Feb
2013
Articles from 27th Feb 2013
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Force India set to turn to Sutil
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Adrian Sutil is expected to return to Force India on Thursday 15 months after being axed by the team. Read
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Benitez's Blues breeze past Boro
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Beleaguered Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez earned a little respite as his players defeated Middlesbrough 2-0 at The Riverside. Read
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De Luca hit with long ban
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Scotland and Edinburgh centre Nick De Luca has been handed a 13-week ban for a dangerous tackle which should see him ruled out until the end of the season. Read
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Healy cleared for Ireland double
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Prop Cian Healy will be available to face France in Ireland's next RBS 6 Nations match after winning an appeal against the timing of a ban. Read
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Players chief: Maynard case an exception
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Players' union chief Angus Porter was "shocked" at the extent of tragic Tom Maynard's drug use but does not believe it indicates a widespread problem within cricket. Read
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Stoke's Huth accepts FA punishment
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Stoke defender Robert Huth will serve a three-match suspension after deciding not to contest a Football Association charge of violent conduct. Read
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Second-round showdown for Ding and Fu
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
The Hainan Island crowd will have the second-round clash they wanted to see at the Haikou World Open after Ding Junhui and Marco Fu both won through. Read
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Fergie assures squad of big year
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson has assured his squad they all have a part to play in what could be a "big year" for Manchester United. Read
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Howard wants Wembley feeling again
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard wants to bring the Wembley feelgood factor back to Goodison Park. Read
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Bell impresses in testing times
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Ian Bell's second successive hundred in red-ball cricket put England on a sound footing for their forthcoming Test series against New Zealand. Read
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Junhui edges out Holt to advance
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Ding Junhui delighted the home crowd at the Haikou Open by beating Michael Holt 5-4 in a final-frame decider to reach the second round. Read
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Duo out of Euros
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Andrew Pozzi and Conrad Williams have withdrawn from the Great Britain squad which is heading to Gothenburg for this weekend's European Indoor Championships, UK Athletics has confirmed. Read
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Parker upset by Upton Park boo-boys
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker admits he was surprised and upset at being booed by West Ham fans on his return to Upton Park on Monday night. Read
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Rodgers: Sterling suffering from fatigue
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers feels the demands of the season have taken their toll on teenage star Raheem Sterling. Read
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Khan confirms Sheffield fight
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Amir Khan will fight in Britain for the first time in two years after it was confirmed the light-welterweight will face Julio Diaz in April. Read
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McLaren play down Lowe exit
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
McLaren have dismissed suggestions they could have done more to prevent the departure of technical director Paddy Lowe. Read
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Ronnie taking positives from break
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Ronnie O'Sullivan realised it was time to return to professional snooker when he started playing practice matches with the delivery man from his local Chinese takeaway. Read
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Benitez focused on beating Boro
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Chelsea boss Rafael Benitez insists nothing will deflect his focus from helping the squad secure a successful end to a turbulent season. Read
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ECB to step up anti-drugs programme
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
The England and Wales Cricket Board is stepping up attempts to discourage cricketers from using recreational drugs following the inquest into Surrey batsman Tom Maynard's death. Read
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Philliskirk proud of battling Latics
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Caretaker manager Tony Philliskirk was proud of his players after Oldham's FA Cup adventure ended in a 3-1 fifth-round replay defeat at Everton. Read
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Bell hits ton in England warm-up
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
Ian Bell made good on his promise to start as he means to go on in New Zealand with an unbeaten hundred on day one of England's only warm-up match before the Test series. Read
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Compton cameo proves inconclusive
Feb 27 2013 | National Sport
England made their intention clear that Nick Compton will continue as Alastair Cook's Test opening partner, but could have done with a few more runs from him to vindicate their decision. Read
