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Hipkiss calls it a day

18:01 Wed 22 May 2013
Former England centre Dan Hipkiss has been forced to retire due to a shoulder injury.
Hartley to make bid for Lions spot

Hartley to make bid for Lions spot

Dylan Hartley is determined to prove he is not on the British and Irish Lions tour just to make up the numbers when he leads Northampton into the Aviva Premiership final against Leicester.

Becker: Injury may be a blessing

Becker: Injury may be a blessing

Boris Becker regards the injury that has prompted Andy Murray's withdrawal from the French Open as being something of a "blessing in disguise" for the world number two ahead of Wimbledon.

Froch geared up for Kessler fight

Froch geared up for Kessler fight

Carl Froch has promised "an unbelievable, fantastic, phenomenal, vicious, brutal, barbaric fight" when he clashes with old rival Mikkel Kessler on Saturday.

Petrov to take Villa academy role

Petrov to take Villa academy role

Aston Villa have confirmed recently retired Stiliyan Petrov will take up a new role as assistant to development coach Gordon Cowans at the club's academy.

Garcia sorry for 'stupid' comment

Garcia sorry for 'stupid' comment

Sergio Garcia has escaped punishment for what could be construed as a racist remark about Tiger Woods after offering an unreserved apology for his "stupid and out of place" comments at the European Tour's annual awards ceremony.

Ahern found guilty at hearing

Ahern found guilty at hearing

Eddie Ahern has been found guilty of three breaches of British Horseracing Authority rules following a disciplinary inquiry into alleged corruption.

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