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Arsenal hoping for Fabregas miracle

Arsenal hoping for Fabregas miracle

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

Thomas taken to hospital following fall

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

Higgins to open defence against Hawkins

Higgins to open defence against Hawkins

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

Kenwright desperate for investment

Kenwright desperate for investment

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

Donovan happy with Goodison spell

Donovan happy with Goodison spell

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

Button predicts 'belter' of a season

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.

Pietersen calls on Fletcher for advice

Pietersen calls on Fletcher for advice

Former England coach Duncan Fletcher has revealed Kevin Pietersen contacted him after the recently-completed one-day international series in Bangladesh as he attempts to find a way out of his batting slump.

Henman: I don't want captaincy

Henman: I don't want captaincy

Tim Henman has ruled himself out of the running to be Great Britain's next Davis Cup captain because "it doesn't feel like the right time".

Onions to fly home

Onions to fly home

England seamer Graham Onions will fly back to England after being ruled out of the two-Test series against Bangladesh due to a back injury.

England capable of WC win - Capello

England capable of WC win - Capello

Fabio Capello believes his England players are capable of creating history at this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.

Nomura to advise Red Knights

Nomura to advise Red Knights

The battle for control of Manchester United has taken another twist following confirmation that a leading global investment bank has agreed to advise on a possible acquisition of the Old Trafford outfit by the Red Knights group.








National News

High-speed rail link plan unveiled

High-speed rail link plan unveiled

Plans for a new £30 billion high-speed rail (HSR) network, with 250mph trains, have been announced by the Government.

Jailed journalist freed by Hamas

Jailed journalist freed by Hamas

A British journalist jailed a month ago in Gaza by Hamas has been released.

Man 'tormented to death' by yobs

Man 'tormented to death' by yobs

A 64-year-old man with learning difficulties was "tormented to death" after being bullied by yobs for more than a decade, neighbours have claimed.

Pete Doherty banned from driving

Pete Doherty banned from driving

Rock star Pete Doherty has been given a 12-month driving ban and fined £500 after he admitted allowing his manager to use his Daimler without insurance.




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