Top Regional Sports Stories Rafa Benitez: 'Diego Maradona right over Javier Mascherano' NEW Argentina captain Javier Mascherano has been guaranteed a place in his national team – even though the Liverpool midfielder can’t be certain of a place in the Liverpool starting line-up! more David Moyes: Lars Jacobsen is up and running Chris Greenacre impressed by Tranmere starlets Kauto Star ready to bid for Betfair Chase hat-trick

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National Sport Katich puts Aussies in control A sterling unbeaten century from Simon Katich helped put his side on top of New Zealand at stumps on day three of the 3 Mobile Test at the Gabba. more Lopez on a high after victory Dad backs Hatton to justify changes Redknapp urges Bentley to go up a gear Scrap November internationals - Ince More national sport

Golf Seve Ballesteros out of intensive care Seve Ballesteros has been moved out of the intensive care unit at the Madrid hospital where he is being treated. more Boys on the ball as rover with a love of Tranmere Four on form to share top billing Wirral pair aim high More golf news >>>

Cricket England lose again England slumped to their third successive defeat in the one-day series on Thursday after India successfully negotiated fading light to secure their triumph. more Mike Watkinson is keen to hold on to traditions Duo are facing keen battle to be keeper of the gloves Ryan Sidebottom setback raises fears ‘No finer mentor’ than VVS insists Mike Watkinson More news >>>

Racing Kauto Star ready to bid for Betfair Chase hat-trick KAUTO STAR is bang on course for his bid for a hat-trick Betfair Chase wins at Haydock tomorrow after completing his preparations more Open day at Paul Green’s Lydiate stables Kicking King retires More news >>>

Boxing Martin Murray aims to beat the odds ST HELENS puncher Martin Murray intends on being the first betting favourite to win Sky Sports' Prizefighter tournament tomorrow night. more David Prentice: David Haye must make a real ring entrance Floyd Mayweather Sr bringing out the best in Ricky Hatton More boxing news

Rugby League James Graham is the best - Steve Price England forward James Graham was hailed the best prop in the game by veteran Australia front rower Steve Price. more Paul Sculthorpe: England were just abysmal Man of Steel James Graham is best prop in the world More news >>>

Rugby Union Lawrence Dallaglio: New-look England need time World Cup winner Lawrence Dallaglio has backed England coach Martin Johnson's decision not to ring the changes for the clash with South Africa on Saturday. more Atherton reaching out to the next generation New Brighton handed latest selection dilemma More news >>>

Local Amateur Football Old Boys’ walls tumble at Jericho in cup shock THE George Mahon League Cup produced its usual fair share of shocks with Old Holts turning in the big one of the day beating Essemmay OB 3-2 at Jericho Lane. more Take that Moreton, as Robbie turns on cup entertainment Social work hard to keep their cup status More news >>>

Other Sports Basketball: Tony Garbelotto ready for tough clash EVERTON Tigers coach Tony Garbelotto is under no illusions about the challenge his side face when they take on Leicester Riders at Greenbank Academy tonight. more Nick Peet's Great 08 Challenge: You can make no bones about it! Athletics: David Forrester switches sights to Euro crown More news >>>

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