Feb
2013
Articles from 4th Feb 2013
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Tuilagi return causes selection dilemma
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
England coach Stuart Lancaster is ready to unleash Manu Tuilagi against Ireland on Sunday, but admits the Leicester wrecking ball's return to fitness has given him a selection dilemma. Read
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Gazza admitted to treatment centre
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Ex-England footballer Paul Gascoigne has been admitted to a treatment centre in the United States. Read
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Froch predicts epic fight with Kessler
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler have promised an "epic" May showdown as they came together to launch their rematch fight on Monday. Read
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Cech fear for Chelsea
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Rafael Benitez's attempts to improve Chelsea's form have suffered a setback after goalkeeper Petr Cech was forced to withdraw from international duty with the Czech Republic with a finger injury. Read
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FA unaware of match-fixing investigation
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
The mystery surrounding a European police match-fixing investigation into a Champions League game in England has deepened after it emerged neither the Football Association nor UEFA were aware of any such probe. Read
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Tuilagi fitness boost for England
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
England centre Manu Tuilagi is available for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium after completing his recovery from an ankle injury. Read
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Furniss named GB coach
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Bill Furniss and Chris Spice have been named Great Britain head coach and national performance director, British Swimming has announced. Read
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Cole deserves more credit - Johnson
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Glen Johnson believes fellow England full-back Ashley Cole does not always get the credit he deserves ahead of winning his 100th cap in Wednesday's friendly with Brazil at Wembley. Read
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Hart still confident about title
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Goalkeeper Joe Hart insists heads will not drop in the Manchester City dressing room despite another setback in their quest to retain the title. Read
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Froch predicts epic match with Kessler
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Carl Froch and Mikkel Kessler have promised an "epic" May showdown as they came together to launch their rematch fight on Monday. Read
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Journey into the unknown for Hamilton
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Lewis Hamilton will take to the wheel of his Mercedes this week with "an open mind" as he plots on how to turn the team into winners. Read
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No FA sanction for Owen
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Stoke striker Michael Owen will not face a Football Association charge for his angry reaction to a Mikel Arteta tackle in the 1-0 defeat at Arsenal on Saturday. Read
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Flacco revels in 'unbelievable' win
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Quarterback Joe Flacco led the Baltimore Ravens to one of the tensest Super Bowl wins in recent memory, then said: "We don't make it easy." Read
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Europol launch major investigation
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Europol have launched the "biggest-ever investigation into suspected match-fixing in Europe" in which 425 match officials, club officials, players, and criminals are suspected of being involved. Read
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Trapattoni: Westwood needs game time
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has warned goalkeeper Keiren Westwood he may have to leave Sunderland if he wants to be his number one. Read
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Steyn stars as Proteas secure big win
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Dale Steyn claimed match figures of 11 for 60 and AB de Villiers equalled a world record as South Africa completed a routine win over Pakistan in the first Test. Read
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England prepare to face Brazil
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
A depleted England squad began their short preparations for Wednesday's friendly with Brazil at St George's Park on Monday morning. Read
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England warm-up ruined by rain
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
England's first Twenty20 warm-up match against a New Zealand XI lasted just 9.1 overs before it was washed out by rain at the Cobham Oval - and is scheduled to take place on Tuesday instead. Read
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Parisse praises ambitious Azzurri
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Italy captain Sergio Parisse hailed a "fantastic beginning" to this season's RBS 6 Nations Championship for his team after they stunned tournament favourites France in Rome. Read
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Gerrard proud of FA award
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Skipper Steven Gerrard spoke of his pride at being voted the Football Association's England player of the year for a second time but admits achieving trophy glory is a greater priority. Read
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Clarke spitting mad with Popov
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
West Brom head coach Steve Clarke slammed defender Goran Popov following his sending-off for spitting, admitting he was"absolutely disgusted". Read
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Mancini: City can afford no more slips
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini insists the Barclays Premier League title race is not over after his side were held 2-2 by Liverpool. Read
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Ravens hold off 49ers to win Super Bowl
Feb 04 2013 | National Sport
Local boy Jacoby Jones scored two touchdowns, including a 108-yard kick return, as the Baltimore Ravens held off a heroic San Francisco 49ers fightback in one of the most eventful Super Bowls in recent memory at the Superdome, running out 34 - 31 winners. Read
