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England find winning way at last

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:07:55 +0000

Alastair Cook and Steven Finn's career-best performances carried England to an emphatic, and overdue, win over Pakistan.

Strokosch could miss Six Nations

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:30:59 +0000

Flanker Alasdair Strokosch could miss the rest of Scotland's RBS 6 Nations campaign with a fractured hand, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced.

Paris match won't be this weekend

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:09:51 +0000

Tournament organisers have announced that the postponed RBS 6 Nations game between France and Ireland will not take place next weekend.

Klinsmann content with USA

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:06:12 +0000

Jurgen Klinsmann insists he is happy in his current role as United States head coach despite speculation that the he could take over as Tottenham manager should Harry Redknapp depart for England.

Pompey heading for administration

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:04:03 +0000

Portsmouth are facing a 10-point deduction after the club's advisors confirmed they are seeking to go into administration.

Palmer set to rejoin Wasps

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:56:29 +0000

Aviva Premiership strugglers Wasps have announced that England lock Tom Palmer is to rejoin them on a two-year contract.

BOA would back former banned stars

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:56:29 +0000

David Millar and Dwain Chambers will be given "100% support" by the British Olympic Association if they are part of Team GB for the London 2012 Games despite their previous doping violations.

Finn has Pakistan reeling

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:53:21 +0000

Alastair Cook's career-best 137 began to look an even better innings as Steven Finn took two wickets in two balls, and Pakistan's first four, in their faltering reply to 260 for seven.

Wolves weigh up next manager choice

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:46:31 +0000

Wolves have launched their search to find a replacement for sacked manager Mick McCarthy and have not ruled out an interim replacement until the end of the season.

Rangers plan for administration

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:54:57 +0000

Rangers have lodged legal papers signalling their intention to enter administration.