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Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling has been banned for life from the NBA and fined $2.5million after being found guilty of making racist comments on tape.

Cristiano Ronaldo's got one over Lionel Messi again, as he broke another goalscoring feat set by the Argentine, to become the  Champions League's highest marksman in a single season.

Columbus Crew striker Dominic Oduro took his love for pizza to a whole other level ahead of their MLS game against New York Red Bulls at the weekend.

Ryan Giggs’ hopes of winning four straight games as Manchester United manager have been boosted by news that Robin van Persie is approaching match fitness.

Ashley Cole believes everyone wants him to fail in his quest for a World Cup spot.

There were ugly scenes at Anfield following Chelsea's 2-0 win over Liverpool on Sunday afternoon as fans clashed outside the stadium. +8

As Manchester United's new dawn began with a thumping opening victory for Ry an Gigg s,  former boss David Moyes chose to escape with a sunshine break to the Sunshine State.

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp has backed Bayern Munich to overturn a 1-0 first-leg deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.

African champions Nigeria will face South  Africa and Sudan when they bid to reach the 2015 tournament in Morocco.

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez has been named the PFA Player of the Year.

Defending champions Nigeria will find out their opponents for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign when CAF holds the draw on Sunday, April 27, in Cairo. The Super Eagles who won the last edition in South Africa in 2013 have been pooled in Pot 1 alongside top seeds Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Zambia, Burkina Faso, Mali and Tunisia.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has expressed his sadness at David Moyes' departure from Manchester United, claiming the Scot should have been given more time at Old Trafford.

Adiyiah |  Unlikely to be returning to the World Cup this summer Adiyiah first came to global attention when he finished as the top scorer and the Most Valuable Player at the 2009 Fifa Under-20 World Cup, ahead of top Brazilian prospects Alan Kardec and Giuliano.

Ryan Giggs has described his appointment as Manchester United manager as the proudest day of his career.

Manchester United are going ahead with plans to table a £55million bid for Southampton stars Adam Lallana and Luke Shaw.

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has urged his side to create the right climate to allow Lionel Messi to flourish at this summer's World Cup.

Feyenoord coach Ronald Koeman has admitted that it would be hard to turn down Barcelona if they were to approach him this summer.

Uefa president Michel Platini has insisted that Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City will not be banned from the Champions League if they are to be found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.

No sooner had one regime slunk out of the back gates at Manchester United’s Carrington training ground than another was driving in through the front. Before 9am on Wednesday, Paul Scholes was back at his spiritual football home.

Ryan Giggs tried to steer David Moyes away from the rocks even as the Manchester United manager’s doomed reign entered its final throes.

Barcelona's board have moved to calm fears that Lionel Messi will be sold after the World Cup but have been left in no doubt by supporters that the sale of Cesc Fabregas would not be met with opposition. 

Chelsea believe they have made a breakthrough in their attempt to extend Thibaut Courtois' contract. 

One thing Louis van Gaal would be able to guarantee, should he indeed now become Manchester United’s next manager, is a good relationship with the finest footballer at Old Trafford.

David Moyes has been sacked by Manchester United with immediate effect.

Everton boss Roberto Martinez has no doubt Manchester United will be Premier League title challengers again next season.

Cesc Fabregas's future at Barcelona appears uncertain with half of the club's supporters keen to offload the former Arsenal captain in the summer. 

Didier Drogba has launched his very own men's underwear range which will see a percentage from every pair of pants sold go to his charity foundation.

Arsenal have a received a timely boost in their quest for a Champions League spot with the news that club record signing Mesut Ozil could return for Sunday's trip to Hull. 

Gareth Bale paid back all of his world-record transfer fee with one lung-busting, Spanish Cup-winning wonder goal.  It was his 20th for Real Madrid, his first against Barcelona. The match had been dubbed the game of his life and he produced the goal of his career to settle it. 

+6 Set for big things: Gerard Pique and Shakira want to have a role at Barcelona beyond his retirement Colombian pop star Shakira believes she will one day be the first lady of Barcelona when her boyfriend and centre back Gerard Pique becomes the president.

Wayne Rooney has shown fellow team-mates how to behave just days after three Manchester United players were fined for their antics on a night out in Manchester city centre. Taken away: Rooney walks into a chauffeur-driven car after dining at Wing's Restaurant in Manchester Early night: Rooney is followed by agent Paul Stretford at just after 11pm on Tuesday night

It would be a ‘disaster’ for Arsenal to miss out on Champions League football next season, according to former Gunners star Paul Merson.

Manchester United are moving closer to making £30million England star Luke Shaw their first signing of the summer.

Real Madrid have confirmed that Cristiano Ronaldo will miss his side's Copa del Rey final clash with Barcelona on Wednesday.

Manchester City are the best-paid sports team in the world, with average first-team pay a whopping £5.3m a year, or £102,653 per week according to a new report that compares global earnings in the most popular leagues.

Diego Simeone has opened the door for Fernando Torres to return to Atletico Madrid - the club he was ‘born’ at.

Arsenal fans eagerly awaiting the unveiling of their kit for next season need look no further... Maybe.

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In the end conventions were obeyed, logic was followed and the combination of Bubba Watson's experience and unique talent proved decisive as he won the green jacket for the second time in three years.

The Nigeria Football Federation has stated emphatically that the Super Eagles schedule preparatory to the World Cup in Brazil will remain the same, despite reports in the media that the friendly with the United States has been cancelled.

Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has insisted that there is nothing wrong with Lionel Messi in the wake of disappointing performances against Atletico Madrid and Granada.

ENGLAND Peter Odemwingie  was unable to add to his goal tally as his side defeated Newcastle United 1-0 at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday. Erik Pieters’ strike in the 42nd minute proved enough to give the Potters their 11th win of the season. Osaze was replaced by Jonathan Walters with less than three minutes to full time. He boasts of five goals in six starts for Stoke City. On the other hand,  Shola Ameobi  was on from start to finish for the visitors. He is yet to score for the Magpies despite featuring 22 times this season.

Straight down the tunnel and not a word for the press. A win is a win, but a victory like this will do nothing to convince Jose Mourinho that he commands anything other than a battering ram with a blunt nose.

Loic Remy is unlikely to remain at Newcastle once his loan spell ends after revealing he wants to join a ‘great European club.’

Diego Costa will be fit to face Chelsea in the Champions League despite colliding with a post on Sunday night in Atletico Madrid's 2-0 win at Getafe.

Yaya Toure's season could be over in a devastating blow for Manchester City after his injury during their defeat at Anfield.

Juventus have been drawn against Benfica in the Europa League semi-finals as the Italian giants look to book a spot in a final played in their own stadium.

Chelsea will play Atletico Madrid for a place in the Champions League final.

Valencia made Europa League history as they overturned a three-goal first-leg deficit to beat Basel 5-3 on aggregate and reach the semi-finals.