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Murray vows to win Grand Slam title
Andy Murray said he came away from the Australian Open feeling "much more positive" about his game despite failing to reach the final.
Delaney pens new Rhinos deal
Australian second row forward Brett Delaney has signed a three-year contract extension with Leeds Rhinos.
Finn aiming to make his mark again
Steven Finn is out to prove a point once more in Abu Dhabi - where he first showed himself to be an England fast bowler of the future.
Trio pen Sale deals
Wales international Dwayne Peel has signed a new two-year contract with Aviva Premiership club Sale Sharks.
Davies banned for seven weeks
Wales lock Bradley Davies will miss the rest of this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship after receiving a seven-week ban.
Two changes for Scotland
Scotland have made two enforced changes for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff, with Greig Laidlaw set to make his first Test start.
Defiant Contador vows to return
Alberto Contador has protested his innocence over the two-year doping ban imposed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport and insisted he will return to cycling stronger than ever.
Parks calls time on Scotland career
Scotland fly-half Dan Parks has retired from international rugby with immediate effect, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced.
Lewis warning over Haye return
Lennox Lewis has warned David Haye that he could further tarnish his reputation if he comes out of retirement and rushes straight in to a fight with either of the Klitschko brothers.
Capello is the boss - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson has warned the Football Association that Fabio Capello must remain the most important man connected to the England team.
Davies and Ferris cited
Wales lock Bradley Davies and Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris have both been cited for foul play during Sunday's RBS 6 Nations game between the countries in Dublin.
Schleck not revelling after ruling
Andy Schleck refused to revel in his elevation to 2010 Tour de France champion following the Court of Arbitration's decision to strip Alberto Contador of the crown.
Djokovic targets 'Golden Slam'
Novak Djokovic insisted it was not impossible to win the 'Golden Slam' this season after being named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year.
Davies likely to face hearing
Bradley Davies should discover today whether he will be cited for an incident of foul play that could end his RBS 6 Nations season after just one game.
We were lucky - Gatland
Wales boss Warren Gatland admitted his team "got out of jail" after they claimed a dramatic RBS 6 Nations victory over shell-shocked Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Contador handed two-year ban
Spanish cyclist Alberto Contador has been banned for two years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport following his positive test for clenbuterol, according to the International Cycling Union.
Djokovic lands top Laureus award
Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic added to his ever-growing trophy cabinet by winning the Laureus world sportsman of the year award at a glittering ceremony in London.
Capello to meet FA over Terry call
Fabio Capello will meet FA chairman David Bernstein later this week for talks over the decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.
Suarez return can't inspire Reds
Luis Suarez's long-awaited return from suspension could not inspire Liverpool to victory as they were held to a goalless Barclays Premier League draw by Tottenham at Anfield.
Giants win Super Bowl 21-17
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning has insisted he never lost faith as his team came from behind to earn a last-minute 21-17 victory over the New England Patriots to win Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis.
Lancaster welcomes fight for places
Stuart Lancaster warned Toby Flood he cannot expect to walk straight back into the England team for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy.
Pakistan close in on whitewash
England's outside chances of avoiding a 3-0 series whitewash were fading fast as they lost their top six for 173 in pursuit of 324 to win the final Test against Pakistan.
Giants stun Warriors
Huddersfield shrugged off the absence of seven first-choice players to pull off a 20-16 opening-round win over 2010 Super League champions Wigan.
Capello criticises Terry decision
Major question marks hang over Fabio Capello's status as England coach after he spoke out in defence of axed skipper John Terry.
Halfpenny boots Wales to victory
Leigh Halfpenny kicked a final-minute penalty to snatch a dramatic late 23-21 victory for Wales over Ireland in their RBS 6 Nations opener at the Aviva Stadium.
Azhar puts Pakistan in control
England at last saw the back of Azhar Ali, but still need to pull off the second-highest run chase in their Test history to avoid a 3-0 whitewash against Pakistan.
Cisse fires home Newcastle winner
Papiss Demba Cisse paid off the first instalment of his transfer fee as he fired Newcastle to a 2-1 Barclays Premier League victory over Aston Villa.
United strike back for Chelsea draw
Javier Hernandez came off the bench to grab a late equaliser as Chelsea squandered a three-goal lead in Sunday afternoon's thrilling 3-3 draw against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea game on
Chelsea have confirmed their Barclays Premier League fixture against champions Manchester United will go ahead despite the cold snap.
Wenger just glad to win
Arsene Wenger refused to get carried away with Arsenal's 7-1 thrashing of 10-man Blackburn at Emirates Stadium, where captain Robin van Persie fired a hat-trick and England youngster Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain grabbed a brace.
Jol forgives Johnson
Fulham manager Martin Jol has forgiven Adam Johnson for the gamesmanship that helped Manchester City on their way to an important 3-0 win at the Etihad Stadium.
Azhar stretches Pakistan lead
England managed just one wicket on the third morning of the final Test as Azhar Ali completed a painstaking century in Pakistan's second-innings 295 for three.
Pakistan strengthen their grip
England managed just one wicket with the second new ball, Younus Khan for 127, in the first hour of the third morning at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
New-look England claim Calcutta Cup
England's new era began with a scrappy first win at Murrayfield in eight years as Scotland's familiar failings contributed to their 13-6 downfall.
Pakistan in the driving seat
England had no answer to Younus Khan and Azhar Ali as the duo ground out a position of ominous authority for Pakistan on day two of the final Test.
Fixtures off as cold snap bites
Portsmouth's home match against Hull became the first npower Championship fixture to fall victim to the weather as it was postponed due to a frozen pitch on Saturday morning.
Rio: Count me out
Rio Ferdinand has ruled himself out of the running to be named as John Terry's replacement as England captain.
England claim narrow lead
Andrew Strauss' defiance earned England a lead of just 42 over Pakistan after Abdur Rehman's second successive five-wicket Test match haul.
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Wickets tumble on wild opening day
Stuart Broad and James Anderson hustled Pakistan out for 99, yet England could take only a minor advantage on a hectic first day of the final Test at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Watkins inspires Leeds to victory
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Robshaw relishing Murrayfield clash
Chris Robshaw vowed England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield as they head into Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with "a point to prove".
Farrell takes debut in stride
Owen Farrell vowed not to be fazed by the prospect of making his England debut in the inhospitable cauldron of Murrayfield.
Wickets tumble in Dubai
Stuart Broad and James Anderson hustled Pakistan out for 99, on a wicket-laden first day of the final Test at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
IOC impressed with preparations
A senior International Olympic Committee official has hailed a four-day review of London 2012 facilities as "a fantastic week".
Lindegaard blow for United
Manchester United goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard will be out for at least a month with an ankle injury.
Boxing world mourns Dundee
The boxing world is mourning the loss of legendary trainer Angelo Dundee, who has died aged 90.
Terry stripped of England captaincy
John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy due to concerns about his racism court trial.
England on top in Dubai
Stuart Broad and James Anderson destroyed Pakistan's top order with the new ball to hasten a collapse to 99 all out on day one of the final Test.
England duo tear through top order
Stuart Broad and James Anderson destroyed Pakistan's top order with the new ball to reduce their opponents to 53 for seven at lunch on day one of the final Test.
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