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McIlroy makes late run
Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic only three behind Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello.
AVB welcomes Abramovich presence
Andre Villas-Boas remains relaxed about the recent close scrutiny of owner Roman Abramovich at Chelsea's training ground as the Blues boss focuses on making sure his side finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League - which he accepts is "not a very honourable position for the dimension of this club".
Tremlett undergoes surgery
England paceman Chris Tremlett has had back surgery to address the problem which forced him out of the ongoing series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.
Pardew: England job is not for me
Alan Pardew has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss.
Redknapp: Focus is on Spurs
Harry Redknapp insists he has "not even thought about" becoming the next England manager.
Pearce to take control of England
Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.
FA not ruling out foreign manager
Football Association chairman David Bernstein admits the next England manager will ideally be English or British but must above all be "the best person" available.
Hodgson hails McCarthy
West Brom manager Roy Hodgson believes Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy has been a victim of his own success ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby at Molineux.
Mertesacker enjoys hectic schedule
Defender Per Mertesacker is happy to miss out on an end-of-year "breather" as he looks to help push Arsenal back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.
Rodgers pens new Swans deal
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract and set his objective as keeping the Welsh club in the Barclays Premier League for its duration.
Villa unable to extend Keane loan
Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the clash at Wigan on February 25, Press Association Sport understands.
Ferdinand fires parting shot
Rio Ferdinand took a farewell swipe at Fabio Capello on Thursday as he joined Wayne Rooney in endorsing Harry Redknapp as his choice to become England's new manager.
Redknapp happy 'nightmare' is over
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp welcomed the final whistle on his bung slur "nightmare" on Wednesday after his acquittal for tax fraud cleared the way for him to land English football's top job.
O'Neill turns attention to league
Martin O'Neill will let the FA Cup take care of itself after seeing Sunderland book a mouth-watering double header against Arsenal.
Redknapp favourite for England post
Sir Keith Mills insists Tottenham will wait to see what develops after seeing their manager Harry Redknapp develop as the hot favourite to be the next England manager.
Capello tight-lipped
Fabio Capello has insisted that he will not go into detail on the reasons behind his resignation.
Redknapp cleared of tax dodge
Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has been cleared of taking bungs in an offshore tax dodge.
Botha warning over Italy clash
Saracens lock Mouritz Botha has warned his England team-mates not to take Italy lightly as they bid to build on their opening RBS 6 Nations win over Scotland.
Capello quits England
Fabio Capello has quit as England manager, the Football Association announced on Wednesday night.
'Gutted' Rooney backs Redknapp
Wayne Rooney on Wednesday backed Harry Redknapp to be the next England manager following Fabio Capello's dramatic resignation.
Sunderland edge out Boro
Stephane Sessegnon's extra-time strike secured a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough as Sunderland booked an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Arsenal in dramatic style.
Ferris cleared by hearing
Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday after being cleared of tip-tackling Wales lock Ian Evans.
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.
Celtic thrash Hearts
Celtic stretched their lead over Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League to four points with a sound 4-0 thrashing of Hearts at Tynecastle.
League keep Old Trafford handshakes
The Premier League have no plans to cancel the pre-match handshakes ahead of Manchester United's clash with Liverpool on Saturday, when Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez are likely to come face to face again.
Capello set for Bernstein talks
Fabio Capello and Football Association chairman David Bernstein are expected to meet to try to draw a line under the fall-out from the decision to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.
O'Neill not looking too far ahead
Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill will take nothing for granted as he attempts to guide his side into the FA Cup fifth round at the second attempt.
Fans group eyes Darlington takeover
Darlington fans have launched a campaign to take community ownership of the troubled Blue Square Bet Premier side.
Mowbray hopes to dethrone O'Neill
Middlesbrough manager Tony Mowbray is hoping to steal a little of Martin O'Neill's "magic dust" as he plots an FA Cup shock.
Villas-Boas agrees with Capello
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas has backed Fabio Capello in the row over John Terry being stripped of the England captaincy and insisted the Italian had every right to make his unhappiness known.
Grieve defends Barton decision
Attorney General Dominic Grieve has defended his decision not to prosecute footballer Joey Barton for a series of online comments about John Terry ahead of his trial, insisting they would not jeopardise the case.
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.
Redmond sinks Pompey
Nathan Redmond enhanced his burgeoning reputation with a superbly-taken late volley which fired Birmingham up to third in the npower Championship thanks to a 1-0 win over Portsmouth.
Feeney sends Lions through
Substitute Liam Feeney propelled Millwall into the FA Cup fifth round by netting a superb stoppage-time goal in a 3-2 replay victory at Southampton
Seasiders crush Owls
Blackpool earned an FA Cup fifth-round trip to Everton after a scintillating 3-0 demolition of Sheffield Wednesday in their fourth-round replay at Hillsborough.
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.
Amos eyes Olympic spot
Manchester United's up-and-coming young goalkeeper Ben Amos is pinning his hopes on a call up to the British Olympic team for the London 2012 Games.
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.
Dalglish reopens Suarez debate
Kenny Dalglish has risked infuriating Manchester United ahead of Luis Suarez's appearance at Old Trafford next weekend by again claiming the Liverpool striker should never have been banned for the comments he made to Patrice Evra in October.
Case against Redknapp 'repugnant'
The prosecution case at Harry Redknapp's tax evasion trial is "repugnant to all our basic instincts of fairness", a court heard on Monday.
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.
No action over Barton tweets
Joey Barton will not face any legal action over his pointed observations about the John Terry racism case.
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.
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