Sunderland set to sign defender Kone
One-cap Ivory Coast defender Lamine Kone is set to be Sam Allardyce's first signing as Sunderland manager.
One-cap Ivory Coast defender Lamine Kone is set to be Sam Allardyce's first signing as Sunderland manager.
Former All Black captain Richie McCaw is appointed to the Order of New Zealand - the country's highest honour.
Newcastle manager Steve McClaren says the death of ex-Magpies goalkeeper Pavel Srnicek has been "absolutely devastating" for the club.
Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Spanish La Liga game between Villarreal and Valencia.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he expects a decision to be reached on Steven Naismith's potential transfer to Norwich City in the "next couple of weeks".
Cristiano Ronaldo scores two goals as Real Madrid beat Real Sociedad to ease the pressure on manager Rafael Benitez.
Swansea City caretaker boss Alan Curtis says the club have identified their targets for the January transfer window.
Aston Villa manager Remi Garde describes Chelsea's French striker Loic Remy as a player he hopes to "attract" in January.
Inverness CT prevail against Hamilton Academical in a sensational seven-goal thriller at New Douglas Park.
Swiss officials hand over to US authorities documents relating to bank accounts allegedly used for bribery in the Fifa corruption scandal.
If England can overcome their inconsistencies, then can dominate a declining South Africa, says the BBC's Jonathan Agnew.
South Africa are beset by problems going into this weekend's second Test against England, says coach Russell Domingo.
England players and Geoffrey Boycott react to the first Test victory over South Africa in Durban.
Hibernian midfielder Fraser Fyvie accepts a two-game suspension for feigning a butt from Rangers' Andy Halliday.
Wales and Scarlets second row Jake Ball is sidelined by a knee injury and will miss the start of the Six Nations.
Saracens sign Scotland lock Kieran Low on loan for the rest of the season from Pro12 side Glasgow Warriors.
Captain Alastair Cook says England "can do some really good things" after they beat South Africa by 241 runs in Durban.
Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford apologises for describing his time on loan at Crystal Palace as "terrible".
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will be active in the January transfer window and admits his squad is a "bit short" in terms of numbers.
Dundee's Scottish Premiership match against Celtic has been postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
Ospreys and Wales scrum-half Rhys Webb agrees an extension to his national dual contract.
Lancashire County Cricket Club launch an appeal to raise £10,000 and help communities affected by the recent floods.
Toby Radford leaves his post as head coach of Glamorgan after two years of a three-year contract.
Manchester City Women sign Chelsea Ladies former England Under-23 goalkeeper Marie Hourihan.
England surge to a 241-run victory over South Africa in the first Test in Durban, with Steven Finn taking 4-42.