Man city to offer parker £100k a week to leave hammers for eastlands
Ex-Newcastle and Chelsea star Scott Parker will be offered £100,000 a week to join Manchester City as Mark Hughes steps up the chase for the West Ham midfielder.
Tevez: i would love to play for real , they are one of best clubs in the world
Argentina and Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez says he would relish the chance to join Real Madrid after talks stalled over a new contract at Old Trafford.
Rosina will not be joining arsenal this month, insists torino president
Torino president Urbano Cairo is adamant he will not loan star playermaker Alessandro Rosina to Arsenal in the January transfer window.
Manchester city make a move for yaya toure, but may wait until the summer
Man City have made a £24million bid for Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure, however Sportsmail understands City will have to wait until the summer to sign the star.
Arsenal will only sell city target kolo toure if upson deal is done
Arsenal are close to admitting defeat in their attempts to keep Kolo Toure but will only sell the defender if they are able to sign a replacement this month.
Beckham set for ac milan debut against hamburg after beating thigh strain
David Beckham came through a training session in Dubai this morning and will make his debut for AC Milan against Hamburg this afternoon.
Killen wants to quit celtic and return south to barclays premier league
Celtic striker Chris Killen is ready to quit Celtic in a bid to secure regular first-team football. The former Hibs forward, 27, has played just once for the Hoops this season.
Aussies set south africa improbable chase as consolation win looms
South Africa will enter the final day of the third Test against Australia needing a further 314 runs to pull off an improbable win. The Proteas are 62 for one on day four.
First picture of driver killed on level crossing who was due to marry in months
This is the first picture of the woman who died when the car she was in was hit by a train after getting stuck on a level crossing..
What new year resolution? thousands expected to fall off the diet bandwagon
Make the most of your willpower as today is the day when thousands of people will fall off the New Year diet bandwagon - with women proving the worst culprits.
Redknapp snares £15.75m defoe as jermain returns to lane for tottenham medical
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp sealed the transfer of Portsmouth striker Jermain Defoe for £15.75million in the early hours of this morning. The England striker was due at White Hart Lane to undergo a medical before completing his switch back to the club that sold him to Portsmouth a year ago.
Model dubbed the new twiggy dies of cancer at just 23
A young model dubbed the new Twiggy has died after being struck down with cancer weeks into her dream career. Toni Chorley, 23, died two days after Christmas Day.
Mills and boon turn to rugby football union as inspiration for racy new series of novels
Mills and Boon, which is famed for its racy romance novels, has joined forces with the Rugby Football Union for a brand new eight-book series.
Dilshan shines with bat and ball as sri lanka crush bangladesh by 465 runs
Tillakaratne Dilshan added career-best bowling figures to his two centuries as Sri Lanka crushed Bangladesh by 465 runs in the second Test.
Put it away madonna! singer strikes raunchiest pose ever in louis vuitton ad campaign
Madonna may have appeared pale and exhausted over the Christmas period, but she can cheer up knowing she has made use the greatest celebrity gift of all - the airbrush.
Gloucester winger vainikolo out for seven months after operation
Gloucester and England wing Lesley Vainikolo has undergone surgery on his ruptured right Achilles tendon and will not play again this season after being ruled out for seven months.
Boy, four, shoots the babysitter who trod on his foot
An angry boy of four grabbed a shotgun from a cupboard and shot his babysitter who had accidentally trod on his foot, police have said.
Pictured: the horrifying fate of tigers decapitated by poachers
Their heads hacked from their graceful bodies, these tragic pictures show the fate of tigers in the brutal hands of poachers.
Caught on camera: elderly armed man races towards police seconds before he is gunned down
His face contorted in rage and fear, a cigarette hanging from his mouth and a gun clenched in his hand, a man leaps from his car and starts firing at police.
One in ten shops to close by february as experts warn many high streets will become ghost towns
One in ten shops will stand empty by February as the crisis on the high street pushes store vacancy rates to record levels, according to research out today.
Two married priests who abandoned their families to set up home together are banned from church
Two married priests who shocked their rural parish after they left their families to live in sin together have been banned from practising.
British tourist plunges 200ft to his death after slipping from paragliding harness
A British man plunged to his death in a paragliding accident in Argentina when he slipped loose from his harness.
