http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/sport/sport-olympics/rss/ Home Page RSS Description http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/strauss-ton-puts-england-in-control-7766866.html Andrew Strauss has silenced his detractors with his first Test century in 26 attempts, spread over the past 18 months. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/strauss-ton-puts-england-in-control-7766866.html 2012-05-18T22:40:09Z Andrew Strauss http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/olympic-flame-lands-in-uk-7766931.html The Olympic Flame has arrived in the UK ahead of a 70-day tour of the country. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:08 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/olympic-flame-lands-in-uk-7766931.html 2012-05-18T22:40:08Z Olympic Flame http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rodgers-rejects-liverpool-approach-7766458.html Swansea have confirmed that manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected an approach from Liverpool to discuss the managerial vacancy at Anfield. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:07 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rodgers-rejects-liverpool-approach-7766458.html 2012-05-18T22:40:07Z Brendan Rodgers http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/di-matteo-vows-blues-will-rule-europe-7766942.html After eight managers, an outlay of £700million in transfer fees and an estimated £2billion overall, Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has promised Roman Abramovich his Champions League odyssey will eventually reach its glorious destination. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:06 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/di-matteo-vows-blues-will-rule-europe-7766942.html 2012-05-18T22:40:06Z Roberto Di Matteo http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/solskjaer-opens-informal-villa-talks-7766948.html Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he has held talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about becoming the club's next manager. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/solskjaer-opens-informal-villa-talks-7766948.html 2012-05-18T22:40:05Z Ole Gunnar Solskjaer http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/norwich-reject-holt-transfer-request-7766816.html Norwich have turned down a transfer request from striker Grant Holt, Press Association Sport understands. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/norwich-reject-holt-transfer-request-7766816.html 2012-05-18T22:40:04Z Grant Holt http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/wbc-back-uk-board-hayechisora-stance-7766856.html David Haye's controversial heavyweight showdown with Dereck Chisora has come under more pressure with the World Boxing Council backing the British Boxing Board of Control's hardline stance on the bout. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:03 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/wbc-back-uk-board-hayechisora-stance-7766856.html 2012-05-18T22:40:03Z David Haye (left) and Dereck Chisora http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/wigan-romp-to-victory-at-huddersfield-7767032.html Wigan pulled two points clear at the top of Stobart Super League with an emphatic 32-12 defeat of previous leaders Huddersfield at a soggy Galpharm Stadium. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/wigan-romp-to-victory-at-huddersfield-7767032.html 2012-05-18T22:40:02Z Josh Charnley http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/cavendish-takes-third-stage-win-7766837.html Great Britain's Mark Cavendish took his third stage win of this year's Giro d'Italia on stage 13 to Cervere. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/cavendish-takes-third-stage-win-7766837.html 2012-05-18T22:40:01Z Mark Cavendish http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rose-ends-clarke-challenge-7766846.html Justin Rose piled on the agony for Darren Clarke with a 6&4 drubbing at the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:40:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rose-ends-clarke-challenge-7766846.html 2012-05-18T22:40:00Z Justin Rose http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/wigan-romp-to-victory-at-huddersfield-7767025.html Wigan pulled two points clear at the top of Stobart Super League with an emphatic 32-12 defeat of previous leaders Huddersfield at a soggy Galpharm Stadium. Fri, 18 May 2012 22:20:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/wigan-romp-to-victory-at-huddersfield-7767025.html 2012-05-18T22:20:02Z Josh Charnley http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/ainslie-takes-gold-on-curtailed-day-7766678.html Three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie secured a historic sixth Finn world title albeit in frustrating circumstances. Fri, 18 May 2012 20:50:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/ainslie-takes-gold-on-curtailed-day-7766678.html 2012-05-18T20:50:02Z Ben Ainslie