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Sunderland have made a bold request to take Barcelona starlet Alen Halilovic on loan. Halilovic, the 18-year-old Croatia international midfielder, only moved to Spain in the summer and signed for Barca B, who compete in the Segunda Liga. Barcelona are ready to send teenage midfielder Alen Halilovic out on loan in Janua...
Teenage midfielder Alen Halilovic signed for Barca B in the summer . Barcelona ready to loan out the Croatia international in January . Sunderland face competition from Spanish side Celta Vigo .
By . Simon Jones for the Daily Mail . West Ham have asked about taking Corinthians striker Paolo Guerrero on loan with a view to a permanent deal. Guerrero, 30, is a Peru international who has scored 19 goals in 49 appearances for his country. He has spent much of his playing career in Germany with a four-year spell at...
The Hammers have asked to take Guerrero on loan with view to a permanent deal . Guerrero has spent much of his career in Germany at Bayern Munich and Hamburg . West Ham have also revived interest in Boca Juniors defender Emanuel Insua .
By . Simon Jones . West Brom are waiting for Australia left-back Jason Davidson and his former Dutch club Heracles Almelo to sort out a contract wrangle before they continue their pursuit of the 23-year-old. It had been thought that Davidson was available on a free after his contract with the Eredivise club expired. Di...
Baggies thought they could sign Davidson on a free . Heracles Almelo believe he is still under contract with them . Davidson started all three Australia games at the World Cup .
By . Martin Jay . PUBLISHED: . 11:48 EST, 6 May 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 11:48 EST, 6 May 2013 . Three female bears mauled each other to death during a fight for the affections of a male bear at an Egyptian zoo. American black bears Lolo, Farah and Nabila died on Saturday night as they competed over a male called Hani, a ...
Lolo, Farah and Nabila died on Saturday at Giza zoo . The American black bears were fighting over Hani . The next day, Hani found another female to mate with .
Inter Milan have expressed an interest in Cardiff City midfielder Gary Medel. The tough tackling middleman has impressed for Chile at the World Cup, with his nation going close to knocking out hosts Brazil after already defeating world champions Spain. And Inter Milan believe they can tempt him to Italy after Cardiff w...
Gary Medel has been on international duty with surprise package Chile . Cardiff's relegation means they could sell the midfielder . Inter Milan are interested in the midfielder and believe they can tempt him to Serie A .
Manchester City are finalising a £3million move for Argentine midfielder Bruno Zuculini of Racing. The 21-year-old is in England for his medical. City are allowing Marcos Lopes, 18, to join Lille on loan for a season. City will also increase their efforts to sign Eliaquim Mangala from Porto even though Mehdi Benatia ha...
Zuculini on the verge of transfer to Manchester City . Argentine has flow to Manchester to undergo medical . Marcos Lopez has been allowed to join Lille on season-long loan .
By . Associated Press . PUBLISHED: . 13:21 EST, 17 March 2014 . | . UPDATED: . 14:42 EST, 17 March 2014 . A Chevrolet Traverse LS, one of the 1.2 million SUVs GM is recalling over an air bag issue . A Chevrolet Express van, one of the more than 300,000 vans under a GM recall over faulty material on the instrument panel...
Almost 1.2 million SUVs have problem where air bags and seat belt pretensioners might not deploy . More 300,000 vans have problem with defective material on the instrument panel . GM to spend about $300 million on this newest recall and another one impacting 1.6 million small cars that was previously disclosed .
U.S. Supreme Court Justice . Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Wednesday underwent a heart procedure at . a Washington hospital after reporting discomfort following . routine exercise, a court statement said. Ginsburg, 81, was resting comfortably after having a stent . placed in her right coronary artery and is expected to be . d...
Ginsburg had a stent placed in her right coronary artery . She has previously survived serious bouts with cancer in 1999 and 2009 . She has resisted calls that she should retire .
By . Simon Jones . Newcastle are closing on a £6million deal for Monaco striker Emmanuel Riviere ahead of competition from West Bromwich Albion. They also hope to conclude the £9.5m transfer of Montpellier midfielder Remy Cabella but have had a £4m offer rejected for Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat. Target: Emmanuel R...
Newcastle hope to sign Emmanuel Riviere from Monaco for £6million . West Brom also interested in deal for French striker . Alan Pardew's side keen to tie up move for Remy Cabella soon . Newcastle have bid rejected for Feyenoord defender Daryl Janmaat .
By . Simon Jones . Swansea and Sunderland have joined Newcastle and West Ham in the pursuit of Bafetimbi Gomis. The 28-year-old Lyon striker is out of contract next month and is attracting attention after scoring 70 goals in 186 games. Wanted man: Swansea and Sunderland have joined Newcastle and West Ham in the race to...
Sunderland and Swansea join race to sign Lyon striker Bafetimboi Gomis . West Ham and Newcastle also keen on 28-year-old frontman . Arsenal, Everton and Liverpool all interested in Swansea's Wilfried Bony . Newcastle and West Ham considering move for Hertha Berlin striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga .
By . Simon Jones . Swansea say they want £45million for Wilfried Bony, Michel Vorm and Ben Davies who have attracted interest from Tottenham and Liverpool. Tottenham have opened talks over Davies but Swansea value him at £12m. Striker Bony is now rated at £25m and Vorm around £8m. Price tag: Wilfried Bony is valued at ...
Bony is valued at £25m by Swansea, with Davies at £12m and Vorm at £8m . The trio have attracted interest from the likes of Spurs and Liverpool . Vorm still at the World Cup with Holland, whereas Ivory Coast forward Bony has returned home after their group stage exit .
By . Laura Silver for MailOnline . Sworn enemies tend to fight like cats and dogs. The two popular pets are notorious for their mutual dislike. But Gertrude the pitbull and Earnestine the tabby are far more interested in cuddling like cat and dog in this adorable video. Sadly there's no room for the owner in this relat...
Animal kingdom adversaries have a cuddle in this cute video . Infamously fierce pitbull melts as the kitten strokes and then licks his nose . Owner looks left out as Gerturde and Earnestine become best mates .
Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell is in discussions over a loan move to Bolton. The 20-year-old has failed to make an impression this season on loan at Leicester City, who will cut short the deal. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Powell score a Scholes-esque goal in England U21 training . Nick Powell, seen here playin...
Nick Powell is in discussions to join Bolton Wanderers on loan . The Man United midfielder, 20, has struggled at Leicester City this season . The Foxes are set to cut short his loan deal . Louis van Gaal is keen for Powell to enjoy some more game time .
Newcastle defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa has agreed to join Marseille on loan with an option to make the deal permanent. The Magpies are poised to give it the go-ahead although they have Mike Williamson suspended while Roma have an interest in Davide Santon. Meanwhile, Newcastle remain keen on Pardew remain keen on QPR's L...
Newcastle centre back Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa agrees move to Marseille . Defender set to join Ligue 1 club on loan with a view to permanent move . Magpies remain interested in Loic Remy and Alexandre Lacazette .
Nicklas Bendtner has been released by Arsenal after nine years at the club. The 26-year-old's departure was confirmed on Thursday and the Danish striker is now available on a free transfer. Bendtner was joined on the released list by Bacary Sagna, Lukasz Fabianski and Zak Ansah, who have already completed permanent mov...
Nicklas Bendtner spent nine years at Arsenal scoring 24 goals in 108 appearances . The Danish striker joins Bacary Sagna, Lukasz Fabianski and Zak Ansah on Arsenal's released list . Arsene Wenger is looking to add two new strikers to the club this summer .
British No 2 Dan Evans went out in the first round of the Aegon International at Eastbourne to Germany's Tobias Kamke. Evans, who has a wild card into Wimbledon, was unable to make inroads on his opponent's serve and went down 6-2, 6-3. Fifth seed Ivo Karlovic was also a first-round casualty, the giant Croatian losing ...
British No 2 loses in straight sets 6-2, 6-3 to Germany's Tobias Kamke . Evans has a wild card into Wimbledon next week . Fifth seed Ivo Karlovic was also a first-round casualty .
Curt Warburton admits he still has regrets over his split-decision defeat to Stevie Ray in June. The former UFC fighter lost his rematch with the Scotsman and missed out on the chance to win the Cage Warriors lightweight title. But, as he explains, the County Durham man is confident he can settle the score once and for...
Curt Warburton is ready to right the wrongs when he fights Stevie Ray . He faces the lightweight champion for the third time having lost in June . Warburton still regrets not finishing his opponent off in their second bout . Watch live on Mail Online from the Metro Arena in Newcastle on Saturday .
Swansea have had an offer of £5.5million rejected for Stuttgart midfielder Alexandru Maxim. The 24-year-old has steadily progressed for the Bundesliga side after moving to Germany two years ago. Garry Monk’s side have also lodged a £4m bid with Norwich for Martin Olsson, who has asked to leave the Canaries this month. ...
Swansea bid of £5.5million knocked back by German side . Martin Olsson wants to leave Norwich and return to the Premier League . Gary Monk wants Olsson should he lose left back Neil Taylor .
Crystal Palace midfielder Adlene Guedioura is joining Watford on loan until January. The 29-year-old has been on the periphery of Neil Warnock's squad this season and has enjoyed successful spells in the Championship previously with Nottingham Forest. Guedioura's last match for the Eagles came against West Brom back in...
Adlene Guedioura has not represented the Eagles since October . Watford are keen on signing the midfielder on short-term loan deal . Leeds United striker Nicky Ajose will complete loan move to Crewe .
By . Simon Jones . Everton are signing Belgium starlet David Henen from Anderlecht. Blues boss Roberto Martinez confirmed his interest in the youngster following Everton's 2-2 draw with Tranmere on Tuesday night. Wanted: Everton boss Roberto Martinez has confirmed his interest in Anderlecht starlet David Henen . The 18...
Everton manager Roberto Martinez confirms interest in Anderlecht frontman David Henen . Young attacker was wanted by Manchester United and Arsenal . Striker wants to wear No 39 as he is a fan of former Real Madrid and Chelsea man Nicolas Anelka .
By . Sami Mokbel for MailOnline . Crystal Palace are trying to land Zeki Fryers from Tottenham. Former Manchester United left-back Fryers is way down the pecking order at White Hart Lane following the arrival of Ben Davies from Swansea and looks set to leave by Monday. Warnock has put a new left-back at the top of his ...
Warnock wants to bring Fryers in to bolster the defence . The 21-year-old made 16 appearances for Spurs after signing from Standard Liege . Fryers faces still competition from Danny Rose, new signing Ben Davies and Kyle Naughton . Started his career at home town club Manchester United .
Burnley hope to conclude the permanent transfer of Michael Keane from Manchester United on Thursday. The clubs held talks on Wednesday night over a £3million deal. The 21-year-old has already been on loan at Turf Moor for the first half of this season and Sean Dyche is keen to make the move permanent. Burnley are in di...
Burnley want to make defender Michael Keane's loan permanent . The club are in discussions to sign Keane for £3m from Manchester United . Keane has made 11 appearances for the Turf Moor club so far this season .
Trabzonspor hope to finalise the £1.5m signing of Liverpool defender Kolo Toure after president Ibrahim Haciosmanoglu said: 'We have agreed terms with Kolo Toure and we will bring him to the club.' Toure, 33, has been offered a two year deal worth £40,000 a week after tax. However, he played in a behind closed doors ga...
Kolo Toure looks set for a £1.5million move to Trabzonspor . Trabzonspor president reveals clubs have 'agreed terms' Tour has just one year left on his Liverpool contract .
By . Simon Jones . Leicester City have opened negotiations with Argentina midfielder Esteban Cambiasso. The 33-year-old is due to hold talks with manager Nigel Pearson who is keen to assess the player's fitness prior to agreeing terms. Experienced head: Esteban Cambiasso has racked up almost 500 club appearances during...
Leicester open negotiations with former Inter Milan midfielder . Cambiasso is a free agent after leaving Inter at the end of the season . Foxes face competition from West Ham, Aston Villa and Valencia .
