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Sports News1 . San Diego State upsets No. 8 New Mexico 72-69 (AP)

New Mexico's Dairese Gary is guarded by San Diego State's Malcolm Thomas, left, and Kelvin Davis during an NCAA college basketball game at the Mountain West tournament in Las Vegas on Friday, March 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Laura Rauch)AP - Dairese Gary missed a runner in the final second and San Diego State escaped with a 72-69 upset of eighth-ranked New Mexico in the semifinals of the Mountain West Conference tournament Friday night.


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2 . Collins, Henry carry No. 1 Kansas past Texas A&M (AP)

Kansas guard Sherron Collins (4) fast-breaks ahead of Texas A&M forwards Bryan Davis (0) David Loubeau (10) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Big 12 tournament Friday, March 12, 2010, in Kansas City, Mo. Collins scored 26 points to lead Kansas in a 79-66 win over Texas A&M. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)AP - Xavier Henry scored 11 points in a stunning 21-2 run that broke a tight game wide open and carried No. 1 Kansas past No. 23 Texas A&M 79-66 in a rough-and-tumble Big 12 semifinal Friday night.


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3 . Lindsey Vonn clinches 3rd World Cup overall title (AP)

Lindsey Vonn of the United States kisses the trophy of the alpine ski, Women's World Cup super-G discipline title, in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, Friday, March 12, 2010. Vonn has won her third straight overall World Cup title. The American, who won the final super-G of the season Friday, also picked up titles in the downhill, the super-G and the combined events. Vonn became the first woman to win three straight overall titles since Petra Kronberger of Austria in 1990-92. (AP Photo/Giovanni Auletta)AP - Lindsey Vonn finished with a fitting flourish, the perfect way to cap a nearly perfect season, one chock full of victories, medals, trophies — and injuries.


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4 . No. 2 Kentucky downs Alabama 73-67 to start SEC (AP)

Kentucky guard John Wall (11) soars to the basket against Alabama during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game on Friday, March 12, 2010, at the Southeastern Conference tournament  in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)AP - John Wall had 23 points, including seven straight in the second half to give the Wildcats the lead for good, and No. 2 Kentucky overcame an 11-point deficit Friday in beating Alabama 73-67 in the Southeastern Conference tournament quarterfinals.


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5 . Els takes the lead at Doral (AP)

Fans scramble to get out of the rain during the second round at the CA Championship golf tournament in Doral, Fla. Friday, March 12, 2010. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz)AP - Ernie Els was in the lead and off the golf course, and he wasn't sure which made him feel better.


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6 . LeBron returns with 23, leads Cavs over Sixers (AP)

Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, center, goes up to the basket as Philadelphia 76ers' Samuel Dalembert, left, and Andre Iguodala defend in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 12, 2010, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)AP - LeBron James had 23 points, 10 assists and six rebounds in his return from a two-game absence, and the Cleveland Cavaliers won for the 14th time in their last 19 road games with a 100-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.


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7 . Browns sign TE Benjamin Watson to multiyear deal (AP)

FILE - This Dec. 12, 2007, file photo shows New England Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson talking to reporters during a media availability in the locker room at the team's football facility in Foxborough, Mass. The Cleveland Browns have signed free agent tight end Ben Watson to a multiyear contract. Watson spent the past six seasons with the New England Patriots. Watson visited the Browns on Thursday, March 11, 2010,  along with quarterback Jake Delhomme and running back Justin Fargas. (AP Photo/Stephan Savoia, File)AP - The Cleveland Browns filled a gaping offensive hole, signing free agent tight end Benjamin Watson to a multiyear contract.


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8 . Rain cancels Dodgers' exhibition game in Taiwan (AP) AP - The second game of a three-game exhibition series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and a team of Taiwanese All-Stars has been canceled because of rain.Show This Article

9 . Celtics bounce back with win over Pacers (Reuters)

Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (L) fouls Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce as Pierce drives to the basket in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Boston, Massachusetts March 12, 2010. REUTERS/Brian SnyderReuters - The Boston Celtics were able to rest Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Ray Allen for the final quarter as they cruised to a convincing 122-103 win over the Indiana Pacers.


