National Sport for 5 August 2010

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Cole on form in Liverpool win Aug 05 2010

New signing Joe Cole enjoyed a promising debut as Liverpool coasted to a 2-0 win in the second leg of their Europa League third qualifying round tie against Rabotnicki at Anfield.Read

Strauss shrugs off Yousuf drama Aug 05 2010

England did their best to ignore the guessing game over Mohammad Yousuf's late arrival on the eve of the second npower Test.Read

Hammers complete Reid deal Aug 05 2010

West Ham have completed the signing of New Zealand defender Winston Reid from Danish side FC Midtjylland.Read

Coyle has no regrets about Wilshere Aug 05 2010

Owen Coyle accepts he may not be able to bring Jack Wilshere back to Bolton but feels the teenager's time at the Reebok Stadium has played an important role in his progress to the verge of a senior England call-up.Read

UEFA charge Rabotnicki Aug 05 2010

UEFA have charged Macedonian side FK Rabotnicki over allegations of racist chanting in last week's Europa League qualifying game against Liverpool.Read

Confusion surrounds Reds bidder Aug 05 2010

Confusion surrounds Kenny Huang and his interest in buying Liverpool after claims about his links to the Chinese government were met with an apparent denial which was then subsequently dismissed.Read

HMRC loses Portsmouth challenge Aug 05 2010

The taxman on Thursday lost a bid to block proposals to help cash-strapped Portsmouth out of administration.Read

Roberts targets major Autumn scalp Aug 05 2010

Jamie Roberts has insisted that victory over a Tri Nations superpower will be the minimum requirement when Wales kickstart their World Cup build-up in November.Read

Poulsen's agent in talks with Reds Aug 05 2010

Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen's proposed move to Liverpool appears to be gathering pace after the player's representative confirmed he had held talks with the club.Read

Wildcats to press on with stadium Aug 05 2010

Wakefield insisted their proposed new stadium would be ready for the start of the 2012 Super League season on Thursday as the race for a new licence hots up.Read

Tykes support Rafiq verdict Aug 05 2010

Yorkshire have endorsed the England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to ban Azeem Rafiq for one month and fine him £500.Read

Allardyce plays down takeover talk Aug 05 2010

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce has dismissed any chance of a takeover being completed in time to help him in the current transfer window.Read

Strauss backs KP to regain form Aug 05 2010

Andrew Strauss has backed Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook to prove their worth to England in this week's second npower Test against Pakistan at Edgbaston.Read

Taarabt wraps up QPR switch Aug 05 2010

Tottenham misfit Adel Taarabt has completed a permanent move to QPR for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £1million.Read

Huang silent on takeover reports Aug 05 2010

Prospective new Liverpool owner Kenny Huang has refused to comment on claims his buy-out is backed by the Chinese government.Read

Woods excited by improving game Aug 05 2010

Tiger Woods believes his game is slowly coming together as he prepares to start the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational in Akron which could end with him being dethroned as world number one.Read

Swann surprised by Kaneria axe Aug 05 2010

Graeme Swann expects another match dominated by swing and seam at Edgbaston - but is still at a loss to understand Pakistan's decision to ditch leg-spinner Danish Kaneria.Read

Friendly timing frustrates O'Neill Aug 05 2010

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has hit out at the timing of an international friendly just 72 hours before the start of the new Barclays Premier League campaign.Read

Blues home in on Dembele Aug 05 2010

Birmingham are closing in on the signing of AZ Alkmaar striker Moussa Dembele in a £5million deal.Read

Rooney backs 'home-grown' quota Aug 05 2010

Wayne Rooney has given his backing to the new 'home-grown' players quota that comes into force in the Premier League in the coming season.Read

Lennon coy over Bhoys Bellamy bid Aug 05 2010

Neil Lennon hopes Celtic will be able to pull off a transfer coup before the end of the month as he remained coy over suggestions he has targeted Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy.Read

Portsmouth await crucial ruling Aug 05 2010

The High Court rules today in a case which could be crucial to the survival of cash-strapped Portsmouth.Read

Hodgson has his eye on the ball Aug 05 2010

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson is concentrating on football despite all the debate over who will be the club's new owners and he is eagerly anticipating what he regards as his "mini home debut" tonight.Read

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