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Coleman gets off to losing start May 27 2012

Chris Coleman suffered defeat in his first match in charge of Wales as Aldo De Nigris' double gave classy Mexico a deserved 2-0 victory at MetLife Stadium in New York.Read

Magical Wigan thrash Saints May 27 2012

Wigan demonstrated breathtaking brilliance to maintain their position at the top of the Stobart Super League with a 42-16 victory over St Helens, but the final game of the 2012 Magic Weekend will best be remembered for an all-in brawl which produced three red cards.Read

Bresnan blows Windies away May 27 2012

Tim Bresnan led England to the brink of a series-clinching victory on day three of the second Investec Test against West Indies.Read

Donald tops rankings after Wentworth win May 27 2012

Luke Donald turned on the style again at Wentworth to retain the BMW PGA title and grab the world number one spot back off Rory McIlroy.Read

Donald responds to Rose charge May 27 2012

Luke Donald responded to being caught by Justin Rose with back-to-back birdies and took a two-stroke lead into the final nine holes of the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth.Read

Ashton bags hat-trick as England cruise May 27 2012

Chris Ashton rediscovered his scoring touch with a Twickenham hat-trick as England warmed up for their tour of South Africa with a comfortable 57-26 victory over the Barbarians.Read

Crewe promoted after beating Cheltenham May 27 2012

England Under-18 international Nick Powell produced a moment of magic to help Crewe beat Cheltenham 2-0 in the npower League Two play-off final.Read

Ennis sets heptathlon record in Gotzis May 27 2012

Jessica Ennis answered her critics in resounding fashion by smashing the British heptathlon record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis in Gotzis.Read

England fail to set commanding lead May 27 2012

England took a modest 58-run lead on the third afternoon of the second Investec Test as a spirited West Indies put themselves in contention at Trent Bridge.Read

Webber becomes sixth winner this season May 27 2012

Mark Webber celebrated the eighth win of his Formula One career as history was made in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix.Read

Monye delights in 'special' triumph May 27 2012

England winger Ugo Monye believes Harlequins' first Aviva Premiership title triumph has been made even more special because it was achieved against Leicester.Read

Baltacha crashes out May 27 2012

Elena Baltacha has bowed out of the French Open as the British number one lost in straight sets to US Open champion Samantha Stosur.Read

Eagle start satisfaction for Curtis May 27 2012

Former Open champion Ben Curtis took his revenge on Wentworth's last two holes on the final day of the BMW PGA Championship.Read

Evans knows Bloodgate still lingers May 27 2012

Nick Evans readily accepts that the "tattoo" of Bloodgate will remain with Harlequins, but Quins' first Aviva Premiership title is certain to make it fade a little further.Read

Barry to have scan on Monday May 27 2012

England midfielder Gareth Barry will not have a scan on the groin injury he suffered in the win over Norway until Monday.Read

Hodgson happy with England progress May 27 2012

Roy Hodgson admits his England team is "a work in progress", but as he flew out of Oslo the new manager declared himself satisfied with the start of his reign.Read

Young: England on right track May 27 2012

Goal hero Ashley Young believes England are heading in the right direction ahead of Euro 2012.Read

Windies hit back on day three May 27 2012

England were forced to redraw their game-plan for the second Investec Test as the West Indies took four wickets on the third morning at Trent Bridge.Read

Ennis on course for record display May 27 2012

Jessica Ennis remains on course to break the British record of former Olympic champion Denise Lewis after an excellent start to the second day of the heptathlon in Gotzis.Read

'Heartbroken' Sotherton retires May 27 2012

Kelly Sotherton has admitted to being "heartbroken" after confirming her retirement through injury two months before she hoped to compete at the London Olympics.Read

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