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Becks in emotional Paris farewell

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:48:49 GMT

Retiring midfielder David Beckham declared Saturday's match at the Parc des Princes "couldn't have been any more perfect" after captaining Ligue 1 champions Paris St Germain and leaving the pitch in tears in what appeared to be the final match of his decorated career.

Southee key as hosts bowled out

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:24:50 GMT

Tim Southee finished with a 10-wicket match haul as England were bowled out for 213 on the fourth morning at Lord's in the first Investec Test.

McDowell sets up Jaidee showdown

Sun, 19 May 2013 10:11:03 GMT

Graeme McDowell produced a flawless display of golf to book his place in the final of the Volvo World Match Play Championship for the second year running.

Rooney to miss West Brom game

Sun, 19 May 2013 09:31:04 GMT

Wayne Rooney will miss Manchester United's final game of the season at West Brom.

Three new faces for Wallabies

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:23:05 GMT

Code-hopper Israel Folau was one of three uncapped players named in Australia's preliminary 25-man squad to face the British and Irish Lions, with in-form Reds playmaker Quade Cooper the most notable omission.

Purdy punished by Alexander

Sun, 19 May 2013 08:13:03 GMT

Colchester welterweight Lee Purdy produced a gutsy display before being pulled out by his corner after seven rounds against IBF champion Devon Alexander in Atlantic City on Saturday night.

Wane blown away by Tomkins

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:54:12 GMT

Wigan coach Shaun Wane admits he is close to running out of superlatives for full-back Sam Tomkins after the Warriors star decimated London Broncos in a 64-6 romp at the Stoop.

Parkinson cautious after play-off glory

Sun, 19 May 2013 06:54:08 GMT

Bradford manager Phil Parkinson stopped short of targeting the npower Championship next season after seeing his team sweep aside Northampton with a 3-0 victory at Wembley in the npower League Two play-off final.

Clichy signs new City deal

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:50:16 GMT

Gael Clichy has signed a new four-year deal at Manchester City.

Becks bids Paris farewell in Brest win

Sat, 18 May 2013 21:42:56 GMT

David Beckham rolled back the years with a vintage performance in what appeared to be the final match of a decorated career as Paris St Germain celebrated their Ligue 1 title triumph with a routine 3-1 victory over already-relegated Brest.

Warriors crush Broncos

Sat, 18 May 2013 17:37:19 GMT

Pat Richards, Sam Tomkins and Josh Charnley all claimed hat-tricks as Wigan destroyed London 64-6 at the Stoop.

McDowell earns Colsaerts revenge

Sat, 18 May 2013 15:30:59 GMT

Graeme McDowell finally got the better of Nicolas Colsaerts in the Volvo World Match Play Championship, despite a remarkable escape from an unsavoury hazard by the defending champion.

England make early breakthroughs

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:35:21 GMT

Stuart Broad and James Anderson gave England two important breakthroughs with the key wickets of Brendon McCullum and then Kane Williamson at Lord's.

O'Gara bows out

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:22:46 GMT

Ireland and Munster fly-half Ronan O'Gara has announced his playing retirement in order to take up a coaching role with Racing Metro.

Wilshere: Beckham one of the greats

Sat, 18 May 2013 05:51:55 GMT

Jack Wilshere has hailed David Beckham as a true great of the game.

Leinster clinch Amlin Challenge Cup

Fri, 17 May 2013 22:04:26 GMT

Leinster emulated Chelsea by winning the Amlin Challenge Cup to ease the blow of losing their status of European champions - and they did it in style by beating Stade Francais 34-13.

Hull stun Wolves

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:54:14 GMT

Second rower Richard Whiting scored two second-half tries to add fresh impetus to Hull's mid-season revival as they condemned third-placed Warrington to a shock 26-16 home defeat.

Ferdinand close to new United deal

Fri, 17 May 2013 19:51:20 GMT

Defender Rio Ferdinand is expected to agree a new contract with Manchester United early next week.

Anderson gets milestone but England toil

Fri, 17 May 2013 18:40:03 GMT

James Anderson joined Test cricket's elite 300 club, on a tough day otherwise for England against New Zealand at Lord's.

Sick Wiggins abandons Giro bid

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:49:21 GMT

Sir Bradley Wiggins admitted his disappointment after being forced to abandon the Giro d'Italia, a race the Olympic champion had made his number one priority this season.