http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/solskjaer-in-talks-with-villa-7766131.html Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has officially opened talks with Aston Villa about becoming the club's new manager. Fri, 18 May 2012 20:10:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/solskjaer-in-talks-with-villa-7766131.html 2012-05-18T20:10:05Z Ole Gunnar Solskjaer http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/drogba-aims-for-starring-role-7766912.html Didier Drogba has been forced to deny he is an "actor" as he prepared for what could be his Chelsea curtain call on the biggest stage of all. Fri, 18 May 2012 20:00:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/drogba-aims-for-starring-role-7766912.html 2012-05-18T20:00:04Z Didier Drogba http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/pick-me-for-games-on-merit--beckham-7766428.html David Beckham wants to compete at the Olympics on merit and nothing else. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:40:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/pick-me-for-games-on-merit--beckham-7766428.html 2012-05-18T19:40:02Z David Beckham http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/heynckes-backs-di-matteo-for-chelsea-job-7766592.html Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes believes Roberto Di Matteo should be given the Chelsea job full-time, regardless of the outcome of Saturday's Champions League final. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:00:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/heynckes-backs-di-matteo-for-chelsea-job-7766592.html 2012-05-18T19:00:05Z Roberto Di Matteo http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/strauss-celebrates-test-ton-7766825.html Andrew Strauss completed a Test century on Friday, an achievement which had eluded him in his previous 25 attempts over the past 18 months. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:40:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/strauss-celebrates-test-ton-7766825.html 2012-05-18T18:40:09Z Andrew Strauss http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/falcons-swoop-for-lawson-7766036.html Newcastle have signed Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson on a two-year deal. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:20:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/falcons-swoop-for-lawson-7766036.html 2012-05-18T18:20:00Z Rory Lawson http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/poulter-and-lewis-progress-7766403.html Holder Ian Poulter recorded his second win in the Volvo Match Play Championship in Spain - but 21-year-old Tom Lewis, the man he beat, is also through to the last 16. Fri, 18 May 2012 18:10:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/poulter-and-lewis-progress-7766403.html 2012-05-18T18:10:01Z Tom Lewis http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/mixed-emotions-for-walton-7765914.html Great Britain defender Sally Walton admits it was difficult to balance the joy of her first Olympic call-up with the disappointment of her team-mates who were not selected. Fri, 18 May 2012 17:50:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/mixed-emotions-for-walton-7765914.html 2012-05-18T17:50:02Z Alex Danson http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/strauss-closing-in-on-century-7766741.html Andrew Strauss edged ever nearer a Test century on Friday afternoon, an achievement which has eluded him in his last 25 attempts over the past 18 months. Fri, 18 May 2012 17:40:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/strauss-closing-in-on-century-7766741.html 2012-05-18T17:40:09Z Andrew Strauss http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/chainrai-bids-to-buy-back-pompey-7766774.html Portsmouth's former owner Balram Chainrai has made an offer to buy back the stricken club. Fri, 18 May 2012 17:00:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/chainrai-bids-to-buy-back-pompey-7766774.html 2012-05-18T17:00:05Z Balram Chainrai http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/davies-stays-on-as-bolton-release-12-7766132.html Bolton striker Kevin Davies has signed a new one-year contract at the club but Wanderers' relegation from the Barclays Premier League is being felt with 12 players on their way out. Fri, 18 May 2012 16:40:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/davies-stays-on-as-bolton-release-12-7766132.html 2012-05-18T16:40:05Z Kevin Davies http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/solid-strauss-leads-england-reply-7766402.html Andrew Strauss made a convincing start as England replied to West Indies' first-innings 243 all out at Lord's. Fri, 18 May 2012 15:50:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/solid-strauss-leads-england-reply-7766402.html 2012-05-18T15:50:09Z Alastair Cook (left) and Andrew Strauss http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/olympic-flame-to-arrive-in-uk-7765647.html The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK on Friday night after it was handed over at a ceremony in Athens. Fri, 18 May 2012 14:30:03 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/olympic-flame-to-arrive-in-uk-7765647.html 