Saturday 19 May 2012

National Sport Headlines

Wigan romp to victory at Huddersfield

Wigan romp to victory at Huddersfield

Wigan pulled two points clear at the top of Stobart Super League with an emphatic 32-12 defeat of previous leaders Huddersfield at a soggy Galpharm Stadium.

Solskjaer opens 'informal' Villa talks

Solskjaer opens 'informal' Villa talks

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he has held talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about becoming the club's next manager.

Di Matteo vows Blues will rule Europe

Di Matteo vows Blues will rule Europe

After eight managers, an outlay of £700million in transfer fees and an estimated £2billion overall, Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo has promised Roman Abramovich his Champions League odyssey will eventually reach its glorious destination.

Olympic Flame lands in UK

Olympic Flame lands in UK

The Olympic Flame has arrived in the UK ahead of a 70-day tour of the country.

Strauss ton puts England in control

Strauss ton puts England in control

Andrew Strauss has silenced his detractors with his first Test century in 26 attempts, spread over the past 18 months.

Rose ends Clarke challenge

Rose ends Clarke challenge

Justin Rose piled on the agony for Darren Clarke with a 6&4 drubbing at the Volvo World Match Play Championship in Spain.

Cavendish takes third stage win

Cavendish takes third stage win

Great Britain's Mark Cavendish took his third stage win of this year's Giro d'Italia on stage 13 to Cervere.

WBC back UK board Haye-Chisora stance

WBC back UK board Haye-Chisora stance

David Haye's controversial heavyweight showdown with Dereck Chisora has come under more pressure with the World Boxing Council backing the British Boxing Board of Control's hardline stance on the bout.

Norwich reject Holt transfer request

Norwich reject Holt transfer request

Norwich have turned down a transfer request from striker Grant Holt, Press Association Sport understands.

Rodgers rejects Liverpool approach

Rodgers rejects Liverpool approach

Swansea have confirmed that manager Brendan Rodgers has rejected an approach from Liverpool to discuss the managerial vacancy at Anfield.

Webb confirms Rhinos exit

Webb confirms Rhinos exit

Leeds full-back Brent Webb will leave Headingley at the end of the season but team-mate Kylie Leuluai has put his retirement plans on hold.

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8,450 students suspected of copying

8,450 students suspected of copying

Almost 8,500 students were suspected of copying in their university applications last year.

Warsi condemns sex scandal Muslims

Warsi condemns sex scandal Muslims

Muslim cabinet minister Baroness Warsi has hit out at the "small minority" of Pakistani men who see white girls as "fair game".

Body found in search for fishermen

Body found in search for fishermen

A body believed to be that of one of three fishermen missing since Thursday morning has been recovered from the sea, police said.