Saturday 4 February 2012

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McDermott pleased with battling win

McDermott pleased with battling win

Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.

McFadden drafted in for Earls

McFadden drafted in for Earls

Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.

Suarez return delights Dalglish

Suarez return delights Dalglish

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.

Tevez could play for City - Mancini

Tevez could play for City - Mancini

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.

Watkins inspires Leeds to victory

Watkins inspires Leeds to victory

A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.

Robshaw relishing Murrayfield clash

Robshaw relishing Murrayfield clash

Chris Robshaw vowed England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield as they head into Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with "a point to prove".

Wickets tumble on wild opening day

Wickets tumble on wild opening day

Stuart Broad and James Anderson hustled Pakistan out for 99, yet England could take only a minor advantage on a hectic first day of the final Test at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

Priestland, Roberts fit for Wales

Priestland, Roberts fit for Wales

Wales have received a significant double boost ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland, with World Cup stars Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts both declared fit.

FA confirm Terry decision

FA confirm Terry decision

The Football Association have confirmed that John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy until after his racism court trial.

Hammers earn derby spoils

Hammers earn derby spoils

Winston Reid was West Ham's unlikely hero as the npower Championship leaders beat derby rivals Millwall 2-1 despite playing almost the entire match with 10 men.

Celtic ease through

Celtic ease through

Goals from Georgios Samaras and Scott Brown eased Celtic to a 2-0 win against Inverness in their William Hill Scottish Cup fifth-round tie at the Tulloch Caledonian Stadium.

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Harriers game off

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Luton Town's trip to Kidderminster Harriers in the FA Trophy third round has been postponed

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Blues' home clash with Plymouth postponed

A covered up Goldington Road pitch

Bedford Blues' home game against Plymouth Albion on Saturday has been postponed until the following weekend due to a frozen pitch.

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