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10 . West Virginia vs. Georgetown for Big East title (AP)

Georgetown's Greg Monroe, top, shoots over Marquette's Lazar Hayward during the first half of a semifinal round NCAA college basketball game at the Big East Conference Championships on  Friday, March 12, 2010  in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)AP - Now that West Virginia is in the Big East tournament final, coach Bob Huggins and his Mountaineers have a large problem on their hands.


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11 . Drogba aims to take Chelsea back to Premier League glory (AFP)

Chelsea's Didier Drogba (left) vies with Man City's Shaun Wright-Phillips during their Premier League match at Stamford Bridge in west London on February 27. Drogba has warned Chelsea's title rivals that he is determined to satisfy his voracious appetite for success by firing the Blues back to Premier League glory.(AFP/File/Ian Kington)AFP - Didier Drogba has warned Chelsea's title rivals that he is determined to satisfy his voracious appetite for success by firing the Blues back to Premier League glory.


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12 . Bennati takes lead in Tirreno-Adriatico (AFP)

Daniele Bennati of Liquigas, seen here in 2008, won the third stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Friday after a 159km ride from San Miniato to Monsumanno Terme(AFP/Diego Tuson)AFP - Daniele Bennati of Liquigas won the third stage of the Tirreno-Adriatico on Friday after a 159km ride from San Miniato to Monsumanno Terme


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13 . Rinne, Predators beat Ducks 1-0 (AP)

Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Getzlaf (15) pushes Nashville Predators right wing Martin Erat of the Czech Republic (10) in to the boards as Nashville Predators center Jason Arnott, back left, and Anaheim Ducks defenseman Aaron Ward (4) look on in the first period of a NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, March 12, 2010.  (AP Photo/Lori Shepler)AP - Pekka Rinne made 31 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, Shea Weber had a power-play goal and the Nashville Predators strengthened their hold on a playoff berth with a 1-0 victory over Anaheim on Friday night.


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14 . Current stars and tennis greats team up for Haiti aid (AFP)

Roger Federer (L) of Switzerland and Pete Sampras participate in Hit for Haiti, a charity event during the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California.(AFP/Getty Images/Matthew Stockman)AFP - Tennis greats past and present teamed up in lighthearted doubles matches to aid a serious cause - earthquake relief efforts in Haiti.


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15 . Woods responders concerned about domestic violence (AP)

FILE - In this Feb. 19, 2010, file photo, Tiger Woods looks down during a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. The ambulance crew that responded after Woods crashed his SUV would not allow his wife to ride with him to the hospital because they thought it was a case of domestic violence, documents released Friday, March 12, 2010, by the Florida Highway Patrol show.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)AP - The ambulance crew that responded after Tiger Woods crashed his SUV would not allow his wife to ride with him to the hospital because they suspected domestic violence, documents released Friday by the Florida Highway Patrol show.


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16 . UFC to show upcoming events in movie theaters (AP) AP - The UFC is headed to the big screen.Show This Article

17 . Pacquiao and Clottey meet on the star (AP) AP - The phenomenon that is Manny Pacquiao grew with a series of wins against some of the biggest names around. Now he has a fight to win against a guy who has nothing to lose.Show This Article

18 . Kurt Busch still waiting to make drag-racing debut (AP) AP - When Kurt Busch's wife surprised him with a spot in a drag racing school, the NASCAR driver had no idea what he was getting into.Show This Article

19 . Canada's McKeever turning focus to 3rd Paralympics (AP)

FILE - In this Dec. 22, 2009 file photo, visually-impaired Paralympian Brian McKeever from Canmore, Alberta, races in the 50-kilometer event at the Haywood NorAm and Olympic Trials in Canmore. McKeever is turning his focus to another Paralympic Games less than two weeks after having his Olympic dreams dashed. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jeff McIntosh)AP - Brian McKeever is turning his focus to another Paralympic Games less than two weeks after having his Olympic dreams dashed.


