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Rodgers back in the running as Liverpool arrange talks

Swansea City manager revives interest after initial rejection while Martinez prepares to reveal plans.

Jessica Ennis takes a well-earned rest after yesterday’s heptathlon exertions in Austria

Ennis weighs in with telling response to 'fat' critics

Simon Turnbull: Stunning victory in Austria makes Jessica Ennis favourite for London and breaks Lewis's British record.

Cycling: Cavendish's brave bid denied by one point

Alasdair Fotheringham: Overall race contender Joaquim Rodriguez deprived Mark Cavendish of victory in the Giro d'Italia.

Tomkins' tries set example but red cards mar Wigan display

Wigan saved the best – and even a little sample of the worst – until last at the Etihad Stadium last night.

Bresnan leads counter to put England back in control

Stephen Brenkley: Rampant bowlers rip through West Indies top order to undo tourists' earlier hard work.

Donald back at world No 1 after retaining PGA crown

Kevin Garside: He holds off Rose challenge with superb short game that showcases his unflappable style.

Boxing: Froch takes his place among British greats

Steve Bunce: Nottingham fighter can gain wider recognition after his superb title triumph over highly rated Bute.

Monye takes pride after Quins stride to the title

Chris Hewett: Londoners announce arrival among elite by beating Leicester.

Webber clings on to become the sixth winner in six races

David Tremayne: Closest of finishes makes history but it is another frustrating day for Hamilton and Button.

Euro 2012: Greece scouting report

Fernando Santos leads Greece into this summer’s Euro 2012 tournament in a calm yet confident mood.

Sepp Blatter: Penalty shoot-outs must remain, they’re football’s great leveller

As England supporters, we should scorn at any such deciding factor within football. On so many occas...

iBet: Hamilton and Alonso in battle for Monaco Grand Prix success

The last time there were five different winners of the first five Formula One races was 20 years ago...

Olympics

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Great Britain's domination of the rowing scene continued in Switzerland, with five medals secured on finals day at the World Cup event in Lucerne. The men's four, women's pair and women's lightweight double all prevailed, while silver was secured in the men's eight and the lightweight four won bronze.

Deng clear to play for Team GB – but at a cost

Zac Purchase: 'It will be the best rowing team we have ever had'

Reade picks herself up to climb back into Olympic contention

Games will be al-Qa'ida target, says Europol

Olympics fail to involve more people in sport

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Samitar is a Classic first for Harley and Channon

For once yesterday, the spotlight was off Aidan O'Brien, who had taken a record-equalling 27th Irish Classic on Saturday, and on to a young man winning his first of any stripe. Step forward last year's apprentice champion Martin Harley, victorious on the 12-1 chance Samitar in the 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh in a finish dominated by outsiders.

Equestrianism: French shows Olympic form

Power surges to Irish Guineas glory

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Gebrselassie runs out of chances to run in London

Haile Gebrselassie's hopes of appearing at the London Olympics were dashed yesterday after the two-time Olympic 10,000m champion could only finish seventh at the Fanny Blankers-Koen Games in Hengelo.

Ennis weighs in with telling response to 'fat' critics

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Ngoni wins Soto 40 with race to spare

Tony Buckingham had already told alternate skipper Kevin Sproul to take the crew out to a celebration dinner for their three wins and two seconds start to the Soto 40 grand prix in Barcelona, and Sproul’s way of saying thank you included winning the event in Ngoni with a race to spare after another win and a second on today.