Godolphin: Certify wins at Meydan on return from drugs ban

 

Former 1,000 Guineas contender Certify won on her return from a six-month ban from racing after the Godolphin doping scandal.

George Groves loses appeal over purse split for Carl Froch rematch

George Groves has failed in his appeal to the International Boxing Federation over the purse split for a world title rematch with Carl Froch.

Dortmund powerless to stop Bayern - Reus

Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus says he is resigned to the fact that Bayern Munich are unstoppable right now.

Rory McIlroy two shots clear in Dubai Desert Classic after 63

Rory McIlroy leads the Dubai Desert Classic by two shots after a superb nine-under-par 63 in the first round.

The two-time major winner from Northern Ireland carded five birdies on his front nine before adding two more birdies and an eagle at the fifth.

Manchester United launch €15m bid for Porto defender Otamendi

Manchester United have lodged a €15 million bid for Porto’s central defender Nicolas Otamendi.

While the Portuguese club consider the Argentina international as a more expendable asset than his defensive partner Eliquiam Mangala, they have yet to take a decision on whether to sell.
  

Fan View: Inactive Super Eagles may affect Nigeria's fortunes in Brazil

With less than six months to go until the World Cup, the exploits (or lack of them) of those players expected to represent Nigeria at the FIFA Mundial are a genuine cause for concern.

Tour Down Under: Australia's Simon Gerrans wins in Adelaide

 

Australia's Simon Gerrans beat Cadel Evans by one second to win a record third Tour Down Under in Adelaide.

Gerrans, who took the race lead on the penultimate stage, finished alongside compatriot Evans after a bunch sprint on the final stage to wrap up victory.

Christian Obodo joins Olhanense

 

The former Super Eagles midfielder has secured a five-month loan switch with the Primeira Liga club till the end of the season with an option to stay for an additional year

Louise Hazel: Commonwealth champion comes out of retirement

English heptathlete Louise Hazel has confirmed to BBC Sport she has come out of retirement in a bid to defend her Commonwealth title later this year.

The 28-year-old, who won gold in Delhi in 2010, says the lure of competing in Glasgow was too strong to resist.

Andy Murray six in world rankings, Stanislas Wawrinka up to three

Andy Murray has slipped to sixth in the world rankings after losing in the quarter-finals of the Australian Open.

In his second event after back surgery, the Briton was beaten by Roger Federer, who himself drops two places to eighth.

Switzerland's Australian Open winner Stanislas Wawrinka moves up to a career-high third while Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina climbs to fourth.

Tactical Analysis: How the Super Eagles were eclipsed by the Black Stars

 

A look back on an evening when Nigeria were defeated by Ghana, and when West African football struggled to deliver, asking questions of Keshi’s approach in the process

French doctors work to bring Schumacher out of coma

 

Doctors treating injured Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher are reducing his sedation to prepare to bring him out of a coma, his manager says.

This step will allow the "waking up process" to start, Sabine Kehm said in a statement.

PSG will never sign Messi, says Al-Khelaifi

The Barcelona attacker was recently linked with a €250m move to the French champions, but the Ligue 1 leaders have categorically denied that he will ever play for them

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has admitted that signing Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi is an unfeasible option for the Ligue 1 champions.

A recent report in L'Equipe suggested that PSG were ready to spend €250 million in order to lure the Argentina international away from Barca.

Eric Boullier appointed racing director at McLaren after Lotus exit

 

Former Lotus team principal Eric Boullier has been appointed the racing director of McLaren.

McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said the Frenchman's appointment was "an integral part of a senior management restructure within McLaren Racing".

Emenike suffers injury setback

 

The striker will miss his side’s key clashes with Eskisehirspor and Sivasspor as he has been ruled out for three weeks

Emmanuel Emenike is set to miss Fernerbahce’s next two fixtures after he limped off the field in his side’s Turkish league clash against Konyaspor on Monday.
According to the result of the scan conducted, the Super Eagles striker had a tear in his right thigh and he will be out of action when the Yellow Canaries face Eskişehirspor on February 1 and Sivasspor seven days later.
The Turkish outfit will now rely on Cameroonian forward Pierre Webo to get the goals in the absence of Emenike who has scored eight goals in 20 appearances for the club this season

Schumacher still in coma one month after crash

 

 

The BBC's Maddy Savage: "The speed of Schumacher's recovery is much slower than many were hoping"

One month after his skiing accident, Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher is still in a medically induced coma, his manager has said.

Odemwingie signs for Stoke City

 

 

The unsettled Cardiff forward has finally joined the Potters in a swap deal for Trinidad and Tobago international Kenwyne Jones.
   

Osaze Odemwingie has finally joined Stoke City on an 18-month deal from Cardiff City of Wales.
The Super Eagles forward has struggled to tie a permanent play in Welsh football team and was out of favour under Ole Gunnar Solskajaer.

Latest Transfer Update

 

More now on the news that Luuk De Jong is due to undergo a medical at Newcastle United. The Dutch forward has fallen down the pecking order at Borussia Monchengladbach and the Bundesliga club have now confirmed that he is on way to England. 

Yohan Cabaye: Newcastle agree transfer fee with Paris St-Germain

 

 

Newcastle and Paris St-Germain have agreed a fee of around £20m for France midfielder Yohan Cabaye.

The French champions had a £14m bid for the 28-year-old, who joined the Magpies in 2011, rejected on Sunday.

Gavin McDonnell is looking to make a name for himself in Hull next month

 

Gavin McDonnell bids to step out of his twin brother's shadow when he takes on Leigh Wood for the vacant British super-bantamweight title on February 22.

Unlike Jamie, a former British, Commonwealth, European and world champion, Gavin's career has been slow to ignite.
But while McDonnell has an unbeaten 11-fight record (one drawn) he has been able to garner plenty of experience of the big time having been at Jamie's side throughout his career.

No regrets losing to Nigeria - Morocco coach Benabicha

 

 

The Atlas Lions crashed out of the CHAN after losing to the Super Eagles despite going three goals up but their head coach claimed the Eagles were the better side

Morocco head coach, Hassan Benabicha has said he has no regrets losing to Stephen Keshi’s men in the quarter final of the African Nations Championship played at the Cape Town Stadium.

Uzoenyi is a better player than Ahmed Musa, says Jonathan Akpoborie

The ex-international has advised coach Stephen Keshi to consider the CHAN star ahead of the CSKA Moscow man in his final squad for the 2014 Fifa World Cup Former Nigeria striker Jonathan Akpoborie have counseled coach Stephen Keshi to consider Ejike Uzoenyi ahead of CSKA Moscow forward, Ahmed Musa in his squad to the 2014 Fifa World Cup.

Mata: Manchester United can still win the title this year

Mata completed a £37.1 million move from Chelsea to Old Trafford on Saturday and was unveiled by the reigning league champions on Monday.

No country for old men: Essien signing makes a mockery of AC Milan's youth policy

When Michael Essien hangs up his boots, he will be remembered as one of the best central midfielders of his generation and arguably the greatest player in his country’s history after Abedi Pele.

Essien: I'm joining Milan for Seedorf

The Ghanaian says the new Rossoneri coach convinced him to leave Chelsea in the winter transfer window and complimented the likes of Kaka and Mario Balotelli

Falcao not out of World Cup yet, says surgeon

Jose Carlos Noronha admits that the odds are stacked against Monaco attacker but says it is not impossible for a player as athletic as the Colombian to recover in time