Casey covets wearing UK colors at Rio Olympics

Paul Casey would love nothing better than to wear a uniform and play for the flag in 2016.

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Mueller 'irreplaceable' at Bayern

Chelsea is the latest Premier League club reported to be chasing Germany forward Thomas Mueller, but as far as Bayern Munich is concerned its maverick star is 'irreplaceable'.

Enrique sad to see Suarez miss out on Ballon d'Or

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique admitted he feels for Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan missed out on joining teammates Lionel Messi and Neymar as one of the three finalists for the 2015 Ballon d'Or.

Benitez backs Benzema

Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez has restated his support for French striker Karim Benzema amid increasing criticism of Benzema's off-field behavior in his homeland.

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Red Sox paying for Price of fame

The Boston Red Sox and AL Cy Young runner-up David Price have agreed to terms on a seven-year free-agent deal worth $217 million, a person familiar with the negotiations said on Tuesday night.

Kobe's night, but 76ers finally win

Kobe Bryant breezed through the Philadelphia 76ers locker room and said to no one in particular, "Keep it going, guys".

Strike up another win for Messi

Barcelona star Lionel Messi, the favorite to win FIFA's prestigious Ballon d'Or title, on Monday was voted the top striker in the Spanish league, ahead of Real Madrid rival Cristiano Ronaldo.

Neymar's talent has 'no limits'

Barcelona forward Neymar can be as good as he wants to be and will follow Lionel Messi in defining an era in soccer, his Barca and Brazil teammate Dani Alves predicted on Monday.

Higuain proves to be double trouble for Milan

Gonzalo Higuain scored both goals as Napoli toppled 10-man Inter Milan 2-1 in a spectacular clash at San Paolo stadium on Monday to take over top spot in the Serie A standings.

Struggling Bolton unable to pay players

Cash-strapped Bolton on Monday revealed it has been unable to pay its players' wages this month and just hours later the Championship's bottom club was held to a 1-1 draw by Brentford.