By . Oliver Todd . Follow @@oliver_todd . Controversial striker Nile Ranger has signed for crisis club Blackpool. The former Newcastle United and Swindon centre forward has agreed a one year deal at Bloomfield Road, with the option of a further year. He is available for selection in the seaside club's first home game o...
Former Newcastle forward has agreed to join the seaside club . His contract includes the option for an additional year if things go well . Ranger had his contract at Swindon terminated in May .
By . Simon Jones . Tottenham Hotspur have made contact over Feyenoord right-back Daryl Janmaat. The 24-year-old is wanted by Napoli and Manchester United but Mauricio Pochettino wants him to compete with Kyle Walker next season. Feyenoord want £6million. Tottenham have also asked about Swansea left-back Ben Davies and ...
Feyenoord right-back Janmaat is also wanted by Napoli and Manchester United . Spurs boss Pochettino wants Janmaat to compete with Kyle Walker .
Sportmsmail's Chief Sports Reporter Matt Lawton broke the story of Malky Mackay and Iain Moody's text exchange. Here's how the news rocked the football world... Wednesday . Exclusive: Chief Sports Reporter Matt Lawton's story in Thursday's Daily Mail . Thursday . Revelation: Sportsmail broke the story of Mackay and Moo...
Sportsmail exclusively revealed Malky Mackay and Iain Moody's text exchange on Thursday . Chief Sports Reporter Matt Lawton had chased story for weeks . Mackay pulled out of running to be new Crystal Palace boss . Moody resigned from post at Selhursrt Park following revelations . On Friday, Mackay publically apologised...
New Hampshire State Police say an airborne patrol unit clocked a man driving 127 miles per hour on Interstate 93 in the town of Northfield. The State Police Special Enforcement Unit was using an airplane to monitor traffic Saturday morning when the trooper in the aircraft saw a northbound vehicle traveling quickly. Pol...
Driver, stopped by troopers on the ground, was identified as 19-year-old Ryan Quinn of Newport . Quinn was charged with reckless driving and two counts of possession of a controlled drug . Due to appear in Franklin District Court in January .
Japan's Kei Nishikori became the first Asian-born singles player to qualify for the ATP World Tour Finals when he beat Spain's David Ferrer 3-6 7-6 6-4 in the quarter-finals of the Paris Masters. The sixth seed joins Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Stan Wawrinka, Marin Cilic, Tomas Berdych, Milos Raonic and Andy Murray ...
Kei Nishikori beat David Ferrer at the BNP Paribas Masters in Paris . The victory sealed his place in the ATP World Tour Finals . Nishikori will now face world No1 Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals .
Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have made enquiries for St Etienne teenager Rayan Souici. The France Under 17 international plays as a defensive midfielder and models himself on Paul Pogba. And the three Premier League sides look determined to go head to head in a bid to snap up his signature in January. Arsenal...
Rayan Souici of St Etienne is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs . Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have all made enquiries . The 16-year-old plays as a defensive midfielder for France Under 17s . Souici has admitted he models himself on French star Paul Pogba .
Watford are poised to sign Ecuador right-back Juan Carlos Paredes. The 27-year-old has refused to return to club Sporting Barcelona who plan to fine him. Club president Francisco Hidalgo confirmed: 'The negotiation with the English club is almost closed and we are only missing a few defining details.' Defensive striker...
Paredes impressed during World Cup for Ecuador . Player hasn't returned to his club, who have fined him . But Sporting Barcelona admit they are in negotiations with Watford .
Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale has named himself on the bench for their opening game of the season against Portsmouth. The 41-year-old, who is the longest-serving manager in the Football League, registered himself as a player after a sickness bug hit his squad. He told BBC Sport: 'It's always a difficulty when you've go...
Tisdale registers himself as a player after sickness bug hits squad . 41-year-old has played just once in the football league since 1998 .
Arsenal have sent young midfielder Jack Jebb on a month's loan to Stevenage. The 19-year-old has yet to play for the Gunners' senior side and will be hoping to gain experience in League Two. Jebb scored three goals in five games as Arsenal Under 18s reached the semi-finals of the FA Youth Cup last season. Young Arsenal...
Jack Jebb has yet to play for Arsenal's senior side . Aiming for first team experience in League Two with Stevenage . Scored three goals in five games in the FA Youth Cup last season .
Charlton are in talks to sign Brazilian forward Tulio de Melo. The 29-year-old, who is a free agent after leaving Ligue 1 outfit Evian, could join the south London side on Wednesday. Charlton boss Bob Peeters will be hoping De Melo can bolster his side's hopes of pushing for promotion this season. Brazilian forward Tul...
Tulio de Melo is expected to join Charlton on Wednesday . The Brazilian forward has previously played for Palermo and Lille . Charlton are currently eighth in the Sky Bet Championship .
By . Chris Waugh . Follow @@ChrisDHWaugh . Saracens have announced the signing of prop Kieran Longbottom from Western Force. The Heineken Cup and Premiership runners-up have continued the process of strengthening their squad for next season. Longbottom, 28, is eligible to play for England despite being Australian by bi...
Longbottom has performed superbly for Force this season . The 28-year-old is eligible for England despite being Australian by birth . Heineken Cup and Premiership runners-up strengthening for next season .
Brazil right-back Maicon has been dropped from the national squad after a serious breach of discipline. Maicon, a former Manchester City defender, played the whole match of returning manager Dunga’s first game in charge, a 1-0 win over Colombia in Miami on Saturday. However the 33-year-old, who has 76 caps, has been dr...
Roma right-back out of squad to face Ecuador in friendly on Tuesday . Former Manchester City defender out due to a serious breach of discipline . Maicon had one season in the Premier League and failed to adapt .
LeBron James led the tributes from the American sporting world as the USA celebrated their Independence Day. The basketball superstar shared an image on Instagram of him wearing a USA jersey at the London 2012 Olympic Games, where he led his team to the gold medal, while holding an American flag. Professional sports te...
James shares picture of him playing for USA at London 2012 with Independence Day message . American sport joins in celebrations on Independence Day . Professional teams post messages on Instagram and Twitter for 4th of July .
