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Boro star Downing in plea to join Tottenham
Stewart Downing has handed in a transfer request and pleaded with Middlesbrough to let him join Tottenham Comments
He's all right, Jack
Midfielder Jack Wilshere has signed a professional contract with Arsenal Comments
£10m Wayne insists he'll hit peak after bit-part role at the Bridge
New Manchester City signing Wayne Bridge believes his best years are still ahead of him after bringing his six-year, bit-part role at Chelsea to an end Comments
Jermain’s ready for Harry’s game again
Tottenham are confident of clinching a £15million deal to re-sign Jermain Defoe after the striker declared his intention to return to White Hart Lane CommentsNews
Mayor: London can benefit from recessionThe Mayor urges Londoners to see past the gloomy economic outlook for this year
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Ferguson talks up importance of Chelsea clash
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson insists an early conclusion to his side's league battles with title rivals Chelsea this season should not detract from the significance of this Sunday's clash Comments
Fulham set for tough non-League challenge
Fulham have been warned they face a rough ride in the FA Cup fourth round when they travel to non-League Kettering Comments
The rising young stars who can take Britain to new heights in 2009
These teenage talents will have a year to savour if they can build on the rich promise they have already shown Comments
Van Persie hoping for a Cup date at Wembley
Robin van Persie has revealed his Wembley dream is driving him to help Arsenal lift the FA Cup and end their trophy drought. Comments
Arsenal and Man City target Hammers stars
West Ham insist they will reject any bid from Arsenal for England defender Matthew Upson as they come under increasing pressure to sell their top players in the transfer window Comments
New injury blow rules Rees out of Six Nations openers
Tom Rees is set to miss England's opening two matches of the Six Nations after damaging knee ligaments in London Wasps' 24-18 win over Harlequins Comments
United battle is crucial for Scolari after Cup bid is hit by the blues
Following a disappointing draw against Southend, Chelsea and Luiz Felipe Scolari need a good result against Manchester United Comments
Big Sam warned of Blyth's spartan look
Chairman Tony Platten believes the culture shock could throw Blackburn out of their stride when they face his Blyth Spartans team at a bleak Croft Park tonight Comments
Murray sets his sights on Aussie glory
Andy Murray, buoyed by back-to-back victories over Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, is targeting a first Grand Slam triumph in this month's Australian Open Comments
Rejuvenated Taylor claims 14th world title
Phil Taylor revealed how a humiliating defeat put him on the path to his 14th world title Comments
Geraghty enjoys England lift as Irish are the tops
Shane Geraghty helped London Irish back to the top of the Guinness Premiership with a thumping 48-8 victory over Newcastle and enhanced his case for a call-up to England's Six Nations squad CommentsBoss Kev's icy blast after late call by ref
Sheffield United boss Kevin Blackwell was fuming over the late postponement of Saturday's tie against Leyton Orient CommentsChannel 4 racing threat as BBC offered Newmarket showpieces
Channel 4's future coverage of racing is under threat after it was revealed that the BBC has been offered Newmarket's three biggest race days of the season Comments
Kalou's United vow
Salomon Kalou admitted that Chelsea cannot afford to lose to Manchester United in Sunday's Premier League showdown CommentsFuture bleak after freeze takes its toll
Sedgefield appears the brightest prospect of any National Hunt racing being staged over the next few days following the abandonment of Leicester's Tuesday card CommentsEagles face a Giants task in NFL play-offs
Philadelphia Eagles beat the Minnesota Vikings 26-14 to book the final place in the NFL Divisional play-offs CommentsDaggers backed in race for promotion
Defender Magnus Okuonghae backed Daggenham to maintain their promotion push, despite dropping two points in the last minute at Rotherham CommentsDawson determined to reach final this time
Tottenham defender Michael Dawson is desperate to get to Wembley and make up for his agony last season when he missed the Carling Cup final through injury CommentsMcCain: It would be great if Denman runs in National
The possibility of Denman taking part in the John Smith's Grand National in April, as first suggested by Standard Sport back in October, has been welcomed by Aintree legend Ginger McCain CommentsSaints see red as Ferguson sets up revenge mission
Sir Alex Ferguson will have the perfect opportunity to hand out a dose of revenge when his Manchester United team take on Tottenham in the fourth round of the FA Cup later this month Comments
London 2012
Boris asks Sainsbury's boss to be his Olympics adviser
The chief executive of Sainsbury's has been asked to become the Mayor's Olympic adviser Comments
Fury over plan to move badminton to Wembley
Cost-cutting plans to move the Olympic badminton event to Wembley Arena have been plunged into doubt following bitter opposition from the sport's governing body, the Standard can reveal Comments
Coe: Give tickets to sports clubs first
Members of sports clubs may get priority on tickets for the Olympics under a plan being devised by 2012 chiefs Comments
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Langton boys take our first monthly title
Simon Langton Grammar are the first winners of our 1st XI Team of the Month award
Wellington given boot but stay top
Holders Wellington College dumped out of Daily Mail Cup after suffering first defeat of the season
