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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Wenger to sign new deal with Arsenal

Arsene Wenger will manage Arsenal for a 20th season, the club says, and will soon be signing a new deal with it.

Sportswear company Skins is suing cycling’s governing body for $2-million

Cycling sponsor suing UCI over Armstrong saga

Sportswear company Skins is suing cycling’s governing body for $2-million, claiming brand damage for backing the sport.

Manchester United has been kicked out of the League Cup after Chelsea’s 5-4 quarterfinal win.

Chelsea score sweet revenge with League Cup win against Man Utd

Chelsea came from behind three times against Manchester United before a nine-goal thriller was settled by Ramires’ in the League Cup quarterfinals.

Olivier Giroud of France celebrates with Mathieu Valbuena and other teammates at the end of the Fifa 2014 Group I qualifier between Spain and France.

Germans implode against Sweden, Spain’s winning run ends

Spain’s run of 24 qualifying wins was halted by France, while Germany spectacularly collapsed to allow Sweden to draw 4-4.

Chelsea’s chief executive Ron Gourlay has said that there is no question of Chelsea sacking the team’s captain John Terry.

John Terry banned for four matches for racial abuse

From the heights of captaining England and Chelsea, John Terry’s football career faces being forever marred by being found guilty of racial abuse.

Chelsea captain John Terry has been cleared of racially abusing an opponent during a Premier League match last year.

Verdict due in Terry’s racism trial

The verdict in John Terry’s racism trial is expected on Friday — if found guilty he will be the first UK footballer convicted of racial abuse.

Chelsea player John Terry arrives at Westminster Magistrates Court to stand trial for allegedly racially abusing Anton Ferdinand.

Cole stands up for Terry in racism trial

Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has defended captain John Terry against accusations of racism on the second day of his teammate’s trial.

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney.

Rooney’s return secures England in Euro 2012 quarterfinals

Wayne Rooney returned from a two-match ban to deliver a goal and give his team a 1-0 win over Ukraine and a spot in the Euro 2012 quarterfinals.

Jamaica’s Usain Bolt.

Bolt ready to give a good show at the Olympics

While still only 25 years old, triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt is realising he doesn’t have the energy levels he once enjoyed.

West Brom’s Hodgson in talks for ‘pinnacle of success’

England declares Roy Hodgson the man for the job

England’s soccer team has been placed in the hands of an Englishman, with Roy Hodgson hired as the coach to end the team’s 46-year title drought.

West Brom’s Hodgson in talks for ‘pinnacle of success’

West Brom’s Hodgson in talks for ‘pinnacle of success’

England’s Football Association has been in talks with West Brom’s Roy Hodgson to become England’s head coach barely a month before Euro 2012 starts.

Fulham draw keeps rival Chelsea down

Fulham draw keeps rival Chelsea down

Clint Dempsey scored his 22nd goal of the season for Fulham to clinch a 1-1 draw against Chelsea and prevent its rival from climbing.

Muamba’s cardiac arrest prompts medical review

As Fabrice Muamba recovers in hospital, the Premier League has been prompted to see if medical tests for soccer player can be improved.

Messi inspires Barca to knockout phase victory

Ab inspirational display from Lionel Messi on Tuesday put the European Champions League holders on the verge of the quarterfinals.

Redknapp ‘ready’ to take England top job

Redknapp ‘ready’ to take England top job

Enduring a five-year police investigation for tax fraud has prepared Harry Redknapp for the "aggravation" he would face if hired as England coach.

Redknapp pegged to take on England top job

Redknapp pegged to take on England top job

Harry Redknapp should move closer to becoming the new coach of the national team when plans to recruit Fabio Capello’s replacement are finalised.

Man United, City top premier league table

Manchester United has cut into Manchester City’s lead at the top of the premier league table, leaving City with only a small advantage.

Beckham signs new two-year deal with LA Galaxy

Los Angeles Galaxy won’t have to miss David Beckham as the former England captain has extended his contract with them for another two years.

Spurs inch closer to premiership title

Tottenham has turned up the heat with a 2-0 victory over Everton that confirms the London club as a serious contender for the Premier League title.

Chelsea displace Arsenal after shock Fulham win

Chelsea displace Arsenal after shock Fulham win

Arsenal’s position in the top four of the English Premier League was short-lived after a shock defeat to Fulham that saw Chelsea overtake them.