article stringlengths 256 1.03k | summary stringlengths 62 3.88k |
|---|---|
By . Sami Mokbel for the Daily Mail . Follow @@SamiMokbel81_DM . Arsenal were locked in talks with Borussia Dortmund trying to agree a fee for central defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos. The German club want £20million for the Greece international, who can also play right-back and holding midfielder. Sportsmail first r... | Papastathopoulos is being linked with Arsenal as a replacement for Thomas Vermaelen, who has joined Barcelona . The Greek international is valued at £20million by Borussia Dortmund . But Gunners boss Arsene Wenger is trying to cut a deal with the Germans . The defender has made 51 appearances for his country, scoring a... |
Aston Villa have joined clubs showing an interest in Swansea striker Bafetimbi Gomis. Villa have made an enquiry for Manchester City's Scott Sinclair and also want Jonathan Williams from Crystal Palace. The club have also made enquiries about West Bromwich Albion striker Adil Nabi. Bafetimbi Gomis is looking at a poten... | Aston Villa are interested in signing Bafetimbi Gomi from Swansea City . Villa are also interested in Scott Sinclair and Jonathan Williams . Crystal Palace remain favourites to sign Gomis . |
By . Simon Jones . Newcastle have made a £3million bid for Tottenham and Queens Park Rangers target Jamaal Lascelles. The 20-year-old was left out of Nottingham Forest's friendly with West Brom at the weekend and is keen on a move to the North East rather than a switch to London. The England Under 20 international is o... | Jamaal Lascelles has also been linked with Tottenham and QPR . Nottingham Forest defender is one of the hottest talents outside of the Barclays Premier League . Lascelles favours a move to the North East over a switch to London . |
Arsenal are interested in Paris St Germain forward Jean-Christophe Bahebeck. The 21-year-old scored twice against Brazil in the final of the Toulon tournament at the weekend to finish top scorer with four goals. PSG though are prepared to let him leave on a free transfer as long as they get 50 percent of any sell on. O... | Bahebeck scored four goals in Toulon, with two of them in the final against Brazil . The 21-year-old had a spell on loan at Valenciennes last season . |
By . Pa Reporter . British number one Heather Watson is through to the second round of the Rogers Cup in Montreal after a 6-4 5-7 6-4 win over Tereza Smitkova. The first set was a topsy-turvy affair but Watson prevailed as she broke her Czech opponent three times. The 22-year-old was not as clinical in the second as sh... | Watson won in three sets 6-4, 5-7, 6-4 . British No 1 will play either Francoise Abanda or Dominika Cibulkova . Cibulkova is 10th seed in the Canadian tournament . |
A family Christmas can bring a great deal of stress – from the marathon cooking and endless washing-up to disappointment over gifts and heated family rows. No wonder it sees more relationships break down than at any other time of year, with twice as many couples beginning divorce proceedings in the first week of Januar... | The do's and don't to secure a happy holiday season around your family . Plan. Sit down with your partner and write a list of everything that needs to be done – assign tasks and stick to them. That way no one can be accused of not pulling their weight. Take some time for yourself. Go for a walk or have a hot bath. You ... |
An Ohio couple was robbed of their four puppies on Christmas morning because they had no cash to offer their burglars. Three men slipped through an unlocked sliding door at the northeast Ohio home at around 6 a.m. Thursday, a Wayne County sheriff's captain said. The suspects confronted a 32-year-old man in semi-rural C... | The male victim, 32, was struck in the face with a handgun and woman, 21, was held up at gunpoint . When the suspects' demands for cash weren't met, the men scooped up the three-week-old Cane Corso puppies and fled . Cane Corsos are an Italian mastiff-type dog that can serve as watchdogs and hunters . The puppies chanc... |
By . Mail On Sunday Reporter . Sir Patrick Stewart has revealed that he feels Britain is ‘careless about ageing’. The Star Trek actor said we should learn from the example of California, where healthy living is a priority and men are not afraid of moisturising. Speaking to US magazine AARP – the . equivalent of Saga – ... | He said people in Britain were 'careless about ageing' and should moisturise . When the 73-year-old lived in the U.S. he took better care of himself . |
By . Mike Dawes . Owen Livesey completed England's golden haul when he edged out Team Bath fighter Tom Reed on penalties in the final of the under-81kgs. Camberley judoka Livesey had quit the sport after missing out on the squad for London 2012, joining up with Widnes Vikings Academy rugby league side before returning ... | Owen Livesey beats fellow England fighter Tom Reed on penalties in under-81kgs final at Commonwealth Games . Livesey quit judo after missing out on London 2012 squad . Camberley judoka returned to full-time training in bid for Games selection . |
Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has been named the North East Football Writers' Association's player of the year for 2014. Cattermole beat former Sunderland team-mate Jack Colback, now at Newcastle, and Middlesbrough skipper Grant Leadbitter to the award. Middlesbrough’s England Under 21 defender Ben Gibson was na... | Lee Cattermole beat former Sunderland team-mate Jack Colback . In-form Middlesbrough skipper Grant Leadbitter came third . Boro's England U21 star Ben Gibson was named young player of the year . |
Manny Pacquiao will return to China on November 22 to take on Chris Algieri in the gambling mecca of Macau. The Filipino's WBO welterweight title will be up for grabs as Algieri moves up a division following his shock win over Ruslan Provodnikov last month. Showdown: Manny Pacquiao will return to China to take on Chris... | Manny Pacquiao will fight Chris Algieri in China's Macau on November 22 . Pacquiao's WBO welterweight title will be on the line . Algieri has moved up a division after defeating Ruslan Provodnikov in June . |
Sheffield United have made a surprise enquiry for Dundee United's Gary Mackay-Steven. The 24-year-old Scotland international, formerly of Liverpool and Fulham, has five months left on contract. Mackay-Steven has attracted scouts from Swansea and West Brom in recent weeks. Gary Mackay-Steven fires in from close range fo... | The League One side are interested in signing Gary Mackay-Steven . The 24-year-old has been in good form for Dundee United this season . Mackay-Steven is out of contract at the end of the season . The Scotland international has said he would like to play in England . |
