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Beckham wraps himself in green and gold

David Beckham wrapped a green and gold scarf around his neck in support of Manchester United's fans after an emotional reunion at Old Trafford.

Nugent rescues Clarets

Nugent rescues Clarets

David Nugent regained his scoring touch for the second match in a row but Burnley had to settle for a point in a 1-1 draw with Stoke.

Real crash out

Real crash out

Real Madrid's dreams of a Champions League final at their Bernabeu home were crushed by Lyon as the Spanish giants were knocked out at the last-16 stage for the sixth successive season after a 2-1 aggregate defeat (1-1 on the night).

Rooney stars as United progress

Rooney stars as United progress

Wayne Rooney scored twice to ensure David Beckham's Old Trafford return was a losing one as Manchester United eased into the Champions League quarter-finals with a 4-0 victory over AC Milan.

Robinson given new Giants deal

Robinson given new Giants deal

Huddersfield scrum half Luke Robinson has signed a contract extension that will keep at the Galpharm Stadium until the end of the 2012 season.

Pompey dismiss 85 staff

Pompey dismiss 85 staff

Portsmouth have been forced to make 85 staff redundant as a result of ongoing cost-cutting measures under the administration of UHY Hacker Young.

Benitez leaps to Gerrard defence

Benitez leaps to Gerrard defence

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended Steven Gerrard following allegations the midfielder made a V sign towards referee Andre Marriner during the defeat by Wigan.

Sharks snap up Dilshan

Sharks snap up Dilshan

Twenty20 specialist Tillekeratne Dilshan will play for the Sussex Sharks this summer.

Younis, Yousuf banned amid PCB crackdown

Younis, Yousuf banned amid PCB crackdown

The Pakistan Cricket Board have banned former captains Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf from the national team for life as part of a stunning crackdown on player indiscipline.

Gatland challenges Delve to seize chance

Gatland challenges Delve to seize chance

Wales boss Warren Gatland has labelled Gareth Delve's return to Test match rugby on Saturday as "a great opportunity" for the in-form Gloucester captain.

O'Driscoll glad to put injuries behind him

O'Driscoll glad to put injuries behind him

Brian O'Driscoll feels more comfortable on the pitch having tackled the recurring hamstring injuries that have hampered his career.

Bolt earns Laureus gong

Bolt earns Laureus gong

Usain Bolt was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year in succession on Wednesday, while Britain's Jenson Button was honoured for winning the Formula One world title.

Capello enjoying England challenge

Capello enjoying England challenge

Fabio Capello insisted he is still happy dealing with the most important challenge of his life, despite the latest scandal to hit the England team.

Gatland lauds O'Driscoll achievement

Gatland lauds O'Driscoll achievement

Wales coach Warren Gatland has paid a glowing tribute to Ireland cap centurion Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash in Dublin.

Wilkinson: We learned from Scots loss

Wilkinson: We learned from Scots loss

Jonny Wilkinson admits England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield two years ago was one of the most painful experiences of his rugby career.

Chester wound up in High Court

Chester wound up in High Court

Chester City have been wound up in the High Court - but a fans' group have vowed to resurrect the club.

De Luca out to seize on chance

De Luca out to seize on chance

Nick De Luca spent Scotland's last Calcutta Cup win "schmoozing" the prawn sandwich brigade at Murrayfield.

Youngs stunned to get on the bench

Youngs stunned to get on the bench

Rookie scrum-half Ben Youngs admitted no one could have been more surprised than him to discover he was on the England bench for Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.

Onions ruled out of opener

Onions ruled out of opener

England bowler Graham Onions has been ruled out of the first Test against Bangladesh with a back injury.

Pulis in the dark over line-up

Pulis in the dark over line-up

Stoke manager Tony Pulis could be forced to field an understrength side against Burnley tonight at Turf Moor.

Leonardo ducks Beckham issue

Leonardo ducks Beckham issue

AC Milan coach Leonardo is not promising David Beckham a place in his starting line-up at Old Trafford on Wednesday night even though he is aware what a big occasion it is for the former Manchester United favourite.






Luton Town FC

Craddock can't satisfy goal hunger

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Luton's top goalscorer bagged a brace to claim a dramatic last-gasp win against Forest Green Rovers but insists even a 30-goal season would still leave him wanting more


Bedford Blues RUFC

Pritchard plea for cup rethink

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MOSELEY 0 BEDFORD BLUES 23: Blues match-winner James Pritchard has called for the British & Irish Cup to be restructured in the light of Bedford’s elimination from the competition





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