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Armitage axed by England

8:13pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Delon Armitage has been dropped for England's RBS 6 Nations clash with Grand Slam-chasing France - clearing the way for Ben Foden to make his first Test start at full-back.

Anson: Becks still vital in 2018 bid

7:49pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

David Beckham will be a "major ambassador" for England's 2018 World Cup campaign despite his absence from the tournament this summer, bid chiefs insisted on Tuesday.

Beckham 'positive' after successful op

6:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

David Beckham said he was "feeling positive" following surgery on his Achilles tendon.

Woods announces Augusta comeback

3:57pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Tiger Woods is making his comeback at The Masters between April 8-11 - and that is official from the man himself.

Comeback kid Binocular just Champion

3:57pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Binocular bounced right back to his brilliant best with a devastating display in the Smurfit Kappa Champion Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Watkins ruled out for season

3:46pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Super League champions Leeds Rhinos are reeling from the loss of promising threequarter Kallum Watkins, who will miss the rest of the season after being told he needs a knee re-construction.

Borthwick fitness concern for England

3:46pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

England have concerns over the fitness of captain Steve Borthwick ahead of Saturday's final RBS 6 Nations Championship game with France.

Pompey to be deducted points

3:08pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

The Premier League are set to confirm a nine-point deduction for Portsmouth on Wednesday, as the club's administrator revealed on Tuesday that talks with a takeover consortium have yet to lead to any proof of funds being produced.

No action against Gerrard

2:44pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Liverpool skipper Steven Gerrard will not face action from the Football Association following his clash with Portsmouth midfielder Michael Brown.

Ireland unchanged for Triple Crown bid

2:30pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

Ireland have named an unchanged side for a second successive week as they close in on their fifth Triple Crown in seven seasons.