A water buffalo went on a rampage in China's Sichuan Province, injuring 14 people and damaging vehicles in its path. State media released security footage showing the buffalo running through streets and chasing after people in Leshan City. The animal ran through the streets for around 40 minutes before four police offi... | Water buffalo went on rampage for 40 minutes around city streets . Police in Leshan City eventually killed the buffalo by shooting it 10 times . Resident described being chased and injured by the animal . |
By . Simon Jones . Manchester City striker John Guidetti is wanted by Feyenoord who are prepared to sign him on a permanent deal. The Swedish international had a successful loan spell with the Dutch club in 2011/12. Juventus have also shown an interest in the 22-year-old who is available for around £4.5million. Wanted:... | John Guidetti is a target for Feyenoord . Manchester City striker spent season 2011/12 on loan at the Dutch club . Juventus are also interested in £4.5m-rated Swede . |
By . Simon Jones . Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has agreed to sign for Juventus. It is understood he has confirmed agreement via an email while on holiday in Los Angeles. United have replaced the veteran left back with Luke Shaw and the £30million arrival leaves Evra surplus to requirements for Louis van Gaa... | The 33-year-old will join the Italian champions despite signing a new deal . Louis van Gaal is happy to let him go after signing Luke Shaw . |
Three people were rescued Saturday after a small plane went down near Beluga Mountain just northwest of Anchorage, Alaska. The plane's emergency locator beacon sent a signal to the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center at about 1:30pm on Saturday. The Alaska Air National Guard's rescue helicopter headed for the coordinates... | The plane's emergency locator beacon sent a distress signal to the Alaska Air National Guard on Saturday . No injuries were reported . The cause behind the crash remains unclear . |
By . Simon Jones . Ricky van Wolfswinkel is in talks over a season loan to French club St Etienne. The 25-year-old Holland international joined Norwich for £8.5million last season from Sporting Lisbon but scored just one goal. Van Wolfswinkel is due to have a medical with the French side looking to make the deal perman... | Van Wolfswinkel set to join French club on season-long loan . St Etienne have option to make deal permanent for £4.75m . Dutch international moved to Norwich for £8.5m last season . |
Crystal Palace and Sunderland are among the clubs monitoring Senegal international midfielder Stephane Badji. The 24-year-old impressed scouts during his country’s 1-0 victory over Egypt in Cairo on Saturday and is keen on a move to England. The 6ft 3ins versatile midfielder was part of Senegal’s Olympic squad in 2012 ... | Stephane Badji impressed during Sengal's 1-0 win over Egypt on Saturday . The midfielder currently plies his trade for Brann in Norway . The 24-year-old is believed to have a £600,000 release clause . |
Wolves are to rekindle interest in Leicester City striker Chris Wood next week when the loan window opens. The Molineux club made a £1.25m bid for the New Zealand international last month but failed to agree personal terms. Championship side Wolves are also looking to loan out defender Roger Johnson who saw a late move... | Wolves keen on Leicester frontman Chris Wood . Championship side to rekindle interest when loan window opens . Wood failed to agree personal terms on permanent switch last month . |
Former Tottenham and Manchester City defender Vedran Corluka has emerged as a target for Sunderland. The 28-year-old is playing for Lokomotiv Moscow but the Russian club will sell for around £4.8million. Gus Poyet also has an interest in Stoke defender Geoff Cameron but has been rebuffed in an enquiry for Atletico Madr... | Sunderland interested in Croatia international Vedran Corluka . Defender spent five years in England with Manchester City and Tottenham . Black Cats rebuffed in enquiry for Atletico Madrid's Toby Alderweirled . |
For every traveller on a shoe-string budget, every dollar counts. While it may seem as though Europe is one of the most expensive places in the world to holiday, it turns out that almost every single country has bargain buys. Hostelworld.com has compiled an infographic outlining what tourists can buy in each country fo... | Hostelworld's infographic shows what $1 will buy you in each country . From a packet of crisps to a train ride, the results vary dramatically . Norway, however, is the one country where nothing is available for a dollar . |
By . Elliott Bretland for MailOnline . Follow @@EllBretland . Arsenal Under 21s remain unbeaten after drawing 1-1 at home to Derby County on Thursday evening. The young Gunners took the lead four minutes into the second half through winger Ainsley Maitland-Niles. Having missed an open goal shortly before Arsenal's open... | Arsenal Under 21s maintain unbeaten after 1-1 draw with Derby . Young Gunners took lead through Ainsley Maitland-Niles . Rams equalised late on from penalty spot . |
By . Simon Jones . Nottingham Forest have signed former Sunderland centre-back Louis Laing. The 21-year-old had been training with Blackburn and was offered a surprise deal at Manchester United but the proposal fell through. The new JT: Louis Laing (left) was once likened to former England captain John Terry . Trial: L... | Laing was likened to then John Terry when he signed for Sunderland . The 21-year-old had also been training with Blackburn after being released . |
A British soldier has been sent home from Afghanistan and faces disciplinary action after filming a foul-mouthed rap criticising the government and posting it on the internet. Olly Carpenter, 25, of the Royal Engineers, uploaded the two-minute clip – in which he says ‘half of this Government needs to be quarantined’ an... | Olly Carpenter, 25, uploaded the foul-mouthed rap to Facebook . The two-minute protest song by the soldier criticised the government . Mr Carpenter, of the Royal Engineers, was sent home after it went viral . |
By . Simon Jones . West Ham have asked about Lorient defender Lamine Kone as manager Sam Allardyce looks to bolster his squad ahead of the next Premier League season. The 25-year-old centre-back is valued at about £5million and has played for France at every level from U17 to U20. Battler: Lamine Kone (right) wins a he... | Sam Allardyce looks into Lorient defender Lamine Kone . The 25-year-old centre-back is valued at about £5million . Kone has played for France at every level from U17 to U20, and was linked with Sunderland last year . |