2012-05-18T14:30:03Z Olympic Flame http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/vieira-gunners-need-to-act-fast-7765680.html Arsenal should have tied up Robin van Persie on a new deal long ago but do still have time to keep the sought-after forward, according to former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:40:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/vieira-gunners-need-to-act-fast-7765680.html 2012-05-18T13:40:04Z Patrick Vieira http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rodgers-knocks-back-liverpool-approach-7766130.html Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has turned down the opportunity to hold talks with Liverpool over the managerial vacancy at Anfield, Press Association Sport understands. Fri, 18 May 2012 12:50:08 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rodgers-knocks-back-liverpool-approach-7766130.html 2012-05-18T12:50:08Z Brendan Rodgers http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/murray-hopes-to-shake-off-back-problem-7765660.html Andy Murray hopes not to be troubled by a niggling back problem by the time the French Open begins next weekend. Fri, 18 May 2012 12:40:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/murray-hopes-to-shake-off-back-problem-7765660.html 2012-05-18T12:40:01Z Andy Murray http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/seventh-heaven-for-broad-7766274.html Stuart Broad needed just one delivery at Lord's this morning to consign West Indies number 11 Shannon Gabriel to a golden duck, and claim new career-best figures. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:50:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/seventh-heaven-for-broad-7766274.html 2012-05-18T11:50:09Z Stuart Broad http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/webb-confirms-rhinos-exit-7765729.html Leeds full-back Brent Webb will leave Headingley at the end of the season but team-mate Kylie Leuluai has put his retirement plans on hold. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:50:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/webb-confirms-rhinos-exit-7765729.html 2012-05-18T11:50:00Z Brent Webb http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/broad-joins-elite-band-7765644.html Stuart Broad put himself in elite company as one of just seven men in the history of Test cricket with a five-wicket haul and a century at Lord's on their CV. Fri, 18 May 2012 11:20:03 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/broad-joins-elite-band-7765644.html 2012-05-18T11:20:03Z Stuart Broad http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/whelan-reveals-reds-martinez-approach-7763874.html Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has given Liverpool permission to speak to manager Roberto Martinez, following an approach from the Carling Cup winners. Fri, 18 May 2012 10:40:07 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/whelan-reveals-reds-martinez-approach-7763874.html 2012-05-18T10:40:07Z Roberto Martinez http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/gill-united-can-compete-on-transfers-7765645.html David Gill is confident Manchester United will be able to challenge their big-spending noisy neighbours in the transfer market this summer. Fri, 18 May 2012 10:40:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/gill-united-can-compete-on-transfers-7765645.html 2012-05-18T10:40:05Z David Gill http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/thorn-targets-record-haul-7765661.html New Zealander Brad Thorn could create rugby history in Saturday's Heineken Cup final between Leinster and Ulster at Twickenham. Fri, 18 May 2012 10:40:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/thorn-targets-record-haul-7765661.html 2012-05-18T10:40:01Z Brad Thorn http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/brown-confident-of-wigan-victory-7765662.html Huddersfield captain Kevin Brown believes his side can send out a message to the traditional big guns with victory over Stobart Super League leaders Wigan at the Galpharm Stadium on Friday night. Fri, 18 May 2012 10:10:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/brown-confident-of-wigan-victory-7765662.html 2012-05-18T10:10:00Z Kevin Brown http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/stoner-announces-retirement-7763632.html Reigning world champion Casey Stoner has stunned the MotoGP paddock by announcing that he will retire at the end of the 2012 season. Fri, 18 May 2012 08:50:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/stoner-announces-retirement-7763632.html 2012-05-18T08:50:00Z Casey Stoner http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/british-duo-strike-gold-in-eindhoven-7763875.html Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow ended Great Britain's 74-year wait for a female European Diving Championships title in Eindhoven. Fri, 18 May 2012 07:50:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/british-duo-strike-gold-in-eindhoven-7763875.html 2012-05-18T07:50:00Z Tonia Couch (back) and Sarah Barrow http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/yates-looking-forward-to-wembley-date-7765663.html Cheltenham boss Mark Yates is relishing next Sunday's npower League Two play-off final showdown with Crewe after his side secured a 4-1 aggregate win over Torquay. Fri, 18 May 2012 07:20:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/yates-looking-forward-to-wembley-date-7765663.html 2012-05-18T07:20:01Z Cheltenham Town players celebrate http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/boa-remove-lifetime-drugs-ban-7763582.html Former drugs cheats Dwain Chambers and David Millar have been formally cleared to take part in the London 2012 Olympics. