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West Ham striker Cole rejects Premier League offers for MLS move

Departing West Ham United striker Carlton Cole wants a move to MLS . read more        

Inverness close to signing Danny Williams from Kendal Town

Inverness manager Terry Butcher hopes to complete the signing of left-winger Danny Williams by Friday.

Wayne and Coleen Rooney have a second son – but why the matching names?

Klay Rooney joins his older brother Kai. So are they the latest example of a celebrity obsession for giving children same-letter forenames? Klay Rooney is only a few hours old and already there have been mutterings (by which I mean a bit on Twitter and a Mumsnet thread) about the choice of his…

Wigan supporters look on bright side at FA Cup victory parade

Fans say they are not downhearted at being relegated from Premier League, promising: 'We'll be back' They like a good party in Wigan, and the small matter of their beloved football team, the Latics, being relegated from the Premier League was never going to make them downhearted. Never mind the…

Trailer Trash Cannes

Jason Solomons meets rising star Marine Vacth and Pelé, Terence Davies signs up Cynthia Nixon – plus the latest gossip from Cannes Send the Marine! Cannes has a great tradition of introducing new sex symbols to the world. Following in the dainty footsteps of Bardot, Deneuve and Paradis…

Eastwood set for Rovers move

Blackburn have agreed a deal to sign Portsmouth goalkeeper Simon Eastwood, Sky Sports understands.

Sheffield Wednesday offer new deals to six players

Sheffield Wednesday offer new deals to six players, including Lewis Buxton, after securing their Championship status.

Duncan Ferguson 'perfect' for Everton job, says Howard Kendall

Ex-Everton boss Howard Kendall backs former striker Duncan Ferguson to replace David Moyes as the club's manager.

Eyewitness: Manchester, England

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