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Essex join Hoggard chase

Author: Brandon Barker
Date: 25/10/2009
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Essex coach Paul Grayson has confirmed that his county have entered the race to sign former Yorkshire and England fast bowler Matthew Hoggard.

The 32-year-old is a free agent after being released by the Tykes, and is also being chased by Leicestershire and Sussex.

New South Wales Blues captain Simon Katich was ecstatic after helping his side to victory in the final of the inaugural Champions League Twenty20 in India.

The Australian state beat Trinidad & Tobago by 41 runs in the tournament finale in Hyderabad, with Katich having enjoyed the new challenge on offer.

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Meanwhile, Andy Moles has left his post as head coach of New Zealand after questions were raised over his abilities.

The 48-year-old Englishman had only been in charge of the Black Caps for 12 months of his three-year contract, but Moles felt that he had no option other than to tender his resignation.

In football, Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez says that he is comfortable in his job, despite the Reds slumping to four successive defeats.

An Anfield clash with deadly rivals Manchester United, one of the sportsbook favourites to win this season's Premier League title, is next up for the Reds, with a fifth loss in a row likely to heap further pressure on Spaniard Benitez.

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Steven Reid has revealed that he came close to quitting the game due to a catalogue of injury problems.

The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international has made just two appearances in the last 12 months, having been forced to battle back for a career-threatening knee problem.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp is keen to keep captain Ledley King at the club beyond the end of the current campaign.

The 29-year-old centre-half is plagued by chronic knee problems, but Redknapp is aware that the England international is a major influence on and off the field at White Hart Lane.

Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy has put pen to paper on a new contract to keep him at the Stadium of Light until the summer of 2012.

The 29-year-old has been with the Black Cats for just over four years, making 116 appearances in all competitions since his arrival from Gillingham in the summer of 2005.

In rugby union, Ospreys forward Tom Smith has signed a new three-year contract with the Welsh side.

The 23-year-old made his club debut in February 2007 against Connacht and has since impressed as both a flanker and number eight.

Finally in rugby league, England coach Tony Smith admitted that his side need to improve quickly after opening their Four Nations campaign with an unimpressive 34-12 win over France.

Smith's men trailed 12-4 at half-time at Doncaster's Keepmoat Stadium, before running in five second-half tries to romp clear.

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