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FOOTBALL : Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes his youngsters will learn from experience after their 23-match unbeaten home record in the Champions League proper came to an unexpected end with a 1-0 defeat to Besiktas.
RUGBY : Ireland coach Declan Kidney refuses to be deceived by South Africa’s collapse in form.
RUGBY : Wales backs coach Rob Howley has described Saturday’s Millennium Stadium clash against Australia as “a defining game.”
FOOTBALL : Hull held off an Everton fightback to continue their recent resurgence with a remarkable 3-2 win at the KC Stadium.
FOOTBALL : A goal from Rodrigo Tello condemned Manchester United to their first home defeat in 24 Champions League matches as Besiktas ran out 1-0 winners.
TENNIS : Group B outsider Robin Soderling is within sight of a place in the Barclays ATP World Tour semi-finals after following up his victory over Rafael Nadal with a 7-6 (7/5) 6-1 defeat of defending champion Novak Djokovic at London’s O2 Arena on Wednesday afternoon.
RUGBY : Leicester head coach Richard Cockerill has received a four-week ban after admitting two offences of match official abuse.
FOOTBALL : UEFA have confirmed they are continuing investigations into seven European fixtures suspected in a massive match-fixing operation.
FOOTBALL : Rafael Benitez has confirmed Liverpool will prioritise their bid to make a swift return to the Champions League over a tilt for Europa League glory.
TENNIS : Andy Murray is determined to start taking advantage of his fast starts after admitting he is letting his rivals back into matches.
FOOTBALL : Sacked Portsmouth manager Paul Hart is considering an offer to remain at the club as technical director.
FOOTBALL : Arsenal have confirmed that midfielder Alex Song has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
CRICKET : Stuart Broad is expected to be fit to take part in England’s third one-day international against South Africa at Newlands.
FOOTBALL : Robinho looks set to make his comeback for Manchester City against Hull on Saturday.
CRICKET : Nottinghamshire have signed Australian paceman Dirk Nannes for next year’s domestic Twenty20 competition.
