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8:24am Thursday 31st May 2012

Stephen Kelly and Paul McShane have told Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni they are ready to step into the breach if he needs them.

7:33am Thursday 31st May 2012

The rise in player wages has reached record levels in the Premier League - a worrying trend with clubs now subject to UEFA's financial fair play rules.

7:22am Thursday 31st May 2012

Dwain Chambers admitted emotions have had to be "put to one side" as he prepares to compete in his first relay for Great Britain for six years.

7:03am Thursday 31st May 2012

Andy Murray will face an opponent full of confidence when he steps on to the red clay of Court Philippe Chatrier in the second round of the French Open.

6:50am Thursday 31st May 2012

Frank Lampard has emerged as a major doubt for England's Euro 2012 campaign and faces a crucial scan to determine whether he can travel with the squad.

6:37am Thursday 31st May 2012

Liverpool's two-week search for a new manager is set to be concluded, once owners Fenway Sports Group come up with acceptable compensation to take Brendan Rodgers from Swansea.

6:29am Thursday 31st May 2012

Aston Villa are to step up their efforts to make Norwich boss Paul Lambert their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.

12:06am Thursday 31st May 2012

Frank Lampard is England's latest Euro 2012 fitness doubt but the veteran midfielder believes the man-management capabilities of Roy Hodgson will hold the key to how England perform at Euro 2012.

11:10pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

West Indies have called up mystery spinner Sunil Narine after Kemar Roach was ruled out of the rest of the England tour due to a shin injury.

9:19pm Wednesday 30th May 2012

Aston Villa will step up their efforts to make Norwich boss Paul Lambert their new manager in the next 24 hours, Press Association Sport understands.