Rubio to coach Khan

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The 21-year-old Commonwealth lightweight title holder has been without a trainer since splitting with Oliver Harrison earlier this year. Salford trainer Harrison had guided Khan's unbeaten career since the Olympic silver medallist turned professional in 2005. While Khan's advisers searched for Harrison's long-term replacement... Submitted by: zytex | Visited 13 times | Comments 0

♦ Khan appoints temporary trainer

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Amir Khan has announced that he will be trained by Frank Warren's matchmaker Dean Powell for his next bout after splitting with coach Oliver Harrison. Harrison trained Khan for his first 17 professional fights, with the split blamed on a breakdown in communication. "We're going to start working next week with the new coach Dean Powell," 21-year-old Khan told BBC Sport. Submitted by: tampa_man_33 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Aamir and Imraan play 10 Ka Dum with Salman

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After the fun-filled celebrity episode with Yuvi and Bhajji, come the next celebrity guests the elusive Aamir Khan, who makes an exception to be on Salman Khan's show with nephew Imraan Khan the new Khan kid on the block. Aamir the well-read, well-spoken and "intelligent" Khan will be seen fielding all the questions like only Aamir can thinking, evaluating... Submitted by: fastdomains - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Khan set to name Rubio

1 vote	The Bolton lightweight has been talking to a number of trainers in America after splitting from Oliver Harrison earlier this year. Khan worked with Dean Powell for his latest fight with Michael Gomez but he will now work with the man who trained Mario Kindelan to deny Khan Olympic gold in Athens four years ago. Submitted by: Dmak02 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Kingston is new Quins head coach

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Harlequins have appointed John Kingston as their new head coach in place of ACT Brumbies-bound Andy Friend. Colin Osbourne steps up from academy manager to become assistant first-team coach, while ex-England player Tony Diprose takes over as academy boss. Quins director of rugby Dean Richards said: "I'm delighted John has decided to take the head coach position. Submitted by: monty2002 - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bradley in interim Ireland role

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Connacht coach Michael Bradley will be in charge of Ireland's tour to New Zealand and Australia in June and against the Barbarians on 27 May. With new Ireland head coach Declan Kidney involved with Munster's Heineken Cup preparations, Bradley takes over in a temeporary capacity. Niall O'Donovan is forwards coach with Joe Miles as manager and Graeme Steadman continuing as defence coach. Submitted by: ThrashGraphics - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Kareena's extra marital affair with Sohail

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No, do not get scandalized as we do not and are not resorting to yellow journalism. We are simply talking about a character that Kareena Kapoor plays in the upcoming Main Aur Mrs Khanna. In this stellar star cast project, comprising of the likes of Govinda, Salman Khan and Sohail Khan, Kareena plays the role of Salman Khan's wife who has an extra marital affair with Sohail Khan. Submitted by: Digital_Designer - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Khan looking for American coach

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Amir Khan says he needs to work with an American coach to continue progressing. The 21-year-old lightweight, unbeaten in 19 professional bouts, has used Dean Powell as a stop-gap since splitting from Oliver Harrison earlier this year. "I'm going there and I've got a couple of meetings with coaches and some training sessions, and I have a couple coming over here to see me," he said. Submitted by: phgonline - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Khan urged to stick with Powell

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Duke McKenzie believes Amir Khan should persist with trainer Dean Powell if he wants to go on and win a world title. McKenzie, a former world champion at three weights, was ringside on Saturday to see Khan defeat Michael Gomez. Khan is yet to commit to McKenzie's former trainer Powell, who was in his corner for the first time on Saturday. Submitted by: Dmak02 - Visited 6 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Coach Donadoni set for Italy exit

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Italy are poised to part company with coach Roberto Donadoni after their exit from Euro 2008, BBC Sport understands. The Italian Soccer Federation has yet to confirm that Donadoni has left the post and reports in the Italian media say a meeting is set for next week. Speculation about his future has been mounting since Italy's quarter-final defeat by Spain on penalties on Sunday. Donadoni... Submitted by: vertigoflow - Visited 10 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Khan blasts ex-trainer Harrison

