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Drop goals, the flared trousers of rugby, back in fashion

Why is that it can seem as if the drop goal has disappeared from sight between World Cups?

Marching on or walking out? The English cricket team must beat New Zealand to confirm a semifinal spot at the Cricket World Cup. (Michael Steele/Getty)

England face World Cup reckoning against New Zealand

A win for the hosts will guarantee them a semifinal place, but victory for the Kiwi’s could allow Pakistan to make the last four

Jack Wilshere in action with Brighton’s Glenn Murray.

Wenger defiant as Brighton rock Arsenal, City close in on title

Arsene Wenger insisted he was still the right man to turn around Arsenal’s fortunes after a fourth straight defeat in all competitions.

Kevin Pietersen during the Ashes thrashing.

England pulls plug on Pietersen’s hopes for a return

South Africa-born batsman Kevin Pietersen’s hopes of a recall to the national team were in tatters due to "lack of trust" in the player.

British police have said they have no plans to continue enquiries into a complaint regarding alleged racist comments by referee Mark Clattenburg.

Police drop Clattenburg ‘racism’ complaint

British police have said they have no plans to continue inquiries into a complaint regarding alleged racist comments by referee Mark Clattenburg.

Arsenal surrender to League Two minnows Bradford City.

Van Persie shoots Man U to the top

Robin van Persie piled on the misery for former club Arsenal as Manchester United went top of the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at Old Trafford.

Chelsea’s chief executive Ron Gourlay has said that there is no question of Chelsea sacking the team’s captain John Terry.

Terry and Ferdinand meet at racism hearing

John Terry and Anton Ferdinand have met as the Chelsea captain’s FA disciplinary hearing over allegations he racially abused the QPR defender begins.

Former England coach John Terry.

Hodgson rues Terry’s England exit

England manager Roy Hodgson said he had "reluctantly" accepted John Terry’s decision to call time on his international career.

Hashim Amla in action during the 5th NatWest Series ODI match England and South Africa.

Amla, AB lead Proteas to series-levelling victory

Hashim Amla and AB de Villiers piled on runs to lead SA to a series-levelling seven-wicket win in the final one-day international against England.

Ian Bell made 88 as England beat South Africa by six wickets in the fourth one-day international to go 2-1 up with one match to play in the series.

England’s Bell rings on SA’s dominance

Ian Bell made 88 as England beat South Africa by six wickets in the fourth one-day international to go 2-1 up with one match to play in the series.

Andrew Strauss of England announced his retirement from professional cricket.

‘Race is run’ for England captain Andrew Strauss

England Test captain Andrew Strauss says his "race is run" as he announces his retirement from all professional cricket with immediate effect.

South Africa’s 2012 tour of England will be remembered as Hashim Amla’s tour.

Top-of-the-world Proteas aim to keep England off their backs

Hashim Amla says he’s looking forward to returning to the scene of his greatest triumph after punishing England with yet another superb century.

Carlos Tevez

Weekend of draws for Premier League soccer

Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City have drawn 2-2 to Liverpool, while Arsenal remained goalless after their draw to Stoke City.

Vernon Philander celebrates dismissing Alastair Cook of England during day four of 3rd Investec Test match between England and South Africa at Lord’s Cricket Ground.

Philander’s double leaves England reeling

Vernon Philander rocked England with a double strike late on the fourth day as South Africa cemented their grip on the third Test at Lord’s on Sunday.

England’s Ravi Bopara is hit by a ball off the bowling of Australia’s James Pattinson during their One Day International cricket match at Old Trafford cricket ground

England recall Ravi Bopara for SA opener

England include the seam-bowling all-rounder for the first Test against South Africa at The Oval.

Kevin Pietersen bats for the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League.

Kevin Pietersen fined for Twitter rant

Kevin Pietersen has been fined an "undisclosed sum" by the England and Wales Cricket Board after a Twitter attack on former batsman Nick Knight.

Ian Bell of England hits out during day five of the first Investec Test match between England and West Indies.

Strauss century takes monkey off his back

England captain Andrew Strauss hopes his long-awaited 20th Test century will provide the spark for a successful season with the bat.

Newcastle win leaves Chelsea in a tight spot

Newcastle win leaves Chelsea in a tight spot

Chelsea have been forced to win this season’s Champions League in order to qualify for next year’s after a 2-0 Premier League defeat by Newcastle.

Chelsea boost Champions League hopes

Juan Mata’s last-minute winner saw Chelsea strengthen their bid for Champions League football next season, as they beat Wigan 2-1.

NZ cricketer wins libel action against Lalit Modi

NZ cricketer wins libel action against Lalit Modi

Chris Cairns has been awarded damages after winning a libel action against former Indian Premier League chairperson Lalit Modi.