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Faulkner's innings of 69 stole victory from the hands of England as their Australian tour goes from bad to worse.

Man accused of inciting racial hatred after tearing pages from Koran during Birmingham verses Middlesbrough match.

Rafa Benitez believes a lack of European football will tip Liverpool over the edge in the race for the top four

Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner celebrated his 26th birthday on 16 January; the Denmark international received wishes on Twitter

Bacary Sagna and Per Mertesacker are in talks with Arsenal over their contracts, Arsene Wenger has confirmed.

Ivan Rakitic's agent is going to hold talks with Sevilla's officials over a new deal.

Wigan Athletic manager Uwe Rosler has heaped praise on Nick Powell and has backed the youngster to achieve greatness with Manchester United after he returns to Old Trafford

Liverpool agree Tiago Llori's loan deal with Granada.

Martin Keown has argued that Arsene Wenger must be careful of making big additions to a currently successful Arsenal squad

Long-term Liverpool target Carlos Zambrano refuses to sign an extension with Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Blues boss believes United remain in the race for the Premier League

Cristian Tello claims that he is going to stay at Barcelona until the end of the season.

Brendan Rodgers says he wants to keep Jordan Ibe at Liverpool but will send Tiago Ilori on loan

Ishwar Pandey is tipped to be the new star of the Indian Cricket with his pace. IBTimes UK brings you more about the player.

Best photos of the day: 17 January 2014.

Ecclestone's Munich trial expected to start in April 2014.

Kurt Zouma expresses his desire to play in the Premier League for Chelsea after speaking on phone with Jose Mourinho.

Paris Saint-Germain are preparing a player cum cash deal for Luis Suarez.

Brendan Rodgers has tipped Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge to become one of the best players in the world

Arsenal have eight players doubtful through injury ahead of their game against Fulham at the Emirates.

Tottenham considering move for Arsenal striker target Dimitar Berbatov.

Arsenal are yet to make a bid for Auxerre striker Paul-Georges Ntep.

Robin van Persie has hailed Wayne Rooney for his support and claims his partnership with the England international can help Manchester United become stronger.

Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone is expected to stand trial on bribery charges in late April, a German court said in Munich on Thursday (January 16).

Southampton are in turmoil following the loss of chairman Nicola Cortese while Daniel Levy looks to prevent Arsenal signing Julian Draxler

Roberto Martinez believes Ross Barkley has the potential to be as successful as Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard.

Brendan Rodgers says Liverpool will continue to try to bring in new faces

The unbeaten American says Pacquiao's tax problems make him desperate for bout to happen

Juuventus and Inter are ready to pay €13m to outbid Arsenal and Tottenham for Alvaro Morata.