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Royals impress Zingarevich with win

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:45:16 GMT

Reading's owner-in-waiting, Anton Zingarevich, will be confident his millions have been well spent after his first official visit to the Madejski Stadium resulted in a 1-0 win over Burnley.

Rhinos crowned world champions

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT

Leeds showed all their champions' qualities to restore English pride and secure a record-equalling third victory with a 26-12 triumph over Manly Sea Eagles in a gripping Heinz Big Soup World Club Challenge at Headingley.

GB set two world records

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:45:15 GMT

Great Britain's women set two world records in claiming gold in two events on the second evening of the Track World Cup at London's Olympic Velodrome on Friday night.

Pompey deducted 10 points

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:45:14 GMT

The Football League have confirmed Portsmouth have been docked 10 points after the club went into administration for the second time in two years.

Glory for Pendleton and Varnish

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:45:15 GMT

Victoria Pendleton and Jess Varnish claimed Great Britain's first gold medal at the Olympic Velodrome on Friday night, winning the women's team sprint in a world record time on the second night of the Track World Cup in London.

SFA announce Rangers inquiry

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:45:16 GMT

The Scottish Football Association have confirmed they will conduct a full independent inquiry into the activities of Rangers.

Pendleton and Varnish in final

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Great Britain's women upstaged the men in team sprint qualifying and will ride for gold on the second evening of the Track World Cup in London.

Chisora slaps Klitschko at weigh-in

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:45:34 GMT

Dereck Chisora lit the touchpaper ahead of Saturday's WBC heavyweight title challenge by slapping champion Vitali Klitschko at the weigh-in in Munich.

Portsmouth back in administration

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:45:27 GMT

Portsmouth were placed into administration for the second time in two years by a High Court judge on Friday.

Ankle operation for Mertesacker

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:16 GMT

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker has undergone surgery on his ankle injury and will be out "long term", according to manager Arsene Wenger.

UEFA await City abuse claim report

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:45:16 GMT

UEFA are awaiting their match delegate's report before deciding whether to take action against alleged racial abuse during Manchester City's Europa League win at Porto.

We can overcome Valencia loss - Rio

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:45:17 GMT

Rio Ferdinand is confident Manchester United will cope without Antonio Valencia for the next four weeks.

Mandaric denies Rangers interest

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:45:16 GMT

Sheffield Wednesday chairman Milan Mandaric has denied having any interest in becoming involved with Scottish champions Rangers.

Portsmouth go into administration

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:45:13 GMT

Portsmouth's application to go into administration has been approved by a High Court judge.

Haye fight a long way off - Vitali

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:45:16 GMT

Vitali Klitschko admits he and David Haye are still "miles apart" from agreeing terms to meet in the ring as their long-running saga shows no sign of ending.

Bopara urges caution

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:45:18 GMT

England remain wary of Pakistan, despite going 2-0 up with two to play in their one-day international series - especially after their 3-0 Test trouncing.

Redknapp cannot avoid England talk

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT

Harry Redknapp is fully aware that he is the people's choice to become the next England manager.

Wolves search goes on

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT

Wolves will continue their search for Mick McCarthy's successor on Friday with Steve Bruce set to be interviewed by club owner Steve Morgan and chief executive Jez Moxey, Press Association Sport understands.

Dickson eyes starting berth

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:45:17 GMT

Lee Dickson is ready to end an eight-year journey and replace out-of-sorts Ben Youngs as England's starting scrum-half for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales on February 25.

Pulis proud of beaten Stoke

Birmingham Mail — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:45:17 GMT

Stoke boss Tony Pulis was proud of his side's efforts in Thursday's 1-0 defeat by Valencia that has left the Potters with an uphill battle to reach the last 16 of the Europa League.