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Pulis hoping for new faces

Manager Tony Pulis plans to strengthen Crystal Palace's squad and backroom staff in a bid to help the Eagles stay up.

Footballers charged in fixing probe

Two footballers from non-league team Whitehawk FC are charged with conspiracy to defraud following a match-fixing investigation by the National Crime Agency.

England do not fear anyone - Hodgson

Roy Hodgson insists England do not fear any other side in football ahead of Friday's World Cup finals draw.

Barry targets top four finish

On-loan Everton midfielder Gareth Barry believes they have a chance of securing a top-four place in the Premier League in the wake of their impressive start to the season.

BBC Sport to run World Cup online votes

BBC Sport will give readers the chance to have their say on the 2014 Fifa World Cup in a series of online votes.

Further delay at key World Cup venue

Fifa president Sepp Blatter says the venue for the 2014 World Cup's opening match will not be ready until mid-April.

Ex-footballer Roget set for boxing

Former Southend and Oxford defender Leo Roget will make his professional boxing debut on Saturday at the age of 36.

Manchester City Ladies sign Houghton

Arsenal and England defender Steph Houghton will sign a three-year deal with Manchester City Ladies in January.

VIDEO: World Cup 'Groups of Death'

As 32 nations wait to learn their fate in Friday's World Cup draw, BBC Sport takes a look back at Groups of Death from previous tournaments.