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Boro: Downing's going nowhere

Middlesbrough confirmed they have received and rejected a transfer request from England winger Stewart Downing. Read

Kalou: We must not lose United clash

Striker Salomon Kalou admits Chelsea cannot afford to lose to Manchester United in Sunday's Barclays League showdown at Old Trafford. Read

Redknapp: I would not sell Defoe

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits he would keep Jermain Defoe at Portsmouth if he was still in charge at Fratton Park, as the two clubs continue to negotiate over the England striker. Read

Pattinson pens new Notts deal

England seamer Darren Pattinson has signed a contract extension to remain at Nottinghamshire until the end of the 2011 season. Read

Downing father reveals 'frustration'

Stewart Downing's father has claimed his son has little choice but to leave Middlesbrough if he wants to fulfil his ambitions. Read

Bridge: I haven't peaked yet

New Manchester City signing Wayne Bridge believes his best years are still ahead of him. Read

Di Michele happy at Hammers

David Di Michele insists he is happy at West Ham despite his lack of playing time this season. Read

Gunners recruits must be 'special'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger will consider signing only players of "a special class" during the transfer window. Read

Fears grow for missing Fai

New Zealand Warriors star Sonny Fai is missing, presumed drowned, after being swept out to sea off a beach near Auckland. Read

Illingworth: Pietersen will win

Former chairman of selectors Ray Illingworth has predicted Kevin Pietersen will win his power struggle with coach Peter Moores - and believes the England captain must be central to all major decisions within the team. Read

Tigers wait on Meyer decision

Leicester could lose the services of head coach Heyneke Meyer only months after appointing him as Marcelo Loffreda's successor. Read

Downing wants move

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has handed in a written transfer request, PA Sport understands. Read

Downing transfer request expected

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing was expected to hand in a written transfer request on Monday. Read

Cup among O'Neill's priorities - for now

Martin O'Neill insists the FA Cup is high on his priorities for Aston Villa's season for now - but may change his mind as their Champions League charge progresses. Read

Paterson will learn - Davis

Southampton captain Kelvin Davis believes Matt Paterson will learn from the red card shame that cost them any chance of an FA Cup upset against Manchester United. Read

Cole revelling in partnership

Ice-cool Carlton Cole is desperate for West Ham to keep hold of firebrand strike-partner Craig Bellamy because he is a firm believer in the theory that opposites attract. Read

Siddle stars for Aussies

A maiden five-wicket haul for paceman Peter Siddle saw Australia finish day three of the third Test on top despite the best efforts of Mark Boucher, who rescued South Africa's innings with a well-made 89. Read

Hughes receives Cook backing

Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook has backed manager Mark Hughes to turn things around at Eastlands in the wake of their shock FA Cup capitulation against Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Read

Taylor's a champion again

Phil Taylor produced a brilliant display to thump Raymond van Barneveld 7-1 in the Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship and take his 14th world title. Read

Emotional exit for Greatbatch

Shaun Greatbatch stole the show at the BDO World Darts Championships at Lakeside on Sunday despite failing to win a set in his first-round clash with John Walton. Read

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