Sports Latest
The latest UK & World sports news from the Press Association
Wildcats recruit King
12:45, Dec 7 2009
Wakefield Wildcats have confirmed the capture of Hull's long-serving prop forward Paul King on a 12-month contract.
The 30-year-old former Great Britain international is a straight replacement for overseas forward James Stosic, who was released by the Wildcats because of quota restrictions, and is expected to start training with his new team-mates this week.
King, who was Hull's longest-serving player, was released by the club despite having 12 months left on his contract.
Wakefield coach John Kear said: "I'm delighted that Paul has agreed to join us. I worked with him when I was coach at the KC Stadium and have a great deal of respect for him, both as a man and as a player.
"He's a very experienced player who has appeared at the highest levels of the sport and will be a valuable addition to our squad for next year.
"Because we have not been able to retain James Stosic, the addition of Paul King will see us maintain our front-row power."
King, who was a member of Hull's Challenge Cup-winning team under Kear in 2005, made more than 200 first-team appearances for his hometown club and played in 14 of their last 15 matches of the 2009 season
He won a solitary cap for Great Britain and played once for England, both appearances coming in 2001.
King is Wakefield's sixth confirmed signing for 2010, joining Daryl Millard (Canterbury Bulldogs), ex-Bradford trio Ben Jeffries, Terry Newton, Glenn Morrison and Shane Tronc (North Queensland).
England claim narrow Italy victory 18:45, Feb 11 2012
England dug themselves out of a snow-hole in freezing Rome to beat Italy 19-15 with another charge-down try from Charlie Hodgson and Owen Farrell's perfect kicking display. more
Chelsea suffer defeat at Everton 17:45, Feb 11 2012
Steven Pienaar and Denis Stracqualursi struck as Everton piled on the pressure for Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas with a 2-0 victory. more
Late Henry winner rescues Arsenal 17:45, Feb 11 2012
Substitute Thierry Henry marked the final league game of his loan spell at Arsenal with a last-gasp winner to see off Sunderland 2-1. more
McArthur clinches Wigan victory 17:45, Feb 11 2012
James McArthur boosted Wigan's survival hopes with a dramatic goal which handed the Latics a 2-1 win over fellow Barclays Premier League strugglers Bolton at the Reebok Stadium. more
Williams inspires Quins win 17:45, Feb 11 2012
Harlequins returned to winning ways as winger Tom Williams helped orchestrate a 30-23 victory over London Irish which extended their lead at the top of the Aviva Premiership. more
Fleming and Hutchins put GB ahead 16:45, Feb 11 2012
Great Britain moved to within one rubber of a fifth consecutive Davis Cup win under captain Leon Smith after Colin Fleming and Ross Hutchins beat Michal Mertinak and Filip Polasek of Slovakia at Glasgow's Braehead Arena. more
Cold snap affects sporting weekend 15:45, Feb 11 2012
The cold snap continued to wreak further havoc with the sporting calendar on Saturday after the npower Championship clash between Peterborough and West Ham was postponed due to a frozen pitch along with a number of League One and League Two matches. more
Rangers ease to win at Dunfermline 15:45, Feb 11 2012
Lee McCulloch grabbed his first goal of the season as Rangers fought back from behind to claim a 4-1 win and deny Dunfermline their first home victory of the season in the Clydesdale Bank Premier League. more
Suarez a disgrace - Ferguson 15:45, Feb 11 2012
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson branded Luis Suarez a "disgrace to Liverpool Football Club" and claimed he should never play for them again following his refusal to shake Patrice Evra's hand ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash at Old Trafford. more
Rooney double overshadowed by feud 15:45, Feb 11 2012
Wayne Rooney's second-half double secured a 2-1 win for Manchester United against Liverpool and moved them to the top of the Barclays Premier League. more
Westwood takes lead in Dubai 14:45, Feb 11 2012
Rory McIlroy and Thomas Bjorn opened the door to the chasing pack at the Omega Dubai Desert Classic - and Lee Westwood was only too happy to walk in as he shot a five-under-par 67 to take a one-stroke lead into the final round. more
Weir determined to take chance 13:45, Feb 11 2012
Gallus is a fine Glaswegian word to describe Duncan Weir, who hopes to make his Scotland debut in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales in Cardiff. more
