Tuesday 22 May 2012

National Sport

McDermott panicking as Leeds stumble

Leeds coach Brian McDermott is panicking over his side's defence of the Stobart Super League title after a 31-18 home defeat by St Helens left them in the bottom half of the table at the halfway stage.

Same again for England

England have named an unchanged squad for the second Investec Test, following Monday's opening victory over West Indies at Lord's.

Liverpool manager search continues

Liverpool will continue the process of sounding out prospective candidates for the vacant manager's job this week.

Kidney: Players need to go for it

Ireland coach Declan Kidney has warned his side they have to "go for it" when they head to New Zealand next month for three Tests against the All Blacks.

We're in it to win it - Doyle

Striker Kevin Doyle insists it would be far from madness to consider the Republic of Ireland as potential Euro 2012 champions.

Boente: Haye turned down Vitali fight

Vitali Klitschko's manager claims David Haye dodged a fight against the Ukrainian as he was too scared to take him on.

Olympic torch flame goes out

The Olympic torch has gone out out for the first time during the London 2012 relay, organisers have confirmed.

Sinfield landmark overshadowed by loss

Leeds skipper Kevin Sinfield scored his 3,000th point for the club, but St Helens put a dampener on his celebrations by completing a Stobart Super League double with a 31-18 win.

Euro award for Kearney

Leinster full-back Rob Kearney has been named the European Player of the Year after his outstanding contribution to the Irish province's latest Heineken Cup triumph.

Cook and Bell lead England to win

Alastair Cook and Ian Bell restored order in a century stand which guided England to a five-wicket win over West Indies in the first Investec Test.

Nadal beats Djokovic in Rome final

Rafael Nadal fought his way past world number one Novak Djokovic to lift the Rome Masters title in their rain-delayed final.

Local Sport

ANDREW Osagie's dream of getting into medal contention in the 800m final at the London 2012 Olympic Games was given a huge lift after a brilliant performance in Doha.