Nigeria rue missed chances as they crash out of WC

Nigeria defender Joseph Yobo said the Super Eagles had only themselves to blame for blowing an extraordinary chance to reach the last 16 of the World Cup by drawing 2-2 with South Korea on......

Chelsea's Mikel gets 'sizeable' demand for dad

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has received a "sizeable" ransom demand for the return of his kidnapped father, the player's management company confirmed on Thursday. The Sport Entertainment &......

Factbox: English Premier League transfers

Factbox on the 20 Premier League clubs after the transfer window closed (amounts in pounds unless stated) Arsenal:In: Laurent Koscielny (Undisclosed, FC Lorient), Marouane Chamakh (Free, Girondins......

Nigeria name Mikel in World Cup squad

Injured Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel was named on Monday in Nigeria's preliminary 30-man squad for the World Cup. A knee injury kept the 23-year-old out of the London club's last three games......

Everton draw with Spurs after Defoe penalty miss

Two goals in a frantic last 12 minutes and a stoppage-time penalty save by Tim Howard gave Everton a barely deserved but desperately needed 2-2 home Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur on......