National Sport for 22 February 2012

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Women divers make history Feb 22 2012

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow claimed Great Britain's first ever women's international diving medal after snatching bronze in the platform synchro at the FINA World Cup.Read

Mulgrew punishes poor Pars Feb 22 2012

Charlie Mulgrew celebrated his first Scotland call-up with a wonderful strike in a 2-0 victory over Dunfermline at Parkhead which helped take Celtic 20 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.Read

Big guns commit to Saracens Feb 22 2012

England internationals Owen Farrell and Mouritz Botha are among 18 players to have agreed contract extensions with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.Read

Lescott set to miss out Feb 22 2012

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been told he will not be included in Stuart Pearce's England squad when it is announced on Thursday.Read

Mackay signs new deal with Cardiff Feb 22 2012

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has signed a three-and-a-half year contract extension with the Carling Cup finalists.Read

City cruise past Porto Feb 22 2012

Manchester City produced a strong finish to power into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 victory (6-1 on aggregate) over 10-man holders Porto.Read

Mancini ready to welcome back Tevez Feb 22 2012

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he had "no problem" with Carlos Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in "two or three weeks".Read

Fans' group looks to buy Rovers Feb 22 2012

Blackburn fans have launched a new share investment scheme in a bid to buy the club from owners Venky's.Read

Taylor relieved after Tevez apology Feb 22 2012

Players' chief Gordon Taylor is relieved Carlos Tevez is patching up his relationship with Manchester City.Read

Zenit want Arshavin on loan Feb 22 2012

Zenit St Petersburg claim they are in talks with Arsenal over a possible loan deal for Gunners forward Andrey Arshavin.Read

Hartley impressed by Lancaster Feb 22 2012

Dylan Hartley has given his tacit support for interim England head coach Stuart Lancaster to remain in post beyond the RBS 6 Nations championship.Read

McDermott commits to Royals Feb 22 2012

Reading manager Brian McDermott has signed a new three-and-a-half-year contract in a move which looks to have ended Wolves' chances of taking him to Molineux.Read

Rooney out with throat infection Feb 22 2012

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's Europa League clash with Ajax on Thursday after picking up a throat infection.Read

Gerrard to realise Wembley dream Feb 22 2012

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is set to fulfil a boyhood dream on Sunday when he leads his side out at Wembley for the Carling Cup final.Read

Broad excited by T20 squad Feb 22 2012

Resurgent England will return to one of their world-beating disciplines on Thursday under a Twenty20 captain confident they have the potential to improve still further.Read

Farrell signs new Saracens deal Feb 22 2012

England international Owen Farrell has signed a contract extension with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.Read

Four changes for Scotland Feb 22 2012

Scotland head coach Andy Robinson has made four changes in personnel for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with France at Murrayfield.Read

Wolves seek top-flight candidate Feb 22 2012

Wolves are set to revert to their original plan of seeking a manager with Barclays Premier League experience to replace the sacked Mick McCarthy, Press Association Sport understands.Read

Rooney absent from training Feb 22 2012

Wayne Rooney was the only significant absentee from the open portion of training ahead of Manchester United's Europa League last-32 decider against Ajax at Old Trafford on Wednesday.Read

Waldrom extends Leicester stay Feb 22 2012

Leicester number eight Thomas Waldrom has signed a new contract with the Aviva Premiership club.Read

Wolves face battle for McDermott Feb 22 2012

Wolves are facing a battle to secure Reading's Brian McDermott as their new manager with the Royals poised to offer him a new lucrative contract, Press Association Sport understands.Read

Tevez closer to City return Feb 22 2012

Carlos Tevez could be a step nearer to pulling on a Manchester City shirt again after apologising "sincerely and unreservedly" for his recent conduct.Read

Jones calls for final step Feb 22 2012

Lee Jones is looking to celebrate his new Edinburgh contract by helping Scotland find the finishing touch to their promising but ultimately disappointing start to the RBS 6 Nations campaign.Read

Terry faces lay-off Feb 22 2012

Andre Villas-Boas is hoping John Terry could return to action within a month but admitted the Chelsea captain could be out for up to six weeks.Read

Dublin backs Scholes for England Feb 22 2012

Former Manchester United star Dion Dublin is convinced Paul Scholes would be welcomed back into the England fold with open arms.Read

Kidney wary of improving Italy Feb 22 2012

Ireland coach Declan Kidney insists Italy are no longer easy pickings in the latter stages of matches.Read

Pietersen: My best yet Feb 22 2012

Kevin Pietersen's matchwinning 130 was the best, as well as highest, one-day international innings he has played to date.Read

Jones: We must handle pressure Feb 22 2012

Alun-Wyn Jones believes Wales must take the tag of favourites in their stride when they tackle RBS 6 Nations title rivals England at Twickenham on Saturday.Read

Parling set for first start Feb 22 2012

Geoff Parling is in line to start his first Test for England as one of three changes expected for Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.Read

Nasri maintains focus Feb 22 2012

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri has shut out thoughts of a possible Europa League final derby showdown with rivals Manchester United.Read

AVB: Speculation will continue Feb 22 2012

Andre Villas-Boas admitted speculation over his future would only intensify after Chelsea lurched to yet another defeat in that left them in danger of Champions League elimination.Read

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