By . Press Association Reporter . West Brom head coach Alan Irvine has confirmed Chris Brunt will continue to wear the captain's armband ahead of the new Barclays Premier League season. It means Brunt will have skippered the side under four different managers as he took up the role during the 2010-11 season, working wi... | Brunt has now been captain under four different West Brom managers . Irvine said Brunt has done 'a great job as captain for many years' |
Manchester United keeper Sam Johnstone has joined Doncaster Rovers on loan until January 3. The England Under 21 international's last appearance was in the summer tour fixture against Roma although he has been involved in behind-closed-doors friendlies of late. Johnstone, 21, enjoyed a loan with the South Yorkshire clu... | Sam Johnstone has moved on loan to Doncaster Rovers until January 3 . The 21-year-old last featured for United in summer friendly against Roma . Johnstone returns to Doncaster having enjoyed a loan spell with the club last season . |
This musician is taking street sounds to another level. Petr Špatina is well known in Prague as a talented glass harpist and a wonderful entertainer. And tourist Hermilo Gonzalez got a chance to hear the man in action when he visited the city on - and filmed the musician's incredible talent. Music maker: Petr Špatina b... | Crowds watch on in respectful silence as glass harpist plays in Prague . Petr Špatina is well known in Prague as a talented glass harpist . Spectators give musician rapturous round of applause after performance . |
River Plate want to sign Sunderland striker Ignacio Scocco. The 28-year-old only joined in January from Internacional but Boca Juniors and Newell's Old Boys are also keen to take him back to South America. Scocco played just six games under Gus Poyet, not managing to score a goal. Brief spell: Ignacio Scocco is set to ... | Scocco could return to Argentina with a host of clubs interested . Fellow striker Connor Wickham set for new contract at Sunderland . |
Guingamp defender Benjamin Angoua took an unorthodox method to try and stop his goalkeeper getting sent off. Stopper Mamadou Samassa was about to be given his marching order during the club's Ligue 1 clash against Montpellier for his furious protests after conceding a goal. But as referee Philippe Kalt was brandishing ... | Ivorian defender Benjamin Angoua nicked the referee's red card not once but twice . Man in the middle Philippe Kalt was going to dismiss Guingamp goalkeeper Mamadou Samassa towards the end of the 2-1 defeat to Montpellier . After fumbling the card Kalt eventually gave the stopper his marching orders . Angoua somehow es... |
Defender Elsad Zverotic and midfielder Dino Fazlic have left Fulham with immediate effect. Zverotic joined the club at the start of the 2013-14 season but he had only played one game since the middle of December, and leaves after starting only 14 times. His contract has been terminated by mutual consent. Both Elsad Zve... | Fulham's Elsad Zverotic and Dino Fazlic have left the West London . Zverotic's contract was terminated by mutual consent . Fazlic failed to break into the first-team squad and will now join FK Zadar . |
By . Jonny Singer for MailOnline . Follow @@Jonny_Singer . Celtic midfielder Beram Kayal has named his first-born son Pirlo, in an apparent tribute to the Italian star Andrea Pirlo. The Israeli player posted pictures of his son on Instagram, revealing he had been given the same name as the World Cup winning midfielder.... | Celtic midfielder celebrates birth of first child Pirlo Kayal . Italian midfielder Pirlo wore the slogan on a t-shirt after the World Cup . |
West Ham want to take Chelsea winger Christian Atsu on loan. The 22-year-old, who featured for Ghana in the World Cup, was signed from Porto last year but loaned out to Vitesse Arnhem. Aston Villa are also interested. Meanwhile, West Ham have bid £12million for Ecuador's Enner Valencia but look like missing out on Yehv... | Christian Atsu joined Chelsea from Porto in 2013 . The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem . West Ham and Aston Villa interested in signing Ghana international on loan . Hammers also targeting Enner Valencia and Yevhen Konoplyanka . |
By . Simon Jones for the Daily Mail . Benfica have opened talks with Queens Park Rangers for keeper Julio Cesar. The Brazilian is surplus to requirements at Loftus Road as QPR look to offload his £100,000-a-week wages. The 34-year-old’s wages are an issue for the Portuguese champions but they are trying to negotiate a ... | Harry Redknapp is keen to offload the goalkeeper due to his high wages . Cesar played in all seven of Brazil's matches at the World Cup this summer . He spent the latter half of last season on loan at Canadian side Toronto . Benfica are also interested in Manchester United's Anders Lindegaard . Fulham are in talks with... |
By . Press Association Reporter . West Ham defender Joey O'Brien has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad through injury. The 28-year-old, who met up with his international colleagues in Malahide on Sunday, is to return to his club for treatment on a knee injury. Out: West Ham defender Joey O'Brien (left) has w... | Joey O'Brien has pulled out of the Ireland squad with a knee injury . West Ham defender has not been replaced by Martin O'Neill . Ireland take on Oman on Wednesday and Georgia on Sunday . |
Sportsmail’s Mike Dickson speaks to British Australian Open quarter-finalist Dom Inglot ahead of Andy Murray's last eight clash with Nick Kyrgios at the Rod Laver Arena. Inglot feels Murray has the quality to overcome Kyrgios despite the rapturous home support that will be cheering on the Australian at the Melbourne sh... | Andy Murray faces Nick Kyrgios in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday at the Rod Laver Arena . Kyrgios is the first Australian to reach the knockout stages in a decade . Murray will be playing in his sixth successive Australian Open quarter-final . |
Leeds are looking at a loan deal for Catania's Albanian striker Edgar Cani. The 25-year-old forward has spent most of his career in the Italian leagues. He moved to Poland in 2011 for a spell with Polonia Warsaw which was marred by the team’s severe financial position and repeated fall-outs between the striker and club... | Edgar Cani has spent more of his career in the Italian leagues . Bristol City are in talks over signing Wolves' George Saville on loan . City are also interested in a loan deal for Wigan's James Tavernier . |
Featherstone have signed Samoa forward Reni Maitua on a two-year deal from the Canterbury Bulldogs. The 32-year-old has 174 NRL appearances to his name and his signature is a real statement of intent from Rovers ahead of a season which sees promotion to the Super League back on the agenda. 'This is a massive signing fo... | Featherstone Rovers are targeting promotion to the Super League . They have signed forward Reni Maitua on a two-year deal from Canterbury . The 32-year-old has also played for Cronulla and Parrametta . |