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3 . What to do when your unemployment endsWhat should you do if your unemployment ends and you still haven't found a job?Show This Article

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5 . Big, Angry Bird on the LooseA fugitive bird is recaptured by its owner, but he doesn't go quietly.Show This Article

6 . Beard PainterPaintbrushes are for amateurs.Show This Article

7 . Men's Fashion: How To Wear JeansCelebrity fashion stylist Chris Benns shows you how to wear jeans and how to choose the perfect pair.Show This Article

8 . Fishing BloopersMore great bloopers from that entertaining fishing host Bill Dance!Show This Article

9 . Yankees win World SeriesCharlie Manuel and Joe Girardi talk after the Yankees' 7-3 World Series victory in Game 6. Hear their thoughts on the series, how the Yankees were able to get it done and much more.Show This Article

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Baseball
 
1 . Granderson Works to Improve Hitting Against Left-HandersKevin Long, the Yankees’ hitting coach, began analyzing Curtis Granderson’s batting approach before the Tigers traded him to New York.

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2 . Beltran Remains Confident in Mets Despite Loss of Key PlayersCarlos Beltran (knee) and Jose Reyes (overactive thyroid) are expected to miss the first month of the season, but Beltran is still offering words of encouragement.

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3 . Tigers’ Cabrera Trying to Put Personal Problems Behind HimDetroit’s Miguel Cabrera finished fourth in voting for the American League M.V.P. last season, but was also dogged by off-the-field issues.

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4 . Mets’ Jose Reyes Could Start Season on Disabled ListThe Mets’ shortstop has been told he must rest until his thyroid levels return to normal, which could take two to eight weeks.

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5 . After Tearing Down Their Roster, Indians Try to RebuildCleveland nearly reached the World Series in 2007. Now, after swapping many stars for prospects, the Indians are looking to construct a championship team.

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6 . Sandy Alderson to Review Baseball’s Troubled Dominican PipelineSandy Alderson, a longtime baseball executive, is looking into a feeder system in which performance-enhancing drug use and age fraud are commonplace.

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7 . Mets’ Blackley Battles A.D.D., and Fights for Baseball FutureTravis Blackley, a relief pitcher from Australia who is trying to earn a spot on the Mets’ roster, has attention deficit disorder.

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8 . Alex Rodriguez Working on Timing of Meeting With InvestigatorsAlex Rodriguez said on Wednesday that his lawyers were working on scheduling an interview with federal authorities investigating the Canadian doctor, Anthony Galea.

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9 . Mets Reiterate That Reyes Has Elevated Thyroid LevelsThe team tried to head off any confusion Jose Reyes’s remarks to ESPN Deportes about inflammation in his throat might have caused.

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10 . Before Yankees-Tigers, Old Teammates to SeeCurtis Granderson and Johnny Damon, among those who switched teams in the off-season, exchanged greetings Wednesday.

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11 . Sports of The Times: Reyes’s Ailment Signals That Mets’ Plan A May Not WorkWith Jose Reyes’s thyroid ailment, the core of players who led the Mets to the National League Championship Series appears to be crumbling.

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12 . Sports of The Times: Phillies Looked Past Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay at Top of RotationHaving Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay as the No. 1 and 2 starters was tempting, but the Phillies say they had to look beyond 2010.

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13 . Sports Business: Lots of Memories, and Debris, at Old Yankee StadiumSo much has been destroyed that it’s hard to feel even a tingle of fuzzy nostalgia for the house that Ruth built and the city is razing.