David Dunn is under consideration to replace James Beattie as manager of Accrington Stanley. The 34-year-old Blackburn midfielder is open to the idea of a player-manager role at the League Two club. Beattie, 36, left Accrington by mutual consent on Friday after 16 months in charge. Blackburn midfielder David Dunn is un...
Dunn under consideration to become new boss of Accrington Stanley . Beattie left the role by mutual consent after 16 months in charge .
Real Madrid are looking to extend their 21-game winning streak by defeating San Lorenzo to claim their first ever Club World Cup title. Cristiano Ronaldo and Co have been in scintillating form - winning the Champions League, Copa del Rey and European Super Cup in 2014 - and reached the final in Marrakech with a 4-0 dem...
Real Madrid beat San Lorenzo in Club World Cup final . Sergio Ramos opened scoring with a header in the first half . Gareth Bale puts them 2-0 up early on after half time . Real Madrid XI: Casillas, Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo, Kroos, Isco, Rodriguez, Bale, Ronaldo, Benzema . San Lorenzo XI: Torrico, Yepes, Mercier,...
By . Pa Reporter . Aston Villa have allowed back-up goalkeeper Jed Steer to join Sky Bet League One club Doncaster on a three-month loan deal. Steer joined Villa on a free transfer from Norwich last summer but, given the form of Brad Guzan, he made just three appearances, all in cup matches. It is the third loan spell ...
Keeper joined Villa on free from Norwich City last summer . Brad Guzan form has limited 21-year-old to just three cup matches . Rovers move is third loan switch following spells at Yeovil and Cambridge during Canaries career .
Tories have baffled residents of the Essex town of Clacton-on-Sea by asking them about their local Tube services – even though the nearest London Underground station is 60 miles away. The party asked the bizarre question in a survey ahead of the by-election triggered by their MP Douglas Carswell’s defection to Ukip. A ...
The party asked the bizarre question in a survey ahead of the by-election . Vote was triggered by their MP Douglas Carswell’s defection to Ukip . Closest station to Clacton is Upminster - District line's most easterly point .
FC Basel have named Paulo Sousa as their new coach following the departure of Murat Yakin earlier this summer. The 43-year-old Portuguese has signed a three-year contract with the Swiss champions. Sousa was most recently with Maccabi Tel Aviv, winning the Israeli league, after previous spells in charge of Queens Park R...
Sousa signs three-year contract with the Swiss champions . Yakin strong contender for Southampton job . Mauricio Pochettino appointed Spurs boss on Tuesday .
Less than 72 hours after retaining his UFC light-heavyweight title, Jon Jones checked himself into a treatment centre having tested positive for cocaine. The failed test, which took place a month before his fight with Daniel Cormier in Las Vegas, will have no impact on his status as champion. Cormier was quick to come ...
Jon Jones failed a drugs test on December 4, testing positive for cocaine . Jones retained his UFC light-heavyweight title by beating Daniel Cormier . Jones revealed he has checked himself into a treatment centre . He has been supported by the UFC and president Dana White .
Real Madrid could be willing to listen to offers for Xabi Alonso amid concerns the midfielder's lost too much weight, say reports in Spain. According to El Confidencial, Real are concerned by the Spain star's lack of fitness and apparent weight loss during pre-season. Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly worried b...
Real Madrid could listen to offers for former Liverpool star Xabi Alonso, according to reports in Spain . Spanish giants concerned by midfielder's lack of fitness, says El Confidencial . Alonso fallen down Bernabeu pecking order following arrival of Toni Kroos .
By . Simon Jones . Hull City are considering a move for free agent Brede Hangeland after completing deals for Harry Maguire and Andy Robertson on Tuesday. Hangeland, 33, is a free agent after being released by Fulham last season. He signed for the club in 2007 and went on to make 267 appearances in all competitions. Ta...
Hull considering a move for free agent Brede Hangeland . The club signed Harry Maguire and Andy Robertson on Tuesday .
The search is on for a 12-year-old Bronx girl who disappeared after leaving her home on Friday, police said. Charleyne Delgado was reported missing Saturday after not returning to her home on University Avenue near W 165 Street in Highbridge. Missing: Charleyne Delgado was reported missing Saturday after not returning ...
Charleyne Delgado disappeared from her home on University Avenue in Highbridge . She was last seen at her home Friday afternoon, and parents filed a report on Saturday .
An Australian woman has gone into labour aboard a Malaysian Airlines flight from Malaysia to Brisbane, forcing it to make an emergency stop in Bali. The flight landed at 2.10pm local time after the woman was 'about to give birth' on Friday. Spokesman for Ngurah Rai airport managers Angkasa Pura, Herry A. Y. Sikado, say...
An Australian woman has gone into labour forcing emergency landing . A Malaysian Airlines flightfrom Malaysia to Brisbane stopped in Bali . The plane with 178 passengers landed at 2.10pm local time and the woman was rushed to hospital .
By . Simon Jones . Newcastle misfit Hatem Ben Arfa is wanted by Serie A giants AC Milan. And the Frenchman has been told he can leave and Newcastle want around £12million. The 27-year-old was left out of the first team squad that toured New Zealand and has been training with the reserves. Wanted: Hatem Ben Arfa is a ta...
Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa is wanted by AC Milan . Frenchman told he can leave for £12million . Club also linked with Sochaux midfielder Sanjin Prcic .
New Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has identified the capture of a new left-back as a summer priority, with Swansea’s Ben Davies the shock name on his hit list. Spurs watched the 21-year-old extensively last season and his name will be recommended to Pochettino. Davies was excellent for Swansea last season and attr...
Swansea defender Ben Davies is a surprise target for Tottenham . Spurs are waiting for Mauricio Pochettino to green light the move . New manager has prioritised a left-back with Danny Rose already at the club .
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a second man was found stabbed to death in a garden. Police were called to an address at Brooksfield in Bildeston, Suffolk at 4.15am today . The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The man is being questioned by investigators at a police station in B...
