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KP announces ODI retirement

Kevin Pietersen

12:03pm Thursday 31st May 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced his shock retirement from one-day and Twenty20 internationals.


Key duo return to training

Shay Given

11:14am Thursday 31st May 2012

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has been handed a double boost after Shay Given and John O'Shea both trained.

Ennis laughs off 'fat' comment

Jessica Ennis

9:14am Thursday 31st May 2012

Olympic hopeful Jessica Ennis has laughed off suggestions that she was "fat".

Versatile Kelly ready for action

Stephen Kelly

8:24am Thursday 31st May 2012

Stephen Kelly and Paul McShane have told Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni they are ready to step into the breach if he needs them.

Premier League wages hit new high

Etihad Stadium

7:33am Thursday 31st May 2012

The rise in player wages has reached record levels in the Premier League - a worrying trend with clubs now subject to UEFA's financial fair play rules.

Chambers ready for relay return

Dwain Chambers

7:22am Thursday 31st May 2012

Dwain Chambers admitted emotions have had to be "put to one side" as he prepares to compete in his first relay for Great Britain for six years.

Nieminen relishing Murray challenge

Andy Murray

7:03am Thursday 31st May 2012

Andy Murray will face an opponent full of confidence when he steps on to the red clay of Court Philippe Chatrier in the second round of the French Open.

Lampard faces crucial scan

Frank Lampard

6:50am Thursday 31st May 2012

Frank Lampard has emerged as a major doubt for England's Euro 2012 campaign and faces a crucial scan to determine whether he can travel with the squad.

Reds poised to confirm Rodgers selection

Brendan Rodgers

6:37am Thursday 31st May 2012

Liverpool's two-week search for a new manager is set to be concluded, once owners Fenway Sports Group come up with acceptable compensation to take Brendan Rodgers from Swansea.

Villa 'set sights on Lambert'

Paul Lambert

6:29am Thursday 31st May 2012

Aston Villa are to step up their efforts to make Norwich boss Paul Lambert their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.



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