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Aquilani inspires Reds to win

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:45:13 GMT

Midfielder Alberto Aquilani finally found a performance to justify his £17million price tag, capping a masterful display with his first Liverpool goal in the 4-1 win over Portsmouth at Anfield.

Hodgson called up as Wilkinson cover

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:45:15 GMT

Sale fly-half Charlie Hodgson has been drafted into the England squad ahead of the final RBS 6 Nations appointment against France as precautionary injury cover for Jonny Wilkinson.

Successful surgery for Beckham

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:45:14 GMT

David Beckham on Monday underwent a successful operation on a fully ruptured left Achilles tendon and is expected to make a full recovery.

Pearson rules out Curbishley

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:45:13 GMT

Hull City chairman Adam Pearson expects to name the club's new manager by Wednesday morning - but has ruled former Charlton and West Ham boss Alan Curbishley out of the running.

Monye: I'll be back for Les Bleus

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:45:15 GMT

Ugo Monye expects to be available for England's last RBS 6 Nations game against France despite still feeling the after-effects of a nasty clash of heads.

Gatland to ring changes

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:45:15 GMT

Wales coach Warren Gatland has pledged to make changes for his team's RBS 6 Nations finale against Italy on Saturday.

Ancelotti plays down Mourinho return

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:45:15 GMT

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti insists his players will not be distracted by former boss Jose Mourinho's return to Stamford Bridge in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

New deal for Huddlestone

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:45:16 GMT

Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone has signed a new contract which will keep him at White Hart Lane until 2015, the club have announced.

Malouda unemotional about Mourinho return

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:45:17 GMT

In-form Chelsea winger Florent Malouda insists Jose Mourinho's successful managerial tenure at the club is now just history as far as the players are concerned.

Wakefield prepared to let Brough leave

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:45:17 GMT

Wakefield would be prepared to allow goalkicking scrum-half Danny Brough to join Super League rivals Huddersfield but only if they can agree suitable compensation.

Brown 'disappointed' by Hull exit

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:45:14 GMT

Phil Brown claimed he was "very disappointed" at Hull's decision to relieve him of his duties.

Greenshields out for three months

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:17 GMT

Catalans Dragons full-back Clint Greenshields is facing a three-month lay-off after breaking a leg in his side's 20-16 home defeat by Castleford at the weekend.

D'Arcy hopes to make Scotland game

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:17 GMT

Ireland have not ruled centre Gordon D'Arcy out of contention for the RBS 6 Nations clash against Scotland on Saturday.

Stubborn Tigers hold up England

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:16 GMT

England's hopes of a four-day finish in the first Test against Bangladesh were dashed by a gutsy sixth-wicket stand - but the result remained in little doubt.

Tigers relieve Brown of duties

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:45:14 GMT

Hull have relieved manager Phil Brown of his duties and placed him on gardening leave with immediate effect, the Barclays Premier League club have confirmed.

England victory charge delayed

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:45:15 GMT

England's hopes of wrapping up the first Test inside four days looked unlikely to be realised thanks to Junaid Siddique's rearguard action - but the result remained in little doubt.

Lewis: McLaren not far off the pace

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:45:15 GMT

Lewis Hamilton believes McLaren are just a step away from competing for grands prix wins this season.

Cahill heading back to training

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:45:22 GMT

Bolton defender Gary Cahill is scheduled to return to training on Monday just 37 days after being diagnosed as having a blood clot in his left arm.

England close in on four-day win

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:45:21 GMT

England were five wickets from victory at tea on day four of the first Test against Bangladesh.

Grant: James should start for England

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:45:15 GMT

Portsmouth manager Avram Grant has backed goalkeeper David James to start as England's first choice in this summer's World Cup.