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Broad excited by T20 squad

Resurgent England will return to one of their world-beating disciplines on Thursday under a Twenty20 captain confident they have the potential to improve still further.

Women divers make history

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow claimed Great Britain's first ever women's international diving medal after snatching bronze in the platform synchro at the FINA World Cup.

Big guns commit to Saracens

England internationals Owen Farrell and Mouritz Botha are among 18 players to have agreed contract extensions with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.

Four changes for Scotland

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has made four changes in personnel for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France at Murrayfield.

Mulgrew punishes poor Pars

Charlie Mulgrew celebrated his first Scotland call-up with a wonderful strike in a 2-0 victory over Dunfermline at Parkhead which helped take Celtic 20 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

McDermott commits to Royals

Reading manager Brian McDermott has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract in a move which looks to have ended Wolves' chances of taking him to Molineux.

Rooney out with throat infection

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's Europa League clash with Ajax on Thursday after picking up a throat infection.

Lescott set to miss out

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been told he will not be included in Stuart Pearce's England squad when it is announced on Thursday.

City cruise past Porto

Manchester City produced a strong finish to power into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 victory (6-1 on aggregate) over 10-man holders Porto.

Mancini ready to welcome back Tevez

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he had "no problem" with Carlos Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in "two or three weeks".

Hartley impressed by Lancaster

Dylan Hartley has given his tacit support for interim England head coach Stuart Lancaster to remain in post beyond the RBS 6 Nations championship.

Farrell signs new Saracens deal

England international Owen Farrell has signed a contract extension with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.

Waldrom extends Leicester stay

Leicester number eight Thomas Waldrom has signed a new contract with the Aviva Premiership club.

Tevez closer to City return

Carlos Tevez could be a step nearer to pulling on a Manchester City shirt again after apologising "sincerely and unreservedly" for his recent conduct.

Wolves seek top-flight candidate

Wolves are set to revert to their original plan of seeking a manager with Barclays Premier League experience to replace the sacked Mick McCarthy, Press Association Sport understands.

Wolves to make move for McDermott

Wolves are set to seek permission from Reading to speak to manager Brian McDermott after identifying the 50-year-old as a prime candidate to replace the sacked Mick McCarthy, Press Association Sport understands.

Vitali has unfinished business

Vitali Klitschko has opened the door for a rematch with Dereck Chisora by claiming the Briton "still needs real punishment from me".

Parling set for England start

Leicester lock Geoff Parling is in line to start his first Test for England in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales after Tom Palmer was axed from the squad.

Farah in team for Istanbul

Mo Farah will compete as part of the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland team at next month's IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, UK Athletics have announced.

Cook falls as England stumble

A rare failure from Alastair Cook was an early blow to England's chances of chasing 237 all out on a used pitch, to complete a 4-0 one-day international series whitewash of Pakistan.

Dernbach restricts Pakistan

Pakistan worked hard to reach 237 all out on a used pitch as they attempted to prevent England from recording a 4-0 one-day international series whitewash.

Haye trainer rules out Chisora bout

David Haye's trainer Adam Booth says the former world champion has no intention of meeting Dereck Chisora in the ring despite the pair's brawl in Munich.

Pakistan in control

A much-changed England side made one immediate breakthrough but then merely managed to contain Pakistan in the initial stages of the final one-day international.

Buttler and Briggs in ODI team

Jos Buttler and Danny Briggs are hoping to play their part as England attempt to complete a 4-0 whitewash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Chisora to face BBBC hearing

Dereck Chisora will be hauled in front of a British Boxing Board of Control hearing on March 14 in relation to his conduct "prior, during and after" Saturday's WBC heavyweight title defeat against Vitali Klitschko in Munich.

AVB seeks public backing from Blues

Andre Villas-Boas admits his insistence he is at Chelsea for the long haul would carry more weight if publicly backed by the club's hierarchy.

