National Sport


Women divers make history

Tonia Couch (right) and Sarah Barrow

10:22pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow claimed Great Britain's first ever women's international diving medal after snatching bronze in the platform synchro at the FINA World Cup.


Mulgrew punishes poor Pars

Charlie Mulgrew

10:09pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Charlie Mulgrew celebrated his first Scotland call-up with a wonderful strike in a 2-0 victory over Dunfermline at Parkhead which helped take Celtic 20 points clear of Rangers at the top of the Clydesdale Bank Premier League.

Big guns commit to Saracens

Owen Farrell

9:04pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

England internationals Owen Farrell and Mouritz Botha are among 18 players to have agreed contract extensions with Aviva Premiership champions Saracens.

Lescott set to miss out

Joleon Lescott

8:51pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been told he will not be included in Stuart Pearce's England squad when it is announced on Thursday.

Mackay signs new deal with Cardiff

Malky Mackay (centre)

8:16pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Cardiff manager Malky Mackay has signed a three-and-a-half year contract extension with the Carling Cup finalists.

Mancini ready to welcome back Tevez

Roberto Mancini

7:36pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has said he had "no problem" with Carlos Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in "two or three weeks".

City cruise past Porto

Sergio Aguero (second left)

7:01pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Manchester City produced a strong finish to power into the last 16 of the Europa League with a 4-0 victory (6-1 on aggregate) over 10-man holders Porto.

Fans' group looks to buy Rovers

Blackburn Rovers' fans

6:04pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Blackburn fans have launched a new share investment scheme in a bid to buy the club from owners Venky's.

Zenit want Arshavin on loan

Andrey Arshavin

6:00pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Zenit St Petersburg claim they are in talks with Arsenal over a possible loan deal for Gunners forward Andrey Arshavin.

Taylor relieved after Tevez apology

Carlos Tevez

5:47pm Wednesday 22nd February 2012

Players' chief Gordon Taylor is relieved Carlos Tevez is patching up his relationship with Manchester City.



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