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Hartley could miss Lions tour

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:38:06 GMT

Dylan Hartley is in danger of missing the British and Irish Lions tour after he became the first player to be sent off in an Aviva Premiership final.

Aguero signs extension

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:29:13 GMT

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has underlined his commitment to the Barclays Premier League club by signing a one-year contract extension.

Westwood happy to be in contention

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:52:46 GMT

Lee Westwood admits it will be ironic if his first victory since moving to Florida comes in England on Sunday, where the world number 12 could win his maiden BMW PGA Championship at the 20th attempt.

Hartley dismissed as Tigers claim title

Sat, 25 May 2013 16:33:26 GMT

Northampton captain Dylan Hartley's British and Irish Lions hopes appear to lie in tatters after he was sent off for dissent during Saints' 37-17 Aviva Premiership final defeat against Leicester at Twickenham.

Garcia moves into contention

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:47:14 GMT

A week in which he has made headlines for all the wrong reasons could still end on the right note for Sergio Garcia in the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.

Root rescues England

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:38:07 GMT

Joe Root compiled a classy half-century on his home ground to keep England afloat on day two of the second Investec Test against New Zealand.

Family affair for Molinari brothers

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:06:22 GMT

Francesco and Edoardo Molinari were hoping to turn the BMW PGA Championship into a family affair as good weather produced equally good scoring at Wentworth.

Rosberg takes Monaco pole

Sat, 25 May 2013 13:25:46 GMT

Nico Rosberg scored his third successive pole position as Mercedes locked out the front row for the second consecutive race.

Ramsay makes move up leaderboard

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:30:58 GMT

Scotland's Richie Ramsay went from a share of last place to inside the top 10 as the BMW PGA Championship resumed today, partly thanks to a "Seve-like" escape on the 18th at Wentworth.

Cleverly eyes Froch showdown

Sat, 25 May 2013 11:01:54 GMT

Nathan Cleverly remains hopeful that Carl Froch's fight with Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night can be the springboard to an all-British light-heavyweight showdown.

Massa unhurt but Ferrari face test

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:47:20 GMT

Felipe Massa walked away unharmed from a heavy shunt in the final practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix that has left Ferrari facing a race against time to fix his car ahead of qualifying.

Cook wins toss, England to bat

Sat, 25 May 2013 10:06:07 GMT

England captain Alastair Cook won the toss and opted to bat as the second Investec Test against New Zealand belatedly got under way at Headingley.

FA charge sees Townsend withdraw

Sat, 25 May 2013 08:18:17 GMT

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championship in Israel after being charged by the Football Association with betting offences.

Peacock raring to start competing

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:33:35 GMT

Paralympic 100 metres champion Jonnie Peacock is ready to step out of the shadows on Saturday afternoon when he competes for the first time since lighting up the Olympic Stadium last summer.

England waiting on Clark fitness

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:33:35 GMT

Calum Clark is a doubt for England's tour of Uruguay and Argentina after an ankle injury ruled him out of Saturday's Aviva Premiership final.

Froch desperate to enhance legacy

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:33:29 GMT

Carl Froch described his rematch with Mikkel Kessler on Saturday night as "the biggest night of my life" as he hopes to avenge his defeat by the Dane three years ago.

Westwood in cocksure mood

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:28:15 GMT

Lee Westwood believes he is the man to watch in Saturday's third round of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth as he seeks the 41st win of his career.

England hopeful of belated start

Sat, 25 May 2013 07:27:41 GMT

England and New Zealand will return to Headingley on Saturday morning, hoping for a belated start to the second Investec Test after Friday's washout.

Klopp laments London traffic

Fri, 24 May 2013 20:25:27 GMT

Borussia Dortmund coach Jurgen Klopp believes his side will be lucky if they manage to get to Wembley in time for kick off in Saturday's Champions League final.

Townsend out after betting charges

Fri, 24 May 2013 18:21:48 GMT

Tottenham winger Andros Townsend has pulled out of the England Under-21 squad for this summer's European Championship in Israel after being charged by the Football Association with betting offences.