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Ward warning for Evans

James Ward

3:36pm Monday 13th February 2012

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

Richard Dunne

3:28pm Monday 13th February 2012

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

Cook keeps England in the hunt

Alastair Cook

2:49pm Monday 13th February 2012

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.

Sponsors voiced Suarez concerns

Luis Suarez

2:24pm Monday 13th February 2012

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

Renard: Title win was our destiny

Renard Herve

1:37pm Monday 13th February 2012

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

Andy Robinson (centre)

12:45pm Monday 13th February 2012

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.

Afridi double stalls England

Kevin Pietersen

12:42pm Monday 13th February 2012

Kevin Pietersen's return to opening the innings resulted in a laboured contribution before he became the first of two England batsmen bowled in successive balls by Shahid Afridi on Monday.

Tevez set for City return

Carlos Tevez

12:24pm Monday 13th February 2012

Carlos Tevez will report back to Manchester City on Tuesday keen to make amends with manager Roberto Mancini and help the club win the Premier League title, according to the player's representatives.

No action over Old Trafford clash

Patrice Evra (left) and Luis Suarez

12:14pm Monday 13th February 2012

Liverpool and Manchester United will not face disciplinary action from the Football Association over the scenes at Old Trafford that followed Luis Suarez's refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand.

Blues confirm Sunday summit

Andre Villas-Boas

11:10am Monday 13th February 2012

Chelsea on Monday confirmed Roman Abramovich met with Andre Villas-Boas and his players after the squad were hauled in on their day off following the club's defeat at Everton.



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