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/boa-remove-lifetime-drugs-ban-7763582.html 2012-05-18T06:40:05Z Dwain Chambers http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/owen-vows-to-play-on-7763717.html Former England striker Michael Owen has no intention of retiring following his release by Manchester United. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:03 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/owen-vows-to-play-on-7763717.html 2012-05-18T06:40:03Z Michael Owen http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/murray-beaten-in-rome-7763675.html Andy Murray came off second-best against a determined Richard Gasquet in the Rome Masters. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/murray-beaten-in-rome-7763675.html 2012-05-18T06:40:02Z Andy Murray http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/cheltenham-to-face-crewe-at-wembley-7763961.html Cheltenham withstood heavy first-half pressure before goals from Jermaine McGlashan and Marlon Pack secured a 2-1 win at Torquay to confirm their place in the npower League Two play-off final. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:40:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/cheltenham-to-face-crewe-at-wembley-7763961.html 2012-05-18T06:40:01Z Marlon Pack http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/olympic-flame-handed-over-to-london-7763701.html The Olympic Flame has been handed over to London. Fri, 18 May 2012 06:20:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/olympic-flame-handed-over-to-london-7763701.html 2012-05-18T06:20:09Z David Beckham (centre) and Mayor of London Boris Johnson (right) during the official handover ceremony http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/broad-keeps-windies-in-check-7763774.html 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 22:20:08 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/broad-keeps-windies-in-check-7763774.html 2012-05-17T22:20:08Z Stuart Broad http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/wilshere-facing-minor-knee-surgery-7763245.html Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is to undergo a minor procedure on his knee in the next few days, the club have confirmed. Thu, 17 May 2012 22:20:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/wilshere-facing-minor-knee-surgery-7763245.html 2012-05-17T22:20:02Z Jack Wilshere http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/mallinder-commits-future-to-saints-7763246.html Northampton rugby director Jim Mallinder has agreed a new contract with the Aviva Premiership club. Thu, 17 May 2012 20:50:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/mallinder-commits-future-to-saints-7763246.html 2012-05-17T20:50:01Z Jim Mallinder http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/reds-wont-rush-decision-on-new-boss-7763718.html 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:03 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/reds-wont-rush-decision-on-new-boss-7763718.html 2012-05-17T19:00:03Z Ian Ayre http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/snedeker-makes-light-of-missing-clubs-7763732.html 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 19:00:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/snedeker-makes-light-of-missing-clubs-7763732.html 2012-05-17T19:00:00Z Brandt Snedeker http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/barath-and-chanderpaul-lift-tourists-7763492.html West Indies remained on course for a competitive total after two sessions of graft against England's famed attack at Lord's. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:30:08 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/barath-and-chanderpaul-lift-tourists-7763492.html 2012-05-17T18:30:08Z Shivnarine Chanderpaul http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/odds-slashed-on-solskjaer-to-lead-villa-7763618.html Former Manchester United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rapidly emerged as a red-hot favourite to become the next Aston Villa manager. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:10:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/odds-slashed-on-solskjaer-to-lead-villa-7763618.html 2012-05-17T18:10:00Z Ole Gunnar Solskjaer http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/owen-set-for-united-exit-7762736.html Former England striker Michael Owen is set to leave Manchester United after revealing he will not be offered a new contract. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/owen-set-for-united-exit-7762736.html 2012-05-17T18:00:05Z Michael Owen http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/ayre-league-results-forced-dalglish-out-7763025.html Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists they had to sack Kenny Dalglish because results did not match up to longer-term expectations. Thu, 17 May 2012 18:00:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/ayre-league-results-forced-dalglish-out-7763025.html 2012-05-17T18:00:02Z Ian Ayre http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/final-all-that-matters-to-mata-7763545.html 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. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:50:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/final-all-that-matters-to-mata-7763545.html 2012-05-17T17:50:01Z Juan Mata http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/defoe-attributes-callup-to-preseason-7763353.html Jermain Defoe thinks a gruelling pre-season training camp in France helped him break in to England's Euro 2012 squad. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:30:03 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/defoe-attributes-callup-to-preseason-7763353.html 2012-05-17T17:30:03Z Jermain Defoe http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/couch-and-barrow-eye-euro-gold-7763375.html Tonia Couch and Sarah Barrow moved a step closer to ending Great Britain's 74-year wait for a women's European Diving Championships gold medal after qualifying first for the platform synchro in Eindhoven. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:20:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/couch-and-barrow-eye-euro-gold-7763375.html 2012-05-17T17:20:02Z Tonia Couch (right) and Sarah Barrow http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/mcleish-reveals-villa-regrets-7763188.html Alex McLeish has expressed his regret at letting down Aston Villa fans following his season of failure with the club. Thu, 17 May 2012 17:00:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/mcleish-reveals-villa-regrets-7763188.html 2012-05-17T17:00:01Z Alex McLeish http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/cottagers-agree-new-diarra-deal-7763507.html Fulham have agreed a one-year contract extension with midfielder Mahamadou Diarra. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:40:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/cottagers-agree-new-diarra-deal-7763507.html 2012-05-17T16:40:02Z Mahamadou Diarra http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/drogba-ready-to-seize-final-chance-7762395.html Didier Drogba has admitted he fell into the trap of thinking Chelsea would be back in the Champions League final a year after losing to Manchester United. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:20:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/drogba-ready-to-seize-final-chance-7762395.html 2012-05-17T16:20:00Z Didier Drogba http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rangers-to-continue-transfer-ban-fight-7762352.html Rangers have lost their appeal against a 12-month transfer embargo and £160,000 fine but administrators Duff and Phelps have suggested they could explore further ways of challenging the sanctions. Thu, 17 May 2012 16:10:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rangers-to-continue-transfer-ban-fight-7762352.html 2012-05-17T16:10:02Z Paul Clark http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/barath-defies-england-attack-7763283.html Adrian Barath defied England's famed pace attack, and the expectations of many, to guide West Indies to a lunchtime 83 for two at Lord's. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:30:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/barath-defies-england-attack-7763283.html 2012-05-17T15:30:09Z England v West Indies http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/coe-relishes-2012-flame-touchdown-7762569.html The touchdown of the Olympic Flame on British soil could trigger the greatest buzz yet about the London 2012 Games, Lord Coe hopes. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:40:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/coe-relishes-2012-flame-touchdown-7762569.html 2012-05-17T14:40:00Z Lord Sebastian Coe http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rio-signals-england-career-at-end-7762393.html Rio Ferdinand appears to have brought down the curtain on his England career. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:10:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/rio-signals-england-career-at-end-7762393.html 2012-05-17T14:10:05Z Rio Ferdinand http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/anderson-double-strike-for-england-7763077.html James Anderson struck twice to spoil much good work by the West Indies - who defied the expectations of many against England's famed new-ball attack for much of the first hour at Lord's. