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Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is confident striker Luis Suarez will stay at Anfield and expects the Premier League club to make new signings over the summer.

Felipe Massa continued his renaissance in form in Practice Two ahead of the Chinese GP as Ferrari and Lotus responded to Mercedes early-weekend pace in Shanghai.

The Montreal Canadiens became the third team to clinch an NHL play-off spot after they recorded a 5-1 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday night.

Paul Lambert feels Gabriel Agbonlahor is currently at the ‘top of his game’ and believes the forward could spend his entire career at Aston Villa.

Nate Robinson scored 35 points as the Chicago Bulls snapped the New York Knicks’ 13-game winning streak with a thrilling 118-111 overtime victory.

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup believes Ben Davies has the attributes to become a top Premier League centre-half.

Seeded pair Tommy Haas and Fernando Verdasco were both eliminated in the second round of the US Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston.

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Celtic assistant manager Johan Mjallby is hoping to end talk of a ‘Hampden hoodoo’ with a victory over Dundee United in Sunday’s William Hill Scottish Cup semi-final.

Brendan Rodgers says side better equipped to bid for top four if they fail to qualify for Europe this term.

Wales wing George North says he is delighted to have finally sealed his “big move” from the Scarlets to Northampton.

Sam Allardyce has confirmed West Ham United goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has triggered a one-year contract extension to stay at the club next season.

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Wigan manager Roberto Martinez insists Saturday’s Wembley appearance is only another stepping stone on the club’s journey to the upper echelons of English football.

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Former Australia rugby league international Israel Folau has been named in a 30-man Wallabies preliminary squad ahead of the Lions tour – but there is no place for Quade Cooper.

Spaniard carded flawless 66 to hold share of overnight lead at Masters but remained pessimistic, saying he would “enjoy it while it lasts”.

Corinthians have played down reports that they are looking to sign Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez in the summer.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is expecting a tough battle when he takes his team to his former club Reading on Saturday.

Newcastle manager challenges side to finish in top half of table after being dumped out of Europe by Benfica.