Football![]() York back in big time (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 18:00:26 GMT York City's eight-year exile from the Football League is over after they beat Luton Town 2-1 at Wembley. ![]() Reid targets fitness goal (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 17:33:40 GMT Steven Reid is confident of being up and running for the first week of pre-season as he seeks to impress the new West Brom boss. ![]() Torres seeks Chelsea talks (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 17:11:43 GMT Fernando Torres has cast serious doubt over whether his long-term future lies at Chelsea after calling for clear-the-air talks. ![]() Hearts boss waits on new deal (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 17:03:21 GMT Paulo Sergio was unhappy with the silence over his future as his Hearts side paraded the Scottish Cup through Edinburgh on Sunday. ![]() Thousands cheer winners Chelsea (BBC) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 16:54:24 GMT Thousands of Chelsea fans cheer on the squad during a parade to celebrate their team's Champions League victory in Munich. ![]() Berezutski out for Russia (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 16:45:44 GMT Russia's Vasili Berezutski will miss the 2012 European Championship after failing to recover from a hip injury. ![]() Sergio unhappy at Hearts silence (BBC) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 16:39:56 GMT Scottish Cup-winning Hearts manager Paulo Sergio admits to being frustrated at the lack of clarity over a new contract. ![]() City critics frustrate Kidd (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 16:22:05 GMT Brian Kidd has hit out at the Manchester City snipers taking "cheap shots" at the Premier League title winners. ![]() Ince eyes Royals example (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 16:00:11 GMT Thomas Ince wants Blackpool to emulate Reading and turn the heartache of play-off defeat into promotion next season. ![]() Luton Town 1-2 York City (BBC) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 15:59:54 GMT York City come from behind to beat Luton Town 2-1 in the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off final at Wembley. ![]() Bertrand shock at start (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 15:35:18 GMT Ryan Bertrand has admitted even he could not believe he was picked to start in Chelsea's sensational Champions League final victory. ![]() Lampard targets more (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 15:27:32 GMT Frank Lampard is targeting more glory in a Chelsea shirt after finally getting his hands on the biggest prize in club football. ![]() Lahm wants another chance (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 14:58:53 GMT Philipp Lahm is hoping the current Bayern team will have another chance to win the Champions League after an agonising defeat by Chelsea. ![]() VIDEO: No timescale for new boss - Gourlay (BBC) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 14:53:53 GMT Chelsea chief executive Ron Gourlay hails the club's "phenomenal" players following their Champions League victory over Bayern Munich in a penalty shoot-out. ![]() Stoke consider Owen move (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 14:08:59 GMT Stoke City chairman Peter Coates says manager Tony Pulis could be interested in bringing Michael Owen to the Britannia Stadium. | Rugby Union![]() Euro delight for England (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 15:56:51 GMT An injury-time try from Lydia Thompson saw England Woman topple France 29-25 to successfully defend their European Cup crown. ![]() Best: Pain must spur us on (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 13:29:27 GMT Rory Best says Ulster must use the pain of their crushing Heineken Cup final defeat as motivation for next year. ![]() Cullen pays tribute to Schmidt (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 13:04:20 GMT Leinster captain Leo Cullen believes coach Joe Schmidt's intensity is the secret behind their glut of European success. ![]() Guilford earns reprieve (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 11:42:04 GMT Zac Guilford has been recalled to the New Zealand squad after injuries left the All Blacks short of wingers. ![]() Rebels steal late win (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 11:08:44 GMT Kurtley Beale struck a late penalty to snatch a nail-biting 32-31 victory for the Rebels over the Western Force on Sunday. ![]() Ulster coach rues key turnovers (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 20:54:20 GMT Ulster coach Brian McLaughlin says the first-half turnovers which led to tries were crucial to Leinster's win. ![]() Stormers scramble past 'Tahs (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 20:48:29 GMT The Stormers moved to the top of the Super Rugby standings after overcoming the Waratahs 19-13 in a dour affair at Newlands. ![]() O'Driscoll still hungry for more (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 