Wednesday 23 May 2012

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Solskjaer not heading to Villa

Solskjaer not heading to Villa

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running to become the new Aston Villa manager, Press Association Sport understands.

Real is 'perfect challenge' for Mourinho

Real is 'perfect challenge' for Mourinho

Jose Mourinho believes the task of leading Real Madrid for the next four years represents "the perfect challenge" for the next stage of his coaching career after he signed a new deal with the club.

Care bares his soul

Care bares his soul

Danny Care is determined to repay the faith of those who stuck by him during a troubled season and inspire Harlequins to their first Aviva Premiership title.

I won't stop tweeting - KP

I won't stop tweeting - KP

Kevin Pietersen has brushed off concerns his latest Twitter outburst could land him in trouble with the England and Wales Cricket Board and has no plans to tone down his comments on the micro-blogging site.

Hargreaves released by City

Hargreaves released by City

Midfielder Owen Hargreaves has been released by Manchester City after his short-term deal expired.

Drogba to leave Chelsea

Drogba to leave Chelsea

Didier Drogba will leave Chelsea when his contract runs out at the end of June, the club have announced on their website.

Haye rejects jibes from Klitschko camp

Haye rejects jibes from Klitschko camp

David Haye has rubbished claims from Vitali Klitschko's manager that he is "afraid" of facing the Ukrainian heavyweight.

Broad up to third in rankings

Broad up to third in rankings

Stuart Broad has achieved a career-best position in the latest ICC Player Rankings following his maiden 10-wicket haul in England's first Test victory over the West Indies, which concluded at Lord's on Monday.

Williams 'proud' of torch role

Williams 'proud' of torch role

Winter Olympics gold medallist Amy Williams said carrying the Olympic Torch was an "amazing feeling".

Ward handed Queen's wild card

Ward handed Queen's wild card

British number two James Ward has been awarded a wild card into next month's AEGON Championships.

McDermott panicking as Leeds stumble

McDermott panicking as Leeds stumble

Leeds coach Brian McDermott is panicking over his side's defence of the Stobart Super League title after a 31-18 home defeat by St Helens left them in the bottom half of the table at the halfway stage.

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Double-killer mother loses appeal

Double-killer mother loses appeal

A mother who murdered her two young children and placed their bodies in holdalls in the boot of her car has lost her appeal against her sentence.

Pub pushes boat out for Jubilee

Pub pushes boat out for Jubilee

It's all aboard at a pub which has been turned into a ship to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee.

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