
Balotelli wants 'to win as a protagonist' at Milan
Mario Balotelli declared his lifelong love for AC Milan during a packed presentation with his new club Friday. There wasn't much love for England, ...

For Beckham in Paris, flashbulbs burn differently
In London, the paparazzi hunt in packs, as David Beckham and other celebrities know well. When Beckham moved to Los Angeles, high-speed road chases ...
London anarchist bookshop hit by suspicious fire
One of Britain's oldest anarchist publishers says its east London bookshop has been firebombed. Freedom Press — set up more than 100 years ago — said ...
Kessler to fight Froch in London in May
Mikkel Kessler's super-middleweight rematch against Carl Froch will take place in London in May. In their 2010 fight, Kessler won on a unanimous ...

APNewsBreak: Emirates agrees to 5-year PSG deal
Emirates airlines has agreed to a new five-year shirt sponsorship deal in principle with Paris Saint-Germain, the big-spending French team which just ...

French media and sport enthuse about Beckham
David Beckham's sudden arrival at Paris Saint-Germain has been warmly received by French media and sport alike. Beckham joined the cash-rich club on ...

British detective jailed in phone-hacking scandal
A senior British counterterrorism detective was sentenced Friday to 15 months in prison for trying to sell information to Rupert Murdoch's News of the ...
Liverpool's Sterling charged with assaulting woman
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling has been charged with assaulting a woman. Police say the 27-year-old woman, who is known to the footballer, was ...

Chinese automaker Geely buys maker of London cabs
The Chinese automaker that owns Sweden's Volvo Cars said Friday it has acquired the British manufacturer of the distinctive London cab. Geely Holding ...

Arsenal moves late on deadline day to sign Monreal
Arsenal moved late to strengthen its fragile defense on an otherwise quiet transfer deadline day for the Premier League's top teams, with the clubs ...
Shea completes move to Stoke
Stoke has finalized the signing of Brek Shea after securing a work permit and international clearance for the United States winger, hours before the ...

Rooney on form for United ahead of Fulham game
Robin van Persie may be enjoying the plaudits as the Premier League's top scorer this season, but his Manchester United strike partner Wayne Rooney ...

Ashley Cole in line for 100th England appearance
Ashley Cole is in line to make his 100th England appearance on Wednesday in a friendly against Brazil at Wembley Stadium. The 32-year-old Chelsea ...

Sunderland signs striker Danny Graham from Swansea
Three days after being booed by Sunderland fans when he appeared as a substitute for Premier League rival Swansea, striker Danny Graham signed for the ...
Scots relishing underdog tag for England match
Rugby union's oldest international rivalry resumes in the Six Nations on Saturday with England and Scotland apparently heading in opposite directions.
England, Serbia avoid rematch in U21 Euro groups
England and Serbia avoided each other when the qualifying groups were drawn for the 2015 European Under-21 Championship on Thursday. A volatile match ...

F1 team McLaren looking for consistency in 2013
Looking for more consistency this year, Formula One team McLaren launched its redesigned MP4-28 car Thursday. McLaren finished third in the ...

Rooney lifts United 7 points clear in EPL
Manchester United surged seven points clear in the English Premier League thanks to Wayne Rooney's double in a 2-1 win over Southampton, while ...

Chelsea implodes, draws 2-2 at Reading
Chelsea squandered a two-goal lead with three minutes remaining to draw 2-2 at Reading on Wednesday, virtually ending its English Premier League title ...

Rooney gives Man United 2-1 win over Southampton
Manchester United survived a second-half Southampton onslaught to win 2-1 and go seven points clear in the English Premier League title race on ...
Baines scores brace as Everton beat West Brom 2-1
A first-half double by Leighton Baines swept Everton to a 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion, moving the team just a point behind fourth-place ...
Bale wonder goal earns Spurs a point
Gareth Bale scored a sensational solo goal to earn Tottenham a 1-1 draw at Norwich, ensuring the visitors stayed fourth in the English Premier League.
London Marathon runner died after using supplement
A London Marathon runner whose death touched hearts globally and inspired more than $1 million in donations had taken a dietary supplement which may ...
Lancaster to be given wider role after RFU review
England coach Stuart Lancaster will head up a newly created international performance department as part of a revamp of the Rugby Football Union.