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Chris Wright (second from left) and his Warwickshire teammates celebrate becoming County Champions last year

Graeme Welch: Happy that Bears bowlers can defend their crown

Astute Warwickshire attack coach tells Jon Culley they can repeat last year's triumph despite Ashley Giles' departure

Adil Rashid says that Michael Vaughan used to give him the backing he needs

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PC Ian Dibell died from a single wound to his chest as he tried to intervene in a dispute

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PC Ian Dibell intervened when a man attacked two of his neighbours

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Double cross: Jermaine McGillvary scored two tries for the Giants

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Huddersfield went back to the top of Super League, at least until Wigan's game against Wakefield today, with a commanding performance – for the first 75 minutes, at any rate – that brought them a first win at Castleford for four years.

Former England international keeper Paul Robinson

Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has blood clot on lung

Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Paul Robinson will be out of action for six months as a result of a blood clot in a lung.

MPs urge Cameron to speed up EU vote

More than 100 Conservative MPs challenged David Cameron yesterday to accelerate his promise to hold a referendum on loosening Britain's ties with the European Union.

Chris Tremlett has played just 11 Tests in a 13- year first-class career

Hope springs for Chris Tremlett to torment Australia once again

Pace bowler dogged by injuries is included in England's 30-man squad for the summer

New research casts doubt on the wisdom of parental generosity

The secret to turning your children into savers? Don't give them pocket money

New research suggests that parental generosity is not the best way to make youngsters financially responsible

Wayne Rooney

PSG admit admiration for Wayne Rooney, but insist no approach has been made for the Manchester United striker

The England forward has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford

Steven Gerrard last night that England had got Montenegro “exactly where we want them”

'Steven Gerrard will sign new Liverpool deal' says Jamie Carragher

Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard will follow his example and end his career at Anfield by signing a new contract. But Carragher who is retiring at the end of the season, admits striker Luis Suarez is now close to rivalling Gerrard as the best he has played alongside.

Rio Ferdinand pulled out of the England squad to play San Marino

Rio Ferdinand shocked by 'racist' England chants

Football Association can find no evidence from San Marino game but may face Fifa action

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