The schedule for the basketball competition at the London 2012 Olympics has been revealed, with Team GB missing out on a lucrative match with the United States.

Didier Drobga will leave Chelsea when his contract runs out at the end of June, the west London club have announced.

Fabio Capello has emerged as a contender to replace Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool, and on the surface it seems like a good fit.

Euro 2012 kicks-off in just a matter of weeks and in anticipation The Independent is running down the key factors and people to keep an eye on in Poland and Ukraine this summer.

With Kenny Dalglish dismissed following a poor season in terms of their Premier League campaign, Liverpool are on the hunt for a new manager.

Bayern Munich will contest the Champions League final against Chelsea at their home ground in Munich, the Allianz Arena, this Saturday.

West Ham take on Blackpool this Saturday in the all-or-nothing Championship play-off final to determine who will be playing in the Premier League next season.

Wigan have given Liverpool permission to speak to their manager Roberto Martinez over the vacancy at Anfield.

Managers are never too far away from the sack in football, and this season has been no different.

Liverpool have confirmed that Kenny Dalglish has been sacked as manager, just 16 months after returning to the role.