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Explosive start seals it for Quins

Harlequins condemned Worcester to a fourth Guinness Premiership defeat of the season after producing some scintillating rugby in a 30-23 triumph at Sixways. Read

Harewood ensures Villa progress

Marlon Harewood struck his first goal of the season as Aston Villa booked their place in the group stages of the UEFA Cup with a 4-2 aggregate victory over Litex Lovech. Read

City secure group spot

Goals from Elano and Shaun Wright-Phillips steered Manchester City into the group stages of the UEFA Cup with a 4-2 aggregate win over AC Omonia. Read

Blues get Drogba boost

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is expected to face only a short spell on the sidelines following the injury he sustained against CFR Cluj. Read

Toffees fail to progress

Everton's sorry start to the season continued as David Moyes' side crashed out of their second cup competition in the space of eight days losing 4-3 on aggregate at Standard Liege. Read

Cork completes Hampshire move

Dominic Cork has signed a two-year contract with Hampshire, following his release from Lancashire. Read

Hodgson standing firm on Bullard

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson is adamant midfielder Jimmy Bullard will not be getting a new contract any time soon despite his recent call-up to the England squad by Fabio Capello. Read

Spurs struggle into group stages

Tottenham battled their way through to the UEFA Cup group stages with a 1-1 draw at Wisla Krakow ensuring a 3-2 aggregate victory. Read

Wenger wary of Walcott U21 return

Arsene Wenger feels it would be "difficult mentally" for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott to drop back into the England Under-21s. Read

Kinnear reveals Ashley talks

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has revealed owner Mike Ashley is in talks with eight prospective buyers for the club. Read

Rooney expected to be fit for England

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is expected to be fit for England's World Cup qualifying matches against Kazakhstan and Belarus. Read

Iwelumo gets Scotland call

Chris Iwelumo has been handed his maiden call-up to the Scotland squad for next week's World Cup qualifier against Norway. Read

Williams keep faith with drivers

Nico Rosberg and Kazuki Nakajima have been retained by Williams for the 2009 Formula One season. Read

Evra hearing expected next month

Patrice Evra's personal hearing for a charge of improper conduct relating to an incident at Chelsea on April 26 will not take place today, the Football Association have confirmed. Read

Cunningham pens Saints deal

St Helens captain Keiron Cunningham has finally signed a new contract with his hometown club, just two days before their biggest game of the season. Read

Radcliffe: Age not a barrier

Paula Radcliffe believes passion, rather than age, will determine whether she is able to end her Olympic heartbreak in four years' time. Read

Rose eyes 2010 Ryder Cup spot

The Ryder Cup may only have ended two weeks ago, but Justin Rose has already turned his mind to regaining the trophy in Wales in 2010. Read

Davies: FA were offered votes for cash

The Football Association were offered votes for bribes during their unsuccessful bid for the 2006 World Cup, according to former executive director David Davies. Read

Ramos ready to reclaim his throne

Juande Ramos is certain Tottenham will revive their season with UEFA Cup victory against Wisla Krakow and that critics will be soon be calling him "king" again. Read

Howard calls for response

Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard has urged his team-mates to "stand up and be counted" tonight if they are to avoid a double dose of cup misery. Read