Man found stabbed in a to death in a garden in Brooksfield, Suffolk . He was pronounced dead at the scene . The surrounding road is closed while police investigate . A 44-year-old has been arrested and is being questioned .
It's the signature tune for the new season and the 50th anniversary edition of the Match of the Day titles featured many special moments from BBC's flagship football show. It began with footage from the first ever broadcast in 1964, with Kenneth Wolstenholme introducing highlights of Liverpool's league game against Ars...
50th anniversary edition of the Match of the Day titles screened on Saturday . First show was broadcasted on BBC 2 in 1964 . 40 second clip culminated with Manchester City lifting title .
India opener Rohit Sharma is to miss the remainder of the Royal London Series against England with a broken finger, and will be replaced by Murali Vijay. Rohit hurt his right middle finger while fielding in India's 133-run victory over England in Cardiff two days ago. Vijay, who opened throughout India's Test campaign ...
India beat England in the first one-day international at Cardiff . Rohit Sharma hurt his finger while fielding in the 133-run victory . Sharma will be replaced by Murali Vijay .
Manchester City new boy Bruno Zuculini is poised to join Valencia on loan after red tape prevented a temporary move to Sunderland. The 21-year-old midfielder, who arrived in a £3m deal from Argentine side Racing Club last month, is not able to join a Premier League club and then immediately move to another on loan due ...
Man City new boy set to join Spanish side Valencia on loan . Red tape prevented 21-year-old from joining Sunderland . Champions will listen to offers for Micah Richards and Scott Sinclair .
Tiger Woods has announced Chris Como as his latest swing coach, filling a vacancy created by his split from Sean Foley in August. At 36, Como is two years Woods' junior and will initially work with the former world No 1 on a consultant basis. He has previously worked with Australian professional Aaron Baddeley on his s...
Chris Como will work with Tiger Woods on an initial consultant basis . Woods split with previous swing coach Sean Foley in August . Former world No 1 last played at US PGA Championship .
Bayern Munich have expressed an interest in Manchester City's Aleksandar Kolarov. The 28-year-old has plenty of admirers with Roma and Juventus particularly keen. Wanted: Bayern Munich have expressed an interest in Manchester City left-back Aleksandar Kolarov (left) Kolarov is entering the final year of his contract af...
The German champions have expressed an interest in the Manchester City left-back . Kolarov is entering the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium .
By . Simon Jones for the Daily Mail . Tottenham are willing to let Benoit Assou Ekotto leave on a free transfer. The Cameroon international has been pushed down the pecking order by the arrival of Ben Davies from Swansea while Danny Rose has also signed a new long-term deal. Assou-Ekotto has one year left on his contra...
Tottenham happy to allow Benoit Assou-Ekotto to leave on free transfer . Cameroon international spent last season on loan at QPR . Left back pushed down pecking order behind Ben Davies and Danny Rose .
Stevie Ray is determined to silence Curt Warburton once and for all in their third fight on Saturday. The Scotsman travels to Newcastle to complete the trilogy at Cage Warriors 73, live on MailOnline. And he is confident he will retain his lightweight title and put Warburton in his place. Stevie Ray (pictured) fights C...
Stevie Ray faces Curt Warburton for the third time at Cage Warriors 73 . Ray is the lightweight champion after winning their rematch in June . Warburton won the first fight by unanimous decision last year . Ray is confident of winning the decider in front of Warburton's home fans in Newcastle .
By . David Kent for MailOnline . Tottenham face three gruelling journeys to their Europa League group opponents after they were drawn against a trio of clubs from south-east Europe. The draw also threw up a potential security threat in Istanbul and London, since Spurs face home and away games against Besiktas in the sa...
Tottenham face Besiktas, Partizan and Asteras Tripolis in the group stages . Potential security thrteat with Spurs and Arsenal fans travelling to Turkey . Galatasaray face Arsenal the night before Spurs take on Besiktas .
Bath have announced renewed contracts for back-row trio Matt Garvey, Leroy Houston and Guy Mercer. Both Garvey and Houston arrived at the Recreation Ground ahead of last season, while Mercer moved through the club's academy system to senior status in 2011. 'Matt, Leroy and Guy are all talented players and offer differe...
Bath announce renewed deals for Matt Garvey, Leroy Houston and Guy Mercer . Mercer has played through the club's academy system . Garvey and Houston joined Bath ahead of last season .
By . Simon Jones for the Daily Mail . Fulham are closing on an £800,000 deal for Boca Juniors defensive starlet Tiago Casasola. The 19-year-old has been watched by Barcelona, Roma and Tottenham scouts in recent months but Championship Fulham have stolen the initiative and hope to wrap up a deal for the Argentina U20 in...
Fulham closing in on £800k deal for Boca Juniors defender Tiago Casasola . 19-year-old has been watched by Barcelona, Roma and Tottenham . Cottagers lost 2-1 to Ipswich on opening day of Championship season .
Doncaster are chasing former Manchester City midfielder Abdul Razak. The 22-year-old is currently playing for Greek side OFI Crete, who are managed by Gennaro Gattuso. But Rovers boss Paul Dickov is keen on bringing Razak back to England this month. Doncaster are interested in former Man City midfielder Abdul Razak, pi...
Abdul Razak left Manchester City to join Anzhi Makhachkala in 2013 . League One side Doncaster are interested in signing the midfielder . Razak joined West Ham last January but failed to make an appearance .
By . Sami Mokbel . Follow @@SamiMokbel81_DM . Monaco striker Gaetano Monachello is a target for a host of Championship clubs. The Italian forward is free to leave the Ligue 1 club on loan this summer, with the French side prepared to cover his salary in full. And Bolton, Bournemouth, Blackpool and Sheffield Wednesday a...
Bolton, Bournemouth, Blackpool and Sheffield Wednesday to battle for Monaco striker Gaetano Monachello . Italian forward is free to leave Ligue 1 club on loan in summer, with French side prepared to cover his salary in FULL .
