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England's second innings ended at 180-9, with captain Joe Root retiring hurt on 58 due to a stomach bug, as the tourists lost by an innings and 123 runs.

Arsenal captain Per Mertesacker believes his teammates did not justify Arsene Wenger's selections following a 4-2 loss at Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup.

Sprint legend Usain Bolt reveals he will take up professional poker in his new career move and he will take part in a trial for the German Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund.

A number of clubs are interested in signing Lucas Moura from PSG this month but the Brazil international only wants a move to Manchester United.

Arsenal have been eliminated from the FA Cup at the third round stage after Nottingham Forest secured a stunning win at the City Ground.

Celta Vigo are hopeful the arrival of Philippe Coutinho at Barcelona will allow them to sign Denis Suarez on loan.

Roger Federer skipped the entire clay scene in 2017 after winning the Australian Open and reaped the dividends as he went on to win his eighth Wimbledon title.

19-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer is ready to defend his Australian Open title following his first triumph of 2018 at the Hopman Cup in Perth.

Chelsea coach Antonio Conte expressed his admiration for Arturo Vidal and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez last week.

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur target Malcom is busying himself with English lessons amid talk of a move to the Premier League.

Liverpool will not look to Thomas Lemar as a replacement for Philippe Coutinho during the January transfer window amid suggestions Arsenal will bid for the France international.

The Chelsea boss could not hide his contempt for Jose Mourinho after the Blues' goalless draw with Norwich in the third round of the FA Cup.

Jurgen Klopp faces competition from Arsenal for Thomas Lemar as the Gunners seek a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez.

Roger Federer managed four wins in four meetings against Rafael Nadal in 2017, three of which came during the Australian Open, Miami Open and Shanghai Masters finals.

WBC heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder believes he can 'easily' break retired pound-for-pound great Floyd Mayweather's 50-0 boxing record.

Mislintat took up the role vacated by former chief of scouting Steve Rowley at the Emirates in November.

The tourists reached 93-4 at stumps on day four after Australia declared on a mammoth total of 649-7.

WBA and IBF heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has played down the chances of a potential all-British showdown between him and Tyson Fury in 2018.

Walcott, 28, has struggled to hold down a place in the Arsenal first team and has seen only 47 minutes of action in the Premier League this season.

Sporting director Giuseppe Marotta says he has not put a price tag on Dybala, who has also been linked with 12-time European champions Real Madrid.

AS Monaco could now consider selling Thomas Lemar during the January transfer window with Arsenal and Liverpool both interested.

Arsenal would be willing to sell Sanchez for a fee no less than £35m provided they are able to sign Riyad Mahrez as replacement.

The north London club are looking to bolster their defence having conceded eight goals in their last four league games.

Philippe Coutinho was keen on joining Barcelona in the summer transfer window and has now completed his move from Liverpool on a five-and-a-half year deal.

Live coverage as Norwich City host Premier League champions Chelsea in the third round of the FA Cup.

Reports in France claim Liverpool have made contact with Riyad Mahrez over a January move to replace Philippe Coutinho on Merseyside.

Inter Milan are closely monitoring Gerard Deulofeu's situation at Barcelona having ruled out a move for Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is keen to strengthen his squad in this window after falling behind in the race for the Premier League title.

Moussa Sissoko has failed to make an impact since his £30m move from Newcastle with Tottenham ready to let him leave.