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Latest Sport News: May date for Khan-Peterson rematch

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 23:45:15 GMT

Lamont Peterson has agreed to a rematch with Amir Khan in Las Vegas in May, the Bolton fighter's camp have said.

Latest Sport News: Ashton hails improved discipline

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT

Chris Ashton believes life on the straight and narrow is already paying dividends for England as they prepare to tackle Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

Latest Sport News: Denton aims for consistency

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT

Scotland number eight David Denton is determined to outshine Wales counterpart Toby Faletau in the cauldron of the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

Latest Sport News: AVB welcomes Abramovich presence

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:45:15 GMT

Andre Villas-Boas remains relaxed about the recent close scrutiny of owner Roman Abramovich at Chelsea's training ground as the Blues boss focuses on making sure his side finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League - which he accepts is "not a very honourable position for the dimension of this club".

Latest Sport News: Jones set for lock role

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland.

Latest Sport News: Earls back for Ireland

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:45:14 GMT

Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night.

Latest Sport News: McIlroy makes late run

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:18 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Villa unable to extend Keane loan

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:17 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Pearce to take control of England

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:17 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: FA not ruling out foreign manager

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:15 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Elokobi makes Forest switch

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:45:18 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Pearce takes control of England

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:45:15 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: Ferdinand fires parting shot

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:45:17 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Pardew: England job is not for me

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:45:16 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: Redknapp: Focus is on Spurs

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:45:15 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: Hodgson hails McCarthy

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:45:17 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Tremlett undergoes surgery

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:45:17 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: England unchanged for Italy clash

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:45:17 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: Redknapp happy 'nightmare' is over

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:45:16 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Redknapp favourite for England post

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:45:15 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Ross keen to make amends

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: Lennon savours 'best' display

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Laidlaw relishing first start

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: Botha warning over Italy clash

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT

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.

Latest Sport News: Priestland wants better discipline

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: O'Neill turns attention to league

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:45:15 GMT

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

Latest Sport News: Rodgers pens new Swans deal

Sunday Sun — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 07:45:18 GMT

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract and set his objective as keeping the Welsh club in the Barclays Premier League for its duration.

Latest Sport News: 'Gutted' Rooney backs Redknapp

Sunday Sun — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:45:14 GMT

Wayne Rooney on Wednesday backed Harry Redknapp to be the next England manager following Fabio Capello's dramatic resignation.

Latest Sport News: Sunderland edge out Boro

Sunday Sun — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT

Stephane Sessegnon's extra-time strike secured a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough as Sunderland booked an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Arsenal in dramatic style.

Latest Sport News: Capello tight-lipped

Sunday Sun — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:45:14 GMT

Fabio Capello has insisted that he will not go into detail on the reasons behind his resignation.