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USA TODAY'Sir' David and his royal teammate go for the burn as 2012 torch heads for UKThe IndependentThough they could rather do with one at the moment, the Greeks don't have an equivalent saying to "it never rains but it pours". The best the Greek dignitaries could do then was to blame David Beckham, the Princess Royal, Lord Coe and the rest for ...Olympic games: an eternal flameThe GuardianOlympic flame arrives in UKITV NewsPrincess Anne: Olympics do seem extravagantTelegraph.co.ukBBC News -The Sun -Daily Mailall 1,941 news articles »

The AgeMurray laid low by back injury and needs rest before ParisThe IndependentAndy Murray will go into the French Open beginning in nine days' time hoping that a back injury will not harm his chances at the year's second Grand Slam tournament. The 25-year-old Scot revealed after his 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 defeat by Richard Gasquet in the ...Murray backs off after Gas lossThe SunPAIN GAME ... Murray on his way to defeatThe Scottish SunMurray needs a quick fix after surprise defeat to GasquetDaily MailTelegraph.co.uk -The Guardian -Malaysia Starall 148 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukMurray laid low by back injury and needs rest before ParisThe IndependentAndy Murray will go into the French Open beginning in nine days' time hoping that a back injury will not harm his chances at the year's second Grand Slam tournament. The 25-year-old Scot revealed after his 6-7, 6-3, 6-2 defeat by Richard Gasquet in the ...Tennis-Murray suffers setback, Williams sisters winReuters UKMurray backs off after Gas lossThe SunMurray needs a quick fix after surprise defeat to GasquetDaily MailTelegraph.co.uk -The Guardian -BBC Sportall 350 news articles »

AFPIt's official: expect to be racially abused at EurosThe IndependentThe Foreign Office has reiterated its advice to any black or Asian supporters going to Ukraine for this summer's European Championship that they face the possibility of being racially abused. On Wednesday Theo Walcott's family said they would not be ...Walcott brother and dad fear Nazi yobs in Ukraine at Euro 2012The SunFew Lions: More Russian than English fans buy tickets for England v Ukraine ...Mirror.co.ukEngland star Theo Walcott's family to give Ukraine and Euro 2012 a miss over ...Telegraph.co.ukDaily Mail -The Guardian -Malaysia Starall 82 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukLampard can show he is the king of ChelseaThe IndependentIt is one of the signings of the Premier League era, one that ranks up there with the acquisition of Thierry Henry by Arsenal or Roy Keane by Manchester United. For all the money that has been thrown around by Roman Abramovich in the last nine years, ...Lampard completes unlikely about turn and eyes Champions League gloryDaily Mail'Champions League win would be Chelsea's greatest achievement' - LampardGoal.comGISSA CUDDLE ... Frank Lampard and Roberto Di Matteo after Napoli KOThe SunThe Guardian -Mirror.co.uk -ESPN STAR Sportsall 2,659 news articles »

Globe and MailLiverpool cast net wide as all clear given for Martinez talksThe IndependentLiverpool moved rapidly to replace Kenny Dalglish yesterday with plans to approach at least eight managers from across Britain and Europe, including Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez, Swansea City's Brendan Rodgers, and even an ambitious bid to ...Swansea City chief plays down Brendan Rodgers link to Liverpool FCWalesOnlineLiverpool target managers from Pep Guardiola to Roberto Martinez and Brendan ...Telegraph.co.ukAnfield Pep talk: Liverpool approach Guardiola, Capello, Martinez and RodgersDaily MailThe Guardian -Mirror.co.uk -Daily Starall 460 news articles »

Telegraph.co.ukLiverpool cast net wide as all clear given for Martinez talksThe IndependentLiverpool moved rapidly to replace Kenny Dalglish yesterday with plans to approach at least eight managers from across Britain and Europe, including Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez, Swansea City's Brendan Rodgers, and even an ambitious bid to ...Carragher: Cups were good for Kenny Dalglish but Liverpool need a top-four finishDaily MailLiverpool target managers from Pep Guardiola to Roberto Martinez and Brendan ...Telegraph.co.ukAnfield fans are making job a poisoned chaliceThe SunThe Guardian -BBC Sport -Metroall 2,041 news articles »

