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Wayne Rooney should be available for inclusion in Roy Hodgson's England squad despite a fresh injury worry. The Manchester United striker has a minor groin problem and temporary boss Ryan Giggs says he is a doubt for Saturday's home game...

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone praised his players' mothers for nurturing a winning mentality after reaching the Champions League final. The Spanish side came from behind to beat Chelsea 3-1, setting up a clash with city rivals Real Madrid on...

Chelsea's hopes of reaching a third Champions League final in seven seasons were ended as Atletico Madrid produced a stunning counter-attacking display at Stamford Bridge to set up a final against city rivals Real. Jose Mourinho's side went ahead in...

Everton boss Roberto Martinez says his side want to beat Manchester City to strengthen their European hopes rather than do Liverpool a title favour. City will secure the Premier League if they win their remaining three games. But a slip at...

Cristiano Ronaldo broke the record jointly held by Lionel Messi for the most goals in a Champions League season as Real Madrid thrashed Bayern Munich to book their place in the final. The Portuguese forward, 29, scored for the 15th...

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has criticised "philosophers" who question his side's tactics in recent matches. The Blues' defensive approach was highlighted after a goalless Champions League semi-final first leg at Atletico Madrid and a 2-0 win at Liverpool. Mourinho said: "Football...

Real Madrid sailed into their first Champions League final since 2002 with an astonishingly one-sided away victory over holders Bayern Munich. Sergio Ramos scored two headers from set-pieces before Cristiano Ronaldo rounded off a counter-attack to all but end the...

The National Basketball Association on Tuesday banned Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling from the game for life and fined him $2.5 million for racist comments that outraged everyone from players, to fans, coaches and the U.S. president. Sterling, the...

Manchester City and Paris St-Germain are facing sanctions after breaching Uefa's financial fair play (FFP) rules. Fewer than 20 clubs are understood to have failed to meet key criteria. Uefa has made settlement offers to all clubs deemed to have breached...

Arsenal are on the brink of securing Champions League football for next season after strolling to a resounding victory over a sorry Newcastle side. Following a low-key start, the Gunners went ahead when Laurent Koscielny prodded home Santi Cazorla's free-kick. Mesut...