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Hearn questions stadium legacy

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:45:15 GMT

The Olympic Stadium's suitability for football after the Games has been questioned by the chairman of one of the clubs bidding to become tenants at the £468million venue.

Administrators to meet Gers squad

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:45:16 GMT

Rangers' administrators will meet with manager Ally McCoist and the players today.

Wolves to start manager hunt

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:15 GMT

Wolves will start their bid to find Mick McCarthy's appointment in earnest with bookmakers favourite Alan Curbishley set to be interviewed, Press Association Sport understands.

Burrow looking to shine

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:45:15 GMT

Leeds hooker Rob Burrow is hoping for some happier memories from the World Club Challenge against Manly Sea Eagles after struggling to recall much of the last encounter.

Gers administrators hopeful

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT

Rangers' administrators hope to reach a stage "as soon as possible" where the club can emerge from administration after making "very good progress" in the 24 hours since they took control.

Crouch: Potters won't fear Valencia

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:17 GMT

Striker Peter Crouch insists Stoke will relish the chance to take on European giants Valencia rather than be cowed by it.

Ferguson accepts Euro failings

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has conceded he got it wrong in Europe this season.

Mancini refuses to be distracted

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:45:16 GMT

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is determined not to let the continuing Carlos Tevez saga derail his side's title push.

Winning the priority for Cook

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:45:16 GMT

Alastair Cook made history as the only England captain ever to hit back-to-back one-day international hundreds, yet the Essex man relegated his own performance below that of his team.

Wenger down after horror night

Birmingham Post — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 07:45:14 GMT

Arsene Wenger admitted Arsenal's humiliating 4-0 defeat to AC Milan in the first leg of their last 16 clash at the San Siro was a "shocking performance" which has shattered his side's Champions League ambitions.

Daley dismisses schedule fears

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:45:16 GMT

Tom Daley has denied claims he is spending too much time on his media commitments ahead of the London Olympics.

Diamond hit with 18-week ban

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 22:45:15 GMT

Sale executive director of sport Steve Diamond has received an 18-week touchline ban and was fined £4,000 by a Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearing.

Gunners mauled in Milan

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 21:45:13 GMT

Arsenal's Champions League dreams were shattered by a humiliating 4-0 defeat to AC Milan in the first leg of their last 16 clash at the San Siro.

Cook stars again in England victory

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:45:15 GMT

Alastair Cook's second hundred in successive one-day internationals once more underpinned victory as England went 2-0 up with two to play against Pakistan following their 20-run success in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday.

Mancini refutes Tevez claims

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:45:15 GMT

Roberto Mancini has dismissed Carlos Tevez's claims that he was "treated like a dog" by the Manchester City manager.

Clark shocked by Terriers axe

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:45:16 GMT

Lee Clark has said Huddersfield's surprise decision to sack him and his coaching staff has left him "shocked, disappointed and perplexed".

Ferguson gives Evra a break

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:45:15 GMT

Patrice Evra has been left out of Manchester United's Europa League trip to Amsterdam as a result of his "emotional week".

Administrators reassure Gers fans

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:45:15 GMT

Rangers' administrators have told fans they can be reassured that the Scottish champions will continue as a football club.

Wolves 'to interview Curbishley'

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:45:14 GMT

The managerial vacancy at Wolves is a role that finally whetted the appetite of Alan Curbishley, according to his agent.

Pakistan build steady response

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Pakistan responded cautiously after Alastair Cook's second hundred in successive one-day internationals had helped England post 250 for four at the Zayed Stadium.