Globe and MailFall in revenue at Old TraffordThe IndependentManchester United released quarterly results yesterday that showed the club's revenues dropped in the three months ending 31 March by £4.4m, to £70.8m compared to £75.2m in 2011. That drop would have been greater had there not been increased ...Manchester United's release of Michael Owen continues the striker's long declineTelegraph.co.ukMICHAEL OWEN'S PREM GOALDaily StarDumped Owen determined to play onABC OnlineESPN -Yahoo! Eurosport UK -The Guardianall 311 news articles »

BBC SportChanderpaul's lone vigil is all that keeps Broad at bayThe IndependentWith the passing years, the shoulders, never exactly ramrod straight, have begun to slope. This may be partly the ageing process, partly because Shivnarine Chanderpaul has had to carry the West Indian batting for so long. On the first day of the first ...Anderson is the key to trapping stubborn ChanderpaulDaily MailSIX OF THE BEST FOR STUART BROADSportinglife.comBarath steps up but still falls downESPNcricinfo.comThe Sun -Telegraph.co.uk -The Guardianall 757 news articles »

Daily MailArsenal defiant over Wilshere's long-term fitness with midfielder set for knee ...Daily MailBy Sami Mokbel Arsenal are adamant Jack Wilshere will be ready for the start of pre-season despite growing fears over his long-term fitness. The club said the midfielder, 20, will have surgery in Sweden in the next few days to clear up a problem in his ...Wilshere facing minor knee surgeryHertfordshire MercuryJack Wilshere still on course for Arsenal return despite knee operationMetroArsenal's Jack Wilshere faces knee operation after latest injury setbackThe GuardianGoal.com -BBC Sport -Yahoo! Eurosport UKall 114 news articles »

The SunJim Mallinder given new dealThe SunAnd the Saints rugby director, who was linked with the England job when Martin Johnson resigned in November, has vowed to make the club a power. Mallinder has delivered four trophies in five years, including an instant return to the Aviva Premiership ...Jim Mallinder signs new three-year contract with NorthamptonThe GuardianNorthampton Saints boss Jim Mallinder signs new contractBBC SportMallinder commits future to SaintsThe Press AssociationRugbyweek.comall 68 news articles »

Mirror.co.ukMaloney: Price can become Klitschko successorWBN - World Boxing NewsFrank Maloney is leaning towards his star fighter David Price to overcome Sam Sexton on Saturday night at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool but still believes either man can go all the way to the top of the heavyweight ranks. Price, 28, meets the Norwich ...Price v Sexton: The acceptable face of British heavyweightsMirror.co.ukDavid Price hopes win over Sam Sexton will lead to bigger thingsBBC SportPrice eyes British belt, KlitschkosESPNLiverpool Echo -Boxing Futures -SuperSport.com (blog)all 21 news articles »

Yahoo! Eurosport UKCockerill furious at 'naive' LancasterYahoo! Eurosport UKEngland coach Stuart Lancaster has been sharply criticised by Leicester's director of rugby Richard Cockerill in a club-versus-country row over the fitness of Toby Flood. Cockerill was angry that Lancaster commented publicly on Flood's ankle injury, ...Leicester tell England to keep out of debate over Toby Flood's fitnessThe GuardianLeicester slam England coach Lancaster over FloodRugbyweek.comLancaster looks into Flood warningsThe IndependentTelegraph.co.uk -Daily Mail -BBC Sportall 113 news articles »

Yahoo! Eurosport UKCockerill furious at 'naive' LancasterYahoo! Eurosport UKEngland coach Stuart Lancaster has been sharply criticised by Leicester's director of rugby Richard Cockerill in a club-versus-country row over the fitness of Toby Flood. Cockerill was angry that Lancaster commented publicly on Flood's ankle injury, ...Leicester furious with Stuart Lancaster for divulging 'privileged information ...Telegraph.co.ukLeicester tell England to keep out of debate over Toby Flood's fitnessThe GuardianLancaster looks into Flood warningsThe IndependentThe Press Association -The Sun -Metroall 86 news articles »

MetroJack Wilshere still on course for Arsenal return despite knee operationMetroArsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to jet to Sweden to undergo a minor knee operation in the next few days, the club have confirmed. The 20-year-old has not featured once for the Gunners in the 2011-12 season because of a continuing ankle problem ...Wilshere set for knee procedureGoal.comWilshere facing minor knee surgeryITV NewsJack Wilshere needs surgery but Arsenal play down fearsEvening StandardDaily Mail -The Guardian -Yahoo! Eurosport UKall 112 news articles »