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Wane targets revenge over Rhinos

Stand-in Wigan coach Shaun Wane is not shy in admitting he has revenge on his mind as he takes the Engage Super League leaders to Leeds on Friday.

Alonso gives Massa no guarantee

Alonso gives Massa no guarantee

Fernando Alonso refused to be drawn on whether he would replicate Felipe Massa's German Grand Prix generosity if he was ever asked to move aside for his Ferrari team-mate.

Swans reject Blackpool's Rangel bid

Swans reject Blackpool's Rangel bid

Swansea have rejected a bid from Barclays Premier League newcomers Blackpool for highly-rated defender Angel Rangel.

Redknapp: Hammers unsettled Parker

Redknapp: Hammers unsettled Parker

Harry Redknapp insists West Ham are to blame for unsettling Scott Parker as he refused to rule out an improved offer for the midfielder.

Arena backs Hernandez to shine

Arena backs Hernandez to shine

Former United States coach Bruce Arena believes Manchester United have struck gold by securing the services of Javier Hernandez.

Hodgson pleased for Ngog

Hodgson pleased for Ngog

Roy Hodgson hailed the performance of David Ngog after the Frenchman's double got the new Liverpool manager's reign off to a winning start on Thursday night.

Fabregas torn over move

Fabregas torn over move

Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas admits he is torn between a move to Barcelona or remaining in north London.

Massa will not play second fiddle

Massa will not play second fiddle

Felipe Massa has said he will walk away from Formula One the day he becomes a number two driver.

Dilshan makes late inroads

Dilshan makes late inroads

Three key wickets from Tillakaratne Dilshan helped Sri Lanka peg back India in an action-packed end to the fourth day's play.

Spanish lesson for Tottenham

Spanish lesson for Tottenham

Champions League hopefuls Tottenham suffered a 4-1 defeat in their pre-season friendly at home to Spanish side Villarreal.

Ngog gets Hodgson off to a flyer

Ngog gets Hodgson off to a flyer

David Ngog struck twice as Roy Hodgson began his reign as Liverpool manager with a comfortable 2-0 Europa League victory over FK Rabonicki.

Hughes starts work at Fulham

Hughes starts work at Fulham

Mark Hughes could be set to raid his old club after being confirmed as Fulham's new manager.

Murray through after wobble

Murray through after wobble

Top seed Andy Murray overcame an ugly second set to beat Tim Smyczek 6-1 4-6 6-2 and book his place in the quarter-finals of the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles.

Idowu has sights set on 2012

Idowu has sights set on 2012

Britain's Phillips Idowu is determined not to rest on his laurels as he targets Olympic glory on home soil in two years' time.

Morgan lays out Test credentials

Morgan lays out Test credentials

Eoin Morgan is confident he has already answered those who have doubted his Test match potential - but is hungry for many more runs to make the point properly.

Beckham happy in Los Angeles

Beckham happy in Los Angeles

David Beckham has "no interest" in leaving the Los Angeles Galaxy and has had no contact with West Ham, a spokesman for the England star has revealed.

Hughes reign begins at Fulham

Hughes reign begins at Fulham

Mark Hughes was on Thursday night confirmed as Fulham's new manager after agreeing a two-year deal.

Idowu snares gold

Idowu snares gold

Britain's Phillips Idowu added European gold to his ever-increasing medal collection with a superb performance in Barcelona's Olympic Stadium.

Morgan century revives England

Morgan century revives England

Eoin Morgan underpinned England's 331 for four with a maiden Test hundred on day one of the four-match npower series against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.

Murray looking to future

Murray looking to future

Andy Murray is hoping the appointment of a new coach can help him make a major breakthrough after revealing a difference of opinion was behind this week's split with Miles Maclagan.

Finn in as England bat

Finn in as England bat

England's latest pace hope Steven Finn returned to international action today in the first npower Test against Pakistan at Trent Bridge.




Injury blow for Taylor

Injury blow for Taylor

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is expected to be sidelined for the first three months of the new season.

Lennon draws on past experience

Lennon draws on past experience

Neil Lennon will remind his Celtic players he has already proved it is possible to win a Champions League return leg by four goals as he draws up plans to unleash Aiden McGeady on Braga next week.



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MK Dons

Hammers class too much for strong Dons

milton keyens mknews mk news West Ham and England keeper Robert Green punches clear as MK Dons pressurise in the first half

Two second half goals saw MK Dons fall to a pre-season defeat at the hands of West Ham United at stadiummk on Wednesday night. The Premier League

MK Lions

Lions appoint former player New as head coach

MK Lions Head Coach Mike New

Milton Keynes Lions have announced Mike New will be the club's new head coach.New, a graduate of New Mexico State University will enter his sixth year and second spell with the Lions after playing in


MK Lightning

Goal ace back

Last season's top goal scorer Monir Kalgoum has committed his future to MK Lightning next season. The re-signing of the 26-year-old Swede, who had 35 goals and 57 assists to his name, is a huge boost


Red Bull

Poor start stops Vettel

Sebastian Vettel claimed a place on the podium at his home Grand Prix, but the race will be remembered for a controversial team decision to favour a team mate. However, on this occasion it is not Red