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1:49pm Thursday 31st May 2012

World champion Dai Greene has pulled out of tonight's Diamond League meeting in Rome due to illness.

1:23pm Thursday 31st May 2012

Former England hooker Andy Long has been forced to retire from rugby with immediate effect.

1:06pm Thursday 31st May 2012

Andy Murray climbed off the canvas to defeat Jarkko Nieminen 1-6 6-4 6-1 6-2 in their second-round clash at the French Open.

12:59pm Thursday 31st May 2012

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has pledged to do all he can to keep manager Roberto Martinez happy at the club.

12:48pm Thursday 31st May 2012

Paul O'Connell has been ruled out of Ireland's tour of New Zealand.

12:39pm Thursday 31st May 2012

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan has pledged to do all he can to keep manager Roberto Martinez happy at the club.

12:33pm Thursday 31st May 2012

Aston Villa are set to meet with Paul Lambert's representatives amid reports the Norwich manager has resigned from his post at Carrow Road, Press Association Sport understands.

12:05pm Thursday 31st May 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced his shock retirement from one-day and Twenty20 internationals.

12:03pm Thursday 31st May 2012

England batsman Kevin Pietersen has announced his shock retirement from one-day and Twenty20 internationals.

11:14am Thursday 31st May 2012

Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has been handed a double boost after Shay Given and John O'Shea both trained.