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1. 1. Long's time is cut short

   Manchester Evening News, Saturday 16 December 2006 RUGBY league legend Alex Murphy believes St Helens star Sean Long will never play for Great Britain again following his controversial decision to return home early from the Tri-Nations series in Australia.

2. 2. Lions chief rules out FC alliance

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 18 December 2006 SWINTON Lions rugby league club chairman John Kidd today ruled out a ground-share scheme at Agecroft with local football club FC United.

3. 3. Scully backs Farrell to come good

   Manchester Evening News, Monday 11 December 2006 ST Helens' treble-winning captain Paul Sculthorpe is backing Andy Farrell to overcome the doubters and eventually play a major role for England after an injury-hit start to his rugby union career.

4. 4. Barrett relieved to fly first-class

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 14 December 2006 WIGAN Warriors' star signing Trent Barrett breathed a massive sigh of relief when coach Brian Noble helped preserve the club's Super League status.

5. 5. New Wolves star off to flier

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 27 December 2006 WARRINGTON'S new international signing Paul Johnson got his Wolves career off to a flier as he scored on his debut to send Widnes crashing to an embarrassing derby day defeat.

6. 6. Brilliant Beth head over heels for victory

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 05 December 2006 WORLD beater Beth Tweddle was doing somersaults after collecting the top honour at the BBC North West Sports Awards.

7. 7. Remember: Peter Nicholson

   Manchester Evening News, Wednesday 06 December 2006 PETER Nicholson will be aiming to make up for lost time when he takes a return trip to the Borneo jungle next summer.

8. 8. Todorov prepares for baptism of fire

   Manchester Evening News, Thursday 21 December 2006 VETERAN Bulgarian striker Svetoslav Todorov could hardly have it any tougher as he prepares to bolster Wigan's injury-hit squad.

9. 9. Wigan sign trio

   Manchester Evening News, Tuesday 05 December 2006 WIGAN have finally completed the high-profile close-season captures of Thomas Leuluai, Michael Withers and Shane Millard.

10. 10. Phillips pleased with family feat

    Manchester Evening News, Monday 11 December 2006 EQUESTRIAN star Zara Phillips was delighted to create a slice of sporting history by following in the footsteps of her mother, the Princess Royal, in winning the BBC Sports Personality Of The Year.

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