19:37:09 GMT Brian O'Driscoll insists Leinster are intent on building a dynasty after they won a third Heineken Cup title in four years by beating Ulster. ![]() O'Driscoll wants Leinster dynasty (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 19:17:59 GMT Brian O'Driscoll insists Leinster will chase more glory after crushing Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham. ![]() Leinster lord it up again (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:59:35 GMT Leinster claimed an unprecedented third Heineken Cup title in four years with a record-breaking 42-14 victory over Ulster at Twickenham. ![]() Sharks eye play-offs with win (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:28:04 GMT The Sharks' recent resurgence continued when claimed a deserved 34-20 win over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein on Saturday. ![]() Leinster 42-14 Ulster (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 17:59:43 GMT Leinster beat a spirited Ulster by a record Heineken Cup final-winning margin of 42-14 for their third titles in four years. ![]() Heineken Cup final - as it happened (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 15:16:46 GMT Leinster beat fellow Irish side Ulster to win the Heineken Cup for the third time in four years. ![]() Rampant Reds tame Lions (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 14:31:48 GMT Reigning champions Queensland Reds boosted their hopes of sneaking into the Super Rugby finals with a 34-20 victory over the Lions. ![]() Grant ready to step up (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 13:35:58 GMT Prop Ryan Grant is hoping to be part of an injection of youth to revive Scotland's fortunes in the international arena. | Golf![]() Comeback kid Colsaerts (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 13:32:54 GMT Nicolas Colsaerts battled back from four down to beat Paul Lawrie at the second extra hole in the semi-finals of the Volvo World Match Play. ![]() McDowell makes Match Play final (BBC) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 12:54:30 GMT Graeme McDowell is through to the final of the World Match Play, but Paul Lawrie is beaten in the semi-finals. ![]() Casey set for Wentworth (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 11:49:03 GMT Paul Casey is hoping to be fit for the PGA Championship at Wentworth after intensive treatment on his shoulder. ![]() Dufner stays one clear (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 07:04:15 GMT American Jason Dufner shot a third round 69 to retain his one-shot lead at the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas. ![]() Lawrie & McDowell into semi-final (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 17:03:36 GMT Paul Lawrie and Graeme McDowell make the World Match Play semi-finals with respective wins over Retief Goosen and Sergio Garcia. ![]() Lawrie storms into semis (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 16:56:04 GMT Paul Lawrie's golfing resurgence continued as he surged into the semi-finals of the Volvo World Match Play with a 6&5 victory over Retief Goosen. ![]() Poulter & Rose suffer big defeats (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 12:14:46 GMT Holder Ian Poulter and Justin Rose fail to make the last eight of the World Match Play as all five English players go out. ![]() Poulter and Rose crash out (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 12:11:18 GMT Holder Ian Poulter and second seed Justin Rose succumbed to the tournament's big-hitters at the Volvo World Match Play on Saturday. ![]() Charging Dufner one clear (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 06:42:27 GMT American Jason Dufner shot a second round 66 to move into a one-shot lead at the halfway stage of the Byron Nelson Championship in Irving, Texas. ![]() Poulter marches on (SKY) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 16:47:23 GMT Ian Poulter moved smoothly into the last 16 of the Volvo World Match Play in Spain where Martin Kaymer crashed out. ![]() Finch shocks Kaymer at Match Play (BBC) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 16:39:50 GMT British trio Ian Poulter, Paul Lawrie and Tom Lewis all move into the last 16 of the World Match Play in Spain. ![]() Pettersen shocked by Ewart (SKY) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 14:32:37 GMT Jodi Ewart ousted defending champion Suzann Pettersen in the first round of the Sybase Match Play Championship. ![]() Palmer seeks home rule (SKY) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 06:28:08 GMT Ryan Palmer has set the early pace at the HP Byron Nelson Championship as he looks to go one better than last year. ![]() Snedeker wins with borrowed clubs (BBC) Updated on Thu, 17 May 2012 21:32:30 GMT American Brandt Snedeker borrows some clubs during his opening day win over Thomas Bjorn at the World Match Play Championship. Golf Show: Curse of the Journeyman pro (BBC) Updated on Thu, 17 May 2012 21:11:13 GMT BBC Radio Scotland's Golf Show presenter Graham Spiers ponders Jack Nicklaus's old claim that journeymen make too much money |
