Martinez defends Swansea's Williams
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez says Ashley Williams is "not a nasty footballer" after the Swansea defender came in for criticism after striking Robin van Persie with a ball hit from close range.
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Ferguson: Van Persie could have been killed
Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson claims Robin van Persie "could have been killed" after accusing Swansea captain Ashley Williams of deliberately kicking a ball at the striker's head.
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Rodgers plays peacemaker ahead of return
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is confident there will be no animosity between striker Luis Suarez and Swansea defender Ashley Williams this weekend.
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Ashley shows some magic at Exeter
Ashley Brook rolled back the years to run out an impressive winner of the Grade Two William Hill Gold Cup Chase under Richard Johnson.
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Chelsea claim Gallas threatened own goals
Chelsea claim unhappy French defender William Gallas sensationally threatened to score an own goal and refused to play for the club before he was sold to Arsenal as part of the deal which took Ashley Cole to Stamford Bridge.
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McCoy to partner Brook in Tingle
Tony McCoy will partner the well-fancied Ashley Brook in the William Hill Tingle Creek Chase at Sandown on Saturday.
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Brook decision delayed
Kevin Bishop will not decide for another couple of days who will ride Ashley Brook in the William Hill - Tingle Creek Trophy at Sandown on Saturday.
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Venus returns with straight sets victory
Venus Williams breezed through to the second round of the Australian Open with a comprehensive victory over Ashley Harkleroad 6-2 6-1.
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Carr named in PFA Team of the Year
Republic of Ireland international Stephen Carr was named in the Professional Footballers' Association Premier League Team of the Year.