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Wade scoops unique award double May 22 2013

Christian Wade was "shocked and humbled" to learn he had gone one better than Jonny Wilkinson by scooping a unique double at the Rugby Players' Association awards.Read

Pellegrini leaves Malaga May 22 2013

Malaga have confirmed that Manuel Pellegrini will not be in charge of the club next season.Read

Kiwis planning to unsettle England May 22 2013

New Zealand will attempt to target insecurities in England's batting order by "getting in their face" and making them "hate" the opposition, according to seamer Neil Wagner.Read

Ten-year ban for rider Ahern May 22 2013

Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.Read

Joe going back to his roots May 22 2013

Joe Root plans to continue "living my dream" by lining up for his first Test appearance on his home ground of Headingley.Read

Hartley to make bid for Lions spot May 22 2013

Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers when he leads Northampton into the Aviva Premiership final against Leicester.Read

Becker: Injury may be a blessing May 22 2013

Boris Becker regards the injury that has prompted Andy Murray's withdrawal from the French Open as being something of a "blessing in disguise" for the world number two ahead of Wimbledon.Read

Froch geared up for Kessler fight May 22 2013

Carl Froch has promised "an unbelievable, fantastic, phenomenal, vicious, brutal, barbaric fight" when he clashes with old rival Mikkel Kessler on Saturday.Read

Hipkiss calls it a day May 22 2013

Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.Read

Pulis disappointed to leave Stoke May 22 2013

Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis is disappointed by his exit but accepts chairman Peter Coates' decision to want to take the club in a different direction.Read

Reyna to lead City's MLS project May 22 2013

Manchester City have announced that former United States international and City captain Claudio Reyna will be the director of football at New York City FC.Read

Waitling out of second Test May 22 2013

New Zealand wicketkeeper BJ Watling has been ruled out of the second Investec Test against England at Headingley.Read

Ahern found guilty at hearing May 22 2013

Eddie Ahern has been found guilty of three breaches of British Horseracing Authority rules following a disciplinary inquiry into alleged corruption.Read

Simpson's funeral details announced May 22 2013

The funeral of former Olympic champion Andrew Simpson will be held in his hometown of Sherborne next week.Read

Bale rues Champions League failure May 22 2013

Gareth Bale admits he found Tottenham's latest failure to qualify for the Champions League hard to stomach.Read

Garcia sorry for 'stupid' comment May 22 2013

Sergio Garcia has escaped punishment for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods after offering an unreserved apology for his "stupid and out of place" comments at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.Read

Martinez set to decide future May 22 2013

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez is to decide his future in the next 24 hours, according to chairman Dave Whelan.Read

Garcia 'wrong and hurtful' - Woods May 22 2013

Tiger Woods has labelled a remark made about him by Sergio Garcia as "wrong and hurtful," but believes there is "real regret" that it was made.Read

Chelsea England players in early return May 22 2013

Chelsea's England players will leave the post-season United States tour following the first of two friendlies with Manchester City, defender Gary Cahill has confirmed.Read

Warner hit with maximum fine May 22 2013

Australia batsman David Warner has been hit with the maximum fine available after pleading guilty to breaching the Cricket Australia Code of Behaviour.Read