Scott Parker to captain England against the Netherlands

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker will captain England in their friendly against the Netherlands at Wembley on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands. Caretaker boss Stuart Pearce chose Parker ahead of contenders like Steven Gerrard of Liverpool and Manchester...

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Andy Murray beats Chiudinelli to reach Dubai quarter-finals

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Andy Murray stepped up a gear from his first-round match to beat Swiss qualifier Marco Chiudinelli and reach the Dubai Championships quarter-finals. The British number one, seeded third, need one hour and 23 minutes to win 6-3 6-4 against the world number...

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Rory McIlroy loses to Hunter Mahan in WGC Match Play final

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Rory McIlroy missed the chance to become world number one when he lost to Hunter Mahan in the final of the WGC Match Play in Arizona on Sunday. The 22-year-old US Open champion from Northern Ireland fought back on the back nine before losing 2&1. He...

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Pakistan v England: Tourists hold nerve to win series

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

England claimed a dramatic five-run win over Pakistan in the third Twenty20 international to take the series 2-1. On a slow Abu Dhabi pitch, the tourists were indebted to Kevin Pietersen, as they struggled with Saeed Ajmal's magical display, who picked up...

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Great Britain's Luol Deng to make NBA history

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng is set to become the first Briton to play in the NBA's annual All-Star Game. Deng, 26, is in his eighth season with the Bulls and was picked following a poll of the league's coaches. "Words can't describe how happy I am - thanks...

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London 2012: Olympics and Paralympics security test

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

A major exercise testing security and emergency services in the event of a terror attack during the Olympics and Paralympics is taking place. About 2,500 personnel are taking part in the event in central London, which will test their response to a simulated...

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Andre Villas-Boas wants bosses' public backing

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas says the club's hierarchy should make it clear they back his vision for the Blues' long-term future. Speaking on the day before the club meets Napoli in the Champions League, Villas-Boas insists he is restructuring the club...

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Elena Baltacha and Heather Watson lose early in Memphis

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Elena Baltacha and Heather Watson both lost in straight sets as British interest ended swiftly at the Memphis International on Monday. Baltacha, the British number one, went down 6-2 6-1 to Michaella Krajicek of the Netherlands, ranked 22 places lower at...

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Dereck Chisora & David Haye could face lifetime boxing bans

Monday, February 20, 2012

Dereck Chisora and David Haye may face life bans for their Munich brawl says the British Boxing Board of Control General Secretary, Robert Smith. "It's a possibility," Smith told BBC Radio 5 live. "The board have many powers. They can fine, they can suspend...

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Bill Haas beats Mickelson and Bradley in Riviera play-off

Monday, February 20, 2012

Bill Haas beat Keegan Bradley and Phil Mickelson in a dramatic play-off at Riviera to win the Northern Trust Open. Haas, 29, looked like winning the tournament in regulation when he shot a final round 69 to finish seven under. But Mickelson and Bradley birdied...

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Luke Donald makes positive start but Mickelson leads Tour opener

Friday, February 17, 2012

World number one Luke Donald got his PGA Tour season off to a solid start with a first-round 70 in the Northern Trust Open in California . Donald was tied ninth with fellow Englishman Justin Rose at one-under on the par-71 course. Phil Mickelson shot a five-under...

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Portsmouth Football Club back in administration

Friday, February 17, 2012

Portsmouth Football Club has entered administration for the second time in three seasons. The Championship club faces being penalised at least 10 points, but could be docked as many as 20. Portsmouth had been issued with a winding-up petition by HM Revenue...

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Anne Keothavong knocked out of Qatar Open

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Britain's Anne Keothavong has been knocked out of the Qatar Open in straight sets by Agnieszka Radwanska. The British number two managed to win just three games in the match as the Polish number four seed won the second-round match 6-1 6-2 in 63 minutes. Keothavong...

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Darren Clarke hopes new fitness regime will boost form

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Darren Clarke is hoping a new fitness regime which has led to him losing a stone and a half since Christmas can help kickstart a return to form. "I've been doing everything right and I've been in the gym working hard," said the reigning Open Champion, 43. "I'm...

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Track World Cup: Great Britain set for Olympic velodrome test

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Great Britain's track cyclists will get a taste of the Olympic experience that awaits them in August when the World Cup gets under way in London this week. The test event at the Olympic Velodrome will be an early chance to see the likely squads for the 2012...

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Great Britain's Luol Deng to make NBA history

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Chicago Bulls star Luol Deng is set to become the first Briton to play in the NBA's annual All-Star Game. Deng, 26, is in his eighth season with the Bulls and was picked following a poll of the league's coaches. "Words can't describe how happy I am - thanks...

