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Carew saves Villa blushes

Carew saves Villa blushes

John Carew salvaged a point in a 2-2 draw for Champions League-chasing Aston Villa after Mick McCarthy's Wolves side had threatened to pull of a shock win in the derby meeting at Villa Park.

Anelka hints at new Blues deal

Anelka hints at new Blues deal

Striker Nicolas Anelka has given the broadest hint yet that he is ready to pledge his future to Chelsea.

Walters keen to bolster Catalans squad

Walters keen to bolster Catalans squad

Catalans coach Kevin Walters has admitted an interest in Wakefield playmaker Danny Brough as he looks to bolster his threadbare squad.

Murray suffers Indian Wells exit

Murray suffers Indian Wells exit

Rampant Robin Soderling moved into the semi-finals of the BNP Paribas Open with a convincing victory over an out-of-sorts Andy Murray,

Batting brilliance boosts Bangladesh

Batting brilliance boosts Bangladesh

England's bowlers fought back well after a remarkable display of hitting from opener Tamim Iqbal, but Bangladesh still eased past 300 on day one of the second Test.

Pompey crisis 'really hurts' - Storrie

Pompey crisis 'really hurts' - Storrie

Peter Storrie has defended his part in Portsmouth's financial crisis, but amazingly revealed he was paid the same win bonus as the players.

Ancelotti sets new Blues target

Ancelotti sets new Blues target

Chelsea coach Carlo Ancelotti has told his squad to focus on becoming only the seventh club in the history of the English game to achieve the league and FA Cup double.

Bangladesh on top in second Test

Bangladesh on top in second Test

Tamim Iqbal and Mahmudullah provided the impetus for a stubborn Bangladesh batting display on day one of the second Test against England.

Villa to hold talks with Milner

Villa to hold talks with Milner

Aston Villa are to hold talks with midfielder James Milner in the summer regarding a new contract.

Bangladesh making England toil

Bangladesh making England toil

Tamim Iqbal hit a fierce 85 and Mahmudullah weighed in with a half-century as Bangladesh worked England hard on day one of the second Test.

Ferguson hails super Nani

Ferguson hails super Nani

Sir Alex Ferguson has hailed Nani's dramatic improvement in Manchester United's rise to the Premier League summit.






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Police try to control demo rivals

Police try to control demo rivals

Police have been battling to control thousands of demonstrators taking part in a protest organised by a controversial right-wing group.

Boy charged over screwdriver death

Boy charged over screwdriver death

A 16-year-old boy has appeared in court charged with the murder of a father of two who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver.

Impact of BA strike is disputed

Impact of BA strike is disputed

Strike-hit British Airways has said the airline had got off to a "good start" as its plans to cope with a mass walkout of cabin crew staff swung into action.

Murder probe after teenager dies

Murder probe after teenager dies

A murder inquiry has been launched after an 18-year-old man died following what is thought to be a fall-out among friends.




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