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- Big guns commit to Saracens
- Four changes for Scotland
- New deals for Exeter duo
- Gloucester snap up Edmonds
- Jones may have future in France
- Farrell handed fly-half role
- Four arrests in fraud investigation
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Gloucester snap up Edmonds
Gloucester have announced the signing of Australia international hooker Huia Edmonds.
Farrell handed fly-half role
Owen Farrell will start at fly-half for England in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations game against Wales after Charlie Hodgson failed to recover from a finger injury.
Donald crashes out of Match Play
Luke Donald's defence of the Accenture Match Play title lasted only 14 holes in Tucson.
Daley through to synchro final
Tom Daley did enough to progress to tonight's platform synchro final at the FINA World Cup on his return to competition following his public feud with British Swimming performance director Alexei Evangulov.
Ferguson: Giggs eclipses Maldini
Sir Alex Ferguson believes Ryan Giggs' astonishing career even eclipses that of legendary Italian Paolo Maldini.
Porto considering UEFA complaint
Porto are considering a complaint to UEFA against Manchester City fans after they taunted Brazilian striker Hulk with chants of "You're Not Incredible".
No Chelsea approach for Benitez
Rafael Benitez's agent has reiterated the Spaniard's desire to return to work in England but stressed there had been no contact from Chelsea.
Mancini: Tevez can be key
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini believes Carlos Tevez can play a key role in the closing stages of the season.
Smith 'turns down' Wolves
Former Rangers manager Walter Smith has rejected the chance to take charge of Wolves as Mick McCarthy's successor, Press Association Sport understands.
Campbell in England squad
Sunderland striker Fraizer Campbell is a shock call-up in Stuart Pearce's England squad to face Holland at Wembley next Wednesday.
Wolves turn to Smith
Former Rangers manager Walter Smith has emerged as the new favourite to take charge of Wolves as Mick McCarthy's successor, Press Association Sport understands.
Women divers make history
Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow claimed Great Britain's first ever women's international diving medal after snatching bronze in the platform synchro at the FINA World Cup.
Lescott set to miss out
Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been told he will not be included in Stuart Pearce's England squad when it is announced on Thursday.
Rooney out with throat infection
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's Europa League clash with Ajax on Thursday after picking up a throat infection.
Bruce 'still in Wolves frame'
Steve Bruce remains a major contender to become the next Wolves manager even though other candidates will be interviewed during the next 48 hours, Press Association Sport understands.
Mancini ready to welcome back Tevez
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he had "no problem" with Carlos Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in "two or three weeks".
City cruise past Porto
Manchester City produced a strong finish to power into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 victory (6-1 on aggregate) over 10-man holders Porto.
Farrell signs new Saracens deal
England international Owen Farrell has signed a contract extension with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.
Waldrom extends Leicester stay
Leicester number eight Thomas Waldrom has signed a new contract with the Aviva Premiership club.
Tevez closer to City return
Carlos Tevez could be a step nearer to pulling on a Manchester City shirt again after apologising "sincerely and unreservedly" for his recent conduct.
Wolves seek top-flight candidate
Wolves are set to revert to their original plan of seeking a manager with Barclays Premier League experience to replace the sacked Mick McCarthy, Press Association Sport understands.
Wolves to make move for McDermott
Wolves are set to seek permission from Reading to speak to manager Brian McDermott after identifying the 50-year-old as a prime candidate to replace the sacked Mick McCarthy, Press Association Sport understands.
Vitali has unfinished business
Vitali Klitschko has opened the door for a rematch with Dereck Chisora by claiming the Briton "still needs real punishment from me".
Parling set for England start
Leicester lock Geoff Parling is in line to start his first Test for England in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales after Tom Palmer was axed from the squad.
KP leads England to whitewash
Kevin Pietersen's second successive one-day international hundred carried England to a four-wicket victory, and 4-0 series whitewash of Pakistan.
Farah in team for Istanbul
Mo Farah will compete as part of the Aviva Great Britain & Northern Ireland team at next month's IAAF World Indoor Championships in Istanbul, UK Athletics have announced.