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Rugby
 
1 . We are clean! Scot's cheat slur is just mind games says England coach Johnson
Martin Johnson threw Andy Robinson's claims of English cheating back at Scotland ahead of Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash at Murrayfield by insisting his team are the cleanest in Europe.
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2 . Johnson tells England to unleash hurt amidst the maelstrom of Murrayfield
Martin Johnson will send his England players into a cauldron of Scottish fervour at Murrayfield with the stark message that what awaits them is a decisive test of hearts and minds.
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3 . Five classic Calcutta Cup matches: England v Scotland through the ages
Rugby union's oldest international fixture has morphed into a bitter battle between its two protagonists, England and Scotland. Here's why...
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4 . 'Warthog' Warren Gatland apologises for Ireland Grand Slam slur
Warren Gatland, accused by a Dublin critic of behaving like a ‘menopausal warthog’, responded with a belated apology for upsetting Ireland on the eve of their Grand Slam triumph.
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5 . Delon Armitage: Murrayfield is perfect place for me to regain my swagger
This is such an important day for me because I have to rediscover the form I showed last year which has eluded me in the first three games this year. I need to go back to enjoying my rugby.
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6 . Quagmire's out to make a bog out of Brian O'Driscoll's Croke Park party
By the time the acclamation for Brian O’Driscoll starts rocking around Croke Park like rolling thunder, Jamie Roberts will have sent his own tribute to Ireland’s celebrated centurion.
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7 . Fast start is the key to France success against Italy, says Julien Malzieu
France wing Julien Malzieu has urged his team-mates to go straight on the attack against Italy tomorrow as they take the next step in their bid to win a Grand Slam.
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8 . Dawson, Best and Lewsey give their verdict on Johnno's faltering team
England travel to Edinburgh for Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland at Murrayfield knowing that their RBS Six Nations campaign is on a knife-edge.
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9 . Lee Byrne warns Ireland that Wales will end their Triple Crown hopes
Wales full back Lee Byrne is gunning for Ireland and second place in the RBS Six Nations. The 29-year-old insists they have nothing to fear at Croke Park.
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10 . Scotland's Robinson accuses England of American Football-style cheating
Scotland coach Andy Robinson yesterday accused England of cheating by using American Football-style ‘blockers’ to open up defences.
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11 . Wales lock Davies: Fans helped me cope with death of my mum
Wales lock Bradley Davies has spoken for the first time about the emotion surrounding his call-up for his full Six Nations debut.
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12 . England skipper Steve Borthwick slams Scottish block tactics claim
England captain Steve Borthwick has dismissed complaints from Scotland coach Andy Robinson that his side employ illegal American Football-style blocking tactics.
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13 . Thom Evans plans morale-boosting visit to Scotland team
Stricken Thom Evans is planning a morale-boosting visit to the Scotland team on the eve of their vital Calcutta Cup showdown against England.
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14 . England 16 Ireland 20: Johnno up for ruck after ref lets Ireland off the hook
Martin Johnson was unable to restrain his anger at the referee’s failure to punish illegal Irish tactics which stopped England scoring a winning try late in the game.
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15 . Italy 12 England 17 - Johnson's side freeze as troops revert to ping-pong
England maintained their winning start to this season's RBS Six Nations, but that is the sum total of the good news. This was the day when fear seized Martin Johnson's team.
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16 . England 30 Wales 17: One small step for Haskell, one giant leap for England
Standing in the same gym where he had addressed his team’s autumnal disasters, Martin Johnson considered the triumph in the same measured manner.
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17 . Leicester flanker Lewis Moody to join Bath after 14 years at Welford Road
Lewis Moody will leave Leicester in the summer after signing a three-year deal with Guinness Premiership rivals Bath. He had been linked with a move to France.
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18 . Leicester 33 Gloucester 11: Flood washes away the hurt of England
Toby Flood has returned to the England camp, buoyed by guiding Leicester to their latest Welford Road demolition, this time over Gloucester.
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19 . Sale 10 Leeds 19: Faultless fly-half Thomas inspires memorable victory
Ceiron Thomas guided Leeds to their first ever win over Sale Sharks. The fly-half's poise and faultless kicking ensured a morale-boosting win at Edgeley Park.
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20 . JPR Williams banned from driving after breath test coin ploy fails
Former Wales rugby union star JPR Williams put coins in his mouth to try to trick a breath test when he was arrested for drink-driving, a court heard today.
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21 . Benetton Treviso and Aironi Rugby move to Magners League agreed
The Magners League will be expanded to 12 teams next season to include two Italian 'super sides'. The Welsh, Irish and Scottish unions agreed unanimously.
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22 . RBS Daily Mail Real Rugby Heroes: Matthew's passion a winner
Not many will have heard of Matthew Robinson-Jayes but thanks to this remarkable young man and his ilk, rugby continues to win converts and prosper in our schools.
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23 . Daily Mail/RBS U15 Vase semi-finals: Lymm power to final against Brighton
Lymm High School, who have already put the U18 Vase and U15 Cup in their trophy cabinet, are ready to rumble again at Twickenham in the U15 Vase final on March 31.
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24 . Daily Mail/RBS U18 Vase: Norwich and Sandbach weather storm to reach final
Norwich and Sandbach played with steel and adventure to outmanouevre the heavy brigades in the U18 Vase semi-finals yesterday and set up a tantalising final.
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Football
 
