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Whyte: Gers tax bill could be £75m

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:42:37 +0000

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.

England call for Doran-Jones

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:26:59 +0000

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.

Tevez upset by Mancini treatment

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 19:08:52 +0000

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

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:07:55 +0000

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

Strokosch could miss Six Nations

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:30:59 +0000

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

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:09:51 +0000

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

Klinsmann content with USA

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:06:12 +0000

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.

Pompey heading for administration

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:04:03 +0000

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

BOA would back former banned stars

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:56:29 +0000

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.

Palmer set to rejoin Wasps

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:56:29 +0000

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