robbie Keane could miss next month's friendly with Serbia as LA Galaxy coach Bruce Arena is said to be reluctant to release him.
Feb 10, 07:03
Roberto Martinez rues 'bad luck' at Tottenham Hotspur
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes that his side were unfortunate to leave White Hart Lane without a point.
Feb 10, 06:37
India to host Bangladesh in 2016 Test series
Bangladesh agree a four-series deal that will see them play Test cricket in India for the first time in 2016.
Feb 10, 06:23
Jimmy Walker scrapes victory at Pebble Beach
Jimmy Walker wins his third event of the PGA Tour season by claiming victory at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am by one shot.
Feb 10, 06:07
Barcelona fail with Alen Halilovic bid
Dinamo Zagreb vice-president Zdravko Mamic reveals that the club rejected a January bid from Barcelona for Alen Halilovic.
Feb 10, 05:48
Jorge Valdivia: "I would love to return to Europe"
Palmeiras playmaker Jorge Valdivia says that he would welcome a return to European football, despite his previous ill-fated spells at Rayo Vallecano and Servette.
Feb 10, 05:30
Thiago Silva supports Paris Saint-Germain pursuit of Eden Hazard
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva says that he would welcome Chelsea winger Eden Hazard to Parc des Princes with open arms this summer.
Feb 10, 05:14
Ashley Williams: 'South Wales derby win was for Michael Laudrup'
Swansea City captain Ashley Williams dedicates Saturday's 3-0 win over South Wales rivals Cardiff City to the club's former manager Michael Laudrup.
Feb 10, 04:54
Tim Sherwood hails Tottenham Hotspur "legend" Jermain Defoe
Tottenham Hotspur boss Tim Sherwood describes Jermain Defoe as a 'club legend' and hints that the England forward may not have played his last game at White Hart Lane.
Feb 10, 04:29
