Feb
2012
Articles from 29th Feb 2012
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Queen and Duke to open Olympics
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
The London Olympics will be opened by the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh, a Buckingham Palace spokesman has said. Read
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Irish unchanged for France clash
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Ireland have named an unchanged side for Sunday's rearranged RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Paris. Read
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Parker to captain England
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Scott Parker will captain England for the first time in the friendly with Holland at Wembley, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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England U21s romp to victory
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
England Under-21s shrugged off the absence of manager Stuart Pearce to take another huge step towards qualification for Euro 2013 with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Belgium in front of nearly 23,000 in Middlesbrough. Read
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Lendl backing Murray
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Coach Ivan Lendl does not expect Andy Murray to suffer an Australian Open hangover this year. Read
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Morgan has work to do
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Eoin Morgan has been told he must examine his distinctive technique before winning a recall to England's Test side. Read
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Pearce gives Gerrard thumbs-up
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Interim England coach Stuart Pearce has confirmed Steven Gerrard will end his 15-month international exile against Holland. Read
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Olympics threat unacceptable: No 10
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Downing Street has denounced a union leader's threat of strikes to disrupt the Olympics as "completely unacceptable and unpatriotic". Read
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Van Persie set to feature for Dutch
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Arsenal striker Robin van Persie looks set to play for Holland in Wednesday night's friendly against England despite suffering an injury scare on Tuesday night. Read
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Murray into last eight
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Andy Murray became the first man through to the quarter-finals at the Dubai Duty Free Championships following a 6-3 6-4 victory over Swiss qualifier Marco Chiudinelli. Read
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Parker to captain England - reports
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Scott Parker will captain England for the first time in the friendly with Holland at Wembley, Press Association Sport understands. Read
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Narraway agrees Perpignan switch
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Gloucester captain Luke Narraway is to leave the Aviva Premiership club at the end of the season to take up a two-year contract with French Top 14 side Perpignan. Read
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Terry expects to return for run-in
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Chelsea captain John Terry is hoping to be back playing within a month after undergoing knee surgery. Read
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Warren blasts WBC's Chisora ban
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Dereck Chisora's promoter Frank Warren has branded the World Boxing Council's decision to ban his fighter indefinitely as "outrageous". Read
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Berra on target in Scotland draw
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Christophe Berra's first-half header gave Scotland a solid if uninspiring 1-1 draw against Slovenia in their friendly international at the Bonifika stadium. Read
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Cox snatches late equaliser
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Substitute Simon Cox denied the Czech Republic victory in Dublin as the Republic of Ireland fought back to claim a 1-1 draw. Read
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O'Neill debut ends in defeat
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Michael O'Neill's first match in charge of Northern Ireland ended in a 3-0 defeat as a deflected effort and two late goals gave Norway a comfortable victory at Windsor Park. Read
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Wales remember Speed
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Wales were unable to mark the Gary Speed Memorial Match with a victory as Joel Campbell's early goal gave Costa Rica a 1-0 win on an emotional night at Cardiff City Stadium. Read
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England downed by late Robben goal
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Stuart Pearce's first game as England's interim manager ended in a 3-2 defeat as Holland's Arjen Robben scored an injury-time winner in the friendly international at Wembley. Read
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Roberts hopes for a fitting tribute
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Wales coach Osian Roberts says the squad are desperate to produce a performance to honour Gary Speed's memory when they face Costa Rica in the game dedicated to their late manager. Read
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Cech predicts top-three finish
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Goalkeeper Petr Cech is confident Chelsea will defy their critics to finish in the top three of the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Hart impresses Pearce
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Interim England coach Stuart Pearce has hailed the influence of goalkeeper Joe Hart on the current group of players ahead of their friendly international with Holland at Wembley. Read
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Roberts doubtful for Italy clash
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Wales centre Jamie Roberts is "touch and go" to be ready for the RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy a week on Saturday, according to skills coach Neil Jenkins. Read
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Wilson: Hooper for England
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Kelvin Wilson is baffled Celtic team-mate Gary Hooper was not called up for England's friendly against Holland. Read
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Wenger backing Oxlade-Chamberlain
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is convinced rising star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain will make England's Euro 2012 squad if he continues his current impressive form. Read
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Fletcher sets sights on comeback
Feb 29 2012 | National Sport
Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher is targeting a return to action next season. Read