Marseille midfielder Morgan Amalfitano was in the stands at Loftus Road on Saturday to watch Hull City take on QPR. Amalfitano is available on a free transfer after falling out with coach Marcelo Bielsa and being told to stay away from training. The 29-year-old is in London with West Ham, Hull, Sunderland and Crystal P... | The former West Brom loanee was in London to watch match at Loftus Road . He has been made available on a free transfer by Marseille after falling out with new boss Marcelo Bielsa . Hull, Crystal Palace and West Ham are also interested in acquiring him . |
By . Simon Jones . Tottenham are poised to bid £5m for Nottingtham Forest defender Jamaal Lascelles. The 20-year-old centre-back made 34 . first-team appearances for Forest last season and has gained . international recognition with England at youth level. However, Spurs face competition from Premier League rivals QPR ... | Spurs join the race for highly-rated 20-year-old centre-back . North Londoners are ready to make a £5m bid for England youngster . Lascelles is understood to be keen to stay up North . |
Wesley Sneijder showed Manchester United what they're missing by scoring two stunning goals for Galatasaray on Thursday night. The 30-year-old midfielder was a target for the Red Devils and Premier League rivals Southampton during the January transfer window. Dutch midfielder Wesley Sneijder scored two stunning goals f... | Wesley Sneijder scored twice for Galatasaray in Turkish Cup tie . The Dutch midfielder had been target for Red Devils in January . |
By . Jonathan Block . United Flight 5714 was schedule to leave JFK at 7:35 p.m. and passengers had already begun boarding the plane when the tweet was spotted at 7:05 p.m. A United Airlines jet (same model pictured) was delayed out of New York's JFK Airport on Wednesday evening after a bomb threat was posted on Twitter... | Tweet posted to United's Twitter account noticed by employee in corporate security at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday night, 30 minutess before the flight was scheduled to depart JFK Airport . All 49 passenger evacuated from plane and searched again while luggage was rescreened . Plane landed at Washington Dulles International Air... |
By . Simon Jones . Swansea City have enquired about Holland international Jordy Clasie and are also showing interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Jonathan Williams. Feyenoord's Clasie, 22, is valued around £7m and highly regarded by his international manager Louis Van Gaal. He has made eight appearances for the interna... | Swansea have enquired about Feyenoord midfielder Jordy Clasie . Clasie is worth around £7m and is a part of Holland's preliminary World Cup squad . The Swans are also interested in Crystal Palace's Jonathan Williams . |
Arsenal have beaten Liverpool to the signing of Finland Under 19 goalkeeper Hugo Keto. The 18-year-old passed a medical this week and has signed a three-year deal with the Gunners. Keto was a boyhood Liverpool fan and was on trial with the club last season. New boy: Goalkeeper Hugo Keto poses for a picture at Arsenal's... | Keto spent time with Arsenal before signing . The Finland Under 19 stopper also went on trial at Liverpool . He is already 6ft 3in tall . |
Southampton have spoken to Feyenoord about midfielder Tonny Vilhena. The 20-year-old has come through the Dutch side's youth academy. His father is from Angola while his mother is from the Holland - choosing the latter to represent internationally. He has represented his country up to under 21 level and was a key playe... | Tonny Vilhena has come through Feyenoord's youth academy . 20-year-old Vilhena has represented Holland up to under 21 level . Midfielder has featured 16 times for Feyenoord this term in all competitions . |
Australian half-back Josh Drinkwater, who was London Broncos' leading scorer in their relegation season, has secured a return to the NRL with Wests Tigers. The 22-year-old, who moved to the Broncos just under a year ago from St George Illawarra, has joined the Tigers on a two-year deal and began pre-season training on ... | Josh Drinkwater was London Broncos' leading scorer last season . He has agreed a return to Australia with NRL side Wests Tigers . Drinkwater scored 136 points from five tries and 58 goals in 2014Â . |
Josh Gordon . Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Josh Gordon has been reinstated into the NFL and had his one-year suspension reduced to 10 games after the league announced changes to its drug policy. The league and Players' Association reached an agreement on Friday on revisions to the substance-abuse program. Earlie... | Cleveland Browns star wide receiver Josh Gordon has been reinstated into the NFL . Brown had his one-year suspension reduced to 10 games after the league announced changes to its drug policy . Gordon, who has at least four drug violations, has already served two games of the suspension . He will be eligible to play Nov... |
By . Simon Jones . David Ospina is poised to become Arsenal's next signing. The Nice goalkeeper has excelled for Colombia but was on Arsene Wenger's wishlist prior to the World Cup. Wenger has considered a number of options including Norwich's John Ruddy but 25-year-old Ospina represents better value at £4million. Ligh... | Colombia's first choice 'keeper David Ospina is heading for Arsenal . Nice stopper is available for just £4million . Ospina was on Arsene Wenger's transfer wishlist before the World Cup . Youngster Wellington Silva is leaving the Emirates on loan to Almeria . |
Ireland's Devin Toner takes a lineout ball . WEEK ONE . Friday, February 6 . Wales 16-21 England . Saturday, February 7 . Italy 3-26 Ireland . France 15-8 Scotland . WEEK TWO . Saturday, February 14 . England 47-17 Italy . Ireland 18-11 France . Sunday, February 15 . Scotland 23-26 Wales . WEEK THREE . Saturday, Februa... | Ireland are the defending Six Nations champions . Fifteen games to be played over seven weeks to decide 2015 winners . Find all the fixtures and results from this year's tournament below . |
New Hampshire police say a man who broke into his neighbor's apartment to silence a barking dog ended up getting bitten and arrested. They say a brawl erupted Friday morning when Roger Pelletier forced his way into the Portsmouth apartment because he was frustrated by the constant barking of her Shih Tzu, Oreo. Police ... | Roger Pelletier forced his way into the Portsmouth apartment because he was frustrated by the constant barking of her Shih Tzu, Oreo . Pelletier tried to strangle Oreo, leading to a confrontation with the dog's owner . They say Oreo bit Pelletier several times . |
