National Sport
Kidney frustrated by narrow defeat
Ireland coach Declan Kidney was disappointed his side came up against a much-improved Barbarians side at Kingsholm.
Rangers wait on SPL rules change vote
Rangers face another day awaiting news that could have a major bearing on their future as Scottish Premier League clubs meet again to discuss financial fair play proposals.
Murray passes early French test
Andy Murray was content with his start to what he hopes will be another long run at the French Open.
Balotelli rails against racists
Mario Balotelli intends to walk off the pitch if he is racially abused at Euro 2012 - and has claimed he would kill anyone who threw a banana at him in the street.
Speculation mounts over Liverpool job
Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers has found himself at the centre of Liverpool's search for a successor to Kenny Dalglish after speculation linking him with the Anfield vacancy mounted.
Razzano stuns Serena
Serena Williams was dumped out in the first round of the French Open as unseeded home hope Virginie Razzano served up one of the biggest shocks in Roland Garros history.
Fitness boost for Flood
Toby Flood has managed to come through a full training session with England to prove he is fit for the tour of South Africa.
Tuilagi citing dismissed
Manu Tuilagi has escaped punishment after being cited for an alleged tip-tackle in last weekend's Aviva Premiership final, and will jet out with the rest of the England squad to South Africa on Wednesday.
Murray wins with ease at Roland Garros
There were no real alarms for Andy Murray as he eased into the second round of the French Open with a 6-1 7-5 6-0 victory over Tatsuma Ito of Japan.
BOA seek clarification on Cook absence
The British Olympic Association have asked British Taekwondo for "further clarification" over their decision to exclude European champion Aaron Cook from the London Olympic squad.
Trap rules out unfortunate Foley
Kevin Foley's Euro 2012 hopes have been dealt a devastating blow after Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni decided not to take a risk on his fitness.
Watson enjoys more French success
Heather Watson has reached the second round of the French Open for the second successive year with a hugely impressive 6-2 6-4 victory over Russian Elena Vesnina.
Nadal cruises into second round
Rafael Nadal's bid for a record seventh French Open title began with a routine win over Simone Bolelli.
BOA to examine Cook controversy
The British Olympic Association could decide to overturn the controversial omission of taekwondo fighter Aaron Cook from the London 2012 Olympic squad.
Bulls confirm Purtell heart scare
Australian centre Adrian Purtell suffered a heart attack following Bradford's Magic Weekend game against Leeds on Sunday.
McShane replaces injured Foley
Kevin Foley's Euro 2012 dreams have been shattered after he was left out of the Republic of Ireland's final squad because of injury, Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed.
Purtell recovering after 'heart attack'
Bradford centre Adrian Purtell will spend the rest of the week in hospital after suffering what the player's mother reported to be a heart attack.
BOA to scrutinise Cook omission
The British Olympic Association will on Tuesday examine whether taekwondo fighter Aaron Cook has been unfairly treated in his controversial omission from the London 2012 Olympic squad.
There's more to come, Ennis warns rivals
Jessica Ennis believes there is still more to come despite smashing the British heptathlon record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis and laying down an impressive marker to her rivals.
Faulds and Wilson lead GB medals bid
Former double Olympic champion Richard Faulds and world number one Peter Wilson will lead Great Britain's 10-strong shooting squad at London 2012.
Bradford's Purtell in hospital
Bradford centre Adrian Purtell spent Sunday night in hospital after being taken ill following he side's Magic Weekend defeat to Leeds.
England close in on victory
England's openers were coasting towards a series-clinching victory on the fourth afternoon of the second Investec Test against the West Indies.
Bresnan backs England to seal Test win
Tim Bresnan has no doubts that England will wrap up victory in the second Investec Test against the West Indies after he grabbed three crucial wickets on the third evening.
Worcester coaching role for Vickery
England World Cup winner Phil Vickery is to join Aviva Premiership club Worcester as their assistant forwards coach.
Donald: Major win would silence critics
Luke Donald sits proudly at the top of world golf again - but he still believes he has critics to silence.
Webber welcomes timely victory
Mark Webber hailed his Monaco Grand Prix victory as timely as he thrust himself firmly into contention for this year's Formula One world title.
Hamilton: Team have work to do
Lewis Hamilton feels it is time "to go back to the drawing board" in the wake of his latest disappointment.
Bradford's Purtell in hospital
Bradford centre Adrian Purtell spent Sunday night in hospital after being taken ill following he side's Magic Weekend defeat to Leeds.
Lancaster hopeful over Tuilagi
England coach Stuart Lancaster is "pretty confident" Manu Tuilagi will escape censure for an illegal tackle on Danny Care and be available for the tour to South Africa.
Bresnan eyes another Test victory
Tim Bresnan is certain he will celebrating his 13th successive England Test win today but does not want to become known as his country's "lucky mascot".
There's more to come, Ennis warns rivals
Jessica Ennis believes there is still more to come despite smashing the British heptathlon record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis and laying down an impressive marker to her rivals.
PFA backs Campbell over racism
Sol Campbell has the support of the Professional Footballers' Association after warning of the danger of racist abuse and violence at Euro 2012.
Hodgson awaits news on Barry injury
England boss Roy Hodgson will demand honesty from Gareth Barry later if the scan on his groin injury proves inconclusive.
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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