Thu, 17th May 2012

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Whelan reveals Reds' Martinez approach

6:52pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Roberto Martinez

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners.

Broad keeps Windies in check

6:50pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Stuart Broad

Stuart Broad and the rest of England's famed pace attack had to earn their successes on an attritional first day of the Investec Test series against West Indies at Lord's.

Snedeker makes light of missing clubs

6:15pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Brandt Snedeker

In a history going back to 1964 the World Match Play Championship has never seen anything quite like Brandt Snedeker's victory over Thomas Bjorn in Spain.

Owen vows to play on

5:58pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Michael Owen

Former England striker Michael Owen has no intention of retiring following his release by Manchester United.

Reds won't rush decision on new boss

5:58pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Ian Ayre

Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists owners Fenway Sports Group are taking the advice of "pre-eminent people in football" in their quest to find the right man to replace Kenny Dalglish.

Olympic Flame handed over to London

5:53pm Thursday 17th May 2012

David Beckham (centre) and Mayor of London Boris Johnson (right) during the official handover ceremony

The Olympic Flame has been handed over to London.

Murray beaten in Rome

5:43pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Andy Murray

Andy Murray came off second-best against a determined Richard Gasquet in the Rome Masters.

Stoner announces retirement

5:18pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Casey Stoner

Reigning world champion Casey Stoner has stunned the MotoGP paddock by announcing that he will retire at the end of the 2012 season.

Odds slashed on Solskjaer to lead Villa

5:15pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Former Manchester United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rapidly emerged as a red-hot favourite to become the next Aston Villa manager.

BOA remove lifetime drugs ban

4:52pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Dwain Chambers

Former drugs cheats Dwain Chambers and David Millar have been formally cleared to take part in the London 2012 Olympics.

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