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Robinson given new Giants deal

6:05pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Huddersfield scrum half Luke Robinson has signed a contract extension that will keep at the Galpharm Stadium until the end of the 2012 season.

Pompey dismiss 85 staff

5:43pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Portsmouth have been forced to make 85 staff redundant as a result of ongoing cost-cutting measures under the administration of UHY Hacker Young.

Bolt earns Laureus gong

5:28pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Usain Bolt was named Laureus World Sportsman of the Year for the second year in succession on Wednesday, while Britain's Jenson Button was honoured for winning the Formula One world title.

Wilkinson: We learned from Scots loss

3:42pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Jonny Wilkinson admits England's defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield two years ago was one of the most painful experiences of his rugby career.

Gatland lauds O'Driscoll achievement

3:42pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Wales coach Warren Gatland has paid a glowing tribute to Ireland cap centurion Brian O'Driscoll ahead of Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash in Dublin.

Capello enjoying England challenge

3:38pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Fabio Capello insisted he is still happy dealing with the most important challenge of his life, despite the latest scandal to hit the England team.

Chester wound up in High Court

12:53pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

Chester City have been wound up in the High Court - but a fans' group have vowed to resurrect the club.

Sharks snap up Dilshan

11:46am Wednesday 10th March 2010

Twenty20 specialist Tillekeratne Dilshan will play for the Sussex Sharks this summer.

Benitez leaps to Gerrard defence

11:29am Wednesday 10th March 2010

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended Steven Gerrard following allegations the midfielder made a V sign towards referee Andre Marriner during the defeat by Wigan.

Younis, Yousuf banned amid PCB crackdown

10:50am Wednesday 10th March 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board have banned former captains Younis Khan and Mohammad Yousuf from the national team for life as part of a stunning crackdown on player indiscipline.