By . Simon Jones . Reading have moved to pip Blackpool for Spanish left-back Joan Oriol. The 27-year-old free agent was due to hold talks at Bloomfield Road but Reading heard of his availability and have stepped in with a better offer. Oriol was with Osasuna last season but has also appeared for Villarreal. Tug of war:...
Orial was to have talks with Blackpool but Reading offered him a better deal . Orial is a free agent having played for Osasuna and Villarreal last season . Blackpool have signed Donervon Daniels on loan from West Brom .
Stevie Ray faces Curt Warburton for the third time - and you can watch it live with Mail Online. As part of our exciting new partnership with Cage Warriors, we will bring you full coverage from Newcastle. Watch all the action from the second half of the show from 9pm.
Stevie Ray takes on Curt Warburton for the third time at Newcastle's Metro Arena on Saturday . The lightweight champion is defending the belt he won against Warburton in June . Warburton won the pair's first fight last year and is bidding for revenge .
Arsenal are confident they can complete the signing of Legia Warsaw teenager Krystian Bielik. The Gunners are hot on the heels of the talented 17-year-old and have made strong enquiries over a January move. Arsenal are in regular contact with Legia over a swoop for the midfielder and expect a deal to be completed by th...
Arsenal are chasing Legia Warsaw midfielder Krystian Bielik . The 17-year-old could make a January move to the Emirates Stadium . Arsene Wenger hopes a deal can be concluded by end of the month . READ: The lowdown on Arsenal's new youngsters Chiori Johnson and Tyrell Robinson .
A two-year-old boy was rescued by firefighters after he became stuck in a drain in his back yard in Melbourne on Saturday evening. Rescuers rushed to the scene in the Victorian suburb of Blackburn about 6pm. The firefighters used jackhammers and hydraulic equipment to free the boy when one of his legs became lodged in ...
A toddler became trapped in the drain in his garden from the legs down . Firefighters rushed to the scene in Blackburn, Melbourne on Saturday . The crews used jackhammers to chip away at the concrete to rescue him . The boy was taken to hospital under sedation for observation .
By . Simon Jones . Reading are in talks with former QPR forward Hogan Ephraim. The 26-year-old had a spell on loan at Peterborough last season but is currently a free agent following his release from Loftus Road during the summer. Manager Nigel Adkins will be hoping to add Ephraim to the signing of another former QPR p...
Free agent Ephraim in talks with Reading over a move . Nigel Adkins added Anton Ferdinand to his squad on Monday . Wolves defender David Davis joins Birmingham . Leeds are looking to sign Catania defender Giuseppe Bellusci .
Leicester City have made an enquiry for West Bromwich Albion midfielder Graham Dorrans. The 27-year-old Scotland international will be allowed to leave by Tony Pulis for the right offer as he looks to strengthen elsewhere in his squad. Dorrans has made 21 appearance in all competitions for the Baggies this season, scor...
Graham Dorrans is a transfer target for Leicester . The 27-year-old Scotland international will be allowed to leave the Hawthorns if the price is right . Leicester have funds to improve their squad for the second half of the season as they fight against relegation from the Premier League .
By . Simon Jones . Blackburn have taken Carlos Cuellar on trial. The 32-year-old Spanish defender is on the lookout for a club after being released by Sunderland. Bargain: Spanish defender Carlos Cuellar is available on a free after his release from Sunderland . Villan: Cuellar spent four years at Villa Park after leav...
Blackburn interest in signing free agent defender Carlos Cuellar . Spaniard was released by Sunderland earlier this summer .
Ahead of another weekend of the Barclays Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks. Simply click on your team in the fixture list below to find out who is ruled out and who is making a return as well as all the key statistics surrounding your cl...
Chelsea aim to maintain unbeaten start as they travel to Newcastle United . Liverpool look to build on good results as they host Sunderland . Arsenal visit Stoke following Alexis Sanchez's late winner at Southampton . Manchester City host late Saturday kick-off at home to Everton . Manchester United visit Saints on Mon...
Leeds United have asked about Roma midfielder Federico Viviani. The 22-year-old, who has been on loan at Latina, is thought highly of at Elland Road and has experience in the Italy Under-21 side. Done deal: Leeds United have signed Federico Viviani of Italy ahead of the new season . Experience: Viviani (left) spent las...
Roma midfielder Federico Viviani, who has been on loan at Latina, is wanted by Leeds United . Sampdoria are after Crystal Palace midfielder Jose Campana .
Cardiff and Bolton are interested in Chelsea starlet Islam Feruz. The 19-year-old forward, who is currently on loan at Greek side OFI Crete, is set to return to England next month. Chelsea teenager Islam Feruz is attracting interest from a host of Championship clubs . The Scotland Under 21 striker is highly-rated at Ch...
Young Chelsea striker Islam Feruz chased by number of clubs . Cardiff, Bolton, Bournemouth and Birmingham among those interested . The 19-year-old Feruz is currently on loan with OFI Crete in Greek league . He moved to Chelsea from Celtic in September 2011 .
By . Simon Jones . Swansea have revived talks and agreed a fee with Marseille for Dimitri Payet. Marseille are happy to sell for £6.5million but the 27-year-old winger is unsure about the move. The Welsh club are also interested in West Ham target Timothee Kolodziejczak, the Nice left-back. Agreed: Swansea agree a fee ...
Swansea agree £6.5m fee with Marseille for Dimitri Payet . But the winger remains unsure about moving to the Welsh club . Jonjo Shelvey is a target for Crystal Palace .
A young man has drowned off the coast of a Queensland beach. Around 11am on Sunday morning the man was surfing off Sunshine Beach, near Noosa, about 135 kilometres north of Brisbane. News Corp reported the man was aged 26, and had been visiting from Brisbane. His girlfriend reportedly looked on as rescuers tried to rev...
A man has died at Sunshine Beach, near Noosa in Queensland . Aged in his 20s, the man could not be revived after he was dragged ashore .
Manchester United are set to offer a trial to Southport teenager Drew Lewis. The 19-year-old has scored 38 goals for the Conference club's reserve side this season. His performances have captured the attention of a number of league clubs - but United have moved to offer the youngster a trial. Southport's Drew Lewis wil...
