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Godman dropped for Wales clash

12:21pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Phil Godman paid the price for Scotland's opening RBS 6 Nations defeat to France as Dan Parks was recalled at fly-half for Saturday's trip to Wales.

South Africa crush sorry India

12:03pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

South Africa completed a comprehensive innings and six-run victory over India with a full day to spare in the first Test in Nagpur to go 1-0 up in the two-match series.

Davies talks down City's chances

12:03pm Tuesday 9th February 2010

Bolton skipper Kevin Davies has dismissed Manchester City's chances of breaking into the top four this season.

Borthwick misses training

11:28am Tuesday 9th February 2010

England captain Steve Borthwick missed training on Tuesday due to illness but is not expected to be in doubt for Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Rome.

Proteas on top despite Tendulkar heroics

11:13am Tuesday 9th February 2010

South Africa were in sight of a comprehensive victory despite a battling century from Sachin Tendulkar on the fourth day of the first Test against India in Nagpur.

Wenger accuses media of Stamford Bridge spin

11:13am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Arsene Wenger has moved to put the record straight after Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack told the Arsenal manager to stop looking for excuses in the wake of defeat at Stamford Bridge.

Robinho found City life restricting

11:13am Tuesday 9th February 2010

Robinho has criticised Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini for not giving him the freedom to express himself.

Toshack: England among World Cup favourites

11:13am Tuesday 9th February 2010

John Toshack believes England will be amongst the three leading contenders to lift the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

Sullivan warns of 'Armageddon'

11:13am Tuesday 9th February 2010

David Sullivan fears "Armageddon" if West Ham are relegated from the Barclays Premier League.

Proteas edge closer to victory

8:12am Tuesday 9th February 2010

South Africa made steady inroads to edge closer to a big victory on the fourth day of the first Test against India in Nagpur.