Thu, 17th May 2012

National Sport

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.

Final all that matters to Mata

4:31pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Juan Mata

Juan Mata has refused to even contemplate the prospect of playing in the Europa League next season ahead of Chelsea's Champions League final against Bayern Munich.

Cottagers agree new Diarra deal

4:13pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Mahamadou Diarra

Fulham have agreed a one-year contract extension with midfielder Mahamadou Diarra.

Barath and Chanderpaul lift tourists

4:09pm Thursday 17th May 2012

Shivnarine Chanderpaul

West Indies remained on course for a competitive total after two sessions of graft against England's famed attack at Lord's.

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