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Elima joins Bulls

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:45:18 GMT

Bradford have signed France back row forward Olivier Elima on a two-year contract.

Johnson wants starting berth

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 07:45:17 GMT

Adam Johnson has revealed his determination to force his way into the England starting XI after netting for the second time in four days as a substitute.

Collingwood: We can handle pressure

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:45:18 GMT

Paul Collingwood believes England's back-to-back NatWest International Twenty20 wins over Pakistan prove they can handle the pressure that comes with being world champions.

Pearce praises mature Wilshere

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:45:18 GMT

England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce praised Jack Wilshere's maturity after the Arsenal midfielder came off the bench to help fire the Young Lions into the European Championship play-offs with a 3-0 win over Lithuania Under-21s.

Nadal marches into last eight

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:45:18 GMT

Top seed Rafael Nadal booked his place in the US Open quarter-finals with a business-like victory over fellow Spaniard Feliciano Lopez at Flushing Meadows.

Clijsters sets up Williams meeting

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:45:18 GMT

Second seed Kim Clijsters is looking forward to a US Open semi-final against Venus Williams but she will have to improve on an error-strewn display in the last eight against Sam Stosur.

Levein unconcerned by poor display

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:45:17 GMT

Scotland boss Craig Levein claimed his side's poor performance against lowly Liechtenstein in the Euro 2012 qualifier at Hampden was irrelevant after Stephen McManus' winner deep into injury time took them top of Group I.

Trap warns of tough times ahead

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:45:17 GMT

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has warned his players the hard work starts now after seeing them climb to the top of Euro 2012 qualifying Group B.

Capello impressed by Rooney's focus

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 05:45:13 GMT

Fabio Capello revealed Wayne Rooney cut a happy figure in the England dressing room after he had put the negative headlines behind him in Basle.

McManus leaves it late for Scotland

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:45:17 GMT

A dramatic injury-time winner from Stephen McManus saved boss Craig Levein from a disastrous competitive home debut and prevented Scotland's Euro 2012 qualifying campaign taking a severe blow against Liechtenstein at Hampden.

Keane on song as Andorra crumble

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:45:17 GMT

Robbie Keane fired himself back on to the goal trail as the Republic of Ireland eased past Andorra to complete a perfect start to their Euro 2012 campaign.

Rooney rolls over Swiss

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 21:45:13 GMT

Wayne Rooney netted his first England goal for a year as Fabio Capello's side overcame 10-man Switzerland 3-1 in their Euro 2012 qualifier in Basle.

England win to take series

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 20:45:13 GMT

World champions England were barely tested by hapless Pakistan in Cardiff on Tuesday night as they chalked up their seventh successive Twenty20 victory.

Youzhny topples Rodbredo

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:45:14 GMT

Twelfth seed Mikhail Youzhny reached the quarter-finals of the US Open with a 7-5 6-2 4-6 6-4 win over Spain's Tommy Robredo on Tuesday evening.

Pakistan all out for 89

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 19:45:13 GMT

Pakistan produced a shambolic batting display as world champions England took charge of tonight's Twenty20 clash at the SWALEC Stadium in Cardiff.

Welbeck stars in England rout

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:45:14 GMT

England Under-21s kept alive their hopes of qualification for next summer's European Championships with a convincing 3-0 victory over Lithuania at Colchester.

Toshack expected to stand down

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:45:16 GMT

The Football Association of Wales have called a press conference for Thursday afternoon when manager John Toshack is expected to announce his resignation.

Woods makes Ryder Cup team

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:45:14 GMT

Tiger Woods is back in America's side for their defence of the Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor on October 1-3.

Etuhu agrees extension at Fulham

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:45:17 GMT

Dickson Etuhu has ended speculation over his future by agreeing a three-year contract extension at Fulham.

Haye to face Harrison in November

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 13:45:15 GMT

WBA heavyweight champion David Haye announced his next title defence against Audley Harrison on Tuesday before lashing out at his bitter rival with a string of insults.