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Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has lauded the improved performance of goalkeeper David De Gea after his side came from behind to rescue a point against Chelsea on Sunday.

Advertisers stuck to the "Sex Sells" mantra and tried to play it safe. But some advertisements even with star attraction miserably failed to impress.

BBC Football pundit Garth Crooks has praised the recent performances of Arsenal sensation Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, claiming the prodigiously gifted English starlet could be the 'next David Beckham'.

Convicted terrorist due for release from prison just hours before the Olympic Games begin.

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen insists the return of Luis Suarez will be crucial for the club's chances of securing a top four finish this season and backed the Uruguayan forward to weather the hostility he will receive away from Anfield.

Fabio Capello has publicly criticised the Football Association's decision to revoke the England captaincy from Chelsea defender John Terry.

Do you know who is the most prolific wicket-taking bowler in the history of the Indian Premier League?

Do you know the most prolific batsmen in the history of the Indian Premier League?

To dismay of Indian cricket fans, all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, the Player of the Tournament at the 2011 World Cup, has been diagnosed with malignant cancer.

Madonna made her grand entry onto the stage with the hit song “Vogue,” wearing Egyptian headgear, gold ensemble cheerleader skirt and spiked black boots.

Madonna began the electrifying performance with “Vogue,” and moved on to “Music,” with two LMFO dancers as helpmates.

The Indian national cricket team has just lost the first match of the tri-nation One Day International (ODI) series involving themselves, hosts Australia and World Cup 2011 runners-up Sri Lanka.

Spanish and European powerhouses Real Madrid and FC Barcelona were both in action, during Journada (Matchday) 21 of La Liga - Spain's top flight domestic football championship.

A comparison between the Volkswagen 2011 advertisement and the one in 2012.

The New York Giants will play the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl XLVI on Sunday.

IPL 2012 Auctions: CSK Paid Excess of $6M for Ravindra Jadeja

At the star-studded event held at the Murat Theatre in Indianapolis, Aaron Rodgers of the Green Bay Packers was announced the winner of Associated Press' 2011 NFL Most Valuable Player Award.

Arsenal thrashed Blackburn 7-1 in a humiliating encounter at the Emirates stadium, recording their first premier league win this year.

The morning session of player auctions for the 2012 Indian Premier League (IPL) have just concluded. The post-lunch session too is well under way. By far the biggest piece of news so far is the transfer of Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja (formerly of the Kochi Tuskers Kerala) to IPL powerhouses Chennai Super Kings, for a staggering $2 million fee.

Manchester United thrashed Chelsea three goals to nil in their last encounter on September 18, 2011.

There are only 140 days to go before the inauguration ceremony for the 2012 London Olympic Games gets underway. With that in mind, the organizers have unveiled images of the venue.

Former Manchester United Midfielder, David Beckham revealed on "The Jonathan Ross Show" that he was sent off by the referee while watching his 9-year-old son's (Romeo) game in Los Angeles.

NFL gives Britain's growing legion of fans the chance to touch down with their inner American.

England edged ahead at the end of the first day of the third Test against Pakistan after 16 wickets fell in a tumultuous opening to the dead rubber contest.

The prosecution have completed their closing argument against Harry Redknapp, with John Black QC arguing that the Tottenham manager was 'driven with his back to the wall to lie' over £90,000 being paid into a secret Monaco back account.

Arsene Wenger has challenged his Arsenal side to channel the spirit of the 'Invincibles' side of 2003/04 and remain unbeaten for the rest of the season.

Rugby Union legend Matt Dawson believes that England can become a superpower once more, and believes that people are being highly critical of the country right now because they're 'scared of what England could be'.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has lauded the influence of former Reds' teammate Dietmar Hamann and revealed the influence the German international has had on his career to date.

Ferrari has announced its contender for the 2012 Formula One World Championship, which it hopes will return the team to winning ways.