National Sport for 23 February 2010

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Mourinho proud of England offer Feb 23 2010

Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho has admitted he would have been the "proudest man in the world" had he accepted the chance to become England manager before Fabio Capello was appointed in 2007.Read

Ferdinand out of Carling Cup final Feb 23 2010

Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of Sunday's Carling Cup final between Manchester United and Aston Villa and seems unlikely to be fit to captain England against Egypt at Wembley next week.Read

Foxes back in the hunt Feb 23 2010

Leicester produced a clinical display to edge past Doncaster 1-0 and get their Coca-Cola Championship play-off bid back on track.Read

Ciani strike gives Bordeaux the edge Feb 23 2010

Bordeaux put themselves in the driving seat to advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League after claiming a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their last-16 tie at Olympiacos.Read

Lee retires from Test game Feb 23 2010

Australian pace bowler Brett Lee has announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect.Read

Barca held by Stuttgart Feb 23 2010

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's second-half equaliser earned Champions League holders Barcelona a hard-fought 1-1 draw from the first leg of their last-16 tie against Stuttgart.Read

Rooney inspires United again Feb 23 2010

Wayne Rooney scored twice and Michael Owen added a late third as Manchester United eased to a 3-0 win over determined West Ham at Old Trafford.Read

Ancelotti - Football is our only focus Feb 23 2010

Carlo Ancelotti insists that events outside of Chelsea's dressing room will have little effect on their preparation for Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Inter Milan at the San Siro.Read

Capello eager to avoid circus Feb 23 2010

Fabio Capello is confident his World Cup training camp at Royal Bafokeng Sports Campus will ensure no repeat of the circus that accompanied England in Baden-Baden four years ago.Read

Cook: Kieswetter has staked claim Feb 23 2010

Alastair Cook conceded the rapid emergence of Craig Kieswetter would cause England's selectors some problems in the near future after the wicketkeeper-batsman blazed 143 against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in Fatullah on Tuesday.Read

Unbeaten run thrills Clarke Feb 23 2010

Australia captain Michael Clarke hailed his side after they went through the entire 2009/10 season on home soil unbeaten.Read

Murphy's experience makes him the man Feb 23 2010

Declan Kidney admits Geordan Murphy's knowledge of English rugby was instrumental in his recall for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations trip to Twickenham on Saturday.Read

I don't take it personally - Wilkinson Feb 23 2010

Jonny Wilkinson has shrugged off the critics and vowed to keep his cool in the face of mounting criticism.Read

Pompey set deadline Feb 23 2010

Portsmouth will go into administration on Friday unless a buyer comes forward before then, the club's owner has announced.Read

Double boost for County Feb 23 2010

Notts County have announced the club will avoid going into administration this season and named Steve Cotterill as their new manager.Read

Murphy and Sexton start for Ireland Feb 23 2010

Geordan Murphy will start Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with England at Twickenham on Saturday, with Jonathan Sexton joining him in the side.Read

Cotterill set for Magpies job Feb 23 2010

Notts County are expected to confirm the appointment of former Burnley boss Steve Cotterill as their new manager later on Tuesday.Read

Goode to join Worcester Feb 23 2010

Worcester have announced the signing of former England fly-half Andy Goode.Read

Lennon suffers setback Feb 23 2010

Aaron Lennon has suffered a setback in his recovery from a groin problem, Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has confirmed.Read

Johnson keeps faith with Wilkinson Feb 23 2010

Jonny Wilkinson has been retained in an unchanged England team for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations showdown with Ireland at Twickenham, despite concerns over his form and fitness.Read

Lampard back for San Siro clash Feb 23 2010

Frank Lampard was declared fit to fly out with Chelsea on Tuesday ahead of their Champions League last-16 first-leg tie against Inter Milan at the San Siro.Read

Warner blasts Australia to another win Feb 23 2010

A David Warner masterclass enabled Australia to secure their first unblemished summer in nine years with an emphatic eight-wicket Twenty20 victory over the West Indies at the SCG.Read

Debut glory for Kieswetter Feb 23 2010

Craig Kieswetter cracked a boundary-strewn century to lead England to a 112-run victory over a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in his first appearance for his adopted country.Read

Cudjoe agrees Giants extension Feb 23 2010

Huddersfield winger or full-back Leroy Cudjoe has signed a two-year contract extension which will keep him with the Giants until the end of 2012.Read

McGregor to learn extent of injury Feb 23 2010

Allan McGregor was waiting to discover whether an attack in Glasgow city centre had left him with a fractured eye socket on Tuesday, according to his fiancee.Read

Worthington wants 'loophole' closed Feb 23 2010

The Irish Football Association look certain to demand answers from FIFA after another youngster, Shane Duffy, decided he would rather play for the Republic of Ireland.Read

Waldron signs on for Tigers Feb 23 2010

Guinness Premiership champions Leicester have announced the signing of New Zealander Thomas Waldrom.Read

Hartley extends Saints stay Feb 23 2010

England hooker Dylan Hartley has signed a new contract with Guinness Premiership title challengers Northampton.Read

Cattermole cautious over Pompey deal Feb 23 2010

Portsmouth's hopes of survival have taken a further blow after one of the parties interested in buying the club ruled out taking over before the winding-up petition on Monday.Read

Kieswetter smashes debut century Feb 23 2010

Craig Kieswetter's rapid rise to prominence showed no sign of abating after he hit 143 on his first England appearance against a Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in Fatullah.Read

Kieswetter continues to shine with ton Feb 23 2010

Craig Kieswetter's rapid ascent continued as the opener marked his first England appearance with a century against the Bangladesh Cricket Board XI in Dhaka.Read

Murdoch's men eye semis spot Feb 23 2010

David Murdoch's British curlers moved a step closer to the Olympic semi-finals with a comfortable 8-2 victory over Germany at the Vancouver Olympic Centre.Read

Muirhead takes Brit blame Feb 23 2010

Eve Muirhead blamed herself for a couple of slack shots after a 9-8 defeat against Denmark left Great Britain on the brink of Olympic elimination.Read

Lee set to announce Test retirement Feb 23 2010

Australia paceman Brett Lee is expected to announce his retirement from Test cricket in Sydney later today.Read

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