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Kingston holds clubhouse lead

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:11:59 GMT

South Africa's James Kingston claimed the clubhouse lead in the BMW PGA Championship before bad weather caused play to be suspended in the first round at Wentworth.

O'Grady issues apology

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:26:11 GMT

European Tour chief executive George O'Grady has issued an apology for using the word "coloured" when defending the decision not to sanction Sergio Garcia for a controversial remark about Tiger Woods.

Rosberg quickest again in Monaco

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:43:12 GMT

Nico Rosberg is threatening to claim a third successive pole position after twice emerging the quickest man in practice for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

Hodgson plea to fans over chants

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:44:45 GMT

Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on England fans while urging them not to sing "religious or political" songs in next week's friendly with the Republic of Ireland.

Ilonen on song

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:16:57 GMT

Finland's Mikko Ilonen survived everything the British summer could throw at him, including a brief spell of hail, to set the clubhouse target in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship.

Vettori ruled out of second Test

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:13:38 GMT

New Zealand spinner Daniel Vettori has been ruled out of the second Investec Test against England after he was unable to guarantee his fitness over five days.

Froch sorry over Kessler comments

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:02:01 GMT

Carl Froch has apologised for threatening to "kill" Mikkel Kessler in their IBF super-middleweight fight in London on Saturday night - but will still face an investigation by the British Boxing Board of Control.

Rose and Ilonen lead the way

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:49:19 GMT

England's Justin Rose, twice a runner-up in the BMW PGA Championship, wasted little time in getting to the top of the leaderboard as the European Tour's flagship event got under way at Wentworth.

Rosberg sets the pace in practice

Thu, 23 May 2013 10:31:11 GMT

Nico Rosberg underlined why he may again be the man to beat over one lap ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

No early cold comfort for McIlroy

Thu, 23 May 2013 08:40:46 GMT

Rory McIlroy missed two good chances to get among the early leaders when the BMW PGA Championship got under way at a chilly Wentworth today.

Froch issues Kessler 'kill' threat

Thu, 23 May 2013 07:28:11 GMT

Carl Froch has broken one of boxing's unwritten rules by openly talking about killing his opponent Mikkel Kessler on Saturday.

Pulis disappointed to leave Stoke

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:33:27 GMT

Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis is disappointed by his exit but accepts chairman Peter Coates' decision to want to take the club in a different direction.

Martinez set to decide future

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:33:24 GMT

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is to decide his future in the next 24 hours, according to chairman Dave Whelan.

Pellegrini leaves Malaga

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:33:22 GMT

Malaga have confirmed that Manuel Pellegrini will not be in charge of the club next season.

Cup hero Wilkinson claims award

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:36:35 GMT

Jonny Wilkinson has capped a triumphant Heineken Cup campaign with Toulon by being named European player of the year.

Rafa makes light work of Federer

Sun, 19 May 2013 16:11:38 GMT

Rafael Nadal continued his stunning run of form by crushing Roger Federer in little more than an hour to win the Internazionali d'Italia in Rome.

Ancelotti can see Becks in coaching role

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:57:39 GMT

Paris St Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti believes David Beckham could confound expectations and become a manager.

Broad burst puts England in command

Sun, 19 May 2013 12:24:41 GMT

Stuart Broad sparked an alarming New Zealand collapse on the fourth morning at Lord's as England suddenly surged towards victory in the first Investec Test.

Southee key as hosts bowled out

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:24:50 GMT

Tim Southee finished with a 10-wicket match haul as England were bowled out for 213 on the fourth morning at Lord's in the first Investec Test.

Deans offers hope to absentees

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:52:15 GMT

Australia coach Robbie Deans has left the door open for the likes of Quade Cooper to make the final squad to face the British and Irish Lions after the in-form Reds playmaker failed to make the 25-man group.