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Froch destroys Bute in five rounds

Carl Froch

1:04am Sunday 27th May 2012

Carl Froch has proved himself as one of the finest fighters on the planet by destroying IBF super-middleweight title-holder Lucian Bute to become a three-time world champion in his home city.


Barry doubt for Euros

Gareth Barry

11:23pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Gareth Barry will have a scan on Sunday on the groin injury that threatens to rule him out of Euro 2012.

Hodgson off to winning start

Ashley Young (centre) is congratulated by Andy Carroll (right) and Steven Gerrard

9:47pm Saturday 26th May 2012

England launched the Roy Hodgson era in positive fashion with a 1-0 victory over Norway - but were given an injury scare by midfielder Gareth Barry in the Oslo friendly.

Last-gasp Rovers claim derby spoils

Shannon McDonnell

9:39pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Winger David Hodgson struck in the last move of the match to give Rovers a dramatic 32-30 victory in the 216th Hull derby and maintain their 100% record over their arch rivals in the Super League Magic Weekend.

Strauss back in the century groove

Andrew Strauss (left)

7:17pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Captain Andrew Strauss hit his second century in as many matches as England set the foundations for a considerable first-innings lead on day two of the second Investec Test against the West Indies.

Green recalled to England side

Robert Green

7:03pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Robert Green was handed his first England cap since his World Cup disaster in Rustenburg as new manager Roy Hodgson included just four men who began the home defeat to Holland in February.

Huddersfield seal dramatic shoot-out win

Huddersfield Town players

6:37pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Huddersfield held their nerve to win a gripping penalty shoot-out 8-7 to climb back into the npower Championship for the first time since 2001 after a goalless 120 minutes at Wembley.

Donald closing in on title defence

Luke Donald

6:17pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Luke Donald is on course to retain his BMW PGA Championship title - and to return to world number one - after a nightmare day for overnight leader and local boy James Morrison in front of family and friends at Wentworth.

Ennis saves the best for last

Jessica Ennis

6:07pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Jessica Ennis has the British record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis in her sights after a brilliant end to the opening day of the heptathlon in Gotzis.

Brit gymnasts bag Euro gold

Daniel Purvis

5:47pm Saturday 26th May 2012

Great Britain's men produced an outstanding performance to take gold in the team event at the artistic gymnastics European Championships in Montpellier.



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