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Reyna to lead City's MLS project

Wed, 22 May 2013 15:26:22 GMT

Manchester City have announced that former United States international and City captain Claudio Reyna will be the director of football at New York City FC.

Simpson's funeral details announced

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:40:15 GMT

The funeral of former Olympic champion Andrew Simpson will be held in his hometown of Sherborne next week.

Garcia sorry for 'stupid' comment

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:38:12 GMT

Sergio Garcia has escaped punishment for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods after offering an unreserved apology for his "stupid and out of place" comments at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.

Bale rues Champions League failure

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:21:09 GMT

Gareth Bale admits he found Tottenham's latest failure to qualify for the Champions League hard to stomach.

Martinez set to decide future

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:21:06 GMT

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is to decide his future in the next 24 hours, according to chairman Dave Whelan.

Ahern found guilty at hearing

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:09:27 GMT

Eddie Ahern has been found guilty of three breaches of British Horseracing Authority rules following a disciplinary inquiry into alleged corruption.

Garcia 'wrong and hurtful' - Woods

Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:05 GMT

Tiger Woods has labelled a remark made about him by Sergio Garcia as "wrong and hurtful," but believes there is "real regret" that it was made.

Pellegrini: I'm leaving Malaga

Wed, 22 May 2013 12:31:57 GMT

Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed he will leave Malaga at the end of the season.

Ward: Cobra's venom will be too strong

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:39:50 GMT

Carl Froch has been tipped to stop Mikkel Kessler in their eagerly awaited re-match by the only man who has beaten both fighters.

Federer: Injury bad timing for Murray

Wed, 22 May 2013 10:06:26 GMT

Roger Federer believes the timing rather than the nature of the injury that has prompted Andy Murray's withdrawal from the French Open will be of greatest concern to the world number two.

Garcia sorry for Woods remark

Wed, 22 May 2013 07:11:52 GMT

Sergio Garcia has apologised for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.

Rowntree: O'Connell will help Warburton

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:29:37 GMT

British and Irish Lions forwards coach Graham Rowntree expects Sam Warburton to be galvanised by the presence of "proven warrior" Paul O'Connell on the tour to Australia.

Murray pulls out of French Open

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:44:44 GMT

British number one Andy Murray has withdrawn from next week's French Open after failing to recover from a back injury he sustained at the Rome Masters.

Commons retires from Scotland duty

Tue, 21 May 2013 21:28:56 GMT

Kris Commons has announced his retirement from international football.

Stoke confirm Pulis exit

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:42:42 GMT

Tony Pulis' seven-year reign as Stoke manager has come to an end after he and the club agreed to part company by mutual consent.

R&A head admits to legal concerns

Tue, 21 May 2013 19:37:41 GMT

R&A chief executive Peter Dawson admits he does have concerns about possible legal action against the ban on anchored strokes, but believes any law suits would "not be on particularly strong grounds".

Harrison in retirement U-turn

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:23:03 GMT

Audley Harrison has confirmed his return to boxing - less than three weeks after announcing his retirement.

Pulis to leave Stoke - report

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:22:42 GMT

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is set to leave the club after almost seven years in charge, according to a Stoke Sentinel report.

Fergie tells bosses to learn their trade

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:53 GMT

Sir Alex Ferguson has warned young managers to learn their trade at the lower levels of football if they want to make it to the top.

Mourinho even more special now

Tue, 21 May 2013 12:38:52 GMT

Sam Allardyce expects Jose Mourinho to come back to England an even better manager than the one who left if the Portuguese returns for a second spell in charge of Chelsea.