World & UK Sport for 24 February 2010

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Stoke edge 10-man City Feb 24 2010

Ryan Shawcross and Tuncay struck in extra-time as Stoke secured their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals with a 3-1 victory over Manchester City.Read

Pavlyuchenko stars as Spurs progress Feb 24 2010

Roman Pavlyuchenko scored twice as Tottenham beat Bolton 4-0 to book an FA Cup quarter-final clash against Fulham.Read

Kalou goal not enough for Blues Feb 24 2010

Salomon Kalou grabbed a vital away goal for Chelsea as former boss Jose Mourinho and his Inter side enjoyed a 2-1 Champions League first-leg victory in the San Siro.Read

Late Carew brace sinks Palace Feb 24 2010

John Carew won and converted two late penalties to keep Aston Villa on course for a second Wembley final as they beat Crystal Palace 3-1 in an FA Cup fifth-round replay at Villa Park.Read

Storrie talks to administrator Feb 24 2010

Portsmouth chief executive Peter Storrie has admitted he has already begun talks with an administrator ahead of Friday's deadline.Read

Gonzalez stunner saves CSKA Feb 24 2010

Mark Gonzalez struck a magnificent equaliser to salvage a 1-1 draw for CSKA Moscow in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie against Sevilla.Read

Capello delight with Rooney progress Feb 24 2010

England boss Fabio Capello has pointed to the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United to explain Wayne Rooney's explosive form this season.Read

Murray out of Dubai Feb 24 2010

World number four Andy Murray crashed out of the Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships in the second round.Read

Record-breaking Tendulkar sets up victory Feb 24 2010

Sachin Tendulkar smashed a record-breaking double century as India scored an emphatic 153-run victory over South Africa in the second one-day international at Gawalior, taking an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.Read

Ireland appeal Flannery ban Feb 24 2010

Ireland have chosen to appeal the six-week suspension given to Jerry Flannery for his dangerous lunge on France winger Alexis Palisson.Read

Tendulkar breaks one-day record Feb 24 2010

India batsman Sachin Tendulkar broke the record for the highest individual score in a one-day international innings, posting 200 not out in Wednesday's second ODI against South Africa in Gwalior.Read

Premier League will not bail out Pompey Feb 24 2010

Portsmouth owner Balram Chainrai has been told at a meeting with Premier League chiefs that they cannot bail out the financially-stricken club.Read

Torres on bench for European clash Feb 24 2010

Striker Fernando Torres is likely to be on the bench again for Thursday's Europa League last 32 second-leg tie against Unirea Urziceni in Bucharest.Read

Ospreys 'co-operating' with ERC chiefs Feb 24 2010

The Ospreys say they are "co-operating fully" with tournament chiefs amid reports of them facing a second investigation relating to this season's Heineken Cup campaign.Read

Bullard makes goalscoring return Feb 24 2010

Hull talisman Jimmy Bullard made a goalscoring return to action in the club's reserves on Tuesday night.Read

Cook expects Kieswetter to feature Feb 24 2010

England captain Alastair Cook accepts that Craig Kieswetter is a virtual certainty to make his one-day international debut against Bangladesh on Sunday, but believes future selection meetings could throw up more difficult questions.Read

Ospreys facing probe over Januarie move Feb 24 2010

The Ospreys are reportedly facing a second investigation relating to this season's Heineken Cup campaign.Read

Unapologetic Johnson sticking to tactics Feb 24 2010

Martin Johnson insisted England will do whatever it takes to beat Ireland at Twickenham on Saturday - and he makes no apology for it.Read

Mikel aiming to upset mentor Mourinho Feb 24 2010

John Obi Mikel lines up against his former mentor on Wednesday night aiming for a double over Jose Mourinho.Read

Bafokeng confirmed as England base Feb 24 2010

FIFA have confirmed England will use Royal Bafokeng Sports Campus as their training base for the World Cup in South Africa this summer.Read

Administration is best option - Chainrai Feb 24 2010

Portsmouth owner Balram Chainrai insists administration will see the club's finances restored to good health despite the certainty of relegation.Read

Rio setback to Capello plans Feb 24 2010

Fabio Capello looks set to plan for England's friendly with Egypt next week having to install yet another captain after Rio Ferdinand's latest injury scare.Read

Play-off for Murdoch but Muirhead out Feb 24 2010

Great Britain's curlers endured a disappointing day as the men were forced into a make or break play-off and the women bowed out with a fifth straight defeat.Read

Powell laments 'stupid prank' Feb 24 2010

Andy Powell is fearful the "stupid prank" that led to Wales dropping him from their RBS 6 Nations squad could cost him his international career.Read

Brits facing Swedes in play-off Feb 24 2010

Great Britain's men were left facing a play-off against Sweden for a place in the curling semi-finals after losing 9-5 to Norway in their final round robin match.Read

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