World & UK Sport for 18 May 2012

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Wigan romp to victory at Huddersfield May 18 2012

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.Read

Solskjaer opens 'informal' Villa talks May 18 2012

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

Di Matteo vows Blues will rule Europe May 18 2012

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.Read

Olympic Flame lands in UK May 18 2012

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

Drogba aims for starring role May 18 2012

Didier Drogba has been forced to deny he is an "actor" as he prepared for what could be his Chelsea curtain call on the biggest stage of all.Read

Strauss ton puts England in control May 18 2012

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

Rose ends Clarke challenge May 18 2012

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

WBC back UK board Haye-Chisora stance May 18 2012

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.Read

Cavendish takes third stage win May 18 2012

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

Strauss celebrates Test ton May 18 2012

Andrew Strauss completed a Test century on Friday, an achievement which had eluded him in his previous 25 attempts over the past 18 months.Read

Norwich reject Holt transfer request May 18 2012

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

Strauss closing in on century May 18 2012

Andrew Strauss edged ever nearer a Test century on Friday afternoon, an achievement which has eluded him in his last 25 attempts over the past 18 months.Read

Poulter and Lewis progress May 18 2012

Holder Ian Poulter recorded his second win in the Volvo Match Play Championship in Spain - but 21-year-old Tom Lewis, the man he beat, is also through to the last 16.Read

Ainslie takes gold on curtailed day May 18 2012

Three-time Olympic gold medallist Ben Ainslie secured a historic sixth Finn world title albeit in frustrating circumstances.Read

Heynckes backs Di Matteo for Chelsea job May 18 2012

Bayern Munich boss Jupp Heynckes believes Roberto Di Matteo should be given the Chelsea job full-time, regardless of the outcome of Saturday's Champions League final.Read

Mixed emotions for Walton May 18 2012

Great Britain defender Sally Walton admits it was difficult to balance the joy of her first Olympic call-up with the disappointment of her team-mates who were not selected.Read

Rodgers rejects Liverpool approach May 18 2012

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

Solid Strauss leads England reply May 18 2012

Andrew Strauss made a convincing start as England replied to West Indies' first-innings 243 all out at Lord's.Read

Pick me for Games on merit - Beckham May 18 2012

David Beckham wants to compete at the Olympics on merit and nothing else.Read

Strauss makes steady start for England May 18 2012

Andrew Strauss made a convincing start as he began England's reply to West Indies' first-innings 243 all out at Lord's.Read

Lewis through to last 16 May 18 2012

England's Tom Lewis beat Australian John Senden on his Volvo World Match Play debut in Spain today - and as a result put himself and defending champion Ian Poulter into the last 16.Read

Davies stays on as Bolton release 12 May 18 2012

Bolton striker Kevin Davies has signed a new one-year contract at the club but Wanderers' relegation from the Barclays Premier League is being felt with 12 players on their way out.Read

Solskjaer in talks with Villa May 18 2012

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has officially opened talks with Aston Villa about becoming the club's new manager.Read

Rodgers knocks back Liverpool approach May 18 2012

Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers has turned down the opportunity to hold talks with Liverpool over the managerial vacancy at Anfield, Press Association Sport understands.Read

Seventh heaven for Broad May 18 2012

Stuart Broad needed just one delivery at Lord's this morning to consign West Indies number 11 Shannon Gabriel to a golden duck, and claim new career-best figures.Read

Falcons swoop for Lawson May 18 2012

Newcastle have signed Scotland scrum-half Rory Lawson on a two-year deal.Read

Key GB pair included May 18 2012

Reading forward Alex Danson and Leicester defender Crista Cullen have both been named in Great Britain's Olympic squad after recent injury scares.Read

Olympic Flame to arrive in UK May 18 2012

The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK on Friday night after it was handed over at a ceremony in Athens.Read

Webb confirms Rhinos exit May 18 2012

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.Read

Thorn targets record haul May 18 2012

New Zealander Brad Thorn could create rugby history in Saturday's Heineken Cup final between Leinster and Ulster at Twickenham.Read

Brown confident of Wigan victory May 18 2012

Huddersfield captain Kevin Brown believes his side can send out a message to the traditional big guns with victory over Stobart Super League leaders Wigan at the Galpharm Stadium on Friday night.Read

Murray hopes to shake off back problem May 18 2012

Andy Murray hopes not to be troubled by a niggling back problem by the time the French Open begins next weekend.Read

Vieira: Gunners need to act fast May 18 2012

Arsenal should have tied up Robin van Persie on a new deal long ago but do still have time to keep the sought-after forward, according to former Gunners captain Patrick Vieira.Read

Gill: United can compete on transfers May 18 2012

David Gill is confident Manchester United will be able to challenge their big-spending noisy neighbours in the transfer market this summer.Read

Broad joins elite band May 18 2012

Stuart Broad put himself in elite company as one of just seven men in the history of Test cricket with a five-wicket haul and a century at Lord's on their CV.Read

Olympic flame to arrive in UK May 18 2012

The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK on Friday night after it was handed over at a ceremony in Athens.Read

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