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Millwall chief executive Andy Ambler has insisted that the club are in no rush to appoint a successor to Kenny Jackett.

Former Wolves goalkeeper Matt Murray says the next manager at the Molineux faces a “massive task” following the sacking of Dean Saunders on Tuesday.

Cheltenham midfielder Marlon Pack felt he had “let everyone down” after he saw his first-half penalty saved against Northampton.

Rotherham boss Steve Evans has revealed he is not looking to make a move for former striker Alan Lee.

Defender Nicola Legrottaglie has signed a one-year contract extension with Catania, the Serie A club have announced.

Defending champion Serena Williams eased into the last 16 at the Madrid Open with a straight-sets win over Spanish wildcard Lourdes Dominguez Lino.

The Players Championship gets underway at TPC Sawgrass in Florida on Thursday and organisers are confident the course will have recovered from recent heavy precipitation.

The ICC has been asked to conduct an investigation into the “alleged fixing” of a vote on its Cricket Committee.

Sir Bradley Wiggins fell to sixth in the general classification at the Giro d’Italia after crossing the line 17 seconds behind the peloton on a wet and treacherous fourth stage.

Mikkel Kessler believes his sparring sessions with George Groves and Nathan Cleverly will be perfect preparation for this month’s rematch against Carl Froch.

World No.2 Roger Federer made an impressive return to action with a comfortable 6-3 6-3 win over Radek Stepanek at the Madrid Open.

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Ajinkya Rahane and Rahul Dravid struck half-centuries in the Rajasthan Royals’ nine-wicket victory over Delhi Daredevils in Jaipur.

Turns out Luiz was laughing because the fans were abusing him, not because he’s a winker in the Cristiano Ronaldo style

Mahmood Al Zarooni has appealed against the eight-year ban imposed on him by the British Horseracing Authority last month.

Chelsea interim manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed Eden Hazard will be available to face Tottenham in the Sky Live clash on Wednesday night, but John Mikel Obi and Ryan Bertrand will play no part.

Accrington Stanley’s George Miller has signed a one-year contract extension with the club.

Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez has leapt to the defence of David Luiz who has been accused of helping to get Rafael sent off on Sunday.

Enrico Battaglin wins stage four of the Giro d’Italia but Bradley Wiggins falters, falling 34 seconds behind overall leader Luca Paolini.

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