Soccer/Betting

Everton rally to beat Fulham

Headers from Denis Stracqualursi and Marouane Fellaini sent Everton into the fifth round of the FA Cup as they came from behind to beat Fulham 2-1 on Friday..

27 Jan 2012 22:16:51     

Van der Vaart hits Spurs winner

Harry Redknapp was made to endure a nervy night on his return to the Tottenham dugout as his team edged into the fifth round of the FA Cup with a 1-0 win thanks to Rafael van der Vaart's first-half strike against Watford..

27 Jan 2012 22:16:51     

Gabon into quarters after remarkable Morocco win

Gabon made it into the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a classic and almost surreal 3-2 win over Morocco here on Friday..

27 Jan 2012 21:46:51     

Scholes: I missed the game

Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes has admitted he missed the game more than he ever imagined following his retirement last summer..

27 Jan 2012 20:46:52     

I missed playing, admits Scholes

Manchester United veteran Paul Scholes, who made a shock return to the game this month, admitted on Friday he missed playing more than he had anticipated after his retirement last summer..

27 Jan 2012 20:46:51     

Wilshere suffers injury 'setback', says Wenger

England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere's recovery from an ankle injury has suffered a "little setback," concerned Gunners manager Arsene Wenger revealed on Friday..

27 Jan 2012 19:04:02     

Everton V Fulham at Goodison Park : Match Preview

Everton boss David Moyes has attempted to deflect criticism from chairman Bill Kenwright by taking responsibility for the club's perceived failings..

27 Jan 2012 18:58:36     

Watford V Tottenham at Vicarage Road Stadium : Match Preview

Watford manager Sean Dyche believes the much-changed shape of English football has made FA Cup giant-killings more difficult than 15 years ago when, as a player, he helped captain Chesterfield to the semi-finals..

27 Jan 2012 18:58:23     

Hodgson keen on Huszti

West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson is hopeful of concluding a deal to sign Zenit St Petersburg winger Szabolcs Huszti for the remainder of the season..

27 Jan 2012 18:46:52     

QPR get 'malicious communication'

The Metropolitan Police are investigating an alleged "malicious communication" received by Queens Park Rangers football club on Friday..

27 Jan 2012 18:46:51     

Police probe 'bullet' sent to QPR's Ferdinand

British police revealed on Friday that they are investigating after a bullet was reportedly posted to QPR centre-back Anton Ferdinand..

27 Jan 2012 18:46:51     

Last gasp Tunisia see off lively Niger

Tunisia all but sealed a place in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a last gasp 2-1 win over debutants Niger here on Thursday..

27 Jan 2012 18:46:51     

West Brom V Norwich at The Hawthorns : Match Preview

Hodgson keen on Huszti West Brom head coach Roy Hodgson is hopeful of concluding a deal to sign Zenit St Petersburg winger Szabolcs Huszti for the remainder of the season..

27 Jan 2012 18:31:23     

AVB: De Bruyne chase 'club policy'

Andre Villas-Boas on Friday admitted that Chelsea's pursuit of Kevin de Bruyne had nothing to do with him..

27 Jan 2012 17:46:51     

Ivory Coast concerns over Kalou unfounded

Ivory Coast's fears that influential striker Salomon Kalou had suffered serious injury have proved unfounded..

27 Jan 2012 17:46:51     

Hughes: Handshake down to Ferdinand

Mark Hughes refused to add to the pressure on Anton Ferdinand to shake John Terry's hand before QPR's FA Cup clash with Chelsea, after Andre Villas-Boas claimed it was 'extremely important' he did so..

27 Jan 2012 16:46:56     

Alex joins PSG

Brazilian defender Alex has been presented as a Paris St Germain player in the French capital to indicate his move from Chelsea is complete..

27 Jan 2012 16:16:58     

Man City star Tevez 'likely to leave in summer'

Unsettled Manchester City star Carlos Tevez is likely to remain at the club until the end of the season after talks to secure a move during the transfer window collapsed, his advisor said Friday..

27 Jan 2012 16:16:56     

Chelsea skipper Terry to face QPR in FA Cup clash

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has confirmed that skipper John Terry will start Saturday's potentially explosive FA Cup tie with west London rivals Queens Park Rangers..

27 Jan 2012 16:16:55     

QPR V Chelsea at Loftus Road Stadium : Match Preview

Hughes eyes more new recruits Mark Hughes wants more new faces at QPR before the transfer window shuts next week..

27 Jan 2012 16:01:24     

Fergie calls for calm on eve of Cup clash

Sir Alex Ferguson renewed his pleas for calm on Friday ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup fourth round clash with Liverpool..

27 Jan 2012 15:16:52     

Ivory Coast concerns over Kalou unfounded

Ivory Coast's fears that influential striker Salomon Kalou had suffered serious injury have proved unfounded..

27 Jan 2012 15:16:52     

Neymar - Interview with Brazilian wonderkid

He may only be 19 years-old but Brazilian forward Neymar is one of the hottest properties on the planet..

