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Clough in contention for County post

Nigel Clough's hopes of following in his father's footsteps and managing Derby are closer to realisation after Rams chairman Adam Pearson admitted on Monday he was one of the names on a "very small radar" being monitored by the club. Read

Torino say no to Rosina loan move

Torino president Urbano Cairo is adamant he will not loan star player Alessandro Rosina to Arsenal in the January transfer window. Read

Richards vows to keep working hard

Manchester City defender Micah Richards has hit back at claims he is overweight and out of condition. Read

Defoe agrees terms for Spurs return

Jermain Defoe will undergo a medical before rejoining Tottenham after a fee was agreed with Portsmouth for the England striker. Read

Djokovic stunned by Gulbis

Novak Djokovic's preparation for the defence of his Australian Open crown suffered a setback on Tuesday when he was beaten in the first round of the Brisbane International. Read

Defoe set for Spurs return

Jermain Defoe is set to clinch a return to Tottenham after a fee was agreed with Portsmouth for the England striker. Read

Big Sam relieved as Rovers go through

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce admitted he was a relieved man after seeing his side survive a late FA Cup scare at non-league Blyth. Read

Eagles emerges from the haze

Burnley midfielder Chris Eagles can see Wembley on the horizon after being left in a haze when he made his debut for the Coca-Cola Championship side. Read

Defoe in line for Wembley redemption

Jermain Defoe could put last season's Wembley misery behind him if he moves back to White Hart Lane from Portsmouth this month - but Tottenham have to do their part against Burnley first. Read

Bridge expects new names to follow

Manchester City's first acquisition in the January transfer window Wayne Bridge does not expect to be the new boy at the club for very long. Read

Aussies on course for consolation win

South Africa will enter the final day of the third Test against Australia needing a further 314 runs to pull off an improbable win. Read

Australia remain in charge

South Africa look set to face a massive target to win the third Test at the SCG after Australia moved to 219 for three in their second innings at tea on day four. Read

Australia stretch lead

Australian cricket may have seen the last of Matthew Hayden after the veteran opener was bowled for 39 but the home side were in firm control of the third Test against South Africa at the SCG after building a solid 237-run lead at lunch on day four. Read

Appiah in Redknapp's sights

Ghana midfielder Stephen Appiah is in the frame to become Harry Redknapp's first signing of the transfer window, after training with Tottenham. Read

Villanueva puts Rovers through

Chilean midfielder Carlos Villanueva scored the only goal of the game to spare Blackburn's blushes as brave Blyth's FA Cup dream finally came to an end. Read

Pompey suffer Papa blow

Portsmouth midfielder Papa Bouba Diop has been ruled out for three months with a knee injury. Read

Tevez unhappy with contract saga

Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez has risked the wrath of Sir Alex Ferguson by reacting to the manager's comments regarding his contract situation. Read

Derby admit Clough interest

Derby chairman of football Adam Pearson has confirmed he has contacted Burton about the possibility of Nigel Clough becoming the club's new manager. Read

Moores issue must wait for KP's return

English cricket's potentially-damaging rift at the top is unlikely to be resolved until Thursday at the earliest. Read

Rodallega set for Wigan

Mexican club Necaxa claim striker Hugo Rodallega is set to join Wigan later this month. Read

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