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Portsmouth owner Balram Chainrai faces HMRC probe into club's administration move

In a highly unusual move HMRC are questioning the validity of the voluntary administration declared by club owner Balram Chainrai last week. It is understood HMRC will challenge the legality of Chainrai’s claim to control the club, which was secured under the terms of a mortgage agreed by the previous owner Ali al-Faraj.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Ospreys cleared of wrongdoing

The Ospreys have been cleared of fielding an ineligible player in the Heineken Cup.

Source: Express.co.uk

Oscar de la Hoya joins Amir Khan's publicity machine ahead of Briton's US debut

The Mexican-American, who won 10 world titles in six weight divisions, is understood by The Daily Telegraph to have wanted to represent the young British fighter whom he believes "can become a superstar in the sport". He will accompany him on a press tour in the UK late next week.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Steen Hansen quits as Great Britain's performance director over funding cuts

Hansen, a former teacher in Denmark, first came to Britain in 2001 and led England to notable success at youth level despite being hampered by funding cuts in 2004 and 2008.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Craig Levein hits Scotland players with booze ban

Craig Levein has banned alcohol when players are on duty with Scotland. After decades littered with amusing tales of drink-fuelled misbehaviour, the manager and the Scottish Football Association could reasonably be accused of closing the stable door after the horse had bolted.

Source: Guardian.co.uk