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Injury boost for Given

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is heading back from London after being told he can resume training next week.Read

Strauss speaks after KP fine

England captain Andrew Strauss has reminded his players of their responsibilities after Kevin Pietersen's latest Twitter faux pas.Read

Cavendish squeezed out

Mark Cavendish was denied a fourth stage win in this year's Giro d'Italia as he was edged out on stage 18 by Andrea Guardini.Read

Milner hopes success continues

England midfielder James Milner admits the success of Manchester City and Chelsea over the last few weeks can only be of benefit to the national team.Read

Martinez 'in Liverpool talks'

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan claims manager Roberto Martinez is meeting with Liverpool's owners on Thursday afternoon.Read

'Freak' incident costs McDowell

Graeme McDowell has joined the long list of players to fall foul of golf's rules.Read

Lambert loving life at Norwich

Paul Lambert has again stressed he is happy at Norwich, but accepts his "great rapport" with the Canaries fans could be tested if his side do not remain competitive next season.Read

Lescott empathy for Walcott family

Joleon Lescott has admitted he feels sympathy for Theo Walcott because the Arsenal winger's family do not feel they can travel to Ukraine this summer due to the threat of racism.Read

Button quickest in Monaco

Jenson Button beat the showers that dogged second practice ahead of Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix to record the fastest time of the day.Read

Goal-line technology test at Wembley

Goal-line technology is to be tested at England's friendly against Belgium at Wembley on June 2.Read

Webb: Feigning injury could cost lives

Howard Webb has spoken for the first time about the match in which Fabrice Muamba collapsed and warned players that feigning injury could risk tragedies taking place in the future.Read

Strauss wants to end Windies fight

England captain Andrew Strauss is determined not to let his side rest on their laurels as they seek an unassailable 2-0 series lead when they face West Indies in the second Investec Test.Read

Exiles make move for Griffiths

London Irish have moved to replace departing prop Faan Rautenbach by signing Ospreys tighthead Cai Griffiths.Read

United dismiss Glazer death rumours

Manchester United have announced that rumours circulating on the internet relating to the health of owner Malcolm Glazer are false.Read

Zola backs Di Matteo for Blues post

Former Chelsea striker Gianfranco Zola believes Italian compatriot Roberto Di Matteo is likely to remain in charge of the Blues next season.Read

Kovalainen trouble ends practice

Heikki Kovalainen brought the curtain down early on the opening practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix in spectacular fashion.Read

Fitness concern for Johnson

Glen Johnson sparked a fitness concern ahead of England's friendly with Norway this weekend when he failed to play any meaningful part in an open training session because of an infected toe.Read

Gerrard rules out England retirement

Steven Gerrard has no intention of retiring as an England player after this summer's European Championship.Read

Henrietta Knight announces retirement

Henrietta Knight has announced her retirement, the three-times Gold Cup-winning trainer said on her website.Read

Villa target Martinez again

Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure the secure the services of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.Read

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