National Sport


Racism 'a reason for smaller following'

England fans

5:30pm Monday 28th May 2012

England fans' leaders claim the threat of racist abuse has contributed to supporters choosing not to go to Ukraine for the three Euro 2012 group games.


England cruise to series-clinching win

Alastair Cook and Darren Sammy shake hands

4:59pm Monday 28th May 2012

England coasted to a series-clinching nine-wicket win in the second Investec Test against the West Indies, wrapping up victory on the fourth evening at Trent Bridge.

Whelan turns heat up on Martinez

Roberto Martinez

4:52pm Monday 28th May 2012

Liverpool managerial front-runner Roberto Martinez is due to have further talks with the Merseyside club's owners on Tuesday, but Wigan chairman Dave Whelan is trying to force the issue by bringing forward the date he wants a decision from his manager.

England close in on victory

Andrew Strauss

4:16pm Monday 28th May 2012

England's openers were coasting towards a series-clinching victory on the fourth afternoon of the second Investec Test against the West Indies.

Wigan trio face bans

Gareth Hock

4:11pm Monday 28th May 2012

Three Wigan forwards are facing the threat of suspension for their part in the brawl that marred their side's 42-16 win over St Helens.

Euro blow for Barry

Gareth Barry

3:40pm Monday 28th May 2012

Gareth Barry has been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 campaign with a tear to his lower abdomen.

Poyet backs Di Matteo for Chelsea job

Roberto Di Matteo

3:16pm Monday 28th May 2012

Gus Poyet has urged Roman Abramovich to hand Roberto Di Matteo the Chelsea job full time, dubbing the decision a complete no-brainer.

England chase low target

Andrew Strauss (right) and Graeme Swann

2:52pm Monday 28th May 2012

Marlon Samuels scored a counter-attacking 76 not out but England were left to chase just 108 to win the second Investec Test against the West Indies - and with it the three-match series.

England held up by Samuels

England team

1:41pm Monday 28th May 2012

Marlon Samuels frustrated England once again as their chances of wrapping up an early victory on day four of the second Investec Test against West Indies were halted.

Faulds and Wilson lead GB medals bid

Peter Wilson

1:35pm Monday 28th May 2012

Former double Olympic champion Richard Faulds and world number one Peter Wilson will lead Great Britain's 10-strong shooting squad at London 2012.



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