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England call for Doran-Jones

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:45:15 GMT

Northampton prop Paul Doran-Jones has joined the England squad preparing for next week's RBS 6 Nations clash against unbeaten leaders Wales at Twickenham.

Whyte: Gers tax bill could be £75m

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:45:14 GMT

Owner Craig Whyte claims he took the first step towards administration to ensure Rangers did not die altogether under the potential burden of a "shocking" £75million tax bill.

Tevez upset by Mancini treatment

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:45:16 GMT

Carlos Tevez returns to England on Tuesday but has accused Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini of treating him "like a dog" in the incident which sparked the rift between club and player.

England find winning way at last

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:45:14 GMT

Alastair Cook and Steven Finn's career-best performances carried England to an emphatic, and overdue, win over Pakistan.

Palmer set to rejoin Wasps

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:18 GMT

Aviva Premiership strugglers Wasps have announced that England lock Tom Palmer is to rejoin them on a two-year contract.

Strokosch could miss Six Nations

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:18 GMT

Flanker Alasdair Strokosch could miss the rest of Scotland's RBS 6 Nations campaign with a fractured hand, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced.

Paris match won't be this weekend

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:18 GMT

Tournament organisers have announced that the postponed RBS 6 Nations game between France and Ireland will not take place next weekend.

Finn has Pakistan reeling

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:17 GMT

Alastair Cook's career-best 137 began to look an even better innings as Steven Finn took two wickets in two balls, and Pakistan's first four, in their faltering reply to 260 for seven.

BOA would back former banned stars

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:17 GMT

David Millar and Dwain Chambers will be given "100% support" by the British Olympic Association if they are part of Team GB for the London 2012 Games despite their previous doping violations.

Pompey heading for administration

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

Portsmouth are facing a 10-point deduction after the club's advisors confirmed they are seeking to go into administration.

Wolves weigh up next manager choice

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

Wolves have launched their search to find a replacement for sacked manager Mick McCarthy and have not ruled out an interim replacement until the end of the season.

Klinsmann content with USA

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

Jurgen Klinsmann insists he is happy in his current role as United States head coach despite speculation that the he could take over as Tottenham manager should Harry Redknapp depart for England.

Pressure mounting for Scots

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:45:16 GMT

Scotland will find themselves facing a depressingly-familiar RBS 6 Nations salvage job when they tackle tournament favourites France at Murrayfield later this month.

Rangers plan for administration

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Rangers have lodged legal papers signalling their intention to enter administration.

Cook keeps England in the hunt

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:45:16 GMT

Alastair Cook's career-best 137 near single-handedly kept England competitive with a total of 260 for seven in the first one-day international at the Zayed Stadium.

Ward warning for Evans

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:45:16 GMT

James Ward has warned man-of-the-moment Dan Evans he will not give up his Davis Cup spot without a fight.

Dunne facing shoulder operation

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:45:15 GMT

Aston Villa central defender Richard Dunne will be sidelined for up to two months with a fractured right clavicle (shoulder), the club have confirmed.

Sponsors voiced Suarez concerns

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:45:15 GMT

Liverpool's shirt sponsors intervened in the Luis Suarez row to express their "concerns" to the club.

Renard: Title win was our destiny

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:45:16 GMT

Zambia coach Herve Renard dedicated his side's African Nations Cup victory to Kalusha Bwalya and the fallen squad of 1993, claiming it was "written in the sky".

We must retain belief - Robinson

Liverpool Daily Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:45:16 GMT

Head coach Andy Robinson has called on his Scotland side to retain their belief as they look to put their RBS 6 Nations campaign back on track after suffering more disappointment in their defeat to Wales at the Millennium Stadium.