Middlesbrough left back George Friend is interesting West Brom and Crystal Palace. The 27-year-old has been a consistent performer for Aitor Karanka's side this season. And his displays have caught the eye of both Tony Pulis and Alan Pardew. George Friend (right) is attracting interest from Premier League duo West Brom... | George Friend has been in impressive form for Middlesbrough this season . The 27-year-old is attracting interest from Premier League duo West Brom and Crystal Palace . Friend only signed a new four-deal at the Riverside Stadium in August . QPR are also interested but their financial situation may prove a stumbling bloc... |
By . Mike Dawes . Julia Bleasdale has pulled out of the Commonwealth Games, where she was due to run the 10,000 metres, because of a leg injury, Team England has announced. The 32-year-old, who finished eighth at the London Olympics, had been due to race at Hampden Park on Tuesday. Down and out: Julia Bleasdale has had... | The 32-year-old had been due to run in the 10,000m on Tuesday . Bleasdale finished in eighth place at the London Olympics in 2012 . England's Jo Pavey has already withdrawn from Tuesday's 10,000m . |
Gareth Bale has been included in the Wales squad to face Belgium in their Euro 2016 qualifier next weekend despite the forward's recent injury absence. The most expensive footballer of all time made his return for Real Madrid for the final 30 minutes of their Champions League victory over Liverpool on Tuesday night hav... | Gareth Bale returns to Chris Coleman's team for their Euro 2016 qualifier . Bale missed five Real Madrid matches after injuring buttock muscle . The injury was caused when he was last on international duty with Wales . |
By . Daily Mail Reporter . PUBLISHED: . 19:58 EST, 14 October 2013 . | . UPDATED: . 22:35 EST, 14 October 2013 . A very coordinated black bear at the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary in Reno, Nevada, is a tetherball champ! The bear is seen swinging the ball around the pole for up to three minutes at a time. And, it obviou... | The bear at the Animal Ark Wildlife Sanctuary in Reno, Nevada, can swing the ball around the pole for up to three minutes at a time . |
By . Daily Mail Reporter . First came Prada-style handbags for under-tens, then Liz Hurley designed bikinis for eight-year-olds. Now, the latest item to make your little girl feel old beyond her years is a child-friendly cologne. Cologne & Cotton’s Eau de Cologne is made in Spain and designed by Alvarez Gomez, Madrid’s... | Cologne & Cotton’s Eau de Cologne designed by Alvarez Gomez . Is Madrid’s oldest and most . prestigious perfumery . |
Rangers say they will continue fighting the imposition of a £250,000 fine relating to undisclosed payments after losing an appeal. The club believe they should not be forced to pay the fine, which was issued by a commission appointed by the Scottish Premier League to look into the use of Employee Benefit Trusts (EBT) a... | Rangers have lost their appeal against a £250,000 fine . The Ibrox club have been fined for their use of Employee Benefit Trusts . Rangers say they will now take the matter to arbitration . |
By . Simon Jones . Hull City are poised to bid £3.5million for Tottenham defender Michael Dawson. Manager Steve Bruce is still trying to get a permanent deal agreed for Jake Livermore whom Tottenham value at £8m and may need to put in a joint offer of around £10m. Dawson, 30, is top of Bruce's wishlist but he faces com... | Crystal Palace are also interested in 30-year-old Dawson . Hull manager Bruce is also trying to get a permanent deal agreed for Jake Livermore . |
Bafetimbi Gomis will be in London on Thursday as interest grows in the France international striker. The 28-year-old is due to hold talks with clubs after his contract ended with Lyon. Heads I win! Bafetimbi Gomis in action for former club Lyon . West Ham, Sunderland, Swansea and Galatasaray have all discussed Gomis, w... | Free agent Gomis due in London as fight for his signature hots up . Frenchman smashed 62 goals in 170 games for former club Lyon . Turkish giants Galatasary also keen on the international striker . |
By . Josh Reich, Reuters . Sir Bradley Wiggins will return to the road after his Commonwealth Games track exploits in the elite Prudential Ride London-Surrey Classic on Sunday. Wiggins, who won the Tour de France in 2012, is a late addition to the Team Sky squad having won a silver medal for England in the team pursuit... | Wiggins to return to the road for Ride London-Surrey Classic on Sunday . Recently won silver for England in team pursuit at Commonwealth Games . |
Wigan are in talks over a possible £3million move for Terrence Boyd. The 6ft 2ins USA international was born in Germany and plays for Rapid Vienna. He scored 20 goals in 38 games for the Austrians last season and Uwe Rosler wants him to spearhead Wigan's Championship promotion challenge. Boyd was included on Jurgen Kli... | Wigan want US striker Terrence Boyd to spearhead their attack . Uwe Rosler has entered talks ahead of a possible £3m move . Boyd currently plays for Rapid Vienna and scored 20 goals last season . Boyd failed to make the final cut for the USA World Cup squad . |
By . Pa Reporter . Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has been ruled out of Wednesday's Champions League qualifier against Besiktas with a foot injury. Aaron Ramsey is suspended after being sent off in the first leg in Istanbul while midfield colleague Mikel Arteta is missing with an ankle problem. Full-back Kieran Gibbs a... | Olivier Giroud ruled out of Wednesday's qualifier with a foot injury . Aaron Ramsey is suspended after red card in first leg draw in Turkey . Mikel Arteta also out for Arsenal with ankle problem . Kieran Gibbs and Theo Walcott also out through injury . First leg finished 0-0 in Turkey . |
Centre Sam Tuitupou and prop Eifion Lewis-Roberts have both agreed new contracts with Sale Sharks. The Aviva Premiership club confirmed two-year deals for both players. Tuitupou, 32, won nine caps for New Zealand and joined Sale from Munster in 2011. Sale centre Sam Tuitupou (centre) has agreed a new two-year deal to r... | Sam Tuitupou joined Sale from Irish province Munster in 2011 . Eifion Lewis-Roberts has had two spells at Sale since first joining in 2005 . Tuitupou has won caps for New Zealand and Lewis-Roberts, Wales before . |
Follow all the movers and shakers here . Stoke have inquired about taking the Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair on loan after Peter Odemwingie was carried off in Saturday's win 1-0 at the Etihad. Sinclair is under contract at City until 2016 but has failed to make an impact since signing from Swansea two years ago ... | Stoke have enquired about a loan move for Scott Sinclair . Potters are looking to replace the injured Peter Odemwingie . Mark Hughes also considering move for Oussama Assaidi . |
