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Care confident ahead of Calcutta Cup

6:08pm Thursday 11th March 2010

Danny Care is convinced England are ready to produce "something special" in Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with Scotland.

Woods may be closer to a return

4:51pm Thursday 11th March 2010

The chances of Tiger Woods making his comeback in two weeks' time improved on Thursday with a report claiming that he has been talking with a former presidential advisor.

Pompey receive administration boost

3:48pm Thursday 11th March 2010

Portsmouth's hopes of survival were given a major boost when Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs accepted the club's move into administration.

Broad to lead attack as Onions flies home

3:43pm Thursday 11th March 2010

England captain Alastair Cook saw one of his first-choice seamers ruled out of the Bangladesh series on Thursday but is hopeful Stuart Broad is fit to lead the attack in tomorrow's first Test.

Arsenal hoping for Fabregas miracle

2:26pm Thursday 11th March 2010

Arsene Wenger accepts it will take a "miracle" for Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League trip to Hull.

Thomas taken to hospital following fall

1:00pm Thursday 11th March 2010

Sam Thomas was airlifted to hospital after suffering a bad fall on the gallops at Paul Nicholls' yard.

Higgins to open defence against Hawkins

12:42pm Thursday 11th March 2010

John Higgins will begin the defence of his Betfred.com World Championship title against Barry Hawkins.

Kenwright desperate for investment

11:16am Thursday 11th March 2010

Everton chairman Bill Kenwright is still hopeful there is a billionaire somewhere who wants to invest in the club.

Donovan happy with Goodison spell

11:16am Thursday 11th March 2010

On-loan forward Landon Donovan believes his short-term spell with Everton has been a success as he prepares for his final match with the club this weekend.

Button predicts 'belter' of a season

10:11am Thursday 11th March 2010

Jenson Button believes this season in Formula One will be "a belter" and that Michael Schumacher will prove he can still compete at the age of 41.