Cook falls as England stumble
A rare failure from Alastair Cook was an early blow to England's chances of chasing 237 all out on a used pitch, to complete a 4-0 one-day international series whitewash of Pakistan.
Dernbach restricts Pakistan
Pakistan worked hard to reach 237 all out on a used pitch as they attempted to prevent England from recording a 4-0 one-day international series whitewash.
Haye trainer rules out Chisora bout
David Haye's trainer Adam Booth says the former world champion has no intention of meeting Dereck Chisora in the ring despite the pair's brawl in Munich.
Pakistan in control
A much-changed England side made one immediate breakthrough but then merely managed to contain Pakistan in the initial stages of the final one-day international.
Buttler and Briggs in ODI team
Jos Buttler and Danny Briggs are hoping to play their part as England attempt to complete a 4-0 whitewash against Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Chisora to face BBBC hearing
Dereck Chisora will be hauled in front of a British Boxing Board of Control hearing on March 14 in relation to his conduct "prior, during and after" Saturday's WBC heavyweight title defeat against Vitali Klitschko in Munich.
AVB seeks public backing from Blues
Andre Villas-Boas admits his insistence he is at Chelsea for the long haul would carry more weight if publicly backed by the club's hierarchy.
Quinn leaving Sunderland role
Niall Quinn is stepping down from his role at Sunderland six years after heralding a new era on Wearside.
Haye happy to assist authorities
David Haye says he will assist the boxing authorities in their enquiries into his brawl with fellow heavyweight Dereck Chisora in Munich on Saturday night.
Ferguson wants final flourish
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson feels he has another two or three years left in the job but would only retire on the back of a success.
Chisora issues apology
Dereck Chisora has "wholeheartedly apologised" for his "inexcusable" actions in Munich at the weekend including the shocking post-fight brawl with fellow British heavyweight David Haye.
Haye hunt may involve Scotland Yard
German police are ready to seek help from Scotland Yard as they hunt British heavyweight David Haye following his press conference brawl with Dereck Chisora in Munich.
'Comic' defending cost us - Poyet
Brighton manager Gus Poyet accused his side of "comic" defending after they scored three own goals in a 6-1 FA Cup hammering at Liverpool.
BBBC confirm Chisora investigation
The British Boxing Board of Control have confirmed they are investigating the behaviour of Dereck Chisora before, during and after his points defeat to WBC heavyweight champion Vitali Klitschko in Munich on Saturday night.
Life ban a possibility for Chisora
Dereck Chisora could face a life ban from boxing following his shocking post-fight brawl with heavyweight rival David Haye in Munich on Saturday night.
German police want to speak to Haye
David Haye was still wanted for questioning by police in Munich after going to ground following Saturday's shocking brawl with rival heavyweight Dereck Chisora.
Finn: One-day win softens Test blow
England's one-day series victory over Pakistan has raised spirits, but merely "softens the blow" of their Test whitewash - according to Steven Finn.
Hoy strikes sprint gold
Sir Chris Hoy claimed his second gold medal of the Track World Cup at London's Olympic Velodrome with victory in the men's sprint.
Chisora back in Britain
Dereck Chisora arrived at Heathrow on Sunday night after being released without charge by Munich Police following the brawl with David Haye which followed his WBC world heavyweight title defeat to Vitali Klitschko.
Stoke cruise into last eight
Crawley were unable to cause an FA Cup upset as Stoke secured progression to the quarter-finals with a 2-0 victory despite Rory Delap's early sending off.
Stevenage hold Spurs for cup replay
Stevenage defied the odds and put on an impressive display to hold Tottenham to a goalless draw in Sunday afternoon's FA Cup fifth round clash at the Lamex Stadium.
Reds run riot over sorry Seagulls
Brighton scored three own goals as Liverpool cruised into the FA Cup quarter-finals following a 6-1 victory at Anfield.
Chisora released without charge
Dereck Chisora has been freed without charge by Munich Police following his brawl with David Haye on Saturday night, but Haye's whereabouts remain unknown and he is still wanted for questioning.
Hoy leads sprint charge
Sir Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny and Matt Crampton safely negotiated sprint qualifying on the final day of the Track World Cup in London as Great Britain looked to add to their medal haul at the Olympic Velodrome.
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