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Sunderland defender Titus Bramble 'assaulted girl in taxi'
Tuesday 29 May 2012
A woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Premier League star Titus Bramble has told a court she repeatedly told him to leave her alone.
Denmark's Euro 2012 plans hit by Thomas Sorensen injury
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Denmark goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has been ruled out of Euro 2012 after suffering a back injury against Brazil at the weekend.
Sunderland player Titus Bramble on trial over accusations of assaulting two women
Monday 28 May 2012
Sunderland defender Titus Bramble will go on trial today accused of sexually assaulting two women.
Long gives Ireland perfect send-off
Sunday 27 May 2012
Republic of Ireland 1 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0: Trapattoni's makeshift team show encouraging signs for Euro 2012
Shay Given gives Republic of Ireland injury boost
Thursday 24 May 2012
Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given has been given the green light to resume training next week after visiting a knee specialist in London.
Nick Barmby fails in appeal over Hull sacking
Thursday 24 May 2012
Nick Barmby has lost his appeal against the decision to sack him as Hull manager
Manchester City earn £60.6m to top broadcast payment table
Tuesday 15 May 2012
Manchester City's income from Premier League broadcast payments for last season was a record £60.6million - but even bottom club Wolves earned £39million.
Kevin Davies expects to stay at Bolton next season
Monday 14 May 2012
Bolton captain Kevin Davies revealed relegation from the Barclays Premier League felt like a "bad dream" but believes he will still be at the club next season.
Manchester City's victory parade expected to attract thousands
Monday 14 May 2012
Jubilant Manchester City fans have been warned by police not to let tonight's victory parade celebrations get out of hand.
Alex Ferguson puts on brave face as Premier League title is ripped from Manchester United
Monday 14 May 2012
Sunderland 0 Manchester United 1
Manchester United lose out to City on dramatic final day
Sunday 13 May 2012
Sunderland 0 Manchester United 1
Patrice Evra says Manchester United 'killed themselves' by losing control of Premier League title race
Friday 11 May 2012
Manchester United skipper Patrice Evra has admitted the Red Devils "killed themselves" by tossing away an eight-point lead with just six games of the Barclays Premier League remaining.
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew named Premier League Manager of the Season
Friday 11 May 2012
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been named the Barclays Premier League's Manager of the season.
Champions League would be bonus for Newcastle says manager Alan Pardew
Friday 11 May 2012
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will make one last push for Champions League qualification admitting anything better than a fifth-place finish would be a glorious bonus.
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