Quinn leaving Sunderland role

Niall Quinn is stepping down from his role at Sunderland six years after heralding a new era on Wearside.

Haye happy to assist authorities

David Haye says he will assist the boxing authorities in their enquiries into his brawl with fellow heavyweight Dereck Chisora in Munich on Saturday night.

Ferguson wants final flourish

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels he has another two or three years left in the job but would only retire on the back of a success.

Chisora issues apology

Dereck Chisora has "wholeheartedly apologised" for his "inexcusable" actions in Munich at the weekend including the shocking post-fight brawl with fellow British heavyweight David Haye.

Haye hunt may involve Scotland Yard

German police are ready to seek help from Scotland Yard as they hunt British heavyweight David Haye following his press conference brawl with Dereck Chisora in Munich.

'Comic' defending cost us - Poyet

Brighton manager Gus Poyet accused his side of "comic" defending after they scored three own goals in a 6-1 FA Cup hammering at Liverpool.

BBBC confirm Chisora investigation

The British Boxing Board of Control have confirmed they are investigating the behaviour of Dereck Chisora before, during and after his points defeat to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in Munich on Saturday night.

Life ban a possibility for Chisora

Dereck Chisora could face a life ban from boxing following his shocking post-fight brawl with heavyweight rival David Haye in Munich on Saturday night.

German police want to speak to Haye

David Haye was still wanted for questioning by police in Munich after going to ground following Saturday's shocking brawl with rival heavyweight Dereck Chisora.

Finn: One-day win softens Test blow

England's one-day series victory over Pakistan has raised spirits, but merely "softens the blow" of their Test whitewash - according to Steven Finn.

Hoy strikes sprint gold

Sir Chris Hoy claimed his second gold medal of the Track World Cup at London's Olympic Velodrome with victory in the men's sprint.

Chisora back in Britain

Dereck Chisora arrived at Heathrow on Sunday night after being released without charge by Munich Police following the brawl with David Haye which followed his WBC world heavyweight title defeat to Vitali Klitschko.

Stoke cruise into last eight

Crawley were unable to cause an FA Cup upset as Stoke secured progression to the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory despite Rory Delap's early sending off.

Stevenage hold Spurs for cup replay

Stevenage defied the odds and put on an impressive display to hold Tottenham to a goalless draw in Sunday afternoon's FA Cup fifth round clash at the Lamex Stadium.

Reds run riot over sorry Seagulls

Brighton scored three own goals as Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals following a 6-1 victory at Anfield.

Chisora released without charge

Dereck Chisora has been freed without charge by Munich Police following his brawl with David Haye on Saturday night, but Haye's whereabouts remain unknown and he is still wanted for questioning.

Hoy leads sprint charge

Sir Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny and Matt Crampton safely negotiated sprint qualifying on the final day of the Track World Cup in London as Great Britain looked to add to their medal haul at the Olympic Velodrome.

Chisora arrested over brawl

Dereck Chisora has been arrested by Munich Police and is being questioned following last night's post-fight press conference brawl with David Haye.

German police question Chisora

German Police were this morning interviewing Dereck Chisora as a part of an official investigation into the events of last night's post-fight press conference brawl with David Haye.

Gold for Hoy

Sir Chris Hoy claimed his first gold medal at the Olympic Velodrome with victory in the Keirin at the Track World Cup in London.

Police to interview brawling boxers

German Police will interview David Haye and Dereck Chisora this morning as a part of an official investigation into the events of last night's press conference brawl.

British boxers face up to fracas

David Haye and Dereck Chisora will wake up on Sunday morning waiting to discover possible recriminations after a bloody brawl which involved accusations of serious assault, sinister threats and damning video footage.

KP stars for England

Centurion Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook stole the show as England surged to a nine-wicket win to clinch their one-day international series against Pakistan.

Bolton ease past Millwall

Bolton appeared to enjoy the distraction of an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Millwall as they recorded a 2-0 victory at the New Den.

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