Everton skipper Phil Neville scored the decisive spot-kick to give his side a 4-3 penalty shoot-out win over holders Chelsea after their FA Cup fourth-round replay ended in a 1-1 draw after extra-time at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.
Chelsea will start the new season without goalkeeper Petr Cech after scans revealed a torn calf muscle, the Premier League champions said on Wednesday.
Amid speculation that top US commander in Afghanistan may be sacked for his disparaging remarks against top officials, including US President, the beleaguered general met Barack Obama and apparently gave his explanation to the Commander-in-Chief.
IMAGES from Europa League matches played on Thursday.
Tottenham Hotspur overcame a worrying injury to talismanic striker Harry Kane to beat mid-table Bournemouth 4-1 with a Son Heung-min double and goals from Dele Alli and Serge Aurier to move up to third in the Premier League.
Petrol pumps across the country will go on strike from September 20, with a petroleum traders' union warning of "no money, no purchase, no sale..." after talks with the Oil Ministry to hike the rate of commission on fuel sales fell through.
Lampard was handed a three-year contract having left second tier Derby County.
Seven Indians have moved into the second round of the World Junior Squash Championship being played in the historic city of Wroclaw, Poland.
Chelsea's perfect start to the season under new manager Carlo Ancelotti came to a surprise end on Saturday when the Premier League leaders lost 3-1 at Wigan Athletic and had goalkeeper Petr Cech sent off.
Cech's solid 'keeping and Liverpool's staunch defence ensured the match ended in a goalless stalemate
Eden Hazard scored twice and created a third to steer Chelsea to a 4-1 victory over London rivals Arsenal in the Europa League final in what looks likely to be the Belgium winger's final game for the Blues.
Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.
The assurance came after a meeting of the Saudi Arabia's Supreme Council for Petroleum and Mineral Affairs, which was chaired by King Abdullah. The meeting, which reviewed world oil market developments, referred to the resolution taken by the last OPEC summit in Riyadh in which leaders said they would manage petroleum resources to ensure sustained development. The summit expressed its satisfaction over the progress of work at new investment projects.
Images from Day 5 of the Wimbledon tennis championships played in London, on Friday.
With little clarity on the demand outlook, investors should wait out the next couple of quarters rather than rush in to catch a falling knife, says Ram Prasad Sahu.
Chelsea's Petr Cech was named the best goalkeeper from last season's tournament.
Defender Branislav Ivanovic headed two goals from corners and Didier Droga added the third to give Chelsea a 3-1 away win over Liverpool in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday.
Italian goalkeeper Carlo Cudicini joined Tottenham Hotspur's relegation fight on Monday, leaving Chelsea on a free transfer after 10 years at Stamford Bridge. The 35-year-old, once voted the best goalkeeper in England but second choice to Petr Cech for the last five years, could make his debut for Tottenham on Tuesday at home to Stoke City.
The Czech Republic squad for Euro 2008 is likely to be chosen from the following players:
Second-half goals from Leroy Sane and Raheem Sterling stunned Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday as Manchester City came from behind to win 2-1 and move seven points behind leaders Chelsea.
'Now even winning our games does not guarantee us to be in the Champions League, that is what we have to achieve'
India's ambitious programme to cut oil import dependence by mixing ethanol in petrol has reached the national capital, with Vice President Bhairon Singh Shekhawat formally launching the environment friendly fuel on Tuesday.
Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar set an English record for time without conceding a goal during their 1-0 Premier League win against Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday. The Dutchman, who beat Chelsea keeper Petr Cech's 2004-05 Premier League record last week, moved past the all-league best of 18 hours, 23 minutes set by former Reading keeper Steve Death over two seasons during 1978 and 1979.
Images from Day 7 of the 2021 Wimbledon at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, on Monday.
Sixth-seeded Paes and Damm knocked out the Czech pair 6-1 6-2.\n\n
Despite splitting the point the Indian ace shares the lead with the Czech Grandmaster.
Romania coach Victor Piturca dropped Dinamo Bucharest striker Florin Bratu on Wednesday when he named his final 23-man Euro 2008 squad.
Ten days ago John Terry was carried off the pitch with a dislocated shoulder but that will be nothing compared with the pain he will be feeling after missing the chance to win the Champions League for Chelsea.
Liverpool and Chelsea drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at Anfield on Tuesday after a stoppage-time own goal from the home side's John Arne Riise. Dutchman Dirk Kuyt gave Liverpool the lead after 43 minutes.
England were lucky to escape with a 2-2 draw against Czech Republic thanks to a stoppage-time equaliser from Joe Cole in a friendly at Wembley.
While there is easy access to money, the flip side is the high interest rate and processing fees, points out Sarbajeet K Sen.
Photos from the English Premier League matches played across England on Wednesday
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jonathan Woodgate scored the winning goal in extra-time as the north London upset the defending champions.
Wenger departed in May after 22 years in charge having endured a barrage of criticism in the latter part of his reign for a tactical approach that resulted in 14 seasons without a Premier League title.
Manchester United and Chelsea drew 0-0 in the Premier League on Monday as the action in the season's first big match failed to match the intrigue of the Wayne Rooney transfer saga that swirled throughout.
Cristiano Ronaldo feared his penalty miss in Wednesday's Champions League final shootout would be the worst moment of his life.
The Chelsea captain said he should be fit for the Champions League final after he suffered an arm injury in the final league game.
John Terry became the second Chelsea player this year to make 100 appearances in the Champions League when he captained his side against Sporting Lisbon in their Group G match in Portugal on Tuesday.
List of major transfers in the top Premier League ahead of the 2019-20 season (all transfer fees as reported by British media):
Romelu Lukaku struck twice as Manchester United returned to winning ways after two successive Premier League losses with a 2-0 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor on Sunday.
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