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FA to fund anti-homophobia video

Updated: January 6, 2009, 8:57 AM EST Comment The Football Association has agreed to fund a video featuring high-profile Premier League stars speaking out against homophobia in the game. Peter Tatchell, of the gay rights group...

BBC in row after broadcasting porn star's fantasies

The BBC is at the centre of a new decency row after it screened a porn star talking about sex acts he would like to perform on Lindsay Lohan and her lesbian lover. The programme described Jeremy as a 'porn legend' Photo: JUSTIN...

Manchester United's hectic month continues in League Cup

By Associated Press Tuesday, January 6, 2009 - Added 1m ago LONDON — The depth of Manchester United’s squad will continue to be tested on Wednesday when the Red Devils play the first leg of their League Cup semifinal at Derby....

Chelsea owner no longer the richest

From correspondents in London, England MANCHESTER City owner Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan has replaced his Chelsea counterpart Roman Abramovich as the wealthiest man in British football, according to a "rich list"...

Lionel Messi keeps out C.Ronaldo in his team of 2008 !!

Lionel Messi’s team of 2008, No Surprise to see he hasn’t name C.Ronaldo. Goalkeeper: Petr Čech (Chelsea FC) He is very good between the sticks and also when he has to go out to intercept passes. He has very safe hands....

Neil Owens talks about being the only openly gay rugby referee

Early one morning, Nigel Owens scrawled a note saying he "just couldn't deal with it any more" and crept out of his parent's house. Fat, lonely, bulimic, addicted to steroids and secretly gay, Owens climbed high above the Welsh...

Talented two-fingered goalie saved by special gloves

A promising young goalkeeper born with just two fingers on each hand is hoping to play at the top level after a sports firm designed him a unique pair of gloves. Joseph Pritchard, aged eight, is desperate to make it as a...

Kalou aims to force United into long chase

Chelsea's Salomon Kalou admitted his side could not afford to lose to Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League match at Old Trafford. The forward, who opened the scoring for the Blues in Saturday's disappointing 1-1 FA Cup...

United cruises to win over Saints in F.A. Cup

LONDON (AP) Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory at second tier Southampton in the F.A. Cup on Sunday and will host Tottenham in the fourth round. Teenager Danny Welbeck headed the Red Devils in front after 20 minutes...

Cup earns Reds respect

UNITED manager Sir Alex Ferguson will continue to treat the FA Cup with respect as the Reds battle on four fronts going into 2009. The Reds' 3-0 victory over Southampton set up a home clash with Barclays Premier rivals...