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Swann admits England's frustrations

Graeme Swann has admitted England's frustration at being unable to recapture their impressive form of last summer in the current one-day series against India. Read

Pompey stadium plans under scrutiny

Portsmouth insist their dream of moving to a new waterfront stadium by 2011 is still alive despite new plans for the project looking certain to face a full public inquiry. Read

Sugar critical of debt-ridden clubs

Former Tottenham chairman Sir Alan Sugar has called for stronger punishments for clubs who spend beyond their means. Read

FA punish Brown

Hull manager Phil Brown has been fined £1,000 and warned over his future conduct by the Football Association after admitting a charge of improper conduct. Read

QPR appoint Sousa

QPR have confirmed the appointment of Portugal legend Paulo Sousa as their new first-team coach. Read

Benayoun feels the frustration

Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun has warned boss Rafael Benitez that his patience is starting to wear thin after finding himself reduced to a supporting role at Anfield. Read

Galliani: No long-term plan for Becks

AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has reiterated David Beckham will only stay at the club for three months before returning to the Los Angeles Galaxy. Read

Faldo undaunted by Ryder Cup task

Nick Faldo is keen to once again captain at the Ryder Cup despite coming under heavy criticism after leading Europe to their first defeat to the USA in nine years in September. Read

Hatton hoping to even Mayweather score

Ricky Hatton insists he would rather get knocked out again by Floyd Mayweather than grow old and bitter about failing to secure a rematch with his nemesis. Read

Dallaglio hails returning Haskell

Former captain Lawrence Dallaglio is not surprised James Haskell has been recalled to the England team for Saturday's clash with South Africa. Read

Gerrard urges caution over title bid

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard admits the team's fine start to the campaign has raised hopes of a first league championship since 1990. Read

Dunne heads back to England

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne headed back to England on Tuesday night after his wife went into labour. Read

Swann added to England squad

Graeme Swann has been added to England's squad for the third one-day international against India in Kanpur on Thursday. Read

Graham is the best - Price

England forward James Graham was hailed the best prop in the game by veteran Australia front rower Steve Price. Read

Spurs part company with keeper coach

Tottenham goalkeeping coach Hans Leitert has left the club. Read

Maradona hits back over 'dodgy goal'

Diego Maradona has told England they have no right to continue complaining about his 'Hand of God' goal which knocked them out at the quarter-final stages of the 1986 World Cup in Mexico. Read

Campbell earns Pearce plaudits

England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce believes Fraizer Campbell has the potential to emulate Arsenal forward Theo Walcott and eventually force his way into Fabio Capello's senior squad. Read

Gunners wait on Walcott news

England's medical staff will assess Theo Walcott this morning before deciding when the youngster can fly back to Arsenal. Read

Darlington crash out of cup

Blue Square North side Droylsden dumped Coca-Cola League Two leaders Darlington out of the FA Cup with a 1-0 victory in their first-round replay. Read

McQuoid grabs Northern Ireland brace

Josh McQuoid notched a well-taken first-half double on his Northern Ireland Under-21 debut to set up a 3-1 friendly triumph against a new-look Scotland side. Read