England

England

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  G7 says Japan playing by currency rules

  Finance leaders from the Group of Seven leading industrial economies say Japan's stimulus policies are directed at boosting its economy out of a ... 

• NZ sole team to end London Sevens day 1 unbeaten

  World series champion New Zealand was the only team to finish the first day unbeaten in the rugby London Sevens at Twickenham on Saturday. The Kiwis, ... 

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  De Villota returns to F1 paddock for first time

  When Maria de Villota walked into a Formula One paddock for the first time since her life-threatening accident, hearing roaring engines again left her ... 

• Lampard breaks Chelsea scoring record in Villa win

  Frank Lampard became Chelsea's all-time leading scorer with a double against Aston Villa on Saturday that clinched a 2-1 victory and pushed his club ... 

• Lampard breaks Chelsea goal record with brace

  Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has broken the club's scoring record after netting his 202nd and 203rd career goals against Aston Villa in the ... 

• Swann, Bresnan back in England squad to play Kiwis

  Offspinner Graeme Swann and allrounder Tim Bresnan were included Saturday in England's 12-man squad for the opening test against New Zealand at Lord's ... 

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  Yen in focus as G-7 discusses nurturing recovery

  Financial leaders from the world's top seven developed economies are gathering in the U.K. to discuss how to shore up the global recovery just as the ... 

• UK police capture fugitive who escaped prison van

  British police say they have captured a fugitive who escaped from a prison van during an ambush as it was taking him to court. Police said officers ... 

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  Alex Ferguson prepares for Old Trafford farewell

  For almost 27 years, Old Trafford has witnessed Alex Ferguson venting his anger from the dugout, berating officials, anxiously checking his watch and ... 

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  Wigan aims to pull off shock FA Cup final victory

  The FA Cup final on Saturday features two teams apparently heading in different directions. There's Manchester City, confirmed for another season in ... 

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  1969 Hendrix telegram: Can Paul come to play?

  Miles and Jimi. Jimi and Miles. Fans of the late trumpet and guitar masters have long known that Miles Davis and Jimi Hendrix had been making plans ... 

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  London Zoo seeks female mate for near-extinct fish

  The London Zoo is urgently seeking a female mate for the last-known males of a critically endangered fish species. Zoo officials say the Mangarahara ... 

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  Everton begins search for manager to replace Moyes

  As a theater and film producer, Bill Kenwright knows a story when he sees it. In his other life, as chairman of English Premier League club Everton, ... 

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  Man United hires Moyes to replace Ferguson

  The job of coaching one of football's most iconic teams has been granted to David Moyes, a former professional player who will have to step into the ... 

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  Top priority for David Moyes: Wayne Rooney

  One of the most pressing items in David Moyes' in-tray when he takes over as Manchester United manager on July 1 will be what to do with Wayne Rooney. 

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  United hires mini-Ferguson to create new dynasty

  Manchester United has replaced an abrasive and tough-minded Scotsman with ... another abrasive and tough-minded Scotsman. In fact, the similarities ... 

• David Moyes Fact Box

  Highlights in the career of David Moyes, who will take charge as manager of Manchester United from July 1 on a 6-year deal: 1963 — Born April 25 in ... 

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  City looks to rescue season by winning FA Cup

  After flopping in Europe and messing up the defense of its Premier League title, Manchester City can rescue its season by beating Wigan in the FA Cup ... 

• Veteran Godolphin trainer to run doping-hit yard

  Godolphin's longest-serving trainer will assume temporary control of its doping-tainted stables in England following Mahmood Al Zarooni's suspension ... 

• Villa's Petrov retires following leukemia battle

  Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has retired from football following a battle against acute leukemia. The Bulgarian midfielder was diagnosed with ... 

• Man United insists Wayne Rooney not for sale

  Manchester United insists Wayne Rooney is not for sale after the striker indicated he wanted to leave the club. A person familiar with the situation ... 

• Handwritten poem by Larkin sells for $11,650

  A handwritten poem by Philip Larkin has sold for 7,500 pounds (US$11,650) in London. Titled "Love," it was written in 1962 on a sheet of paper ...