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:30:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/anderson-double-strike-for-england-7763077.html 2012-05-17T13:30:09Z James Anderson (centre) http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/hodgson-puts-faith-in-oxladechamberlain-7762394.html England boss Roy Hodgson is preparing to sling Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain "in at the deep end" to see if he can cut it at Euro 2012. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/hodgson-puts-faith-in-oxladechamberlain-7762394.html 2012-05-17T13:00:05Z Roy Hodgson http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/poulter-relishing-cutthroat-match-play-7762737.html If Ian Poulter was put in charge of world golf - now there's a thought - half the tournaments during the year would be match play. Thu, 17 May 2012 13:00:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/poulter-relishing-cutthroat-match-play-7762737.html 2012-05-17T13:00:00Z Ian Poulter http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/davis-backs-young-side-to-win-at-wembley-7762342.html Crewe boss Steve Davis has backed his young side to finish the job after they sealed a trip to Wembley in the npower League Two play-off final. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:40:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/davis-backs-young-side-to-win-at-wembley-7762342.html 2012-05-17T12:40:00Z Steve Davis http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/bairstow-handed-england-debut-7762790.html Jonny Bairstow will make his Test debut against West Indies at Lord's today. Thu, 17 May 2012 12:20:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/bairstow-handed-england-debut-7762790.html 2012-05-17T12:20:05Z Jonny Bairstow http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/sacked-dalglish-backs-owners-7762351.html Sacked Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has given his backing to owners Fenway Sports Group. Thu, 17 May 2012 11:10:08 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/sacked-dalglish-backs-owners-7762351.html 2012-05-17T11:10:08Z Kenny Dalglish http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/strauss-not-losing-taste-for-captaincy-7757815.html Andrew Strauss insists he is "not even close" to thinking he has had enough of the England captaincy, despite his long and vain search for his 20th Test century. Thu, 17 May 2012 10:40:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/strauss-not-losing-taste-for-captaincy-7757815.html 2012-05-17T10:40:02Z Andrew Strauss http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/scotland-go-dutch-with-visser-7757450.html Holland-born Tim Visser will seek to prove his ability on the Test stage after being selected by Scotland for the summer tour to Australia, Fiji and Samoa. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:30:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/scotland-go-dutch-with-visser-7757450.html 2012-05-17T09:30:02Z Tim Visser http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/suarez-row-pressure-worst-for-evra-7762396.html Patrice Evra has admitted the pressure he was under prior to his non-handshake with Luis Suarez was the greatest he had ever felt in his life. Thu, 17 May 2012 09:30:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/suarez-row-pressure-worst-for-evra-7762396.html 2012-05-17T09:30:01Z Patrice Evra http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/cavendish-fourth-as-ferrari-takes-stage-7757932.html Roberto Ferrari won the longest stage of this year's Giro d'Italia from Assisi to Montecatini as Great Britain's Mark Cavendish finished fourth. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:50:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/cavendish-fourth-as-ferrari-takes-stage-7757932.html 2012-05-17T07:50:00Z Mark Cavendish http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/terry-picked-for-footballing-reasons-7757720.html Roy Hodgson focused on footballing matters as he explained the selection of John Terry and the omission of Rio Ferdinand in his England squad for this summer's European Championship. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:20:08 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/terry-picked-for-footballing-reasons-7757720.html 2012-05-17T07:20:08Z Roy Hodgson http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/ferdinand-misses-euros-7757562.html Rio Ferdinand has been left out of England's Euro 2012 squad. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:20:07 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/ferdinand-misses-euros-7757562.html 2012-05-17T07:20:07Z Rio Ferdinand http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/barton-accepts-one-charge-denies-second-7757995.html QPR captain Joey Barton has accepted a charge of violent conduct against Manchester City's Sergio Aguero but denied the same charge for his confrontation with Vincent Kompany. