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Button eager to hit qualifying pace

Fri, 24 May 2013 07:32:22 GMT

Jenson Button is hoping McLaren can unlock qualifying pace ahead of Saturday's one-lap showdown around Monaco if his new-found happiness is not to be shattered.

Garcia still keen to speak to Tiger

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:58:20 GMT

Sergio Garcia has reiterated his desire to apologise in person to Tiger Woods after European Tour chief executive George O'Grady unwittingly reopened the racism row which has overshadowed the BMW PGA Championship.

Donald not giving up

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:58:18 GMT

Luke Donald today went into the second round of the BMW PGA Championship insisting his hopes of a third win in succession at Wentworth were not already over.

Cook rallies top order

Fri, 24 May 2013 06:15:34 GMT

Alastair Cook leads England into battle against New Zealand today in the knowledge that one of his side may have to give up their Ashes dream to accommodate Kevin Pietersen.

Tipuric ready to fight for spot

Thu, 23 May 2013 22:36:38 GMT

Justin Tipuric hopes Sam Warburton's selection as British and Irish Lions captain will not harm his chances of earning a Test spot against Australia.

Donald's hopes disappear in the cold

Thu, 23 May 2013 21:32:00 GMT

South Africa's James Kingston claimed the clubhouse lead in the weather-disrupted BMW PGA Championship as Luke Donald's bid for a third straight victory suffered a potentially fatal blow.

Kingston holds clubhouse lead

Thu, 23 May 2013 17:11:59 GMT

South Africa's James Kingston claimed the clubhouse lead in the BMW PGA Championship before bad weather caused play to be suspended in the first round at Wentworth.

O'Grady issues apology

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:26:11 GMT

European Tour chief executive George O'Grady has issued an apology for using the word "coloured" when defending the decision not to sanction Sergio Garcia for a controversial remark about Tiger Woods.

Ferdinand targets further trophies

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:43:45 GMT

Rio Ferdinand has set his sights on winning more silverware under David Moyes after signing a one-year contract extension with Manchester United.

Rosberg quickest again in Monaco

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:43:12 GMT

Nico Rosberg is threatening to claim a third successive pole position after twice emerging the quickest man in practice for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

Ilonen on song

Thu, 23 May 2013 13:16:57 GMT

Finland's Mikko Ilonen survived everything the British summer could throw at him, including a brief spell of hail, to set the clubhouse target in the first round of the BMW PGA Championship.

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.

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.