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Vibrant ceremony opens Games

The much-derided XIX Commonwealth Games officially began on Sunday evening with a vibrant opening ceremony, but there was no getting away from the negativity which has become synonymous with the Delhi event.Read

Hougaard boots Saracens to victory

Derick Hougaard kicked 16 points as Saracens avenged their Twickenham misery with a 26-20 win over Leicester.Read

Earnshaw out of Wales qualifiers

Nottingham Forest striker Robert Earnshaw has withdrawn from the Wales squad for this month's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland.Read

Europe storm back on dream Sunday

Europe take a remarkable three-point lead into the Monday singles at the Ryder Cup after a quite stunning session at Celtic Manor.Read

Clinical Blues see off Gunners

Chelsea moved four points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier League after a goal in each half from Didier Drogba and Alex earned them a vital victory over London rivals Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.Read

More misery for Liverpool

Liverpool's much-publicised issues off the pitch have been eclipsed by their problems on it as they slumped to an embarrassing 2-1 defeat at home to Barclays Premier League newcomers Blackpool.Read

Benitez defends Liverpool reign

Former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended his Anfield legacy.Read

Magic Johnson gives City win

Adam Johnson was Manchester City's instant hero at Eastlands as he came off the bench to give Manchester City a 2-1 win against Newcastle.Read

Workforce lands Arc glory

Derby hero Workforce bounced back to his best to give trainer Sir Michael Stoute his first success in the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe in a thrilling finish at Longchamp.Read

Woods suffers as Europe fight back

Tiger Woods today suffered the heaviest match play defeat in his professional career as the rain-delayed Ryder Cup resumed at Celtic Manor.Read

Westwood maintains Europe momentum

Lee Westwood once again led by example when the rain-delayed Ryder Cup finally resumed at Celtic Manor today.Read

Stoner wins in Japan

Ducati's Casey Stoner made it back-to-back MotoGP wins with victory in the Grand Prix of Japan at Motegi.Read

Foxes unveil Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson has returned to English football as the manager of Leicester.Read

Play set to resume at Celtic Manor

Play in the 38th Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor is due to resume at 1.30pm today after heavy rain returned with a vengeance and caused another lengthy delay.Read

Coyle questions Albion leveller

Bolton boss Owen Coyle claimed the goal that denied his side victory at West Brom should have been disallowed.Read

McCarthy: Henry deserved to see red

Mick McCarthy made no attempt to defend the tackle from Karl Henry that earned the Wolves captain a red card and set Wigan on the way to a valuable 2-0 win at the DW Stadium.Read

Exiles boss thrilled with ugly win

London Irish head coach Toby Booth hailed his team for winning ugly as they retained their position at the top of the Aviva Premiership by beating Leeds Carnegie 40-24.Read

Moyes: Toffees have deserved better

Everton boss David Moyes saw his side move off the bottom of the Barclays Premier League - but believes their performances this season have merited a greater reward.Read

No Lars laugh for Hughes

Mark Hughes criticised referee Andre Marriner for failing to award his side a first half penalty which he believes would have given Fulham victory over West Ham in the London derby at Upton Park.Read

Maguire keen to kick on

Wigan coach Michael Maguire is hoping Saturday's Super League Grand Final triumph can herald the start of a new dynasty for the club.Read

Ferguson satisfied with point

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson pronounced himself content with a draw after seeing his side survive a first-half battering at Sunderland.Read