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Boro shut door on Downing deal

Middlesbrough on Wednesday finally lost patience with Tottenham over their dogged pursuit of Stewart Downing. Read

Murray through with ease

Andy Murray took his place in the quarter-finals of the Qatar Open in Doha with a comfortable 6-2 6-4 victory over Germany's Philipp Petzschner on Wednesday. Read

Rovers: No bids for Santa Cruz

Blackburn chairman John Williams has revealed the club have yet to receive a bid for striker Roque Santa Cruz and they are concerning themselves more with bringing players in. Read

Healy staying put

David Healy's agent has dismissed reports the Northern Ireland striker is set to leave Sunderland for Rangers. Read

Zenit seeking high price for Arshavin

Zenit St Petersburg are determined to inflate the price tag Arsenal must meet for wantaway star midfielder Andrei Arshavin, according to his agent. Read

Pietersen and Moores quit - reports

England captain Kevin Pietersen and coach Peter Moores have both resigned according to reports on Wednesday. Read

Boro: No new bid for Downing

Middlesbrough have denied they had rejected a third bid from Tottenham for winger Stewart Downing. Read

Ford interested in England coaching job

Kent director of cricket Graham Ford, considered by many to be the favourite to succeed Peter Moores as England coach, has confirmed his interest in the job. Read

Boyd can go if price is right

Kris Boyd's prolific Rangers career is set to be over before the end of the week - if Birmingham agree to up their £3million offer for the striker. Read

Defoe: I never wanted to leave Spurs

Jermain Defoe insists he never wanted to leave Tottenham for Portsmouth and is now determined to make the most of his second spell at White Hart Lane. Read

Glick thrilled by Clough arrival

Derby believe they have pulled off a major coup by appointing Nigel Clough as their new manager. Read

Redknapp rant inspires Spurs comeback

Tottenham defender Michael Dawson has revealed how a half-time dressing down from manager Harry Redknapp sparked their Carling Cup comeback against Burnley on Tuesday night. Read

New Zealand cruise to victory

New Zealand claimed a comfortable seven wicket-win in the third one-day international against the West Indies on Wednesday to level the series 1-1. Read

Australia triumph in Sydney

Australia salvaged a consolation win against South Africa after dismissing the tourists for 272 with only 10 balls remaining on the fifth day to clinch a 103-run victory in the third Test at the SCG. Read

Australia close in on victory

Australia are on track to retaining their number one Test ranking after taking three quick wickets to leave South Africa reeling at 139 for four at lunch on day five of the third Test at the SCG. Read

Spurs eye Wembley after emphatic win

Jamie O'Hara came off the bench to inspire Tottenham's second-half fightback as they beat Coca-Cola Championship side Burnley 4-1 in the first leg of their Carling Cup semi-final at White Hart Lane. Read

Tevez future remains unclear

The future of Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has been put in further doubt after his agent refused to confirm whether he would be at the club next season. Read

Stewart backs Pietersen

Former England captain Alec Stewart has weighed into the debate surrounding the future leadership of the national team. Read

Advocaat resigned to losing Arshavin

Zenit St Petersburg coach Dick Advocaat is resigned to losing star man Andrei Arshavin with Arsenal looking the most likely destination. Read

Stewart skippers back Pietersen

Former England captain Alec Stewart has weighed into the debate surrounding the future leadership of the national team. Read