National Sport
'Heartbroken' Sotherton retires
Kelly Sotherton has admitted to being "heartbroken" after confirming her retirement through injury two months before she hoped to compete at the London Olympics.
Barry to have scan on Monday
England midfielder Gareth Barry will not have a scan on the groin injury he suffered in the win over Norway until Monday.
Crewe promoted after beating Cheltenham
England Under-18 international Nick Powell produced a moment of magic to help Crewe beat Cheltenham 2-0 in the npower League Two play-off final.
Coleman gets off to losing start
Chris Coleman suffered defeat in his first match in charge of Wales as Aldo De Nigris' double gave classy Mexico a deserved 2-0 victory at MetLife Stadium in New York.
Magical Wigan thrash Saints
Wigan demonstrated breathtaking brilliance to maintain their position at the top of the Stobart Super League with a 42-16 victory over St Helens, but the final game of the 2012 Magic Weekend will best be remembered for an all-in brawl which produced three red cards.
Ennis sets heptathlon record in Gotzis
Jessica Ennis answered her critics in resounding fashion by smashing the British heptathlon record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis in Gotzis.
Bresnan blows Windies away
Tim Bresnan led England to the brink of a series-clinching victory on day three of the second Investec Test against West Indies.
Webber becomes sixth winner this season
Mark Webber celebrated the eighth win of his Formula One career as history was made in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.
Donald responds to Rose charge
Luke Donald responded to being caught by Justin Rose with back-to-back birdies and took a two-stroke lead into the final nine holes of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Hesjedal crowned Giro d'Italia champion
Ryder Hesjedal became Canada's first ever winner at a Grand Tour event as he snatched victory from Joaquim Rodriguez on a dramatic final stage of the Giro d'Italia.
Robson qualifies as lucky loser
Laura Robson's French Open heartbreak has turned to joy as she earned a place in the main draw as a lucky loser courtesy of Silvia Soler-Espinosa's ankle injury.
Windies hit back on day three
England were forced to redraw their game-plan for the second Investec Test as the West Indies took four wickets on the third morning at Trent Bridge.
Ennis on course for record display
Jessica Ennis remains on course to break the British record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis after an excellent start to the second day of the heptathlon in Gotzis.
Robshaw glad to repay Quins fans
Harlequins captain Chris Robshaw was delighted to repay the supporters who stuck by the club during relegation and the 'bloodgate' scandal with the Aviva Premiership title.
Young: England on right track
Goal hero Ashley Young believes England are heading in the right direction ahead of Euro 2012.
Pietersen, Bell fall early on day three
England lost two wickets in the first hour as their plans for a sizeable first-innings lead over the West Indies took a hit on day three of the second Investec Test.
Froch pondered quitting after defeat
Carl Froch delivered a performance of devastating brutality to snatch Lucian Bute's IBF super-middleweight title before revealing he had considered retiring after losing his previous fight.
Last-gasp Rovers claim derby spoils
Winger David Hodgson struck in the last move of the match to give Rovers a dramatic 32-30 victory in the 216th Hull derby and maintain their 100% record over their arch rivals in the Super League Magic Weekend.
Froch destroys Bute in five rounds
Carl Froch has proved himself as one of the finest fighters on the planet by destroying IBF super-middleweight title-holder Lucian Bute to become a three-time world champion in his home city.
Ennis saves the best for last
Jessica Ennis has the British record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis in her sights after a brilliant end to the opening day of the heptathlon in Gotzis.
Hodgson off to winning start
England launched the Roy Hodgson era in positive fashion with a 1-0 victory over Norway - but were given an injury scare by midfielder Gareth Barry in the Oslo friendly.
Brit gymnasts bag Euro gold
Great Britain's men produced an outstanding performance to take gold in the team event at the artistic gymnastics European Championships in Montpellier.
Green recalled to England side
Robert Green was handed his first England cap since his World Cup disaster in Rustenburg as new manager Roy Hodgson included just four men who began the home defeat to Holland in February.
Strauss leads steady England
England were making good progress as they began their response to a West Indies total of 370 on day two of the second Investec Test at Trent Bridge.
