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United announce MTN deal

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:45:15 GMT

Manchester United have announced their third major sponsorship deal in a week.

Petchey: Draper must take responsibility

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:45:19 GMT

Mark Petchey hopes John Lloyd will not be made a "scapegoat" for Great Britain's Davis Cup debacle after stepping down as captain on Wednesday.

Pietersen highlights HawkEye influence

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:45:19 GMT

Kevin Pietersen believes the increasing influence of technology in cricket will lead to batsmen all over the world reassessing their techniques.

McLeish reveals contract talks

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:45:18 GMT

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish has started negotiations with club owner Carson Yeung over a new contract.

Johnson parts with Robins

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 10:45:18 GMT

Gary Johnson has left Bristol City by mutual consent following a disappointing run of form.

Dowie braced for biggest test

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:45:23 GMT

Iain Dowie admits he faces the biggest challenge of his managerial career after being appointed Hull boss with just nine matches left to secure survival in the Barclays Premier League.

Terry to visit injured steward

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 09:45:22 GMT

John Terry was on Thursday expected to visit the security guard who was injured when the Chelsea captain's car hit him on Tuesday.

Tindall out to 'annoy the French'

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:45:17 GMT

Mike Tindall is determined to spoil France's Grand Slam party in Paris on Saturday night.

Petchey - Draper must take responsibility

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Mark Petchey hopes John Lloyd will not be made a "scapegoat" for Great Britain's Davis Cup debacle after stepping down as captain on Wednesday.

Andronikou biding time in owner search

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou admits he is still some way from securing a deal that would see the Barclays Premier League club taken over by new owners.

Zamora ready for Cannavaro battle

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Fulham striker Bobby Zamora believes he can get the better of World Cup winner Fabio Cannavaro in Thursday night's Europa League match against Juventus.

Murray advances to last eight

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Andy Murray eased into the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells after fourth-round opponent Nicolas Almagro was forced to retire with an ankle injury.

Riera lashes out at Benitez

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 08:45:14 GMT

Albert Riera has voiced his frustration at his situation at Liverpool and hit out at manager Rafael Benitez.

Injured guard: Terry was blameless

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:45:16 GMT

Security guard Steve Rowley insists he does not blame captain John Terry for the leg injuries he sustained in a car accident following Chelsea's Champions League defeat to Inter Milan.

Messi brace puts Barca through

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:45:15 GMT

Lionel Messi staged another masterclass to power holders Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the Champions League following their 4-0 (5-1 aggregate) victory over Stuttgart.

Bordeaux battle into quarter-finals

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:45:15 GMT

Bordeaux survived an unlikely Olympiacos fightback to book their place in the Champions League quarter-finals following a 2-1 (3-1 aggregate) victory at the Stade Chaban Delmas.

Brown must prove fitness - Robinson

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:45:15 GMT

Team manager Andy Robinson confirmed Scotland flanker Kelly Brown has further tests to pass before being allowed to start Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations game in Ireland.

Johnson: Wilkinson has future

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:45:14 GMT

Martin Johnson insisted his decision to drop Jonny Wilkinson does not signal the beginning of the end for England's World Cup-winning fly-half.

Lloyd steps down

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:45:15 GMT

John Lloyd has resigned as Great Britain's Davis Cup captain, the Lawn Tennis Association announced on Wednesday evening.

Andronikou: Storrie must take some blame

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 18:45:14 GMT

Portsmouth's administrator Andrew Andronikou claims former chief executive Peter Storrie must bear part of the blame for the crisis that has engulfed the club.