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:20:06 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/barton-accepts-one-charge-denies-second-7757995.html 2012-05-17T07:20:06Z Joey Barton (centre) http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/evra-proud-despite-difficult-campaign-7758009.html Patrice Evra has described this season as the most difficult of his entire career and lifted the lid on the emotions he felt when Luis Suarez snubbed his pre-match handshake at Old Trafford. Thu, 17 May 2012 07:20:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/evra-proud-despite-difficult-campaign-7758009.html 2012-05-17T07:20:04Z Luis Suarez (left) and Patrice Evra http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/dalglish-sacked-by-liverpool-7757893.html Liverpool have terminated the contract of manager Kenny Dalglish, owners Fenway Sports Group and the club have confirmed. Thu, 17 May 2012 06:50:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/dalglish-sacked-by-liverpool-7757893.html 2012-05-17T06:50:09Z Kenny Dalglish http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/sfa-panel-rejects-rangers-appeal-7758146.html Rangers have lost their appeal against a £160,000 fine and 12-month transfer embargo. Thu, 17 May 2012 06:50:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/sfa-panel-rejects-rangers-appeal-7758146.html 2012-05-17T06:50:05Z Ibrox Stadium http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/crewe-book-wembley-date-7758110.html Seventeen-year-old Max Clayton scored the goal which sent Crewe to Wembley for the npower League Two play-off final courtesy of a 3-2 aggregate win over Southend. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:30:03 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/crewe-book-wembley-date-7758110.html 2012-05-16T23:30:03Z Ajay Leitch-Smith celebrates http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/boa-set-to-rubberstamp-rule-change-7757934.html The lifetime Olympics ban for British drugs cheats is expected to be formally removed on Thursday. Wed, 16 May 2012 23:00:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/boa-set-to-rubberstamp-rule-change-7757934.html 2012-05-16T23:00:00Z Dwain Chambers http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/odriscoll-named-crawley-boss-7757916.html Sean O'Driscoll has been appointed as the new manager of Crawley. Wed, 16 May 2012 20:40:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/odriscoll-named-crawley-boss-7757916.html 2012-05-16T20:40:04Z Sean O'Driscoll http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/bent-sticking-with-villa-7757793.html Striker Darren Bent has pledged his commitment to Aston Villa and revealed a determination to get behind the new manager when he is appointed. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:30:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/bent-sticking-with-villa-7757793.html 2012-05-16T19:30:04Z Darren Bent http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/qpr-to-investigate-barton-incident-7757915.html QPR will conduct an internal investigation into Joey Barton's dismissal against Manchester City and his subsequent conduct, the club have announced. Wed, 16 May 2012 18:20:06 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/qpr-to-investigate-barton-incident-7757915.html 2012-05-16T18:20:06Z Joey Barton (right) http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/williams-team-member-home-after-fire-7757153.html The Williams team member burned in the fire following Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix has returned to England where he will receive further medical assistance, the marque have confirmed. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/williams-team-member-home-after-fire-7757153.html 2012-05-16T17:30:00Z Frank Williams http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/murray-fends-off-nalbandian-challenge-7754304.html Andy Murray was pushed to the limit by former Wimbledon runner-up David Nalbandian before booking his place in the third round of the Rome Masters with a 6-1 4-6 7-5 victory. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:20:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/murray-fends-off-nalbandian-challenge-7754304.html 2012-05-16T17:20:01Z Andy Murray http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/new-deal-for-mackie-7757285.html QPR striker Jamie Mackie has signed a one-year extension to his contract. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/new-deal-for-mackie-7757285.html 2012-05-16T17:00:05Z Jamie Mackie http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/technology-trial-in-southampton-7757653.html Goal-line technology will be trialled live for the first time in Wednesday night's Hampshire FA Senior Cup final in Southampton. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:00:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/technology-trial-in-southampton-7757653.html 2012-05-16T17:00:04Z Goal-line technology http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/sfa-seek-more-detail-of-green-consortium-7756946.html Scottish Football Association chief executive Stewart Regan will seek to discover the full composition of the Charles Green consortium which is set to take over at Rangers. