National Sport
Stoner announces retirement
Reigning world champion Casey Stoner has stunned the MotoGP paddock by announcing that he will retire at the end of the 2012 season.
Thorn targets record haul
New Zealander Brad Thorn could create rugby history in Saturday's Heineken Cup final between Leinster and Ulster at Twickenham.
Murray hopes to shake off back problem
Andy Murray hopes not to be troubled by a niggling back problem by the time the French Open begins next weekend.
Gill: United can compete on transfers
David Gill is confident Manchester United will be able to challenge their big-spending noisy neighbours in the transfer market this summer.
Vieira: Gunners need to act fast
Arsenal should have tied up Robin van Persie on a new deal long ago but do still have time to keep the sought-after forward, according to former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira.
Whelan reveals Reds' Martinez approach
Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners.
Broad joins elite band
Stuart Broad put himself in elite company as one of just seven men in the history of Test cricket with a five-wicket haul and a century at Lord's on their CV.
Olympic flame to arrive in UK
The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK on Friday night after it was handed over at a ceremony in Athens.
British duo strike gold in Eindhoven
Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow ended Great Britain's 74-year wait for a female European Diving Championships title in Eindhoven.
Cheltenham to face Crewe at Wembley
Cheltenham withstood heavy first-half pressure before goals from Jermaine McGlashan and Marlon Pack secured a 2-1 win at Torquay to confirm their place in the npower League Two play-off final.
BOA remove lifetime drugs ban
Former drugs cheats Dwain Chambers and David Millar have been formally cleared to take part in the London 2012 Olympics.
Reds won't rush decision on new boss
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists owners Fenway Sports Group are taking the advice of "pre-eminent people in football" in their quest to find the right man to replace Kenny Dalglish.
Barath and Chanderpaul lift tourists
West Indies remained on course for a competitive total after two sessions of graft against England's famed attack at Lord's.
Ayre: League results forced Dalglish out
Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists they had to sack Kenny Dalglish because results did not match up to longer-term expectations.
Owen set for United exit
Former England striker Michael Owen is set to leave Manchester United after revealing he will not be offered a new contract.
Couch and Barrow eye Euro gold
Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow moved a step closer to ending Great Britain's 74-year wait for a women's European Diving Championships gold medal after qualifying first for the platform synchro in Eindhoven.
Barath defies England attack
Adrian Barath defied England's famed pace attack, and the expectations of many, to guide West Indies to a lunchtime 83 for two at Lord's.
Coe relishes 2012 Flame touchdown
The touchdown of the Olympic Flame on British soil could trigger the greatest buzz yet about the London 2012 Games, Lord Coe hopes.
Anderson double strike for England
James Anderson struck twice to spoil much good work by the West Indies - who defied the expectations of many against England's famed new-ball attack for much of the first hour at Lord's.
Bairstow handed England debut
Jonny Bairstow will make his Test debut against West Indies at Lord's today.
Cavendish fourth as Ferrari takes stage
Roberto Ferrari won the longest stage of this year's Giro d'Italia from Assisi to Montecatini as Great Britain's Mark Cavendish finished fourth.
SFA panel rejects Rangers' appeal
Rangers have lost their appeal against a £160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo.
BOA set to rubber-stamp rule change
The lifetime Olympics ban for British drugs cheats is expected to be formally removed on Thursday.
QPR to investigate Barton incident
QPR will conduct an internal investigation into Joey Barton's dismissal against Manchester City and his subsequent conduct, the club have announced.
Murray fends off Nalbandian challenge
Andy Murray was pushed to the limit by former Wimbledon runner-up David Nalbandian before booking his place in the third round of the Rome Masters with a 6-1 4-6 7-5 victory.
Olympic flame role for Beckham
David Beckham is to make a special guest appearance at the official handover ceremony of the Olympic Flame in Athens and bring it back to Britain for the torch relay.
Ferdinand set to miss Euros
Rio Ferdinand is set to be left out of England's Euro 2012 squad when it is unveiled by new manager Roy Hodgson on Wednesday.
Prior on his guard ahead of Windies Test
Matt Prior is adamant there will be no room for complacency as England set out to restate their credentials as Test cricket's number one team against West Indies at Lord's.
Hartley to return
Dylan Hartley will return from an eight-week biting ban in England's traditional pre-tour match against the Barbarians at Twickenham on May 27.
Chairman hails 'magnificent' Mancini
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has revealed the inspiration for the Blues' stunning Premier League title triumph came from the ashes of a desperate day at Arsenal.
One remains in hospital after pits blaze
Williams have confirmed just one team member now remains in a hospital in Barcelona following Sunday's garage fire after Pastor Maldonado's triumph in the Spanish Grand Prix.
FA charge Barton
Joey Barton is facing the threat of a 10-match ban - or even longer - after the Football Association charged him with two acts of violent conduct following his sending off in QPR's defeat by Manchester City.
Glory for Ventoso after Cavendish crash
Francisco Ventoso profited from a crash involving Mark Cavendish in the final corner to take the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia.
Scholes staying on
Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed veteran midfielder Paul Scholes has signed a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.
Olsson calls it a day
Former Olympic triple jump champion Christian Olsson has announced his retirement following a long battle with injuries.
Kompany stunned after miraculous finish
Captain Vincent Kompany gloried in the fact "miracles do happen" to Manchester City after a quite phenomenal end to the Premier League season.
Giants romp into final
Huddersfield went on a nine-try spree to demolish London Broncos 50-14 and complete the line-up for the last four of the Carnegie Challenge Cup.
Gunners seal Champions League spot
Arsenal secured an automatic Champions League spot with a 3-2 victory over West Brom after being helped by a nightmare display from Baggies' stand-in goalkeeper Marton Fulop.
Trotters down after draw
Bolton's 11-year stay in the Premier League came to an end at the Britannia Stadium after they could only manage a 2-2 draw with Stoke.
United suffer title agony
Manchester United hearts were broken as a 20th league title was snatched from their grasp despite a 1-0 victory at Sunderland.
City clinch dramatic title
Manchester City scored twice in stoppage time to clinch a 3-2 victory over QPR and their first league title since 1968.
Five-star Hooper fires Hoops to rout
Gary Hooper helped himself to five goals as he and Clydesdale Bank Premier League champions Celtic ended their season in style with a 5-0 thrashing of Hearts at Parkhead.
Gold for Brownlee in San Diego
Great Britain's Jonathan Brownlee was victorious on his World Triathlon Series debut for 2012 with a dominant display in San Diego on Saturday.
Hamilton loses pole position
Lewis Hamilton has been dramatically moved to the back of the grid for the Spanish Grand Prix after being excluded from Saturday's qualifying session.
Powell powers tourists on
Kieran Powell registered the first hundred of the tour, and only the second of his first-class career, to lead the West Indies fightback against England Lions in Northampton.
McCoist: Rangers will go on
Manager Ally McCoist is confident Rangers will continue in some shape or form beyond this campaign.
Wenger: We would deserve third
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger feels third place in the Barclays Premier League would be just reward for his squad's strength.
Wigan too strong for Saints
Wigan remain on course to successfully defend the Carnegie Challenge Cup after grinding out a hard-fought 18-4 victory over arch-rivals St Helens in a scrappy quarter-final at the DW Stadium.
Waterfield out of Eindhoven
Tom Daley's synchro platform partner Peter Waterfield has pulled out of next week's European Championships due to a neck injury.
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