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Solid start for Woods

Tiger Woods

7:29am Friday 10th February 2012

Tiger Woods had six birdies in his round of 68 on the Spyglass Hill course as he made a solid start to his PGA Tour season in the Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in California.


Dernbach puts England in charge

Jade Dernbach

7:14am Friday 10th February 2012

Jade Dernbach took three wickets for two runs as England destroyed the Lions' top order in Friday's one-day international warm-up match at the Zayed Stadium.

May date for Khan-Peterson rematch

Amir Khan

10:54pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Lamont Peterson has agreed to a rematch with Amir Khan in Las Vegas in May, the Bolton fighter's camp have said.

Denton aims for consistency

David Denton

10:15pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Scotland number eight David Denton is determined to outshine Wales counterpart Toby Faletau in the cauldron of the Millennium Stadium on Sunday.

Ashton hails improved discipline

Chris Ashton

10:15pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Chris Ashton believes life on the straight and narrow is already paying dividends for England as they prepare to tackle Italy at the Stadio Olimpico.

AVB welcomes Abramovich presence

Andre Villas-Boas

5:54pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Andre Villas-Boas remains relaxed about the recent close scrutiny of owner Roman Abramovich at Chelsea's training ground as the Blues boss focuses on making sure his side finish in the top four of the Barclays Premier League - which he accepts is "not a very honourable position for the dimension of this club".

Jones set for lock role

Ryan Jones

4:27pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Former Wales captain Ryan Jones will take the place of banned lock Bradley Davies in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash against Millennium Stadium visitors Scotland.

Earls back for Ireland

Keith Earls

1:56pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night.

McIlroy makes late run

Rory McIlroy

1:22pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic only three behind Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello.

Villa unable to extend Keane loan

Robbie Keane

1:00pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the clash at Wigan on February 25, Press Association Sport understands.



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