27 Jan 2012 15:14:25     

Tevez could stay - Joorabchian

Carlos Tevez could stay at Manchester City until the end of the season, his advisor Kia Joorabchian has said..

27 Jan 2012 14:46:53     

Liverpool V Man Utd at Anfield : Match Preview

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is keen for the "sideshow" which has developed around the fringes of tomorrow's game against Manchester United to remain in the background..

27 Jan 2012 14:31:24     

SPL clear Hearts over payments

The Scottish Premier League has dismissed a charge against Hearts for an alleged breach of their rules..

27 Jan 2012 14:16:52     

Brighton V Newcastle at Amex Stadium : Match Preview

LuaLua poised for Magpies reunion Kazenga LuaLua could return from injury to face his former club when Brighton host Newcastle in the FA Cup fourth round..

27 Jan 2012 14:01:24     

Bolton V Swansea at Reebok Stadium : Match Preview

Bolton revival facing cup test Bolton will be spurred on by a feeling of injustice when they take to the field against Swansea in the fourth round of the FA Cup..

27 Jan 2012 14:01:24     

Derby V Stoke at Pride Park Stadium : Match Preview

Noble unable to feature for Rams On-loan striker Ryan Noble has been refused permission to feature in Derby's FA Cup clash with Stoke..

27 Jan 2012 14:01:23     

AVB wants handshake from duo

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has insisted QPR's Anton Ferdinand should shake hands with John Terry before Saturday's FA Cup clash at Loftus Road..

27 Jan 2012 13:46:53     

'Little setback' for Wilshere

England and Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has suffered 'a little setback' in his recovery from an ankle injury..

27 Jan 2012 13:16:51     

O'Neill calls for clarity

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has backed suggestions that referees are to be ordered to punish all two-footed challenges with red cards..

27 Jan 2012 12:17:03     

Arsenal players must back Wenger, says Walcott

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has urged his team-mates to ease the pressure on manager Arsene Wenger after a disappointing run of Premier League defeats..

27 Jan 2012 12:16:58     

Lille striker Sow signs for Fenerbahce

Lille striker Moussa Sow has signed a four-year deal with Fenerbahce, according to the Turkish club Friday..

27 Jan 2012 11:46:51     

Platini renews call for 2022 World Cup in winter

European football chief Michel Platini has renewed his calls for the 2022 World Cup to be staged in the middle of the European winter to avoid the searing summer heat of Qatar..

27 Jan 2012 11:16:53     

Sheff Utd V Birmingham at Bramall Lane : Match Preview

Beattie banned for Blues clash Sheffield United striker James Beattie's chances of a first start since returning to the club are on hold as he misses the FA Cup clash with Birmingham through suspension..

27 Jan 2012 11:01:24     

Millwall V Southampton at The New Den : Match Preview

Millwall skipper Paul Robinson will miss the FA Cup fourth-round visit of Southampton..

27 Jan 2012 11:01:24     

Leicester V Swindon at The King Power Stadium : Preview

Leicester are light on numbers ahead of the visit of Swindon in the FA Cup..

27 Jan 2012 11:01:24     

Stevenage V Notts County at Broadhall Way : Match Preview

Gary Smith will not make too many changes for his first game in charge of Stevenage against Notts County in the FA Cup..

27 Jan 2012 11:01:24     

Blackpool V Sheff Wed at Bloomfield Road : Match Preview

Lomana LuaLua (hamstring) is Blackpool's only major injury doubt ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round tie with Sheffield Wednesday..

27 Jan 2012 11:01:24     

Hull V Crawley Town at KC Stadium : Match Preview

Hull defender Liam Rosenior has declared his fitness for the FA Cup clash with Crawley..

27 Jan 2012 11:01:24     

Refs are fatigued - Mancini

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini accepts decisions will go against his club - because referees can also get tired..

27 Jan 2012 10:46:52     

Kuyt eyes Manchester double

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt would love nothing better than to achieve a double knockout over Manchester this week..

27 Jan 2012 10:16:51     

Van Persie stays positive

Robin van Persie has called for Arsenal to stick together, maintaining that they can still make a success of the current campaign..

27 Jan 2012 10:16:51     

Blues return for derby test

Chelsea will return from a week's warm-weather training in Spain to what is expected to be a sizzling atmosphere when they make the short trip to QPR for Saturday's FA Cup fourth-round tie..

27 Jan 2012 10:16:51     

Ferguson calls for calm

Sir Alex Ferguson has pleaded for calm ahead of Manchester United's FA Cup fourth-round trip to Liverpool on Saturday..

27 Jan 2012 10:16:51     

Dyche aware of Tottenham's options

Watford boss Sean Dyche admits one of his most difficult tasks prior to Friday night's FA Cup tie against Tottenham will be trying to second guess counterpart Harry Redknapp's team selection..

27 Jan 2012 09:46:52     

Jol prepared for Everton onslaught

Fulham manager Martin Jol is expecting a typically tough encounter when he takes his side to Everton on Friday night..

27 Jan 2012 09:46:52