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Stewart Downing says he's ready to prove that he is worth a starting spot in the Liverpool line-up, as the winger gets ready to take his chance against Young Boys in the Europa League tonight.

Hillsborough report can change public reticence over return of standing to English stadiums, says Football Supporters' Federation.

In the summer of 2004 it would have been inconceivable that Arsenal would not have won the Premier League title in the following eight years.

Liverpool were handed a tough test in their first NextGen series game as they were eventually edged out 3-2 by reigning champions Inter Milan.

Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew says Senegalese striker Demba Ba may leave the club in the January transfer window

Newcastle United travel to Portugal to play Maritimo in the first of the group stage matches for this season's Europa League

South Africa open their T20 World Cup campaign with an African derby against Zimbabwe

Nuri Sahin reveals why he chose to join Liverpool and Reds' striker Fabio Borini vows to end his goal drought

Liverpool have left a host of senior players at Merseyside, with one eye on the massive weekend fixture - the visit of rivals Manchester United

The latest score updates from all of the Champions League Group games

Vuvraj Singh produced a brilliant all-round performance to inspire India to an opening T20 World Cup win over Afghanistan by 23 runs in Colombo.

Liverpool and Manchester United are hopeful Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra will shake hands prior to Sunday's Premier League encounter at Anfield.

Carlo Cudicini has his fair share of experience in Europa League matches, and with Lazio, and the Tottenham keeper says that the Italian outfit will be one of the toughest sides to face in the tournament this season.

There is a genuine fell good factor around British boxing after the recent success of the five amateur fighters that won medals at the London Olympics. While these proud fighters ponder the next step in their careers, one former Team GB member is now hoping to cause a stir on the professional stage.

Fabio Borini is unconcerned by his failure to score for Liverpool as he takes advice from Luis Suarez

Sir Alex Ferguson may have said that he will be relying primarily on experienced players in this Champions League campaign, but Manchester United youngster Nick Powell still believes he can make an impact on the squad's European hopes.

Australia beat Ireland by seven wickets in the two nations' opening game at the T20 Cricket World Cup 2012

Police argued they still "provided a service" during day on which they were accountable for deaths of 96 people.

John Aldridge urges Liverpool owners to bring new striker to Anfield.

The Football Association must lead the fight against significant problems of racism in the game, according to a report by the Commons Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has advised goalkeeper Joe Hart to be more guarded in his comments about the club's performance

Torino sporting director Gianluca Patrachi has confirmed that Manchester United are one of a number of sides interested in centre-back Angelo Ogbonna.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has urged his team to return to their old ways and make Old Trafford a fortress

England concluded the preparations for the defence of their T20 World Cup crown with a narrow win over Pakistan in Colombo.

Brendan Rodgers will hand opportunities to numerous young players when Liverpool travel to Switzerland for their Europa League Group A game against Young Boys tomorrow night.

The 2012 T20 Cricket World Cup is finally underway and Australia, Ireland, India and Afghanistan will be in action today

Arsenal proved that they will be a tough nut to crack this season after surviving a difficult second-half to earn a 2-1 win over Montpellier in their first Champions League group game.

Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has admitted it will be difficult for the Blues to retain their Champions League crown

Newcastle United goal keeper Tim Krul is reportedly interesting former Spanish and European champion Barcelona