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Westfield appeals spot-fix conviction

Mervyn Westfield

6:53am Thursday 24th May 2012

The first county cricketer in England to be prosecuted for spot-fixing launches a challenge against his conviction.


London Welsh to step up promotion fight

Rugby ball

6:39am Thursday 24th May 2012

London Welsh are set to step up their fight for Aviva Premiership status after taking charge of the Championship final against Cornish Pirates.

Chelsea manager decision looms

Roberto Di Matteo (centre)

6:29am Thursday 24th May 2012

European champions Chelsea may appoint a new manager in the next couple of weeks and interim boss Roberto Di Matteo has enhanced his chances after guiding the Blues to their maiden Champions League title, according to the club's chief executive Ron Gourlay.

Rooney must handle boredom - Keane

Wayne Rooney

6:29am Thursday 24th May 2012

Wayne Rooney's biggest battle at Euro 2012 will be to stop himself becoming bored while he serves a two-match suspension, according to former Republic of Ireland midfielder Roy Keane.

City title fun is over - Kidd

Brian Kidd (right) and Roberto Mancini

6:29am Thursday 24th May 2012

Manchester City assistant boss Brian Kidd believes the time for celebrating their first title in 44 years is over.

Kalou and Boswinga face Chelsea exit

Salomon Kalou (left) and Jose Bosingwa (centre)

6:29am Thursday 24th May 2012

Chelsea are to announce that neither Salomon Kalou nor Jose Bosingwa will be retained by the club ahead of the new season, Press Association Sport understands.

Doha and Baku out of running for 2020

Khalifa International Stadium

6:20am Thursday 24th May 2012

The cities of Doha and Baku have been cut from the list of candidates to stage the 2020 Olympic Games.

Banned Barton faces club investigation

Joey Barton (left)

6:19am Thursday 24th May 2012

QPR are set to launch their own internal investigation after captain Joey Barton was handed a 12-match ban by the Football Association for "tarnishing the image of football" in the wake of his sending-off at Manchester City.

Taylor won't defend Barton's actions

Joey Barton (centre)

6:19am Thursday 24th May 2012

Joey Barton's behaviour in the incident which led to him being banned for 12 matches cannot be excused, according to players union boss Gordon Taylor.

Pietersen fined over Knight comments

Kevin Pietersen

10:32pm Wednesday 23rd May 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has been fined for comments made on Twitter about Sky television commentator Nick Knight.



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