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Aston Villa 0 Manchester City 1: Joleon Lescott's strike send City top

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:07:25 GMT

MANCHESTER CITY returned to the top of the Barclays Premier League with a rare away win of late, beating a floundering Aston Villa side whose nightmare home form shows no sign of easing.

Halfpenny leads Wales to victory

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:26:08 GMT

Leigh Halfpenny contributed 22 points as an improved second-half display saw Wales put themselves on course for a potential Triple Crown with a 27-13 victory over Scotland at the Millennium Stadium.

Robertson: Damage not irreparable

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:25:39 GMT

Sports minister Hugh Robertson accepts this season's race controversies in the Barclays Premier League have "tarnished" the reputation of the game, but does not think the damage is irreparable.

Goode boots Sarries to victory

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:55:59 GMT

Alex Goode scored 17 points with the boot as Saracens recorded a 22-17 Aviva Premiership victory over Wasps at Adams Park.

United accept Liverpool apologies

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:55:15 GMT

Manchester United have accepted the apologies of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez and manager Kenny Dalglish over their actions at Saturday's Barclays Premier League game at Old Trafford.

Neville welcomes Pienaar return

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:26:41 GMT

Everton captain Phil Neville believes Steven Pienaar is back to his best at a club that loves him.

Youthful Saha makes winning start

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:26:30 GMT

He may be approaching the twilight of his career, but Louis Saha was left feeling like a teenage Roy of the Rovers after scoring twice on his full Tottenham debut.

Aston Villa v Manchester City: Vincent Kompany to return for City

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:10:30 GMT

VILLA hope to have striker Gabby Agbonlahor (back and hamstring), winger Marc Albrighton (thigh) and central defender James Collins (calf) back.

GB rely on Evans after Ward defeat

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:56:42 GMT

Great Britain's hopes of Davis Cup victory over Slovakia lay with Dan Evans after James Ward was beaten 7-6 (11/9) 6-1 6-3 by Lukas Lacko in Glasgow to leave the tie level at 2-2.

Odemwingie stars in derby victory

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:55:12 GMT

Hat-trick hero Peter Odemwingie earned West Brom a 5-1 victory in the Black Country derby and increased the pressure on Wolves boss Mick McCarthy after the home side were demolished at Molineux.

Dalglish issues apology

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:55:01 GMT

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has apologised for his conduct during his post-match interview with Sky Sports on Saturday as he faced questions about Luis Suarez's refusal to shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra.

Wolves 1 West Brom 5: Peter Odemwingie strikes thrice to scupper Wolves

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 15:36:13 GMT

PETER ODEMWINGIE earned West Brom a resounding victory in the Black Country derby and added to woeful Wolves' relegation fears.

Foden haunted by Rome blunders

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:55:34 GMT

Ben Foden will be haunted by the mistakes that forced England to come from behind to beat Italy in the RBS 6 Nations Championship at a freezing Stadio Olimpico.

Suarez 'misled' club over handshake

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:55:00 GMT

Liverpool claim Luis Suarez misled the club after indicating to them he would shake hands with Manchester United defender Patrice Evra prior to Saturday's game before refusing to do so on the pitch.

AVB looks to Europe for boost

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:55:34 GMT

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas intends to use the FA Cup and Champions League to restore his team's confidence.

US press wade into Suarez debate

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:55:22 GMT

The Luis Suarez controversy has attracted criticism in the United States where the press have called for Liverpool's American owners to intervene.

Cabrera-Bello stuns Westwood

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:25:58 GMT

Rafael Cabrera-Bello pulled off another shock on the European Tour when he out-played Lee Westwood to win the Omega Dubai Desert Classic.

Buttler ruled out

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:25:47 GMT

England middle-order batsman Jos Buttler will miss Monday's first one-day international against Pakistan because of split webbing in his left hand.

Wolves v West Brom: Liam Ridgewell and Keith Andrews in line for start

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:09:45 GMT

WOLVES will check on midfielders Jamie O'Hara (groin) and Dave Edwards (thigh).

Taylor urges FA action over Suarez

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:55:00 GMT

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has branded Luis Suarez's conduct at Old Trafford on Saturday as "disrespectful, inappropriate and embarrassing".

PFA: Reds owners could calm storm

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:55:41 GMT

Players' chief Gordon Taylor believes Liverpool's owners need to step in to deal with the "festering" controversy surrounding Luis Suarez.

Confusion reigns after French farce

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:55:21 GMT

The Stade de France was the centre of farcical scenes on Saturday night when Ireland's RBS 6 Nations match against France was postponed just 10 minutes before kick-off.

I've lost respect for Suarez - Rio

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 08:25:45 GMT

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has claimed to have lost all respect for Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

No excuse for defeat - McDermott

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:27:25 GMT

Leeds coach Brian McDermott refused to use next week's World Club Challenge as an excuse for his side's below-par performance in a 20-6 Stobart Super League defeat by Wigan at the DW Stadium.

O'Shea: Easter not finished yet

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:27:00 GMT

Harlequins director of rugby Conor O'Shea maintains Nick Easter has unfinished business with England after the number eight helped the Aviva Premiership Leaders to a 30-23 defeat of London Irish.