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Paula Radcliffe has been forced to pull out of her comeback race following an 18-month absence in Manchester later this month due to illness.

Arizona didn't forget how to advance in its one-year absence from the NCAA tournament.

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed star winger Nani will not return to action until after this month's international break.

Javier Mascherano will spend his enforced absence due to suspension recovering from a knee injury after Liverpool confirmed the midfielder will be laid low for up to three weeks.

Could this finally be the year for the Rangers? Behind a savvy manager and veteran leadership, Texas is on its way to ending its 10-year postseason absence, as Ted Keith explains.