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:50:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/sfa-seek-more-detail-of-green-consortium-7756946.html 2012-05-16T15:50:04Z Rangers http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/prior-not-ready-to-believe-the-hype-7756677.html Matt Prior was in philosophical mood as he prepared to celebrate the fifth anniversary of his Test debut on Thursday against West Indies at Lord's. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:40:02 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/prior-not-ready-to-believe-the-hype-7756677.html 2012-05-16T15:40:02Z Matt Prior http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/bent-villa-struggles-down-to-players-7757286.html Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits the players have to share some responsibility for the departure of Alex McLeish but he thinks the sacking will have come as a relief for his former manager. Wed, 16 May 2012 15:00:06 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/bent-villa-struggles-down-to-players-7757286.html 2012-05-16T15:00:06Z Darren Bent http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/olympic-flame-role-for-beckham-7757085.html David Beckham is to make a special guest appearance at the official handover ceremony of the Olympic Flame in Athens and bring it back to Britain for the torch relay. Wed, 16 May 2012 14:00:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/olympic-flame-role-for-beckham-7757085.html 2012-05-16T14:00:00Z David Beckham http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/modric-to-decide-future-after-euros-7756660.html Tottenham midfielder Luka Modric is in no rush to sort out his club future. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:30:06 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/modric-to-decide-future-after-euros-7756660.html 2012-05-16T13:30:06Z Luka Modric http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/ferdinand-set-to-miss-euros-7756654.html Rio Ferdinand is set to be left out of England's Euro 2012 squad when it is unveiled by new manager Roy Hodgson on Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:40:09 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/ferdinand-set-to-miss-euros-7756654.html 2012-05-16T12:40:09Z Rio Ferdinand http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/scotlands-shingler-appeal-rejected-7757037.html Steven Shingler is tied to Wales and ineligible to play Test rugby for Scotland, the International Rugby Board's council has ruled in a unanimous decision. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:50:04 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/scotlands-shingler-appeal-rejected-7757037.html 2012-05-16T11:50:04Z Steven Shingler http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/goalline-technology-could-start-soon-7756661.html Goal-line technology could be brought in halfway through next season, according to Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:10:07 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/goalline-technology-could-start-soon-7756661.html 2012-05-16T11:10:07Z Richard Scudamore http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/barton-deserves-heavy-sanction--taylor-7756662.html Gordon Taylor has strongly condemned Joey Barton, claiming the QPR captain fully deserves a lengthy ban for his antics during and after Sunday's defeat at Manchester City. Wed, 16 May 2012 11:10:06 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/barton-deserves-heavy-sanction--taylor-7756662.html 2012-05-16T11:10:06Z Joey Barton http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/catalan-sign-taia-7756804.html Catalan Dragons have signed signed Newcastle Knights back rower Zeb Taia on a three-year contract. Wed, 16 May 2012 10:50:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/catalan-sign-taia-7756804.html 2012-05-16T10:50:01Z Rugby League http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/lawrie-has-motivation-7756683.html Paul Lawrie aims to mark his 500th European Tour event this week at the Volvo World Match Play Championship by showing "there is a wee bit left in the tank yet". Wed, 16 May 2012 10:30:00 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/lawrie-has-motivation-7756683.html 2012-05-16T10:30:00Z Paul Lawrie http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/flood-given-south-africa-deadline-7754283.html Toby Flood will be ruled out of England's tour to South Africa if he is not fit in time to play the first Test on June 9, head coach Stuart Lancaster has indicated. Wed, 16 May 2012 09:50:01 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/flood-given-south-africa-deadline-7754283.html 2012-05-16T09:50:01Z Toby Flood http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/gers-appeal-over-sanctions-to-be-heard-7756671.html Rangers' appeal against sanctions imposed by the Scottish Football Association will be heard on Wednesday as the Glasgow giants attempt to see a year-long ban on signing players overturned. Wed, 16 May 2012 08:40:05 BST http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/pasportsfeeds/gers-appeal-over-sanctions-to-be-heard-7756671.html 2012-05-16T08:40:05Z Rangers