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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.

Wade scoops unique award double

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:38:12 GMT

Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.

Ten-year ban for rider Ahern

Thu, 23 May 2013 01:35:49 GMT

Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.

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.

Three new faces for Wallabies

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:23:05 GMT

Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission.

Purdy punished by Alexander

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:13:03 GMT

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy produced a gutsy display before being pulled out by his corner after seven rounds against IBF champion Devon Alexander in Atlantic City on Saturday night.

Parkinson cautious after play-off glory

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:54:08 GMT

Bradford manager Phil Parkinson stopped short of targeting the npower Championship next season after seeing his team sweep aside Northampton with a 3-0 victory at Wembley in the npower League Two play-off final.

Becks bids Paris farewell in Brest win

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:42:56 GMT

David Beckham rolled back the years with a vintage performance in what appeared to be the final match of a decorated career as Paris St Germain celebrated their Ligue 1 title triumph with a routine 3-1 victory over already-relegated Brest.