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Whyte: Gers tax bill could be �75m

Owner Craig Whyte claims he took the first step towards administration to ensure Rangers did not die altogether under the potential burden of a "shocking" £75million tax bill.

Tevez upset by Mancini treatment

Carlos Tevez returns to England on Tuesday but has accused Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini of treating him "like a dog" in the incident which sparked the rift between club and player.

Pompey heading for administration

Portsmouth are facing a 10-point deduction after the club's advisors confirmed they are seeking to go into administration.

Wolves weigh up next manager choice

Wolves have launched their search to find a replacement for sacked manager Mick McCarthy and have not ruled out an interim replacement until the end of the season.

Klinsmann content with USA

Jurgen Klinsmann insists he is happy in his current role as United States head coach despite speculation that the he could take over as Tottenham manager should Harry Redknapp depart for England.

England find winning way at last

Alastair Cook and Steven Finn's career-best performances carried England to an emphatic, and overdue, win over Pakistan.

BOA would back former banned stars

David Millar and Dwain Chambers will be given "100% support" by the British Olympic Association if they are part of Team GB for the London 2012 Games despite their previous doping violations.

England call for Doran-Jones

Northampton prop Paul Doran-Jones has joined the England squad preparing for next week's RBS 6 Nations clash against unbeaten leaders Wales at Twickenham.

Paris match won't be this weekend

Tournament organisers have announced that the postponed RBS 6 Nations game between France and Ireland will not take place next weekend.

Strokosch could miss Six Nations

Flanker Alasdair Strokosch could miss the rest of Scotland's RBS 6 Nations campaign with a fractured hand, the Scottish Rugby Union have announced.

Mick McCarthy sacked as Wolves manager after derby disaster

Mick McCarthy has been sacked as manager of Wolves after five-and-a-half years in charge at Molineux Comments (6)

Since Sven-Goran Eriksson, football has become a real palaver

Patrick Barclay: English football has become a thing of palaver, repeatedly clearing up messes caused by its own dismal governance Comments

Gareth Bale happy at Tottenham 'for time being' as Spanish giants loom

Real Madrid and Barcelona may offer Tottenham star �100,000 a week wages to move Comments (14)

Arsenal face test of confidence

Arsenal have found some form but tricky run of fixtures will show if they can add consistency to their play Comments (4)

Chelsea need their old guard to push for top-four finish

Stubborn boss Villas Boas must shelve his plans to bed in new players or miss out on a top-four finish Comments (9)

Crass and idiotic Luis Suarez

Steve Cording: Apologies are hollow when the racial abuse is not addressed

Football has become a palaver

Patrick Barclay: Since Sven-Goran Eriksson, football has become a real palaver

Promising England must capitalise on vital break

Jason Leonard: It speaks volumes for the potential of this England team that they were able to claim a second successive away win in the RBS Six Nations championship Comments

Harry Redknapp hails Spurs fans after crushing win enhances his England credentials

Harry Redknapp paid tribute to the Tottenham fans after his players gave the Football Association the perfect example of his credentials for the England job with a 5-0 thrashing of Newcastle Comments (3)

Liverpool's sponsors voice fury over Luis Suarez

Liverpool's sponsors have spelled out their anger to the club over the Luis Suarez controversy Comments (1)

Scottish champions Rangers plan for administration

Rangers have lodged legal papers signalling their intention to enter administration Comments (1)

Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes in contention for Wales clash

Manu Tuilagi and Courtney Lawes are in contention to face Wales at Twickenham on February 25 after being recalled to the England squad by interim coach Stuart Lancaster Comments

France fear they have lost battle over date

France's Grand Slam hopes will be dented if, as expected, it is announced that their match against Ireland will be played in the first weekend of March Comments

Alastair Cook sizzles with century

Alastair Cook hit his highest one-day international score for England against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi Comments

Harry Redknapp would love to see Paul Scholes play at Euro 2012

Harry Redknapp admits he would love to see Paul Scholes pull on an England shirt at this summer's European Championship Comments (3)

Apologies are hollow when the racial abuse is not addressed

Steve Cording: Luis Suarez's actions on Saturday at Old Trafford spoke volumes for exactly the kind of person he is. His refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand was crass and idiotic Comments (11)

Chelsea players called in for crisis talks with Roman Abramovich on their day off

Frank Lampard have insisted the players not manager Andre Villas-Boas must take the blame for Chelsea's woeful form Comments (6)

Jessica Ennis is on a high after her jump start

Jessica Ennis laid down the gauntlet to the athlete who denied her World Championship gold last year by equalling a personal best in the 60metres hurdles in her home town of Sheffield Comments (3)

Andy Murray has two trebles in mind this summer

Andy Murray will bid for a hat-trick of titles at the AEGON Championships at Queen's Club this summer Comments

Andy Farrell hails the young guns after they rise to challenge

Coach impressed by the character of Test novices who responded to plea for courage after a poor first-half display Comments

Modest Herve Renard celebrates Zambia's Africa Cup of Nations success

Herve Renard oversaw arguably the most poignant tournament victory there has ever been, leading Zambia to Africa Cup of Nations success over Ivory Coast Comments (1)

Dwain Chambers relieved to evade another court battle

Dwain Chambers admits he is relieved not to be leading another court battle to decide if he can compete in the London Olympics this summer Comments

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