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Amir Khan has launched an attack on his former trainer Oliver Harrison after learning he has been helping to prepare opponent Michael Gomez for their bout. Khan defends his Commonwealth lightweight title on Saturday, his first fight since splitting with Harrison and joining Dean Powell. "You lose respect for a coach when that happens because it is only two months since he split with me... Submitted by: kimbiz88 - Visited 9 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Coach Tait retained for June tour

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Alan Tait has been retained as defence coach for Scotland's two test tour of Argentina in June. Tait was told in April that he and George Graham would be moved on to make way for Sean Lineen and Andy Robinson in the national coaching set-up. Now he is one of three specialist trainers on the summer tour along with kicking coach Duncan Hodge and strength and conditioning coach Mark Bitcon. Submitted by: chibiz5 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Hansen stays with the All Blacks

1 vote	New Zealand assistant coach Steve Hansen has ruled out an Ospreys move. The ex-Wales coach has been linked to the big-spending region since Lyn Jones left as head coach in May. Sean Holley is caretaker Ospreys coach for the moment, Elite Performance Director Andrew Hore claiming huge interest in the full-time job. Submitted by: quantumterra - Visited 1 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Khan closes on trainer

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Amir Khan expects to appoint a new permanent trainer after his Commonwealth lightweight title defence against Michael Gomez on June 21. Khan's corner will be led by Dean Powell for the first time that night following his sudden split with Oliver Harrison. After the fight, Khan and his camp will head to the United States to discuss the vacancy with a number of candidates. Submitted by: jgold454 - Visited 2 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Britain name 'most talented team'

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Team GB boxing coach Terry Edwards is confident of returning from the Beijing Olympics with medals after unveiling his eight-strong team of boxers. Super-heavyweight David Price captains a team which also includes lightweight world champion Frankie Gavin. Edwards, who coached Audley Harrison to gold in 2000 and Amir Khan to silver in 2004... Submitted by: Brian1970 - Visited 31 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Khan hits out at Harrison

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Boxing star Amir Khan has branded former trainer Oliver Harrison "disloyal" for helping his up-coming opponent to prepare. Olympic silver medallist Khan faces Michael Gomez in-front of a sell-out 10,000 crowd for the Commonwealth lightweight title in Birmingham on Saturday. It is Khan's first fight since he split with Harrison two months ago... Submitted by: webmasterplace - Visited 5 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Khan to face Gomez in Birmingham

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Amir Khan will fight former British super featherweight champion Michael Gomez in Birmingham on 21 June. It will be Khan's first fight working with coach Dean Powell, following the Bolton star's split with Oliver Harrison last month. The 21-year-old is unbeaten in 17 professional fights and he believes Gomez will be a different proposition. Submitted by: scorpionagency - Visited 0 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Bolton name Wigley as head coach

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Bolton manager Gary Megson has reinforced his backroom staff by appointing former Southampton boss Steve Wigley as head coach. Wigley, who also enjoyed a spell as assistant manager and first team coach at Manchester City, will link up with Wanderers when he returns from holiday. He will combine his duties at the Reebok Stadium with his role as a coach with the England Under-21 set-up. Wigley, 46... Submitted by: EasyMoneyOnline20 - Visited 3 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Ospreys start season under Holley

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Assistant coach Sean Holley is set to lead the Ospreys into the 2008/9 season, BBC Sport Wales understands. Holley is highly rated, and the region are keen to nurture a culture of promoting from within. But an experienced, possibly foreign, coach placed above Holley and forwards coach Jonathan Humphries is thought to be the favoured long-term appointment. Submitted by: karan265 - Visited 4 - Comments 0 - Write first comment

♦ Khan keeps title in bruising bout

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Amir Khan survived an early knockdown as he successfully defended his Commonwealth lightweight title against Michael Gomez in Birmingham. The 21-year-old was floored by a powerful left hook from Gomez in the opening exchanges of the second round. But Khan, who had his opponent on the canvas in the opening round, countered with a series of powerful punches. Submitted by: MafiaMaster - Visited 8 - Comments 0 - Write first comment