1 . Shaky Chelsea turn to No 3 Turnbull with Cech and Hilario sidelined
Carlo Ancelotti has been hit by a goalkeeping crisis which leaves Chelsea's season precariously balanced in the hands of Ross Turnbull.
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2 . United winger Ryan Giggs back 'to destroy Liverpool's title record'
Manchester United will have Ryan Giggs and John O'Shea back for the Barclays Premier League title run-in as manager Sir Alex Ferguson sets his sights on breaking two records.
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3 . Lennon in World Cup fitness fight but King could still make the finals
Aaron Lennon faces a race to be fit for the World Cup, with his Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admitting he has no idea when the electrifying winger will play again.
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4 . Man United youngster Welbeck set to end Preston loan spell after injury
Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck's loan spell at Preston North End looks set to be over after the youngster suffered a major setback in relation to a knee injury.
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5 . Shut it Shaun! Mancini tells Wright-Phillips to focus on playing for Man City
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has told Shaun Wright-Phillips to stop talking about a new contract and concentrate on earning one on the pitch.
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6 . Stoke star Tuncay set to take ex-club Boro to court over unpaid fees
Tuncay is taking former club to court to try to win a £500,000 settlement. The striker claims Boro still owe him a total of £544,677 in unpaid image, sporting and economic rights.
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7 . Alexander set on keeping Burnley up despite fears over his own future
Graham Alexander insists the fear of being dumped is not affecting Burnley's bid to avoid the drop. The 38-year-old is one of 11 players out of contract in the summer.
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8 . EXCLUSIVE: How Everton's Leighton Baines earned his seat at the top table
Amid the clatter of cutlery and buzz of conversation in the England dining room, wide-eyed newcomer Leighton Baines was listening rather than talking. Until Fabio Capello arrived.
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9 . Ex-Leicester chairman Clarke replaces Mawhinney as Football League chief
Greg Clarke, the former chief executive of Cable and Wireless Communications plc, has been appointed as the new Football League chairman.
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10 . Portsmouth players offer to pay wages of axed training ground staff
Portsmouth's kind-hearted players are preparing to dip into their own pockets in a bid to keep up to eight members of the training ground staff in work until the end of the season.
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11 . Wenger feels Arsenal keeper Lukasz Fabianski saved by Porto rout
Arsenal's thumping 5-0 win over Porto has saved Lukasz Fabianski from a professional disaster that could have led to 'long-term mental consequences', according to Wenger.
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12 . ANDY TOWNSEND'S BOOT ROOM: news and stats for every match
Read the essential guide to the weekend's Barclays Premier League action featuring expert analysis, match guides, team news and stats for each and every game.
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13 . I'll get my money back, insists Pompey owner Chainrai despite £80m debt
Hong Kong businessman Balram Chainrai, who took control of Portsmouth after the club defaulted on loans from him, insists he will get his money back.
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14 . United fans urge Schmeichel and Cantona to join green and gold protest
Manchester United's green and gold anti-Glazer movement has called on the club's former greats to follow the lead of David Beckham and join their campaign to oust the club's owners.
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15 . DES KELLY: Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho IS the Real deal
With Arsene Wenger refusing to entertain any Madrid talk, there is only one man left in the frame - Jose Mourinho.
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16 . MARTIN SAMUEL: How's that for history then, Javier Mascherano?