With Manchester United's short-lived revival well and truly over, rival fans came out in force to mock Louis van Gaal's side - many of them on social media sites. A calamitous performance against Leicester City saw them concede four goals in just over 20 minutes - transforming United's 3-1 lead into a 5-3 loss. It was ... | Manchester United lost 5-3 to Leicester despite being 3-1 up . Poor performance leads to Twitter and internet jokes . Louis van Gaal's side have just five points from five games . United are 12th in the Premier League . |
Before Real Madrid and San Lorenzo battle it out to be crowned Club World Cup champions in Marrakech on Saturday, the two losing semi-finalists will contest third-place. Mexican side Cruz Azul, who were humbled 4-0 by Cristiano Ronaldo and Co in the last-four, face Auckland City for a podium finish after the New Zealan... | Cruz Azul face Auckland City for consolation prize at the Club World Cup . Mexican side were defeated 4-0 by Real Madrid in the semi-finals . New Zealanders were unfortunate to lose to San Lorenzo 2-1 in extra-time . LIVE STREAM courtesy of Goal.com . |
Sunderland have enquired about striker Paolo Guerrero after his club Corinthians rejected a similar approach from West Ham. The Peruvian international, who spent eight years in Germany with Bayern Munich and Hamburg, has scored 19 goals in 49 appearances. Meanwhile, the agent of Sunderland's Alfred N'Diaye has met Real... | Sunderland make approach for Peru international Paolo Guerrero . West Ham previously had enquiry rejected by player's club Corinthians . Striker spent eight years in Germany with Bayern Munich and Hamburg . |
West Bromwich Albion have asked about Genk midfielder Kara Mbodj in a proposed £5million transfer. The 25-year-old Senegal international can play centre-back and midfield. Albion are closing on a deal for Callum McManaman from Wigan and maintain interest in Besiktas striker Demba Ba. West Bromwich Albion have asked abo... | West Brom have asked about Genk midfielder Kara Mbodj . Newcastle United sent scouts to watch the 25-year-old in November . Genk manager Alex McLeish rates Mbodj at at least £5million . |
MI5 has hired a marketing company to recruit British spies by scouring personal websites, including Facebook and LinkedIn pages. They want Russian linguists and analysts. Those whose profiles reveal they are British-born, Russian speakers have been sent pop-up links directing them to an MI5 advert for Russian-speaking ... | Potential secret agents once got a tap on the shoulder at Oxford University . Now MI5 will scour the internet including Facebook and LinkedIn profiles . Marketing company hired to do the work and needs Russian speakers . |
Valencia are interested in signing Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo even though he is out with a broken metatarsal until the end of September. City want £25million for Negredo but are reluctant to deal at this stage of the window. Juventus are keen on City's Stevan Jovetic and Matija Nastasic who is attracting in... | City want £25m for Negredo who turned 29 on Wednesday . Striker will be out of action until the end of September through injury . Juventus keen to sign Stevan Jovetic and Matija Nastasic . |
Glenn Hoddle has turned down an approach from managerless Crystal Palace to hold talks about replacing Tony Pulis. Hoddle, now coach at QPR, was sounded out on Wednesday about taking over at Selhurst Park. But the former England manager, offered a route back into the game by Redknapp, does not want to walk out on QPR s... | Glenn Hoddle turns down approach from Crystal Palace . Former England boss currently a coach at QPR with Harry Redknapp . Eagles on lookout for new manager following Tony Pulis departure . |
Nathaniel Chalobah is out for up to two weeks after suffering an injury to his windpipe. Burnley’s 19-year-old Chelsea loanee took a blow to the throat in a Premier League Under 21 game against Hull City on Tuesday. Burnley's Nathaniel Chalobah (right) took a blow to the throat in a Premier League Under 21 game against... | Midfielder Nathaniel Chalobah faces two weeks out after suffering an injury to his windpipe . Chelsea loanee took a blow to the throat in a Premier League Under 21 game against Hull City . Chalobah will also England’s Under 21 Euro play-off against Croatia . |
Wigan striker Shaun Maloney is close to finalising a move to MLS side Chicago Fire. The forward has been told he can leave the Latics this month by manager Malky Mackay. Maloney came close to joining Leicester last week - but talks over a switch to the King Power Stadium broke down. Shaun Maloney (right) is close to fi... | Shaun Maloney came close to joining Leicester last week but it fell through . The Wigan midfielder is now close to moving to the MLS with Chicago Fire . Wigan manager Malky Mackay has told Maloney he can leave the club . Chicago Fire are managed by former Ipswich player Frank Yallop . |
England will play the fourth one-day international of their forthcoming Sri Lanka tour a day later than initially scheduled. The fourth match of seven, at Colombo's Premadasa Stadium, has been put back from Saturday December 6 to Sunday December 7. Sri Lanka Cricket has informed the England and Wales Cricket Board of t... | England's fourth one day international of Sri Lanka tour has been changed . The match has been switched from December 6 to December 7 to observe religious Poya Day . Date change means there will be no reserve day for the fourth match . |
Southampton coach Ronald Koeman has confirmed an interest in Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar. Koeman is expecting to lose Dejan Lovren to Liverpool this week for £20m while Southampton have rejected Cardiff's £3m bid for Jose Fonte. Koeman also has an interest in Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk. Targeted: Southampton wa... | Ron Vlaar targeted by new Southampton boss Ronald Koeman . Dutchman is searching for a replacement for Dejan Lovren who is expected to move to Liverpool this week . |
Angel di Maria has given his first interview as a Manchester United player following his £60million British transfer record switch from Real Madrid. The Argentina star has given United a boost during a troubled week in which they lost 4-0 to League One MK Dons. He has also been getting familiar with his new surrounding... | Angel Di Maria joined Manchester United on Tuesday in a British transfer record smashing £60m move . The Argentina winger's arrival has given Man Utd a boost amid a poor start to the season . Di Maria has been unveiled today . Man United fans will hope to see him against Burnley on Saturday . Di Maria pictured out in M... |
