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Watkins inspires Leeds to victory
A second-half hat-trick of tries from 20-year-old centre Kallum Watkins helped Leeds begin the defence of their Stobart Super League crown with a hard-fought 34-16 victory on skipper Kevin Sinfield's 400th appearance.
Robshaw relishing Murrayfield clash
Chris Robshaw vowed England's young guns will be undaunted by the history and hostility of Murrayfield as they head into Saturday's Calcutta Cup showdown with "a point to prove".
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Wickets tumble on wild opening day
Stuart Broad and James Anderson hustled Pakistan out for 99, yet England could take only a minor advantage on a hectic first day of the final Test at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
Fergie ready to bring back De Gea
Sir Alex Ferguson is ready to thrust David de Gea back into the spotlight for Manchester United's Barclays Premier League trip to Chelsea on Sunday.
Priestland, Roberts fit for Wales
Wales have received a significant double boost ahead of Sunday's RBS 6 Nations opener against Ireland, with World Cup stars Rhys Priestland and Jamie Roberts both declared fit.
Rio: Count me out
Rio Ferdinand has ruled himself out of the running to be named as John Terry's replacement as England captain.
Suarez return delights Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.
FA confirm Terry decision
The Football Association have confirmed that John Terry has been stripped of the England captaincy until after his racism court trial.
Tevez could play for City - Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.
Wenger: We must rise above protests
Arsene Wenger maintains his Arsenal team must rise above any off-field protests as they look to fight their way back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.
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More1,000 people expected in marches
More than 1,000 protesters are expected to take part in marches by two opposing campaign groups.
Rhyming plea over library closures
Gruffalo author Julia Donaldson has penned a poem in protest at planned library closures.