History is more or less bunk, said Henry Ford and, deep down, Liverpool midfielder Javier Mascherano must agree. The Reds are in big trouble.
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17 . VIDEO: Chelsea defender John Terry hoaxed (nearly) into Bridge apology
Two cheeky autograph hunters have tried - and failed - to get John Terry to apologise to Wayne Bridge. The pranksters approached the Chelsea skipper at England's training camp.
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18 . Our duty of care: How can football avoid another injury like Ramsey's?
With the game still in shock over the horror injury to Aaron Ramsey, Sportsmail asked top figures in the game what can be done to avoid another casualty...
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19 . Graham Poll: Eight horror tackles...but only one ref gave right punishment
Even if training means that referees' detection rates improve it won't prevent ugly tackles. There needs to be a change in refereeing styles to afford players protection they deserve.
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20 . IVAN SPECK: Keith Alexander enriched the game that he so dearly loved
After the tragic death of Keith Alexander, Sportsmail's Ivan Speck pays his personal tribute to an honest and caring man who worked wonders on a shoestring.
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21 . PAUL McGRATH: 'I'd hold my breath so they could not smell the drink'
Thrown out by Fergie, football's ultimate hell raiser - and former Manchester United and Aston Villa defender -Paul McGrath came back to haunt him
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22 . CHRIS WADDLE EXCLUSIVE: Leaving Theo Walcott at home is a no-brainer
Ex-England winger, with more than 62 international caps to his name, Chris Waddle reveals why he would not take the Arsenal ace to the World Cup in South Africa this summer.
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23 . Graham Poll - The Official Line: Why Stoke City are just not a dirty team
Plenty of accusations have been laid at Stoke's door and the tag of being a dirty side resurfaced against Arsenal last weekend. But against Chelsea they were disciplined, not dirty.
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24 . Jamie Redknapp's Weekend Watch: Theo Walcott needs more than pace
Theo Walcott’s a very easy target, but I maintain that he will become a top footballer. He needs more variation to his wing play when facing a full back who can match him for speed.
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25 . Scarves and flags left in honour of Sir Bobby distributed to Africa
A gesture by Sir Bobby Robson's family shows we still have a Beautiful Game. When Sir Bobby died last summer, fans set up impromptu shines at his former clubs.
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26 . MARTIN SAMUEL: How can so many broken legs be down to chance?
Arsene Wenger believes players are told to get at Arsenal by roughing them up, and the evidence, while circumstantial, suggests he has a point.
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27 . Jeff Powell: My top 100 players who made the World Cup finals great
Jeff Powell has reported on 11 World Cups. And as Wednesday's match at Wembley marks 100 days to the start of the next tournament, he lists his top 100 World Cup players...
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28 . Bougherra is close to Rangers recall: Algerian defender set for Cup clash
Rangers are set to welcome back influential defender Madjid Bougherra for the Scottish Cup quarter-final showdown with Dundee United at Ibrox on Sunday.
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29 . Kilmarnock 0 Rangers 2: Whittaker and Miller secures away win for Smith
Steven Whittaker's impressive goalscoring form continued as Rangers restored their 13-point advantage at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.
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30 . Celtic boss defends Aiden McGeady over Old Firm ref bias claims
Tony Mowbray attempted to defuse Celtic’s ongoing war with the SFA - by claiming Aiden McGeady never intended to question the impartiality of Old Firm referee Dougie McDonald.
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1 . Sydney FC down PhoenixSydney FC booked a spot in the A-League grand final with a controversial, but ultimately convincing, 4-2 win over Wellington in the preliminary final at the Sydney Football Stadium.Show This Article