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HMRC to ask court to put Rangers into administration

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is set to ask the Court of Session to put Rangers Football Club into administration. The legal move counters the club's bid on Monday to file for protection against its creditors. The papers served on behalf of Rangers directors...

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Mark Cavendish begins life with Sky in desert

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Mark Cavendish sits, cross-legged, on a patch of grass in the desert. The Qatar sun, radiating a pleasant but not stifling 24C on this February morning, brings such a bright white light from the 26-year-old's rainbow jersey - gained for winning last year's...

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Dan Evans guides GB to Davis Cup win over Slovakia

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Dan Evans kept his nerve to win the deciding rubber as Great Britain beat Slovakia 3-2 in their Davis Cup tie. The 21-year-old beat Martin Klizan, who is ranked 156 places higher in the world, 6-1 6-1 4-6 3-6 6-3. Earlier, James Ward lost 6-7 (9-11) 1-6...

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Phil Mickelson wins Pebble Beach title as Tiger Woods fades

Sunday, February 12, 2012

Phil Mickelson shot a flawless eight-under-par 64 to overturn a six-shot deficit and win the Pebble Beach Pro-Am by three shots on 16 under par. The American hit three birdies and an eagle in his first six holes to wipe out the overnight lead of Charlie...

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England manager: FA ready to draw up shortlist

Thursday, February 9, 2012

The Football Association will meet on Friday to discuss a successor to Fabio Capello with a preference for an "English or British" manager. FA chairman David Bernstein said he expected "to move quickly" but refused to comment on rumours linking Tottenham...

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Davis Cup: GB captain Leon Smith predicts tough Davis Cup battle against Slovakia

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Great Britain captain Leon Smith has warned his team they will have to be at their best to beat in-form Slovakia in the Davis Cup. World number four Andy Murray misses the match, which starts on Friday, after picking up minor injuries in his run to the Australian...

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Plymouth Raiders go through to BBL Trophy final

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Late heroics from Jeremy Bell sent the Plymouth Raiders through to the final of the BBL Trophy with a 188-186 aggregate win over Milton Keynes Lions. Trailing by six points with less than a minute to go Bell hit all six to level the game and send the tie...

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Yuvraj Singh thanks well-wishers for cancer support

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

India cricketer Yuvraj Singh has thanked well-wishers for their show of support and vowed to come back "stronger than ever" after he was diagnosed with cancer. Yuvraj is being treated in the US for a rare form of cancer, called seminoma, which doctors...

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Lee Westwood rebuked by his mum after swearing on TV

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Lee Westwood has revealed his mother told him to apologise for swearing on live television at the Qatar Masters. The 38-year-old world number three's outburst came on the 16th tee during Sunday's final round. "My mum was the first person on the phone and...

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Anne Keothavong beats Dominika Cibulkova in Pattaya Open

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Anne Keothavong has beaten the world number 16 Dominika Cibulkova in the first round of the Pattaya Open . Britain's number two Keothavong, ranked 88 in the world, won 6-4 6-1 in an hour and 22 minutes against the tournament's number two seed. She will...

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Djokovic handed top honour

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Serbian rewarded after winning three grand slam titles in 2011 Novak Djokovic has continued to pick up trophies after being named Laureus world sportsman of the year at a glittering ceremony in London. The Serbian enjoyed a quite-stunning 2011 season,...

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Pakistan v England: Azhar Ali century keeps hosts in command

Sunday, February 5, 2012

England face a mammoth task to avoid a series whitewash after Azhar Ali's composed 157 kept Pakistan in control of the third Test in Dubai. Set an imposing 324 to win on a turning pitch, England's openers survived a tricky 20 overs to close on 36-0. Earlier,...

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Paul Lawrie wins Qatar Masters title after final-day 65

Sunday, February 5, 2012

QATAR MASTERS, DOHA - FINAL LEADERBOARD -15: P Lawrie (Sco) -11: J Day (Aus), P Hanson (Swe) -9: J Daly (US) Selected others: -8: S Garcia (Spa) -7: M Kaymer (Ger) -6: S Jamieson (Sco), M Hoey (NI), JM Olazabal (Spa), L Westwood (Eng) Scotland's Paul Lawrie...

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London 2012 nightmare begins for Britain's modern pentathletes

Thursday, February 2, 2012

High in the French Pyrenees, bad dreams are catching up with Britain's modern pentathletes. Two of the squad reported waking from nightmares during their altitude training camp at the Font Romeu resort. "Altitude is already playing tricks on the brain -...

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