Southport teenager Drew Lewis has impressed Manchester United . The 19-year-old is set to be offered a trial at Old Trafford . Lewis has scored 38 goals for Southport's reserve side this season . United signed Sadiq El Fitouri from Salford City at the end of January . CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United new...
By . Sami Mokbel . Follow @@SamiMokbel81_DM . Brighton manager Oscar Garcia has offered his resignation following his side's play-off defeat to Derby. The Seagulls' promotion hopes were dashed following their crushing loss against Steve McClaren's side. And Sportsmail understands the manager, who only arrived at Bright...
Garcia has told the club he wants to leave after defeat to Derby County . The Seagulls' hopes of promotion were dashed after a 6-2 aggregate defeat to Steve McClaren's side . It is understood Brighton officials have asked Garcia to sleep on his decision .
By . Martin Robinson . PUBLISHED: . 01:57 EST, 31 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 01:58 EST, 31 October 2013 . A pedestrian died after being knocked down by a lorry on a duel carriageway this morning. Kent Police said the collision happened at 12.15am on the London-bound section of the A2 near Wincheap, Canterbury. The w...
Incident happened on A2 near Wincheap, Canterbury . Man killed not identified but believed to be in his teens .
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson is emerging a strong contender to replace Lee Clark at Birmingham. Clark was sacked by the Championship side on Monday after a difficult start to the season. And Sportsmail understands the Midlands club are keen to speak to Robinson about taking charge at St Andrews. Birmingham are keen to...
Lee Clark was sacked as Birmingham manager on Monday . Birmingham lie 21st in the Championship after a slow start to the season . Blues view MK Dons boss Karl Robinson as a potential new manager .
Legia Warsaw have sent an open letter to Celtic requesting a one-off match in either Glasgow or Warsaw to determine who should qualify for the next round of the Champions League. The Polish side thrashed the Scottish champions 6-1 over two legs in the third qualifying round of the competition, but were then kicked out ...
Legia Warsaw send an open letter to Celtic requesting a play-off . The Scottish champions lost 6-1 over two legs in the Champions League . But the Polish side were kicked out after using an ineligible player . And now Henning Berg's side are hoping for a one-off match to settle matter .
By . Simon Jones . Thomas Muller wants clarification over his future at Bayern Munich. The Germany international is interested in talking to Manchester United if Bayern can not assure him of a greater role. Champion player: Tomas Muller helped Bayern Munich win a league and cup double this term . On the radar: Kevin St...
German international worried about first team chances at Bundesliga champions . Muller plans to have a meeting Munich over his future . Red Devils also keen to sign Roma's Kevin Strootman .
By . Simon Jones . Wolves have insisted that Danny Batth is not for sale despite interest from neighbours Aston Villa. Villa are understood to be considering a £5million offer for the 23-year-old centre-half who signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract in January. They are expecting bids for Holland international Ro...
Villa considering £5million bid for the 23-year-old centre back . Southampton are keen on Holland international Vlaar . Wolves hopeful of signing Kieran Agard from Rotherham .
Authorities say the longtime top prosecutor in Carroll County is dead of an apparent suicide. The Carroll County Sheriff's Office says Jerry Barnes was found around 10:30 a.m. Saturday morning at a home in Westminster with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. Barnes was taken to a hospital, where he died. The 66-y...
The Carroll County Sheriff's Office says Jerry Barnes was found around 10:30 a.m. Saturday . He was taken to a hospital where he died . Had served as state's attorney for Carroll County since 1994 .
By . Simon Jones . Leicester have bid a potential club record £6million for Brighton striker Leonardo Ulloa but the Championship side want £10million. Nigel Pearson has pushed his board to bid on three previous occasions with the latest offer structured to be paid almost in one lump sum. The 27-year-old Argentine moved...
Foxes set to break club transfer record to land striker . Argentine scored 26 goals for Brighton since joining in January 2013 .
A newborn baby is in intensive care at a Brisbane Hospital, as police investigate the cause of the two-week-old’s life threatening head injuries. The investigation has been launched by the Child Protection Investigation Unit on the Gold Coast, according to the Courier Mail. The infant was rushed to Gold Coast Universit...
Two-week-old baby in intensive care with 'serious' head injuries . Gold Coast police have launched an investigation to determine the cause . Infant taken to Gold Coast University Hospital on Sunday before transfer . Child's parents, from Maudsland, are cooperating with detectives .
Liverpool defender Daniel Agger is an option for Atletico Madrid. The Spanish champions are considering the unsettled Dane as they face losing Diego Godin to Bayern Munich in a £27m deal. VIDEO Scroll down to watch Daniel Agger's own goal in pre-season . On the sidelines: Defender Daniel Agger is desperate to leave Liv...
Spanish champions considering move for unsettled Agger . Atletico face losing Diego Godin to Bayern Munich in a £27m deal . Agger has told manager Brendan Rodgers he wants to leave Anfield .
This lizard was caught on camera apparently strumming a leaf to its heart's content. The forest dragon lizard was spotted in the unusual pose by professional photographer Aditya Permana in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The 33-year-old caught the comical snap earlier this week and watched the critter for more than an hour befo...
The lizard was spotted in the pose by photographer Aditya Permana . The reptile was seen practising its chords in Yogyakarta, Indonesia . The tiny reptile seemed completely at ease as it performing to an audience .
Celtic striker John Guidetti has won the Scottish Professional Football League player of the month award for October. The on-loan Manchester City striker hit two goals in three Scottish Premiership games last month and also netted a hat-trick in a League Cup win over Partick Thistle. The 22-year-old Swede has scored ni...
John Guidetti is on loan from Manchester City and is firing in the goals . He scored five times in October to win the player of the month award . The Sweden striker has nine goals in as many games since joining Celtic .
An eight-year-old boy has died in a tragic farming accident on a rural property in the Port Stephens area on the NSW mid-north coast. Just after midday on Sunday police were called to a property in Swan Bay where they were directed to an injured boy. It is believed that the eight-year-old became trapped under a tractor...