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Tennis![]() Baltacha loses Prague semi-final (BBC) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 10:43:50 GMT Elena Baltacha is beaten at the semi-final stage of the Sparta Prague Open after a straight-sets defeat by Klara Zakopalova. ![]() Djokovic through to Nadal final (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 20:28:17 GMT Novak Djokovic will play Rafael Nadal in the final of the Italian Open after the Serbian's straight-sets win over Roger Federer. ![]() Nadal, Djokovic to meet again (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:23:02 GMT Rafa Nadal cruised into the final of the Rome Masters with a 7-6 6-0 victory over old rival David Ferrer. ![]() Sharapova sets up Li final (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 15:46:11 GMT Maria Sharapova will face China's Li Na in the final of the Rome Masters following a 6-3 6-4 triumph over Germany's Angelique Kerber. ![]() Sharapova lines up final with Li (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 14:31:20 GMT Maria Sharapova's straight-sets win over Angelique Kerber books her a meeting with Li Na after Serena Williams withdraws. ![]() Injured Serena pulls out (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 10:35:26 GMT Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Italian Open with a lower back injury, handing China's Li Na a walkover into the final. ![]() Nadal & Djokovic make Rome semis (BBC) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 22:33:02 GMT Novak Djokovic will meet Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the Italian Open, while Rafael Nadal will take on David Ferrer. ![]() Nadal races into Rome semis (SKY) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 16:24:07 GMT Rafael Nadal looked back at home on the red clay as he defeated Tomas Berdych 6-4 7-5 to reach the semi-finals of the Rome Masters. ![]() Baltacha through to Prague semis (BBC) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 15:07:27 GMT Elena Baltacha moves through to the semi-finals of the Sparta Prague Open after defeating Anastasija Sevastova 6-3 6-4. ![]() Serena gifted semi-final spot (SKY) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 12:58:32 GMT Serena Williams waltzed into the semi-finals of the Rome Masters when opponent Flavia Pennetta retired with a wrist injury. ![]() Azarenka puts ranking first (SKY) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 12:49:03 GMT Victoria Azarenka has taken to Twitter to explain why she played in Rome this week. ![]() Serena, Venus stay on course (SKY) Updated on Thu, 17 May 2012 21:50:26 GMT Serena and Venus Williams both reached the quarter-finals of the WTA Internazionali BNL d'Italia with straight-sets victories. ![]() Murray beaten by Gasquet in Rome (BBC) Updated on Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49:53 GMT Britain's Andy Murray is beaten 6-7 (2-7) 6-3 6-2 by 16th seed Richard Gasquet of France in the Italian Open third round. ![]() French keep wild cards at home (SKY) Updated on Thu, 17 May 2012 21:15:44 GMT Arnaud Clement and Aravane Rezai are among the wild-card recipients for this month's French Open. ![]() Injury worry for Murray (SKY) Updated on Thu, 17 May 2012 20:44:15 GMT Andy Murray has revealed the injury problem hampering his preparations for the French Open. | Cricket![]() Dream ends for Bangalore (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 16:11:58 GMT Bangalore's Indian Premier League play-off hopes ended on Sunday with a nine-run defeat to the Deccan Chargers . ![]() Live - England v West Indies (BBC) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 09:29:16 GMT England set 191 to win the first Test after bowling West Indies out for 345 on the fourth evening at Lord's. ![]() Knight Riders into play-offs (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 19:49:00 GMT Kolkata Knight Riders eased to a 34-run victory over Pune Warriors in their last game of the Indian Premier League regular season. ![]() Bell: Hard work paying off (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 19:33:28 GMT Ian Bell believes weeks of hard work are starting to pay off as he helped keep England in front in the first Investec Test against West Indies. ![]() England remain on top at Lord's (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:59:42 GMT Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Marlon Samuels spared West Indies' blushes but England remain in control of the first Test at Lord's. ![]() Jonathan Agnew column (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:56:22 GMT Jonathan Agnew says England missed a trick in not being more aggressive towards Shivnarine Chanderpaul on day three ![]() England target Chanderpaul wicket (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:24:45 GMT Ian Bell feels the wicket of Shivnarine Chanderpaul holds the key to