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Madrid 'obsessed' about Rooney - Calderon

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:45:16 GMT

Real Madrid have an "obsession" about signing Wayne Rooney, but would need to fork out £80million or more to do so, according to former president Ramon Calderon.

Keane will return to Spurs - Jordan

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:45:15 GMT

Tottenham first team coach Joe Jordan insists there is no chance of Robbie Keane remaining at Celtic beyond the end of his loan period.

England build commanding lead

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 11:45:14 GMT

England wracked up a commanding lead after declining to enforce the follow-on on day three of the first Test against Bangladesh, but the hosts had plenty to cheer with five wickets in the evening session.

England on top after quelling fightback

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:45:14 GMT

England opted not to enforce the follow-on after taking three wickets in four deliveries to end a spirited Bangladesh fightback on day three of the first Test.

No guarantees for Beckham

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:45:22 GMT

David Beckham fears he may not get to realise his World Cup dream in South Africa this summer.

Robinson takes positives from cup draw

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:45:22 GMT

Andy Robinson hailed Scotland's draw with England as a "step forward" despite admitting his side had wasted another opportunity to record a first RBS 6 Nations win of the campaign.

Gatland: We haven't learned our lesson

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:45:22 GMT

Warren Gatland did not mask his disappointment after Wales slumped to a comprehensive 27-12 RBS 6 Nations defeat against Ireland at Croke Park.

Draw 'reasonable outcome' for O'Neill

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill admitted his side did not do enough to warrant victory following the goalless draw against Stoke at a windy Britannia Stadium.

Pacquiao defends title again

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:45:16 GMT

Manny Pacquiao defended his WBO welterweight title against Joshua Clottey with a comfortable points victory in Dallas.

Ancelotti confident ahead of Inter clash

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:45:15 GMT

Carlo Ancelotti insists Chelsea are ready for the return of Jose Mourinho and Inter Milan in the Champions League on Tuesday night.

Wenger takes heart from late winner

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:45:15 GMT

Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal's last-gasp 2-1 victory at 10-man Hull could go a long way to delivering a first Barclays Premier League title since 2004.

Redknapp glad he can still call on Pav

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:45:15 GMT

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has challenged Roman Pavlyuchenko to fire the club into the Champions League before the striker turns his attention to moving back to Russia.

England bat again after hosts fightback

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:45:14 GMT

England opted not to enforce the follow-on after taking three wickets in four deliveries to end a spirited Bangladesh fightback on day three of the first Test.

Rahim leading the resistance

Sun, 14 Mar 2010 06:45:13 GMT

Mushfiqur Rahim hit a defiant half-century as Bangladesh scrapped to avoid the follow-on on day three of the first Test against England.

Gunners keep pace at the top

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 20:45:14 GMT

Nicklas Bendtner struck in stoppage time as Arsenal kept pace with Chelsea at the top of the Barclays Premier League with a 2-1 victory at 10-man Hull.

England retain Calcutta Cup

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:45:14 GMT

England retained the Calcutta Cup in dramatic fashion as they and Scotland played out the first draw in the fixture since 1989.

Ennis and Chambers claim gold

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:45:16 GMT

Jessica Ennis and Dwain Chambers won gold for Great Britain at the World Indoor Championships in Doha on Saturday.

Blues battle back to draw

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:45:15 GMT

Life-long fan Craig Gardner scored his first Birmingham goal as Alex McLeish's side recovered to earn a 2-2 draw against Everton and preserve their six month unbeaten home record.

Villa held in Stoke stalemate

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:45:15 GMT

Aston Villa missed the chance to reduce their deficit in the race for the final Champions League place after being held to a goalless draw at Stoke.

Wolves claim three-point haul

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:45:15 GMT

Wolves hung on to claim a 2-1 win and three potentially crucial points in their battle against Barclays Premier League relegation at Turf Moor.