A young boy has died in a farming accident on the NSW mid-north coast . It is believed the eight-year-old became trapped under a tractor at the Swan Bay property . His grandfather is thought to have been the once driving it . Paramedics were called but the boy died at the scene .
By . Daily Mail Reporter . UNC Charlotte freshman Joshua Helm, 18, fell to his death from a seventh-floor dorm room early Sunday morning . A University of North Carolina at Charlotte freshman has died after falling from the seventh floor of his dorm. Joshua Helm, 18, was found Sunday morning around 9:30 a.m. by a resid...
Joshua Helm, 18, a student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, fell from a seventh-floor window early Sunday morning . Cause of death not determined but foul play ruled out . Freshman leaves behind his family and a girlfriend .
Crystal Palace are sending a delegation to Senegal's match with Algeria to give a medical to Pape Souare. The 23-year-old Lille left-back is poised to join Palace in a £3.4million transfer. Palace are maintaining interest in Shola Ameobi but another target Bolton winger Chung Yong Lee is expected to see out the season ...
Crystal Palace are sending a delegation to Senegal's match with Algeria . Pape Souare is prepared to join Palace from Lille in a £3.4million move . The 23-year-old could be offered a three-and-a-half year contract .
By . Talal Musa . PUBLISHED: . 12:57 EST, 10 December 2012 . | . UPDATED: . 16:39 EST, 10 December 2012 . Thrill of the hunt: You'll have to do whatever it takes to survive, including hunting the island's animals . Marooned on an island off the coast of Japan, Lara Croft began armed with nothing more than her wits and ...
Follows young Lara Croft as she transforms from a frightened young woman to a hardened survivor . Voiced by Camilla Luddington, best known for playing Kate Middleton in US TV drama . Living, breathing Lara - massive attention to fine details means character most realistic in series .
By . Simon Jones . West Ham will have to up their off to £10million if they want to sign Sadio Mane. Manager Sam Allardyce is keen on the Senegal winger who has also been watched by Newcastle and Manchester City but they may struggle to match his club Red Bull Salzburg's valuation. West Ham have offered £5.2m with add-...
Manager Sam Allardyce is keen on Mane but he may prove too costly . Hammers have offered £5.2m plus add-ons but it is unlikely to be accepted . Newcastle and Manchester City have also watched the 22-year-old .
Former US Amateur champion Matt Fitzpatrick has secured his playing privileges for the European Tour next season at the age of just 20 following a tense final day at the Qualifying School in Spain. The Sheffield youngster birdied three of the last six holes to finish tied 10th. The Q-School was won by Mikko Korhonen fr...
20-year-old Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick secured place on European Tour . Fitzpatrick birdied three of his last six holes for tenth place finish in Spain . Seven further Englishmen gained their cards at Spanish Qualifying School .
By . Mike Dawes . Team Sky's problems continued on Thursday as Spaniard Xabier Zandio joined Chris Froome in exiting the Tour de France. Defending champion Froome abandoned on Wednesday's fifth stage after the pain caused by three crashes in two days. The 194-kilometre sixth stage from Arras to Reims took place on wet ...
Xabier Zandio joins Froome in exiting Le Tour . Defending champion Froome left race after three crashes .
Once upon a time it was Wembley’s twin towers that inspired the great England wingers, from Stanley Matthews to Tom Finney and Alan Ball. Times may have changed and the towers long gone, but it seems today’s stars still feel drawn to the national stadium. The old Wembley was demolished in 2003 and four years later the ...
Raheem Sterling has a tattoo of the Wembley arch on his arm . Famous ground inspired great England wingers such as Stanley Matthews and Tom Finney . The old Wembley stadium was demolished back in 2003 .
Leicester City have had a £7million bid accepted for Wigan midfielder James McArthur and have offered £5m for Lokomotiv Moscow striker Dame N'Doye. Manager Nigel Pearson is hopeful of persuading McArthur to join after being given permission to speak to the 26-year-old with their offer forcing rivals Burnley out of the ...
Nigel Pearson is hopeful of persuading McArthur to join the Foxes . Crystal Palace and Burnley also moved for the Wigan midfielder, but Leicester have forced their rivals out . N'Doye is a Senegal international and Leicester have made a £5m bid .
Sunderland have signed Inter Milan's Ricky Alvarez on a season-long loan deal. The clubs have agreed a fee of £1million for the move but could make the deal permanent for £8.5m, assuming Sunderland stay in the Premier League. Alvarez, 26, is a 6ft 2in attacking midfielder and has been capped seven times by Argentina an...
Sunderland will loan Ricky Alvarez from Inter Milan . North East club will pay £1m for the loan . Deal could be made permanent if Black Cats are not relegated . Alvarez has won seven caps for Argentina .
Southampton have made enquiries for Porto prospect Juan Quintero. Ronald Koeman is looking to take the Colombian on loan as injuries mount up at St Mary's. Quintero, 21, can play as an attacking midfielder, or on the left. He has 11 caps for his country. Colombia's Juan Quintero celebrates scoring against the Ivory Coa...
Juan Quintero is an attacking midfielder and can also operate on the left . The Colombian has 11 caps for his country . Southampton are currently fourth in the Premier League table . Koeman's side travel to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on Sunday .
Widnes have given prop forward Alex Gerrard a new three-year contract. Gerrard, 22, has been with the Vikings since the age of 16 and progressed through their youth system to establish himself in Super League. 'Alex has developed into one of the top young Super League props in the competition,' Widnes coach Denis Betts...
Alex Gerrard agrees new three-year deal with Widnes Vikings . 22-year-old prop has been with Vikings since age of 16 .
By . Simon Jones . Leeds owner Massimo Cellino wants Catania centre back Giuseppe Bellusci. The 24-year-old has experience of playing in Serie A and Cellino sees him as the man to shore up Leeds' shaky defence. But Stephen Warnock is free to leave Leeds despite having a year to run on his current contract. Experienced:...
New owner Massimo Cellino is keen on the Italian defender . Taylor is out of contract and has talks planned at Elland Road . Luke Varney joins Blackburn after being released . Stephen Warnock has been told he is free to leave .