Cole sues newspapers over sex allegations

March 3, 2006

Arsenal and England player Ashley Cole is suing two tabloid newspapers which published articles allegedly linking him to a "gay orgy." Cole's lawyer said the suit accuses the tabloids of defamation, harassment and breach of privacy.

West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea

March 3, 2006

EPL on FSC! Sat., 7:30 a.m. ETWest Brom vs. Chelsea LIVE!Baggies coach Bryan Robson looks for West Brom to pull off a major surprise against runaway Premiership leaders Chelsea at The Hawthorns.

Arsenal seeks to halt poor away form

March 3, 2006

EPL Preview: Arsenal's poor away form has already had it slip to seventh place. A ninth away defeat at Fulham on Saturday would reinforce the feeling that the Gunners' best chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League is to win it this year.

Probe into alleged kickbacks underway

March 3, 2006

A former London police chief was appointed Friday to lead the investigation into alleged financial irregularities in English soccer transfers. John Stevens - who is also investigating the death of Princess Diana - will chair an independent inquiry into alleged transfer kickbacks in the Premier League since Jan. 1, 2004.

Marseille field B team against PSG in safety row (Reuters)

March 3, 2006

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Disgruntled Marseille to send out reserves to face PSG (AFP)

March 3, 2006

Marseille have decided to send a reserve team to face bitter rivals Paris St Germain on Sunday as a protest against the club's ticket allocation for the game and over safety concerns.

Kaiserslautern-Stuttgart game postponed after heavy snow (Reuters)

March 3, 2006

Kaiserslautern's home game with VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga scheduled for Saturday has been postponed due to snow and icy conditions in the stadium, the club said on its website on Friday.

Soccer-Arsenal's Cole will be ready for World Cup, says Wenger (Reuters)

March 3, 2006

In LONDON COLNEY story headlined 'Soccer-Arsenal's Cole will be ready for World Cup, says Wenger' please read in fourth para... The England international has managed little more than an hour of competitive football since October... instead of... The England international has not played a competitive game since October... (correcting amount of match time).

Barcelona's Messi rested for Deportivo game (Reuters)

March 3, 2006

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has been left out of Barcelona's squad to face Deportivo Coruna at home in the Primera Liga on Saturday.

Irishman Keane signs new four-year deal at Spurs (Reuters)

March 3, 2006

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New Hammers deal for evergreen Sheringham

March 3, 2006

New Hammers deal for Sheringham

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Yakubu pledges his future to Middlesbrough

March 3, 2006

Yakubu pledges future to Boro

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Big Sam refutes Becks' claims

March 3, 2006

Bolton boss Sam Allardyce has rubbished claims by David Beckham that England's new manager needs Champions League experience. Much was made of Beckham's claim that: "The new manager has to have a certain amount of experience."

Keane signs new contract at Tottenham

March 3, 2006

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane signed a new four-year contract, weeks after he was again linked with a move away from the north London club. The 25-year-old, who was named Ireland captain this week, agreed to stay even though he hasn't been a regular pick the past two seasons. Often left out of the team in favor of England forward Jermain Defoe, Keane was linked with moves to clubs - including Everton and Celtic - most recently during the January transfer window.

Jol averse to loaning Calum

March 3, 2006

Leeds are understood to be one of two Championship clubs looking to take Tottenham defender Calum Davenport on loan for the rest of the season.

Moyes backs Phil for England

March 3, 2006

Everton boss David Moyes has revealed how patriotic Phil Neville is always goading him by claiming England will win the World Cup this summer in Germany.

Harry not afraid to attack

March 3, 2006

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has vowed to continue with his attacking tactics when Pompey face Aston Villa this weekend.

Norwegian players train with snow shovels

March 3, 2006

When players from first division soccer team Odd Grenland showed up for practice Friday, they expected a tough workout. That's what they got - but with snow shovels.

Blues want Jarosik for keeps

March 3, 2006

Birmingham manager Steve Bruce has admitted he wants to sign on loan Chelsea midfielder Jiri Jarosik on a permanent basis in the summer.

England agree on Euro 2008 schedule (AFP)

March 3, 2006

England have avoided the possibility of their Euro 2008 qualification fixtures being decided by lots after agreeing a schedule with the six other countries in Group E.

Lord Stevens to lead bung inquiry (AFP)

March 3, 2006

Lord Stevens will take charge of the English Premier League's inquiry into transfer bungs.

Ferguson feared losing Saha (AFP)

March 3, 2006

Alex Ferguson feared Louis Saha would quit Manchester United in the summer if he had left the French striker out of his English Cup final side.

Arsenal D Cole denies "disgraceful" sex claim (SportsTicker)

March 3, 2006

LONDON (Ticker) - Arsenal defender Ashley Cole's lawyer has denied gay sex allegations and said it was "disgraceful" the England star should face such "insinuation and innuendo" before his wedding to Girls Aloud singer Cheryl Tweedy.