Burnley manager Sean Dyche is preparing a £4.5million move for Watford striker Troy Deeney. Dyche worked with Deeney during his spell as manager at the Vicarage Road club and is keen to be reunited with the forward. The 26-year-old has been in prolific in the Championship over the previous two seasons - scoring 45 goal... | Watford striker Deeney a £4.5million target for Sean Dyche . Burnley manager worked with the forward during his spell at Watford . Looking to add to his squad as he prepares for the Premier League . |
The Wales Football Association has been fined £3,900 by UEFA following a pitch invasion by supporters after Gareth Bale’s last gasp winner against Andorra. Bale fired in a spectacular free-kick late on to secure a 2-1 Euro 2016 qualifier victory over Andorra last month which prompted a selection of the away supporters ... | Real Madrid star Gareth Bale scored late free-kick in Andorra for 2-1 win . Selection of the Wales supporters stormed the pitch in celebration . Bale and Wales captain Ashley Williams attempted to calm the away fans . UEFA charged Wales FA in September and have now handed out the fine . |
By . Lillian Radulova . A 17-year-old boy from the suburb of Beaumaris, Victoria, has died after leaning out of the back door of a moving train. The teenager was with two friends when he opened the door to lean out before striking a fixed object at about 9.20 pm on Friday. The incident occurred only 200 metres from Mal... | The 17-year-old from Beaumaris in Victoria, died on Friday night . The incident occurred after he opened the back door of the moving train . He then struck a stationary object, 200 metres from Malvern train station . Two friends who were with him at the time were uninjured . |
San Lorenzo will play Real Madrid in Saturday's FIFA World Club final after the Argentine side beat Auckland City 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday night. Pablo Barrientos fired San Lorenzo into the lead just before half time before Angel Berlanga equalised for Auckland City in the 67th minute. But, Mauro Matos pounced ea... | Pablo Barrientos scores for San Lorenzo just before the break . Angel Berlanga equalises for Auckland City in the second half . Mauro Matos strikes in extra time to give San Lorenzo 2-1 lead . San Lorenzo will play Real Madrid in Saturday's final. Auckland beat Setif in quarter-finals, while Argentine side received a b... |
By . Darren Boyle . These are the amazing scenes as Mani the monkey and her child herd an Indian farmer's goats - even jumping on the larger animals making sure that errant goats choose the right path. Scroll down for video . Mani takes control of a goat while on a stroll through the woodland . Like a jockey at Aintree... | Mani the monkey helps the unnamed farmer in rural India keep control of his goat herd . The talented monkey jumps from goat to goat to ensure they choose the right path . Mani even manages to work despite caring for her adorable baby monkey . The monkey makes sure that each of the goats makes it home safely after their... |
The scientist who developed the most widely accepted theory on aging that's used to study cancer and other diseases has died in Nebraska. Dr. Denham Harman, 98, developed the 'Free Radical Theory of Aging' in 1954, though it took years for additional research to prove its importance. The theory essentially says that a ... | Dr. Denham Harman developed the most widely accepted theory on aging - that's used to study cancer . Harman retired in 1986, but he worked four days a week into his 90s . He held both medical and doctorate degrees . |
By . Simon Jones . QPR goalkeeper Julio Cesar is wanted by Benfica. The Portuguese side are losing Jan Oblak to Atletico Madrid and want 34-year-old Brazilian Cesar as his replacement. Target: QPR's Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar is on the radar of Benfica . Rangers are also talking to Norwich about a £5million deal ... | Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar wanted to replace Altetico-bound Jan Oblak . QPR ijn talks over signing of Leroy Fer and Rio Ferdinand . Rangers have agreed a £5m fee with Ajax for striker Kolbeinn Sigthorsso . |
Newcastle have expressed an interest in signing Ipswich Town defender Tyrone Mings. The 21-year-old has also attracted interest from Arsenal, but Newcastle have joined the race to sign the defender. But Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy will be determined not to let Mings leave in this transfer window despite the Premier L... | Newcastle express an interest in signing Tyrone Mings . Arsenal had led the race to sign the 21-year-old defender . The Ipswich man has been in excellent form over the last 12 months . |
By . Simon Jones . Real Sociedad want Arsenal to sell their £3.5million buy-back option on striker Carlos Vela. The club president Jokin Aperribay and vice president Angel Oyarzun flew to London at the weekend to secure the 50 per cent rights retained by Arsenal following Vela's sale last summer. Aperribay only has unt... | Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay flew to London at the weekend . Arsenal still retain 50 per cent rights on Vela after sale last summer . Aperribay has until July 1 to acquire those rights from Arsenal . Arsenal want £6.5m plus bonuses for the 25-year-old Mexican . |
Aston Villa have made a move to sign Manchester City misfit Scott Sinclair on loan. The 25-year-old has interest from QPR, Crystal Palace and Norwich but is leaning towards a move to Villa Park. Scott Sinclair played just 10 times on loan at West Bromwich Albion last season . Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert (above) is... | Aston Villa, QPR and Crystal Palace all interested in Man City winger . Out-of-favour Sinclair would prefer a loan move to Aston Villa . |
Manchester United were given an early Christmas present as Daley Blind announced he was back training in football boots. The Dutch star further eased United's recent injury woes as he told fans he was putting the studs back on to resume outside sessions. Before injuring his knee in Holland's 6-0 win over Latvia last mo... | Daley Blind revealed that he had resumed Manchester United training . The midfielder posted a picture on Instagram whilst wearing his boots . Blind appeared eight times for United before suffering a knee injury . |
Queens Park Rangers misfit Adel Taarabt has turned down a move to Atalanta, as he holds out for AC Milan. But, after agreeing to swap Alessio Cerci for Fernando Torres with Atletico Madrid, the Italian giants would rather sign another striker. Adel Taarabt is holding out for a move to AC Milan but the Italian side are ... | Adel Taarabt has long been out of favour at Queens Park Rangers . The forward has turned down a move to Atalanta . He wants to join AC Milan but the Italian side are reluctant . |