2 . Hall shines as Dogs win CupWestern Bulldogs have claimed their first AFL trophy in 40 years, with a seven-goal haul from star recruit Barry Hall spearheading a 40-point NAB Cup grand final win over St Kilda.Show This Article

3 . Panthers outclass RaidersAdrian Purtell scored the clincher as Penrith withstood a spirited second half fightback from the Raiders to start their NRL season with a 34-16 victory at CUA Stadium.Show This Article

4 . Brumbies scrape past SharksBrumbies coach Andy Friend praised his front row after they outmuscled a Springbok trio to set up a 24-22 win over the Sharks in Canberra.Show This Article

5 . Storm hold off SharksMelbourne launched an effective if unspectacular defence of their NRL premiership by overcoming a committed Cronulla side 14-10 at Toyota Park on Saturday night.Show This Article

6 . New: A-League game trackerFox Sports brings A-League fans a great player tracking package in both live broadcasts and on foxsports.com.au during the A-league finals this weekend and next weekend.Show This Article

7 . Clarke, Smith both in Test spotlightAustralia's Test squad won't be training until Tuesday but there'll be plenty of action before then.Show This Article

8 . Collingwood steamroll the PowerCollingwood flattened Port Adelaide by 81 points in their AFL practice match in Mt Gambier on Saturday night.Show This Article

9 . Kiwis hand Aussies a hidingRicky Ponting made a controversial first-ball duck as Australia suffered a 51-run loss to New Zealand in the fifth one-day international.Show This Article

10 . Troubled Knights stun BulldogsNewcastle Knights put their off-field dramas behind them to hold-off Canterbury-Bankstown 20-16 in a major NRL upset at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night.Show This Article


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English Premier League
 
1 . Nugent makes valuable pointA second-half header from David Nugent has handed Burnley their first point in five matches as the home side came from behind to force a 1-1 draw with Stoke City at Turf Moor.Show This Article

2 . Portsmouth administration acceptedTroubled Barlclays Premier League club Portsmouth received a boost in their attempt to avoid liquidation as the British tax authority accepted the team's move into administration.Show This Article

3 . Fabregas to miss Hull clashArsenal captain Cesc Fabregas is set to miss the Barclays Premier League clash at Hull City with a hamstring injury.Show This Article

4 . Portsmouth sack 85 staffCash-strapped Portsmouth have made 85 members of staff redundant but club administrator Andrew Andronikou says that no players, who comprise many of Pompey's biggest earners, had been sacked.Show This Article

5 . Bent inspires Sunderland winDarren Bent served up a priceless hat-trick as Sunderland finally ended their wait for a Premier League victory at the 15th attempt with a 4-0 drubbing of Bolton Wanderers.Show This Article

6 . Birmingham grab vital away winPortsmouth remain four points adrift at the foot of the Barclays Premier League as Birmingham City gained revenge on their FA Cup conquerors with a 2-1 win at Fratton Park.Show This Article

7 . Portsmouth's FA Cup spot 'safe'Andrew Andronikou, the administrator of crisis club Portsmouth, says there is no danger of the side being kicked out of this season's FA Cup.Show This Article

8 . Wigan stun hapless LiverpoolHugo Rodallega scored the only goal of the game as Wigan Athletic dented Liverpool's Champions League hope with a 1-0 victory at the DW Stadium.Show This Article

9 . Arteta brace stuns HullEverton have pushed Hull City deeper into the relegation mire as midfielder Mikel Arteta's double inspired a 5-1 rout at Goodison Park.Show This Article

10 . Carragher may leave LiverpoolLong-serving Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher insists he would have no qualms about playing for another club if he is forced to leave Anfield.Show This Article


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NHL
 
MSN Video: What's Hot1 . The Circle BoardWhat's better than your average skate deck? How bout 360 degrees of them?Show This Article

2 . Monkeys Work In RestaurantA tavern in Japan has employed the services of two macaque monkeys as waiters.Show This Article

3 . What to do when your unemployment endsWhat should you do if your unemployment ends and you still haven't found a job?Show This Article

4 . Nuns Playing PoolThey have the gift.Show This Article

5 . Big, Angry Bird on the LooseA fugitive bird is recaptured by its owner, but he doesn't go quietly.Show This Article

