American Swimmer Ryan Lotche Apologizes For Lying About Being Robbed

US swimmer Ryan Lochte has apologised for his behaviour in Rio and "for not being more careful and candid".

The gold medallist had claimed that he and a group of fellow US swimmers had been robbed at a petrol station.

But CCTV footage contradicted that story, showing the men had vandalised the petrol station after partying.

Mr Lochte tweeted:

England Defender Alex Scott Has Hinted She Could Retire From Football After Euro 2017

The 31-year-old, who plays right-back for Arsenal, made her England debut in 2004 and has since been capped 134 times.

Scott intends to give football one more year before reaching a final decision, and hopes the tournament in Holland next summer will see her land an elusive title in the international game.

"I'm making sure I leave no stone unturned and the only thing that's missing from my trophy cabinet is that gold medal, so that's the big aim over the next year," Scott said. 

"Then I'll sit down and evaluate and see what happens."

Steven Pienaar Reunites With Moyes At Sunderland On A One Year Deal

Sunderland have signed South African midfielder Steven Pienaar on a short-term contract until the end of the season, reuniting him with manager David Moyes, who brought him to England from Borussia Dortmund in 2007.

The 34-year-old was a free agent as his contract with Everton, who Moyes managed until 2013, expired at the end of last season.

Ander Herera Agrees New Role Under Jose Mourinho

Ander Herrera's Manchester United career so far has always shown promise, without much actual substance.

The baby-faced Spaniard has made 80 appearances for the Red Devils since joining in 2014 but has been unable to nail down a regular starting XI place for any considerable length of time.

But with Jose Mourinho now at the helm, Herrera has revealed he will play a slightly different role at Old Trafford this season.

Pogba Is Like Cristiano Rnaldo - Paul Scholes

Pogba is set to make his second Manchester United debut tonight against Southampton after returning to the club last week for a world record £89m.

The France international developed into one of the best midfield players in the world after leaving United for Juventus in 2012.

Arsenal Latest Signing Can't Wait To Make Club Debut

KELECHI NWAKALI hopes he will not have to wait too long for his Arsenal debut once he is granted a work permit.

The Gunners signed the Nigerian midfielder earlier this month from Diamond Football Academy for a fee in the region of £3m.

He is currently unable to play for his new club due to work permit issues and Arsenal said they planned to loan him out when announcing Nwakali's signing.

Real Madrid Keen To Keep Ace Midfielder

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane is keen to keep hold of midfielder Mateo Kovacic despite reported interest from Merseyside rivals Liverpool and Everton, the Marca reports.

The Croatia international struggled for game time at the Santiago Bernabeu in his first season after arriving from Inter Milan, the presence of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Casemiro, James Rodriguez and Isco (below) limiting him to just eight La Liga starts.

Celtic To Face UEFA Sanctions Over Palestine Flag

UEFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic after some supporters displayed Palestine flags during their Champions League qualifier against Israeli side Hapoel Be'er Sheva.

The Parkhead club have been punished eight times in five seasons by the European governing body for supporter misconduct and face further sanctions when the case is dealt with on September 22.

A statement on UEFA's official website confirmed the "illicit banner" charges, which pertain to Article 16 (2) of the UEFA disciplinary regulations.

This Is Why I Haven't Started Henrikh Mkhitaryan So Far This Season - Jose Mourinho

Mkhitaryan starred in Germany for Borussia Dortmund last season - scoring 18 goals in all competitions and winning the player of the season gong.

United splashed out £28m on the Armenian ace earlier this summer.

But despite forking out big cash for the 27-year-old, Mourinho is yet to start the player for United - bringing him off the bench in the games against Leicester and Bournemouth. And he's now revealed why.

Mourinho said: 

"God Will Fight My Fight For Me" - Nigerian Player Axed From Rio Speaks Out

One of Nigeria's footballers sent back to Nigeria from Rio de Janeiro after they were told by Nigerian Football officials that their feeding and living expenses can no longer be catered, has lamented how they were thrown out of the team’s hotel and had to spend their own money to pay for the two nights they spent in Brazil before coming back to Nigeria.

The Nigerian Football Federation ordered two alternate players Stanley Dimgba and Yusuf Mohammed as well as several unnecessary officials to head back to Nigeria as they could no longer be catered for, and one of the players who prefers to remain anonymous has now cried out.

Nigeria's Oduburu Qualifies For Olympic 200m Semifinal

Nigeria’s hopes of a medal on the tracks in Rio are still alive as sprinter Ejowvokoghene Oduduru has qualified for the semifinals of the 200m Olympic track event.

Ramsey Out With Hamstring Injury

Arsenals Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey is set to miss his side's next two Premier League matches with a hamstring injury, according to British newspaper reports.

Ramsey, 25, suffered the problem in the second half of Arsenal's 4-3 loss to Liverpool on Sunday, adding to manager Arsene Wenger's injury concerns.