Euro weakens on rate cut evidence
The euro weakens against the pound and the US dollar as data suggests that a eurozone interest rate cut next week is likely.
Democracy returns in bangladesh
Democratic rule returns to Bangladesh as Awami League leader Sheikh Hasina is sworn in as PM for a second time.
Marks and spencer cuts 1,000 jobs
Marks and Spencer will announce that it is cutting 1,000 jobs from its workforce of 70,000 employees, the BBC confirms.
Euro inflation hits two-year low
Inflation in the eurozone falls more than expected to 1.6% in December, which is the lowest level for 26 months.
How FBI technology is driving a medical advance
Dr congo rebels in crisis meeting
Rebels in eastern DR Congo hold urgent talks after claims they had ousted their leader, Gen Nkunda.
Twitter hit by security breaches
The micro-blogging site has to deal with both a phishing scam and a hack of high profile accounts.
Bhutto lament - daughter releases tribute rap song
Bhutto lament - daughter releases tribute rap song
Gulbis stuns djokovic in brisbane
Novak Djokovic suffers a surprise setback ahead of his Australian Open defence, crashing out of the first round of the Brisbane International.
How easy is it to set up a new museum in Iraq?
Gunmen raid sri lanka tv station
Gunmen ransack a Sri Lanka TV channel that drew criticism for its coverage of army gains against rebels.
Us congress opens amid wrangling
The new US Congress, with Democratic majorities in both chambers, is set to open even as two Senate seats remain unfilled.
Arson attack on french synagogue
Arsonists drive a burning car packed with a petrol bomb into a French synagogue, raising fears of new anti-Semitic attacks.
European gas supplies disrupted
Several EU countries report major disruption to their gas supplies from Russia as Moscow accuses Ukraine of shutting pipelines.
Mr motivator returns to gmtv in lycra after nine-year absence... and looks in even better shape
When we last saw him he was lean, loud and rather fond of Lycra. Nine years later. . .nothing has changed. Fitness instructor Mr Motivator has returned to GMTV in trademark colourful style.
First picture of driver who was hit by train on level crossing
This is the first picture of the woman who died when the car she was in was hit by a train after getting stuck on a level crossing..
Honoured at last: the policeman killed by a terrorist (and snubbed for a medal by tony blair)
An officer stabbed to death while valiantly protecting fellow police officers from a knife-wielding Al Qaeda terrorist is to be honoured.
How safe are you? crime maps of entire country posted on internet, says home office
Crime maps showing offences committed in every neighbourhood in England and Wales have been published by police, the Home Office said today.
House prices plunged 16% in 2008 in their biggest ever fall
House prices fell by 15.9 per cent last year in their biggest annual drop on record, figures showed today. The average price of a home in the UK fell another 2.5 per cent in December.
Nigerian pirates grab french ship
Pirates seize a ship owned by a French company off the Nigerian coast, taking nine crew members hostage.
South africa face tough final day
South Africa reach the close of day four on 62-1 - needing a further 314 runs to complete a clean sweep of the series.
Tech show bucks global downturn
More than 130,000 people are expected to travel to Las Vegas for the giant Consumer Electronics Show.
Toyota shuts plants for 11 days
Toyota announces that it is to halt production at its domestic plants for 11 days in February and March.
Batman makes producers shortlist
Blockbuster The Dark Knight is among the films nominated for best picture by the Producers Guild of America.
Diouf admits allardyce approach
Sunderland forward El-Hadji Diouf has revealed that Blackburn and Wigan are chasing his signature.
Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs admits his glittering career could come to an end in May.
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez has insisted that he wants to keep hold of Andrea Dossena.
Portsmouth boss Tony Adams is confident Glen Johnson will sign a new contract with the club.
Portsmouth have agreed terms with Tottenham over the transfer of Jermain Defoe, Sky Sports News understands.
Carlos Tevez has reiterated his desire for his future to be sorted at Manchester United.
Valencia have insisted that no agreement is in place to sell David Villa to Barcelona.
Jesus Gamez is keen to focus on his career with Malaga despite speculation over his future.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will not be making a winter transfer window swoop for Gokhan Inler.
