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Beckham eyes 11 September return
Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.
Cricket scandal hits Croydon team
The future of non-league side Croydon Athletic is in doubt due to the club's alleged link to the Pakistan cricket betting scandal.
McCulloch & Naismith in for Scots
Lee McCulloch and Steven Naismith are among six Rangers players in the Scotland team to face Lithuania on Friday.
PSV turned down Bebe 'for free'
The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free.
Toshack queries Euro ref choice
John Toshack questions the appointment of referee Anastassios Kakos in Wales' Euro 2012 opener in Montenegro.
Curbishley linked with Villa job
Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.
Footballer threw punches in club
A West Bromwich Albion footballer is given a suspended sentence for throwing punches in a nightclub.
Wales hopeful on Morgan fitness
Wales boss John Toshack hopes defender Craig Morgan will shrug off a foot injury to be available for Friday's Euro 2012 qualifying opener in Montenegro.
Keane and Dunne likely to be fit
Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne are expected to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia.
Queiroz gets six-month suspension
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
Carson out of England qualifier
Goalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement.
Roberto Carlos's "impossible goal" was no fluke, scientists conclude
Physicists explain one of football's most spectacular free-kicks, showing that Roberto Carlos's 1997 "impossible goal" was not a fluke.
Gudjohnsen lacking match fitness
New Stoke City signing Eidur Gudjohnsen tells BBC Radio Stoke that he needs games after training alone while looking for a new club
Aberdeen chase Udinese defender
Aberdeen expect to sign Udinese defender Nikola Vujadinovic on loan should he receive a work permit.
Healy desperate to show his worth
Northern Ireland striker David Healy is determined to prove his doubters wrong if he plays in the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Slovenia and Italy.
Ephraim signs deal to stay at QPR
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Hogan Ephraim signs a one-year extension at Loftus Road.
Man Utd defend season ticket sales
Manchester United chief executive David Gill defends the club's failure to reach their season ticket sales target.
Bolton cancel Shittu's contract
Bolton terminate the contract of Nigeria international defender Danny Shittu.
Thursday's gossip column
Former West Ham boss Alan Curbishley is in pole position to become the next Aston Villa manager, plus other rumours
Russia defends record on racism
The head of Russia's 2018 World Cup bid defends the country's track record in dealing with racism in football.