McIlroy makes late run

Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic only three behind Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello.Read

Villa unable to extend Keane loan

Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the clash at Wigan on February 25, Press Association Sport understands.Read

Pearce to take control of England

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.Read

FA not ruling out foreign manager

Football Association chairman David Bernstein admits the next England manager will ideally be English or British but must above all be "the best person" available.Read

Elokobi makes Forest switch

Wolves defender George Elokobi has joined Nottingham Forest on an emergency loan and could stay at the City Ground until the end of the season.Read

Pearce takes control of England

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.Read

Ferdinand fires parting shot

Rio Ferdinand took a farewell swipe at Fabio Capello on Thursday as he joined Wayne Rooney in endorsing Harry Redknapp as his choice to become England's new manager.Read

Pardew: England job is not for me

Alan Pardew has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss.Read

Redknapp: Focus is on Spurs

Harry Redknapp insists he has "not even thought about" becoming the next England manager.Read

Hodgson hails McCarthy

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson believes Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy has been a victim of his own success ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby at Molineux.Read

Tremlett undergoes surgery

England paceman Chris Tremlett has had back surgery to address the problem which forced him out of the ongoing series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.Read

England unchanged for Italy clash

Chris Robshaw will captain an unchanged England team in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Rome's Stadio Olimpico.Read

Redknapp happy 'nightmare' is over

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp welcomed the final whistle on his bung slur "nightmare" on Wednesday after his acquittal for tax fraud cleared the way for him to land English football's top job.Read

Redknapp favourite for England post

Sir Keith Mills insists Tottenham will wait to see what develops after seeing their manager Harry Redknapp develop as the hot favourite to be the next England manager.Read

Ross keen to make amends

Ireland prop Mike Ross accepts his team cannot afford to underperform for a second successive weekend when they meet France on Saturday night.Read

Lennon savours 'best' display

Neil Lennon claims the 4-0 thrashing of Hearts at Tynecastle which took his Celtic side four points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League was the best performance he had witnessed from his team as Parkhead boss.Read

Laidlaw relishing first start

Greig Laidlaw is ready for the responsibility of being Scotland fly-half, beginning in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.Read

Botha warning over Italy clash

Saracens lock Mouritz Botha has warned his England team-mates not to take Italy lightly as they bid to build on their opening RBS 6 Nations win over Scotland.Read

Priestland wants better discipline

Rhys Priestland has revealed Wales' RBS 6 Nations squad have reiterated among themselves the need for watertight discipline in Test matches.Read

O'Neill turns attention to league

Martin O'Neill will let the FA Cup take care of itself after seeing Sunderland book a mouth-watering double header against Arsenal.Read

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