England's chances on the fourth day of the first Test. ![]() Horton ton denies Warwickshire (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 18:04:55 GMT Paul Horton saves Lancashire from defeat but a draw helps Warwickshire reclaim top spot in Division One. ![]() Punjab miss out on play-offs (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 17:56:22 GMT Kings XI Punjab missed out on the Indian Premier League play-offs following a comprehensive defeat to the Delhi Daredevils. ![]() England closing in on Lord's win (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 17:40:39 GMT England are closing in on victory at Lord's after dominating the third day, which ended with West Indies 120-4 and trailing by 35. ![]() Meaker best not enough for Surrey (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 17:36:47 GMT Stuart Meaker completes a career-best 8-52 at The Oval but still fails to force a Surrey win against Somerset. ![]() Worcs and Sussex draw at New Road (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 17:09:26 GMT Worcestershire are still without a win in six County Championship matches this season after drawing at home against Sussex. ![]() Carberry & Katich see out a draw (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 16:36:48 GMT Michael Carberry and Simon Katich both make half centuries as the final day ends in a rain-hit draw at Headingley. ![]() Kent remain unbeaten this season (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 16:34:21 GMT Kent remain undefeated in this season's County Championship after their game against Northants ends in a tame draw. ![]() Leics-Essex contest ends in draw (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 15:54:51 GMT Leicestershire's Division Two match with Essex ended in a draw despite both sides' efforts to make a game of it. | Other Sports![]() MLB: Salty stops Phillies (SKY) Updated on Sun, 20 May 2012 09:35:29 GMT Jarrod Saltalamacchia was one of four players to homer as Boston Red Sox ended Philadelphia Phillies' six-game winning streak with a 7-5 win. ![]() MLB: Verlander denied (SKY) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 08:46:05 GMT Justin Verlander came within two outs of his third no-hitter as Detroit Tigers beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0 on Friday. British duo fifth in diving final (BBC) Updated on Sat, 19 May 2012 06:25:49 GMT Britain's Chris Mears and Nick Robinson-Baker are fifth in the three-metre synchro final at the European Diving Championships. Wycherley levels Olympic race-off (BBC) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 14:36:59 GMT Paul Wycherley levels his race-off for London 2012 selection with reigning Olympic canoe sprint champion Tim Brabants. Taylor wins Premier League title (BBC) Updated on Fri, 18 May 2012 07:52:30 GMT Phil Taylor wins his sixth Premier League Darts title, beating Simon Whitlock 10-7 in the final at London's O2 Arena. ![]() MLB: Moyer, 49, stars (SKY) Updated on Thu, 17 May 2012 07:39:01 GMT Veteran pitcher Jamie Moyer starred as the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks in Wednesday's MLB action. ![]() MLB: Trout makes a splash (SKY) Updated on Wed, 16 May 2012 07:21:42 GMT Mike Trout was the star of the show as the Los Angeles Angels recorded a 4-0 win over a dogged Oakland Athletics in Anaheim. ![]() MLB: Harper stars (SKY) Updated on Tue, 15 May 2012 08:09:05 GMT Bryce Harper's first Major League home run helped the Washington Nationals to an 8-5 win over the San Diego Padres. Newcastle win to complete sweep (BBC) Updated on Mon, 14 May 2012 10:11:03 GMT Newcastle Eagles complete a clean sweep of all four BBL titles by beating Leicester Riders 71-62 in the Play-Offs final ![]() NHL: King lifts Los Angeles (SKY) Updated on Mon, 14 May 2012 08:14:27 GMT Two goals from Dwight King helped the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-2 road win over the Phoenix Coyotes on Sunday. ![]() MLB: Rays edge Orioles (SKY) Updated on Mon, 14 May 2012 07:56:14 GMT The Tampa Bay Rays held on for a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in an entertaining encounter in the American League East. ![]() MLB: Red Sox sink Indians (SKY) Updated on Sun, 13 May 2012 08:42:56 GMT Felix Doubront allowed only three hits over six innings as the Boston Red Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-1 on Saturday. ![]() MLB: Baltimore go top (SKY) Updated on Sat, 12 May 2012 07:09:55 GMT Nick Johnson's two-run homer helped Baltimore claim top spot in the American League East with a 4-3 triumph over Tampa Bay. ![]() MLB: Orioles make history (SKY) Updated on Fri, 11 May 2012 07:50:44 GMT Baltimore Orioles became only the fourth team to open a Major League game with three straight home runs to set up a 6-5 victory over the Texas Rangers. ![]() MLB: Hamilton stars (SKY) Updated on Wed, 09 May 2012 08:09:29 GMT Josh Hamilton became only the 16th player in major league history to hit four home runs in a game as Texas Rangers beat Baltimore Orioles 10-3. |