National Sport


Earls back for Ireland

Keith Earls

1:56pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night.


McIlroy makes late run

Rory McIlroy

1:22pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic only three behind Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello.

Villa unable to extend Keane loan

Robbie Keane

1:00pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the clash at Wigan on February 25, Press Association Sport understands.

Pearce to take control of England

Stuart Pearce

12:55pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.

FA not ruling out foreign manager

David Bernstein

12:52pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Football Association chairman David Bernstein admits the next England manager will ideally be English or British but must above all be "the best person" available.

Elokobi makes Forest switch

George Elokobi

12:25pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Wolves defender George Elokobi has joined Nottingham Forest on an emergency loan and could stay at the City Ground until the end of the season.

Pearce takes control of England

Stuart Pearce

12:22pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.

Redknapp: Focus is on Spurs

Harry Redknapp

11:10am Thursday 9th February 2012

Harry Redknapp insists he has "not even thought about" becoming the next England manager.

Ferdinand fires parting shot

Rio Ferdinand

10:51am Thursday 9th February 2012

Rio Ferdinand took a farewell swipe at Fabio Capello on Thursday as he joined Wayne Rooney in endorsing Harry Redknapp as his choice to become England's new manager.

Hodgson hails McCarthy

Roy Hodgson (right) Mick McCarthy

10:43am Thursday 9th February 2012

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson believes Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy has been a victim of his own success ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby at Molineux.



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