World & UK Sport for 4 February 2009

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Super-sub McCarthy sends Rover through Feb 04 2009

Benni McCarthy stepped off the bench to steer Blackburn into the fifth round of the FA Cup and set up a home tie with Coventry after a 2-1 extra-time win at Sunderland.Read

Gosling the hero in Toffees win Feb 04 2009

Substitute Dan Gosling's 118th winner sent Everton into the fifth round of the FA Cup after a 1-0 win over 10-man Liverpool in their replay at Goodison Park.Read

Becks hopes to stay at Milan Feb 04 2009

David Beckham has confirmed he hopes to stay at AC Milan on a permanent basis.Read

Pietersen and Flintoff lead recovery Feb 04 2009

Kevin Pietersen fell three runs short of a century as England struggled in their surprise trial by spin at Sabina Park.Read

Pietersen perishes after fightback Feb 04 2009

Kevin Pietersen fell three runs short of a century after repairing the damage to England's first innings of the Caribbean Test series.Read

Villa ease into last 16 Feb 04 2009

John Carew netted in his first start for three months as Aston Villa reached the fifth round of the FA Cup for only the second time in nine years with a 3-1 win over Doncaster.Read

Commons touch sends Derby through Feb 04 2009

Kris Commons' goal settled an enthralling FA Cup fourth-round replay between local rivals Nottingham Forest and Derby to ensure a 3-2 victory for Nigel Clough on his return to the City Ground.Read

Pietersen leads rearguard action Feb 04 2009

Kevin Pietersen hit a half-century upon his return to the ranks to hold together a shaky England on the opening day of the Caribbean Test series.Read

Challenging times for England Feb 04 2009

England survived their first umpiring challenge in Test cricket but were struggling to assert themselves against West Indies at Sabina Park.Read

Wright-Phillips hit by FA charge Feb 04 2009

Manchester City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has been charged with violent conduct by the Football Association.Read

Galaxy in charge over Beckham's future Feb 04 2009

A leading employment lawyer has warned that the Los Angeles Galaxy "hold all the cards" as David Beckham's future comes under the spotlight again.Read

Midfield injury worry for Gatland Feb 04 2009

Wales coach Warren Gatland could see his midfield dream team placed into cold storage again ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener at Murrayfield.Read

England suffer early setback Feb 04 2009

Andrew Strauss fell cheaply in his first match since being appointed official England captain as the tourists lost three morning wickets at Sabina Park.Read

Hadden acclaims good Godman Feb 04 2009

Frank Hadden insists Phil Godman can handle the pressure of kicking goals for Scotland after gambling on leaving Chris Paterson out of the RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales.Read

Potters complete Kelly capture Feb 04 2009

Stoke have signed defender Stephen Kelly on loan from Birmingham after being granted special dispensation by the Premier League.Read

Triesman expects tough World Cup fight Feb 04 2009

Football Association chairman Lord Triesman has played down England's status as favourites to host the 2018 World Cup after a visit by bid leaders to FIFA headquarters.Read

Dalla bona reveals Zola approach Feb 04 2009

Italian midfielder Samuele Dalla Bona has offered his services to West Ham having recently cut short his contract with Napoli.Read

Two more years for Toshack Feb 04 2009

Wales coach John Toshack has agreed a two-year extension to his contract.Read

Flintoff declared fit Feb 04 2009

Andrew Flintoff was passed fit as England began their four-match Test series against West Indies at Sabina Park.Read

Mallett looks to Mauro Feb 04 2009

Italy coach Nick Mallett has handed Mauro Bergamasco the number nine role for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations opener against England at Twickenham.Read

Henson and Phillips back for Wales Feb 04 2009

Ospreys stars Gavin Henson and Mike Phillips will return to Test rugby when Wales launch their RBS 6 Nations title defence against Scotland on Sunday.Read

Hair calls for ICC bosses to quit Feb 04 2009

Darrell Hair is calling for the resignation of International Cricket Council president David Morgan - and other senior figures - over their handling of the controversy which dogged the Oval Test in 2006.Read

Scots turn to Cross Feb 04 2009

Edinburgh prop Geoff Cross has been handed his Scotland debut for the RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales after Euan Murray failed to recover from injury.Read

Beckham's lawyers in Galaxy talks Feb 04 2009

AC Milan general manager Adriano Galliani has revealed David Beckham's lawyers are in talks with the Los Angeles Galaxy over extending the midfielder's stay at the San Siro.Read

Brown criticism 'disgraceful' - Duffen Feb 04 2009

Hull chairman Paul Duffen has hit out at the "disgraceful" fans who have publicly criticised manager Phil Brown.Read

Anichebe in hot water Feb 04 2009

Victor Anichebe's future at Everton - and his place in Wednesday night's FA Cup derby with Liverpool - could be in doubt following a bust-up with manager David Moyes.Read

Cipriani among six caps in Saxons side Feb 04 2009

Danny Cipriani is one of six capped players named in the England Saxons side to face Ireland A at Donnybrook.Read

Fowler makes Fury switch Feb 04 2009

North Queensland Fury have completed the capture of former England striker Robbie Fowler for their debut A-League season.Read

Woods to adopt cautious approach Feb 04 2009

Tiger Woods has admitted he will approach his return to competitive action on an event-by-event basis rather than head into a full schedule.Read

Kidney to bide time with D'Arcy Feb 04 2009

Ireland coach Declan Kidney is reluctant to rush Gordon D'Arcy back into the Test arena but expects him to play some part in the RBS 6 Nations.Read

Strauss wants to begin on front foot Feb 04 2009

Andrew Strauss has called upon his England colleagues to use the start of his reign as official captain as the first step back towards the top of Test cricket's rankings.Read

Big brother forecasts Twickenham tears Feb 04 2009

Delon Armitage expects his emotions to run high when he plays for England on Saturday alongside brother Steffon.Read

Hunt signs new Reading deal Feb 04 2009

Stephen Hunt has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal at Reading.Read

Lampard welcomes successful appeal Feb 04 2009

Frank Lampard has welcomed his successful appeal against the red card he received in Chelsea's 2-0 Barclays Premier League defeat against Liverpool.Read

Coyle salutes 'best win yet' Feb 04 2009

Burnley manager Owen Coyle hailed his side's 3-1 FA Cup victory over West Brom at a freezing Turf Moor as the finest chapter in their fairytale campaign.Read

Redknapp: Keane can liven up Spurs Feb 04 2009

Harry Redknapp believes new Tottenham captain Robbie Keane has the strength of personality to lead his team towards a successful battle against relegation.Read

Wenger banking on Arshavin influence Feb 04 2009

Arsene Wenger hopes Andrei Arshavin can prove to be the "influential force" which kick-starts Arsenal's season.Read

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