Liverpool have put a £7million price tag on winger Oussama Assaidi. The 25-year-old has impressed on loan at Stoke City and manager Mark Hughes wanted to sign him permanently. Liverpool, who signed Assaidi for £4m from Heerenveen, are also looking for £12m for striker Fabio Borini. Interest: But Stoke would have to she... | Winger impressed at Stoke, who want him back at the Britannia Stadium . Liverpool want £7million for the Moroccan international . Fabio Borini wanted by Sunderland, but will cost them £12million . |
Winger Silvestre Varela has undergone a minor groin operation and is expected to return to training with West Brom next week. Varela, who joined Albion on a season-long loan deal from Porto over the summer, has so far made only one appearance for the Baggies, as a substitute in the Capital One Cup. The 29-year-old Port... | Silvestre Varela has undergone a minor groin operation in Munich . Porto loanee has only made one appearance for West Brom off the bench . Alan Irvine expects winger to rejoin training some time next week . |
By . Belinda Robinson . A man has appeared in court charged with kidnap and the sexual abuse of three children as young as eight. Mohmed Bajiwala, 34, appeared before magistrates in Leicester charged with one count of kidnap, two counts of sexual assault against two children, and one count of attempted sexual assault a... | Mohamed Bajiwala, 34, appeared before . magistrates in Leicester . He was charged with several offences against children as young as eight . Bajiwala of Leicester was remanded to next appear at Leicester Crown Court . |
Inter Milan are trying to persuade Manchester United to loan Javier Hernandez with view to a £10m permanent deal. The Mexico striker wants to play more games and Inter are eager to bring in two strikers with Chelsea's Fernando Torres a well-documented target. Valencia are also monitoring both players. All smiles: Mexic... | The Serie A club are looking to loan Manchester United's Hernandez with view to a permanent deal . Chelsea forward Fernando Torres is also an Inter Milan target . Valencia are monitoring both Hernandez and Torres . |
Atletico Madrid are maintaining an interest in Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo. The Spanish striker scored 23 goals for the Premier League club following his £20m move from Seville last summer. In demand: Alvaro Negredo has been linked with a move back to Spain . However, the 28-year-old is reportedly unhappy in... | Spanish striker wanted as a replacement for Chelsea-bound Diego Costa . Negredo scored 23 goals in his debut season at the Etihad Stadium . Diego Simeone looking to boost firepower ahead of La Liga defence . |
Swansea are holding talks with Deportivo Saprissa over midfielder Yeltsin Tejeda. The Costa Rica international, 22, who has also been a target for West Bromwich Albion, was due to join Evian in France. Midfield maestro: Swansea are closing in on Costa Rica international Yeltsin Tejeda (left) But Tejeda failed to report... | Tejeda represented Costa Rica at 2014 World Cup in Brazil . The 22-year-old midfielder plays for Deportivo Saprissa . Tejeda could be available for just £600,000 . |
Novak Djokovic has stated his intention to play at the Paris Masters after the birth of his son. The world number one announced the arrival of Stefan Djokovic on his official website on Wednesday morning. The Serbian added that he would spend "several days with the baby and wife Jelena" before travelling to Paris for n... | Novak Djokovic has stated his intention to play at the Paris Masters . World number one announced the arrival of son on Wednesday morning . Djokovic will spend "several days with the baby and wife Jelena" before travelling to Paris . |
By . Charles Sale . Follow @@charliesale . Clare Balding is to replace John Inverdale as presenter of Radio 5 Live’s Wimbledon coverage. Sportsmail revealed last year that Inverdale would not host the programme following his crass ‘never a looker’ comment about women’s champion Marion Bartoli. The BBC would not comment... | Mario Bartoli was told by Inverdale she wasn't much of a 'looker' last year . Balding adds to her hectic schedule by taking on the role . |
By . Simon Jones . Swansea City have rejected a £4million bid from Sunderland for Ashley Williams and are keen on Levante midfielder Pape Diop who is valued at £3m. The Wales international is stalling on a new contract and looks set to leave the Liberty Stadium this summer. One in, one out? Ashely Williams could leave ... | Sunderland have bid £4m for the centre half, but Swansea rejected the bid . The south Wales club also want Levante's Pape Diop, who is valued at £3m . |
By . Zoe Szathmary . A Canadian iceberg whose profile physically resembles that of superhero Batman has emerged online. The iceberg resembles Batman wearing his pointed cowl as he stares out at the water, with rocks in the background. Twins: This iceberg has been said to physically resemble Batman . Mike Parsons shared... | A Canadian iceberg whose profile physically resembles that of superhero Batman has emerged online . The iceberg resembles Batman wearing his pointed cowl as he stares out at the water . The photo was taken by Mike Parsons in Little Bay, Newfoundland . |
A train has crashed into another in Melbourne's west, injuring passengers and staff. The rear-end collision occurred about 7pm with both trains on the same line, heading east towards central Melbourne. A passenger train carrying about 60 people had come to a stop near the Maidstone St level crossing, in Altona. Scroll ... | Rear-end collision occurred about 7pm Friday night . Passenger train carrying 60 people was stationery at crossing in Altona . Nine people injured, seven from passenger train and two from Geelong . |
Liverpool are after a £10million deal for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Emre Can. The 20-year-old has been on their radar for two years after impressing scouts at a tournament in Mexico. Germany U21 star Can is a powerful, left-footed player who is good on the ball. Done deal: Liverpool have confirmed the signing of Baye... | Emre Can joined Bayer Leverkusen from Bayern Munich last summer . Brendan Rodgers has shown lots of faith in young players at Anfield . Germany U21 star Can is powerful and good on the ball . Liverpool hope to complete a £10million transfer for the midfielder . |
Next-generation gaming may be around the corner, but it's no secret that Sony plan to prolong the Playstation 3's lifespan for as long as possible. And what better way to do it by calling in the latest installment of heavy-hitting beat-em-up, Soulcalibur. Lost Swords will be a PS3 exclusive and free-to-play, in the vei... | Free-to-play game coming exclusively to Playstation 3 . Works using a 'time-limited' model and tokens . |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.