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Boxing: In Brief - Tyson-Holyfield Bid

BOXING: Evander Holyfield claims he could meet old foe Mike Tyson for a third time despite both former undisputed world heavyweight champions being in their 40s. Holyfield beat Tyson in 1996 and 1997 - the second courtesy of Tyson's infamous disqualification for biting his opponent's ear - and Holyfield, 45, has revealed he is considering an offer from 41- year-old Tyson's camp.

Rugby League: Rhinos Can Rise to the Occasion

LEEDS captain Kevin Sinfield expects his team to once more rise to the big occasion when the engage Super League champions take on Melbourne Storm in tonight's Carnegie World Club Challenge at Elland Road. The goalkicking loose forward is confident the Rhinos can maintain Britain's proud record in the annual clash of the champions, especially with the bulk of the team that thrashed St Helens 33-6 in October still intact.

Rugby Union: Make-or-Break Phase for Clubs

THE rugby union season is moving into a crucial stage with just five games remaining for the majority of clubs before the promotion play-offs for second-placed clubs. There are also the relegation issues to be decided. Aspull and Anselmians meet in South Lancashire/Cheshire One with the St Helens outfit hoping to recover from a 100-point mauling at Wirral a fortnight ago.

Horse Racing: Mr Pointment Set for His Date at Doncaster

MR POINTMENT will be among a number of John Smith's Grand National hopefuls who will take their next step to Aintree at Doncaster tomorrow. Trainer Paul Nicholls confirmed Becher Chase winner Mr Pointment is set to run in the Coolfun Ltd Grimthorpe Chase at Doncaster tomorrow, where he likely to meet market rival, Donald McCain junior's Cloudy Lane. And also a possible for a spin over hurdles at Doncaster is last year's National runner-up McKelvey, who is likely to make his first appearance s...

Motor Racing: Mclaren Chiefs Questioned Over 'Spy Scandal'

SEVERAL of McLaren's top brass have been questioned by Italian investigators as part of the ongoing spy scandal. Although world governing body, the FIA, concluded matters of a sporting nature in September, the legal process continues.

Golf: Scott and Singh Head Leaderboard Despite Late Slips

LOCAL favourite Jeev Milkha Singh and world number five Adam Scott dropped strokes late in their rounds to leave a pair of unheralded players at the top of the leaderboard after the opening round of the Johnnie Walker Classic. Singh bogeyed two of the last three holes while Scott made a double bogey at the 16th, leaving them on four-under-par 68s at DLF Golf and Country Club near Delhi, one shot behind coleaders Shamim Khan of India and Daniel Vancsik of Argentina.

Cricket: Strong Line-Up Disappoints On Opening Day

STEVE HARMISON and the rest of England's out-of-touch players have been warned they need to lift their performance level to guarantee a place in next week's first Test line-up. The tourists traditionally field as close a line-up as possible to their Test side in the final warmup match on tour with most of the permutations already settled.

Cricket: Rain Prevents Resumption of Play in Dunedin

ENGLAND'S hopes of bouncing back strongly from their dismal opening day against a Select XI in Dunedin were hit as rain delayed the resumption. Looking for a strong showing from a side close to the likely team for next week's first Test, the tourists were dismissed for a lowly 131 on Wednesday and trailed by 46 at stumps after the Select XI reached 177 for four.

Ipl Could Affect English Game

ENGLISH cricketers could be accommodated in future Indian Premier League tournaments while quality overseas players might be a thing of the past in the County Championship. Those two prospects were being digested by England's cricket hierarchy after IPL supremo Lalit Modi claimed that England's top players were interested in participating in the International Cricket Council-sanctioned competition.

Cycling: Hoy Proves His Credentials in Manchester

A PACKED house at the Manchester Velodrome saw some of the fastest cycling athletes on the planet compete at Revolution 20. The last in the 2007-2008 series, this time the GB squad took on the French and Danish on what was one of the most exciting evenings so far.

Teenager Living Dream in Quest for Olympic Glory ; Community Sport

FORMER Liverpool Mercury rider Mark McNally has been living every young cyclist's dream as a member of the British Cycling's Olympic Academy Programme. Considered to be the best of its kind in the world, the scheme boasts former pupils such as Mark Cavendish, Bradley Wiggins, Steve Cummings and Ben Swift.

Tae-Kwon-Do Students Prove Big Hit

LIVERPOOL Tae-Kwon-Do Club students are celebrating their latest haul of medals from the 2008 South Midlands Championships in Hereford. Six students from the club took part bringing back to Merseyside a medal collection that included one gold, one silver and three bronze.

Athletics: In Brief - Winch Attacks Uk Athletics

Rugby League: In Brief - Russians Tough Tie

RUGBY LEAGUE: Widnes Vikings will meet Hull-based Skirlaugh in the the third round of the Carnegie Challenge Cup. Meanwhile Russian champions Locomotiv Moscow were paired with Welsh side Celtic Crusaders in the outstanding tie in yesterday's draw.

Boxing: In Brief - Price has Appeal Turned Down

Motorsport: In Brief - Champion Loeb Feeling Pressure

Football: Chester Duo Go On Month's Loan to Droylsden

CHESTER CITY last night loaned midfielder Stephen Vaughan and defender Sean Newton to Blue Square Premier club Droylsden. The players will stay at the Butchers Arms initially for one month, with the move designed to give them both regular first team football.

Football: Wembley Date Will Spur Us On - Moore

TRANMERE manager Ronnie Moore believes the incentive of playing at the new Wembley Stadium should be enough to ensure his players secure a place in the play-offs at the end of the season. Rovers played beneath the Twin Towers in 2000 when they lost 2-1 to Leicester City in the last League Cup final before the old Wembley was demolished.

Football: Shuker Relieved to Be Making Swift Recovery

WINGER Chris Shuker has revealed he is delighted with the progress he is making on his comeback from injury. The 25-year-old who had previously not missed a game in over three years, was shocked by the prospect he may miss the remainder of the campaign but during surgery in late January it was discovered his knee injury was not as serious as first thought.

Football: Victoria Land Gem of Semi in Shield

NORTHWICH Victoria are to host Rushden & Diamonds in the Northern area semifinal of the Setanta Shield at the Marston's Arena on Saturday, March 8. This follows Rushden's surprise 3-1 win at Kidderminster Harriers in an outstanding fifth round tie earlier this week.