Third-round misery for Morrison
England's James Morrison suffered an absolute nightmare after taking a four-stroke lead into the third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.
Mixed bag for Ennis
Jessica Ennis remained positive on Saturday despite a disappointing performance in the second event of the heptathlon at the Hypo Meeting in Gotzis.
Doctor Who star runs with Olympic flame
Dr Who star Matt Smith has hot footed it around Cardiff Bay carrying the Olympic flame on its latest leg in Wales.
Baltacha eyes first round upset
Elena Baltacha will go into the opening day of play at the French Open confident she can pull off a huge shock against US Open champion Samantha Stosur.
Sammy savours Test ton at Trent Bridge
West Indies captain Darren Sammy's maiden Test century saw the West Indies to 370 all out on the second morning of the second Investec Test against England, who had opener Alastair Cook reprieved just before lunch.
Impressive start for Ennis
Jessica Ennis has made the perfect start to the defence of her heptathlon title at the Hypo Meeting in Gotzis - and this time there were no nasty surprises.
Maldonado handed grid penalty
Pastor Maldonado has been handed a 10-place grid penalty for Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix following a moment of madness in final practice.
Anderson aim to profit on batting wicket
James Anderson hopes the batsman-friendly conditions that helped Marlon Samuels and Darren Sammy haul the West Indies back into contention on day one of the second Investec Test can play into England's hands over the weekend.
McIlroy falls apart at Wentworth
Rory McIlroy was nowhere to be seen at Wentworth as England's James Morrison took a four-stroke lead into the third round of the BMW PGA Championship.
Watson eases through to main draw
Britain's Heather Watson has qualified for the main draw at the French Open for the second successive year in emphatic style.
Olympic Torch lights up Wales
Grand Slam rugby hero Sam Warburton helped to light up Wales during the Olympic Torch's first "amazing day" in the country.
Whelan claims Martinez has Reds offer
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez has been made an offer by managerless Liverpool but will await a further meeting before making his decision.
Duo hold up England charge
A defiant seventh-wicket stand between Marlon Samuels and captain Darren Sammy dragged the West Indies back from the brink on day one of the second Investec Test against England.
Bowlers hand England initiative
England's bowlers came to the fore as West Indies faltered on the first afternoon of the second Investec Test.
Reds push ahead with manager search
Liverpool are expected to step up the task of appointing their new manager in the coming days with a shortlist taking shape.
England in driving seat
James Anderson and Stuart Broad claimed two West Indies wickets apiece as England took control on the first morning of the second Investec Test at Trent Bridge.
Lescott rues Ukraine racism fears
Joleon Lescott has admitted his disappointment that the family of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain do not feel it is safe to watch the England teenager at Euro 2012.
Strauss expecting Trent Bridge test
England captain Andrew Strauss has warned his side victory is not a foregone conclusion in the second Investec Test against the West Indies, which gets under way at Trent Bridge on Friday morning.
Ennis coach hits back at 'fat' comment
Jessica Ennis' coach has claimed a senior figure at UK Athletics has described the Olympic heptathlon hopeful as fat ahead of this summer's London Games.
Martinez 'in Liverpool talks'
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez is meeting with Liverpool's owners on Thursday afternoon.
Khan looking beyond Garcia clash
Amir Khan is already contemplating more lucrative bouts than his WBC light-welterweight clash with Danny Garcia on July 14 - although the Briton insists he is not taking the unbeaten American's challenge lightly.
Qualifying wins for Watson and Robson
Heather Watson is one win away from qualifying for the main draw of the French Open for the second year in a row after a 7-6 (7/5) 6-3 victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur.
Cavendish squeezed out
Mark Cavendish was denied a fourth stage win in this year's Giro d'Italia as he was edged out on stage 18 by Andrea Guardini.
Henrietta Knight announces retirement
Henrietta Knight has announced her retirement, the three-times Gold Cup-winning trainer said on her website.
Doha and Baku out of running for 2020
The cities of Doha and Baku have been cut from the list of candidates to stage the 2020 Olympic Games.
Taylor won't defend Barton's actions
Joey Barton's behaviour in the incident which led to him being banned for 12 matches cannot be excused, according to players union boss Gordon Taylor.
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