National Sport
Lineker keeping expectations low
Gary Lineker has warned fans not to get their hopes up about England's chances at Euro 2012, saying: "I reckon we'll end up disappointed as usual."
Wane demands kicking improvement
Wigan winger Josh Charnley scored two tries to extend his lead at the top of the Stobart Super League chart but earned a rebuke from his coach for failing to kick a goal in Warriors' 32-12 win at Huddersfield.
Solskjaer opens 'informal' Villa talks
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he has held talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about becoming the club's next manager.
Zaliukas talks up cup final
Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas has taken a different approach to manager Paulo Sergio ahead of the William Hill Scottish Cup final with Hibernian, describing the contest as "the biggest game in the club's history".
Play-off 'bigger than Champions League'
Sam Allardyce insists the npower Championship play-off final is a bigger game than the Champions League final.
Lawrie marches on in landmark event
Paul Lawrie's 500th European Tour event could still be one to remember after he marched impressively into the quarter-finals of the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain.
Strauss won't get carried away with ton
Andrew Strauss insists it is business as usual, despite silencing the doubters by finally taking his Test century tally from 19 to 20.
Birthday gold for Marshall
Savannah Marshall celebrated her 21st birthday by being crowned Britain's first women's world boxing champion after a 17-15 victory over Azerbaijan's Elena Vystropova in Qinhuangdao.
Sailing champion starts Torch relay
Three-time Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie has kicked off the London 2012 Olympic torch relay, saying it was "one of the more nervous moments of my life".
Di Matteo calls for belief
Roberto di Matteo has challenged Chelsea to "make their own destiny" when they face Bayern Munich in the Champions League final tonight.
Olympic Flame begins tour of UK
Three-time Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie has kicked off the London 2012 Olympic torch relay from Land's End.
Olympic Flame begins tour of UK
Three-time Olympic sailing champion Ben Ainslie has kicked off the London 2012 Olympic torch relay from Land's End.
WBC back UK board Haye-Chisora stance
David Haye's controversial heavyweight showdown with Dereck Chisora has come under more pressure with the World Boxing Council backing the British Boxing Board of Control's hardline stance on the bout.
Cavendish takes third stage win
Great Britain's Mark Cavendish took his third stage win of this year's Giro d'Italia on stage 13 to Cervere.
Di Matteo vows Blues will rule Europe
After eight managers, an outlay of £700million in transfer fees and an estimated £2billion overall, Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has promised Roman Abramovich his Champions League odyssey will eventually reach its glorious destination.
Wigan romp to victory at Huddersfield
Wigan pulled two points clear at the top of Stobart Super League with an emphatic 32-12 defeat of previous leaders Huddersfield at a soggy Galpharm Stadium.
Olympic Flame lands in UK
The Olympic Flame has arrived in the UK ahead of a 70-day tour of the country.
Ainslie takes gold on curtailed day
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie secured a historic sixth Finn world title albeit in frustrating circumstances.
Strauss celebrates Test ton
Andrew Strauss completed a Test century on Friday, an achievement which had eluded him in his previous 25 attempts over the past 18 months.
Poulter and Lewis progress
Holder Ian Poulter recorded his second win in the Volvo Match Play Championship in Spain - but 21-year-old Tom Lewis, the man he beat, is also through to the last 16.
Mixed emotions for Walton
Great Britain defender Sally Walton admits it was difficult to balance the joy of her first Olympic call-up with the disappointment of her team-mates who were not selected.
Strauss closing in on century
Andrew Strauss edged ever nearer a Test century on Friday afternoon, an achievement which has eluded him in his last 25 attempts over the past 18 months.
Solid Strauss leads England reply
Andrew Strauss made a convincing start as England replied to West Indies' first-innings 243 all out at Lord's.
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.
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.
Seventh heaven for Broad
Stuart Broad needed just one delivery at Lord's this morning to consign West Indies number 11 Shannon Gabriel to a golden duck, and claim new career-best figures.
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.
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.
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