6 . Beard PainterPaintbrushes are for amateurs.Show This Article

7 . Men's Fashion: How To Wear JeansCelebrity fashion stylist Chris Benns shows you how to wear jeans and how to choose the perfect pair.Show This Article

8 . Fishing BloopersMore great bloopers from that entertaining fishing host Bill Dance!Show This Article

9 . Yankees win World SeriesCharlie Manuel and Joe Girardi talk after the Yankees' 7-3 World Series victory in Game 6. Hear their thoughts on the series, how the Yankees were able to get it done and much more.Show This Article

10 . Victoria's Secret Angel Boot CampHave you ever wanted to know what it would really be like to live with 10 gorgeous models in an uber-swank Manhattan penthouse? ET's got your exclusive tour of the Victoria's Secret Angel Boot Camp!Show This Article

               
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Read the latest golf news, comment and analysis from the US and European golf tours, and the build-up for golf's premier event - the Ryder Cup in 2010.1 . Tiger Woods comeback talk eclipses Ernie Els' brilliant 66 at CA Championship South African left in the shade as absent world No 1 Tiger Woods expected to return at Tavistock Cup. Show This Article

2 . Tiger Woods turns to former adviser to President Bush for new image Tiger Woods reportedly hiring a former White House press secretary to handle assimilation back into fold. Show This Article

3 . Tiger Woods' potential return not enough to distract Ian Poulter at CA Championship Englishman focused on winning the CA Championship, despite rumours that Tiger Woods is set to return. Show This Article

4 . Tiger Woods working again with swing coach Hank Haney Tiger Woods's return has moved a step closer after it emerged that he has resumed work with his swing coach, Hank Haney. Show This Article

5 . Paul Casey draws on Seve's magic going into CA Championship Paul Casey says Seve Ballesteros' buccaneering style lies behind English golfers success. Show This Article

6 . Phil Mickelson loses right to use his 'rule-breaking' wedge Phil Mickelson will no longer be allowed to use the 20-year-old Ping wedge that caused so much consternation at Farmers Insurance Open. Show This Article

7 . Noh Seung-yul wins in Malaysia to become second-youngest winner on European Tour South Korean teenager wins Malaysian Open to become second-youngest winner on the European Tour. Show This Article

8 . Europe's elite follow in Seve Ballesteros's footsteps at Honda Classic A conquistador called Seve Ballesteros played golf tournaments in America and changed the world. Show This Article

9 . Tiger Woods turns down $75m sponsorship offer from bookmaker Paddy Power Tiger Woods has turned down a $75 million sponsorship offer from Irish bookmaker Paddy Power. Show This Article

10 . Camillo Villegas secures share of Honda Classic lead with Anthony Kim Camillo Villegas recorded a second successive 66 to secure a share of the lead at eight-under with Anthony Kim. Show This Article

11 . Tiger Woods will return in time for the Masters, believes Jack Nicklaus Jack Nicklaus suspects Tiger Woods will be itching to play at Augusta and is likely to take his place in the field. Show This Article

12 . Tiger Woods' caddie claims he would have 'blown whistle' on affairs had he known Steve Williams has said he knew nothing about Tiger Woods' extramarital affairs and was angry with him over the scandal. Show This Article

13 . John Daly hits back at golf writer on Twitter John Daly posts Florida newspapaer writer's mobile number on Twitter after his PGA Tour disciplinary file is written about. Show This Article

14 . Padraig Harrington still tortured by doubts ahead of Honda Classic Padraig Harrington sounds as if he needs a session in the psychiatrist's chair ahead of this week's Honda Classic. Show This Article

15 . Practice doesn't make perfect for Laura Davies Laura Davies has offered the most powerful antidote to Padraig Harrington's habit of obsessive practising. Show This Article

16 . John Daly's PGA record sheet revealing fines and suspensions is made public In 18 years as a professional the 'wild thing' has paid nearly $100,000 in fines and been suspended five times. Show This Article

17 . Tiger Woods and the Ryder Cup nightmare What would the US captain do if Woods failed to qualify automatically? Show This Article

    
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