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Family confirms Nevin and brother Graham died of fume inhalation following father Noel's fall into tank.

England concluded their preparations for the defence of their T20 World Cup with a nine run win over Australia in Colombo.

Roberto Di Matteo says Daniel Sturridge must work hard in training to prove to the Chelsea manager that he is capable of getting a starting spot for the side, with Fernando Torres falling back into a mini-slump after a disappointing match against QPR.

A preview of Manchester City's Champions League opener against Real Madrid, in the Santiago Bernabeu

Newcastle travel to Everton for a Monday night game ahead of their trip to Portugal for a Europa League group stage game

Ricky Hatton has high hopes for his return to the ring after admitting that he would love to secure rematches with Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather.

A date has been set for Jack Wilshere to make his much-anticipated return for Arsenal, with the midfielder believed to be planning a comeback for November, according to reports.

Chelsea new boy Victory Moses says he dreams of one day playing for Catalan giants Barcelona.

Everton manager David Moyes has admitted that it could be difficult to keep Marouane Fellaini at the club after his superb start to the season.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident that his side can challenge for the Premier League title after an impressive 6-1 win over Southampton at the Emirates.

Roberto Martinez has accused Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck of diving, with the Wigan manager clearly angry at his display on Saturday.

Former Gunner Cesc Fabregas has insisted Arsene Wenger will lead the club to trophies

England forward Jermain Defoe insists he is capable of playing the lone striker for Tottenham Hotspur this season

Just two weeks ago Manchester United were struggling to break down a dogged Southampton defence as they found themselves trailing 2-1 with just thirty minutes remaining in the game.

Alan Hansen believes that Liverpool's fixture with Manchester United this weekend will represent a chance for the clubs to show their greatness, with Reds fans still reeling from the documents released detailing a massive cover up in the aftermath of the Hillsborough disaster.

Liverpool and Manchester United will reportedly hold talks this week over fans' behaviour ahead of clash between the two sides at Anfield on 23 September

Spurs' manager Andre Villas-Boas has claimed it is "highly unlikely" the London club will bid for FC Porto midfielder Joao Moutinho again

African runners continued their domination of long-distance running events, after capturing top places at the Bupa Great North Run

Jermain Defoe repayed the faith shown in him by manager Andre Villas-Boas by handing Tottenham a 1-0 lead at half-time in their Premier League game against Reading.

Manchester United are reportedly tracking Serie A centre-backs Angelo Ogbonna and Andrea Ranocchia.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is looking forward to his Champions League debut.

Sir Alex Ferguson tips Manchester United new boy Nick Powell to fill veteran Scholes' boots.

QPR defender Anton Ferdinand and midfielder Park Ji Sung refused to shake hands with Chelsea captain John Terry when the two sides met at Loftus Road.

Jenny Thompson, who dallied with Manchester United's Wayne Rooney and Manchester City's Mario Balotelli, is six months pregnant

Arsene Wenger delighted with Gervinho's performance against Southampton.

Manchester City coach Roberto Mancini has criticised match officials for allowing Peter Crouch's goal in the 1-1 draw with Stoke City.

Mourinho feels City are being built to win the Champions League

Manchester United have condemned supporters for gross disrespect towards the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Ulster and Ireland Wolfhounds rugby player Nevin Spence was one of three members of a family to die after falling into a farm's slurry tank in Northern Ireland