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Leicester live up to billing

Leicester lived up to their status as favourites for promotion to the Premier League after cruising to a 2-0 win in their Championship opener against Peterborough on Saturday.
 

Olympic stars warm up in British provinces

In Britain's provincial gyms, pools, schools and leisure centres, global superstars like Usain Bolt are fine-tuning their preparations for the London 2012 Games in some unlikely venues.
 

Southampton swoop for Eagles star Clyne

Premier League new-boys Southampton signed England Under-21 defender Nathaniel Clyne from Crystal Palace on Thursday.
 

Man United FA Cup final programme breaks record

A match programme for the 1909 FA Cup final between Manchester United and Bristol City fetched a world-record price of £23,500 at a public auction on Tuesday.
 

Southampton seal promotion to Premier League

Southampton clinched promotion to the Premier League with a 4-0 victory over Coventry on the final day of the Championship campaign on Saturday.
 

Adkins targets promotion party despite setback

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins vowed to host a promotion party at St Mary's after watching his side blow a chance to seal their place in the Premier League.
 

Saints blow chance to clinch promotion

Southampton blew a chance to clinch promotion to the Premier League as Middlesbrough came from behind to win 2-1 at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.
 

Ex-England star Francis out of hospital after heart scare

Former England striker Trevor Francis was on Monday discharged from hospital after he suffered a suspected heart attack last week.
 

Francis in hospital after suspected heart attack

Former England striker Trevor Francis is recovering in hospital following a suspected heart attack.
 

Saints still promotion favourites, says Adkins

Southampton manager Nigel Adkins believes his side's promotion challenge is still on course despite a frustrating 2-2 draw against local rivals Portsmouth.
 

Saints back on top after derby draw

Southampton returned to the top of the Championship after being held to a dramatic 2-2 draw against local rivals Portsmouth on Saturday.
 

McDermott eyes Reading promotion charge

Reading manager Brian McDermott believes his gritty side are ready to mount a serious promotion challenge after battling to a 2-1 win at Millwall.
 

Ferguson takes blame as United scrape past Ajax

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson took full responsibility for his team?s unconvincing passage into the last 16 of the Europa League and a potential meeting in the later stages with Manchester City.
 

Ferguson takes blame for Man United Euro struggle

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson took full responsibility for his team?s unconvincing passage into the last 16 of the Europa League and a potential meeting in the later stages with Manchester City.
 

Cardiff stun Palace to reach League Cup final

Cardiff battled through to the League Cup final on Tuesday, overcoming a first leg deficit to defeat Championship rivals Crystal Palace on penalties.
 

Saints, Hammers boost promotion bids

Southampton held onto first place in the Championship after a 3-0 victory at Nottingham Forest, while West Ham remain hot on their heels following a 1-0 win at Portsmouth on Saturday.
 

Jones sinks Villa to keep United in touch

Manchester United star Phil Jones extended Sir Alex Ferguson's remarkable hoodoo over Aston Villa as his first career goal secured a 1-0 win at Villa Park that kept the champions in touch at the top.
 

Owner tells Man City to focus on Premier League

Manchester City could end this weekend eight points clear at the top of the English Premier League as Roberto Mancini's men look to edge closer to a first league title since 1968.
 

Ferguson apologises for Palace coup in League Cup

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson apologised to United fans after his side were beaten 2-1 by Championship side Crystal Palace in the League Cup quarter finals.
 

Crystal Palace shock Manchester United in League Cup

English champions Manchester United suffered a shock 2-1 defeat to Championship side Crystal Palace thanks to an extra-time goal from substitute Glenn Murray in their League Cup quarter-final here on Wednesday.