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Players may reject revised tour - Cork

The England and Wales Cricket Board are thought to be close to accepting tightened security arrangements for the resumption of the tour to India - but former player Dominic Cork claims as many as six of Peter Moores' squad will not return and are "traumatised" by their experience. Read

Fourth still the aim after cash boost

Britain's Olympic team will still target fourth place in the London 2012 medals table following a last-minute injection of £29million from public funds but some sports will still face cuts. Read

McDonald brace sees off young Guns

Two goals from midfielder Kevin McDonald saw Burnley claim a place in the semi-finals of the Carling Cup with a shock win over Arsene Wenger's young Arsenal side at Turf Moor. Read

Ellington strike stuns Potters

Nathan Ellington coolly rolled home an injury-time penalty to send Derby into the Carling Cup semi-finals. Read

England to resume tour in UAE - report

England will fly into Abu Dhabi on Thursday to begin their preparations for the two-Test series in India according to a report in the United Arab Emirates. Read

Fourth operation for Ballesteros

Seve Ballesteros is back in intensive care after undergoing further surgery at La Paz hospital in Madrid. Read

Ronaldo retains focus despite accolade

Cristiano Ronaldo insists winning the Ballon d'Or award will not burden him with increased pressure to perform. Read

Benitez backs Keane

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez insists misfiring striker Robbie Keane will overcome his current crisis in form. Read

Trejo interested in Baggies move

Real Mallorca striker Oscar Trejo wants to hold talks with West Brom over a possible January move to the Barclays Premier League's bottom club. Read

Robinho thinks big

Brazilian superstar Kaka heads Robinho's January transfer wish-list for Manchester City. Read

Degale goes pro

Great Britain's Olympic boxing champion James DeGale has turned professional and signed up with promoter Frank Warren. Read

Olympic cuts to be revealed

Sports chiefs will decide on Tuesday which Olympic sports will have funding cuts in the run-up to the London 2012 Games. Read

Kenyon: No pressure on Scolari

Chelsea chief executive Peter Kenyon has given Luiz Felipe Scolari a massive vote of confidence by insisting he will not be axed if he fails to deliver any silverware this season. Read

Zola: Anfield stalemate my best yet

West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola claimed Monday night's goalless draw at Liverpool was the most impressive performance of his short spell as manager. Read

Robin: I was not target of outburst

Robin van Persie does not believe he is the disruptive influence in the Arsenal dressing room described by team-mate William Gallas. Read

Hussain: The game must continue

Former England captain Nasser Hussain has called on Kevin Pietersen to take his squad back to India and fulfil their Test commitments after insisting: "The game has to go on". Read

Johnson relishing World Cup clash

England manager Martin Johnson predicted a "hell of a game" against Scotland when the two old enemies meet in the group stages of the 2011 World Cup. Read

Larsson 'target for Everton'

Former Celtic and Manchester United star Henrik Larsson would consider a return to the Barclays Premier League amid reports he is a target for injury-ravaged Everton. Read

Yuvraj backs decision to abandon series

India batsman Yuvraj Singh supports the decision to abandon the one-day series with England following last week's terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Read

Ronaldo scoops Ballon d'Or

Cristiano Ronaldo was on Tuesday confirmed as the winner of the 2008 Ballon d'Or, beating competition from Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Liverpool striker Fernando Torres. Read