Enrique Cerezo has rubbished speculation linking Sergio Aguero with a move to Barcelona.
Napoli are determined to retain the services of Ezequiel Lavezzi with Chelsea reported to be interested.
QPR target Matej Krajcik has opted to leave Slavia Prague for Serie A strugglers Reggina.
The cricket board of India have requested that a third Test match be added to their series against New Zealand.
Sri Lanka lead by 472 runs with six second innings wickets intact after day three of the second Test in Chittagong.
Torino reject rosina sale talk
Torino president Urbano Cairo has issued a firm hands-off warning to any clubs interested in Alessandro Rosina.
England paceman Steve Harmison has called for Peter Moores and Kevin Pietersen to sort out their problems.
Darren Pattinson has followed team-mates Mark Wagh and Samit Patel by signing a contract extension with Nottinghamshire.
Floyd Mayweather Snr insists that Ricky Hatton has what it takes to beat Manny Pacquiao.
Manchester lightweight John Murray will defend his British title against Lee McAllister at the Robin Park Centre in Wigan on January 17.
South Africa face a record run-chase if they are to wrestle the world No.1 ranking away from Australia.
Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has been ruled out for three months with a knee injury.
Harry Redknapp has rejected talk that has suggested he will return to Portsmouth for David James
Redknapp confirms appiah appeal
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed that Stephen Appiah is set to train at White Hart Lane.
Harry Redknapp accepts that Middlesbrough and Portsmouth do not have to sell Stewart Downing and Jermain Defoe.
Wayne Bridge admits that Mark Hughes played a major role in persuading him his future lay at Manchester City.
Ricky Sbragia is determined to see Sunderland improve their roster in the January transfer window.
Gary Megson has admitted that he is down to the bare bones, making it inevitable he will add to his squad.
Jack Wilshere has been handed his first professional contract at Arsenal.
Tony Pulis is looking to add to his squad in January in a bid to lift the mood surrounding the club.
West Ham United have told Sky Sports News that Scott Parker is not for sale.
Sam Allardyce has turned his attention back to Premier League survival after securing FA Cup progression.
Nolberto Solano is to return to Peru in order to play out the remainder of his career.
Marseille are closing in on the signature of Henrik Larsson, according to their coach Eric Gerets.
Helsingborgs coach Bo Nilsson has admitted he is not sure whether Henrik Larsson will stay at the club.
Lens have confirmed receiving offers for Aruna Dindane, but insist the striker will not leave on loan.
Wycombe have rejected a six-figure bid from Colchester United for defender Mike Williamson.
Tranmere will be without Chris Greenacre for up to two months as the striker is sidelined with a foot injury.
Lincoln have signed Crewe striker Anthony Elding on a three-month emergency loan deal.
Cheltenham Town have confirmed the signings of Chris Westwood and Lewis Montrose.
Chris Birchall is training with Brighton after turning down an extended stay at Carlisle.
Peterborough director of football Barry Fry is determined to keep hold of manager Darren Ferguson.
Stockport County have confirmed that they have received no offers for their manager Jim Gannon.
Oldham Athletic have released the versatile John Thompson with immediate effect.
Accrington have extended the loan of Peterborough defender Kieran Charnock until the end of the season.
Brighton are hoping to make the loan signings of Joe Anyinsah and Matt Richards permanent.
Jack Hobbs is not worrying about his long-term future at Liverpool during his spell at Leicester.
Paul Simpson has admitted Shrewsbury will not be following up their interest in striker Liam Hatch.
Stockport County have lined up a double loan deal for Robbie Threlfall and Dave Mooney.
Chesterfield have received an undisclosed bid from Barnsley for striker Jamie Ward.
Alan Gow is holding talks with Wolves after Rangers confirmed a six-figure fee has been agreed.
Middlesbrough defender Seb Hines has joined Derby on a month-long loan deal.
Birmingham have decided not to extend the loan of Spartak Moscow forward Quincy Owusu-Abeyie.
Phil Parkinson has confirmed that midfielder Zheng Zhi will return to action by the end of the month.
Coleman - westwood not for sale
Coventry City manager Chris Coleman insists goalkeeper Keiren Westwood is not for sale.