England manager Roy Hodgson has played down fears about the fitness of Scott Parker and is optimistic his squad will all be in good shape for their opening Euro 2012 fixture against France.
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Manchester City's Michael Johnson arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after car crash
Friday 01 June 2012
A Premier League footballer has been arrested on suspicion of drink-driving after an early-morning car crash.
Foley feels 'betrayed' by Trapattoni over Euro 2012 axe
Wednesday 30 May 2012
Kevin Foley felt “betrayed” by Giovanni Trapattoni's decision to leave him out of the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2012.
Tuilagi cleared for South Africa tour
Wednesday 30 May 2012
The England coach, Stuart Lancaster, last night received a significant helping hand from the Rugby Football Union's disciplinary class when Manu Tuilagi, a clear first choice at outside centre, was cleared to play in the three-Test series against South Africa, which begins in Durban in 10 days' time.
Andy Murray wins with ease at Roland Garros
Tuesday 29 May 2012
There were no real alarms for Andy Murray as he eased into the second round of the French Open with a 6-1 7-5 6-0 victory over Tatsuma Ito of Japan this evening.
Kevin Foley misses out as Republic of Ireland name Euro 2012 squad
Tuesday 29 May 2012
Kevin Foley's Euro 2012 dreams were shattered today when he was left out of the Republic of Ireland's final squad because of injury, Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed.
England midfielder Scott Parker delighted to be fit for Euro 2012
Monday 28 May 2012
Midfielder Scott Parker has revealed his joy at being fit for Euro 2012 after finally making the breakthrough into the England side in the past 18 months.
The Sports Matrix: Monday 28 May 2012
Monday 28 May 2012
Windies crumble as England close on series victory
Gebrselassie runs out of chances to run in London
Monday 28 May 2012
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.
Summer 2012: Island life
Sunday 27 May 2012
Snap up a half-price holiday in the Balearics with Mallorca Farmhouses (0845 800 8080; mallorca.co.uk), which is offering savings on last-minute bookings throughout summer.
Howard Jacobson: Asking for pornography that's life-affirming is like asking for tragedy with a happy ending
Friday 25 May 2012
Porn that’s good to us, enhancing rather than degrading, by definition ceases to be porn
Boris Becker suggests Andy Murray pull out of French Open amid fitness concerns
Thursday 24 May 2012
Boris Becker believes Andy Murray might be better off pulling out of the French Open to let his back problem recover in time for Wimbledon and the Olympics.
Referees to undergo drug testing reveals Fifa
Thursday 24 May 2012
Referees are set to be subject to drugs tests, FIFA's medical chiefs have revealed.
Heather Watson negotiates first qualifying match for French Open
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Heather Watson breezed through her first qualifying match at the French Open this morning against Canada's Sharon Fichman.
Darren Bent in Roy Hodgson's plans for World Cup qualification
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Striker Darren Bent has been told by new England manager Roy Hodgson that he will be part of his plans for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
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