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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

Clough handed Rams role

Nigel Clough has followed in his father's footsteps and become the new manager of Derby. Read

Defoe deal won`t end Spurs spending

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp will still have money to spend in the January transfer window despite Jermain Defoe's £15million return to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth. Read

New deals in offing for Pompey trio

Portsmouth are striving to agree new deals with England full-back Glen Johnson and midfielders Richard Hughes and Sean Davis as Tony Adams prepares for life without Jermain Defoe. Read

Windass claims Brown silent treatment

Hull veteran Dean Windass has cast further doubt over his future by claiming boss Phil Brown has not spoken to him since before Christmas. Read

Murray eases into second round

Andy Murray's bid to retain the Qatar Open title got off to a solid start as he put in a workmanlike performance to beat Spain's Albert Montanes 6-2 6-4 in the first round of the tournament. Read

Vainikolo blow for Gloucester

Gloucester and England wing Lesley Vainikolo has undergone surgery on his ruptured right Achilles tendon and will not play again this season. Read

Mushtaq cleared for Sussex return

Mushtaq Ahmed will coach Sussex as well as England's spin bowlers for three months next summer. Read

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