National Sport for 29 April 2012

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FA approach Hodgson Apr 29 2012

Roy Hodgson has been approached about the England manager's job, the Football Association have confirmed.Read

O'Sullivan in driving seat Apr 29 2012

Crucible showman Ronnie O'Sullivan turned on the style as he went close to thrashing Mark Williams with a session to spare.Read

BOA lose court case Apr 29 2012

The British Olympic Association have lost a court case to keep their lifetime ban for drugs cheats.Read

Assured Tottenham back in top four Apr 29 2012

Tottenham returned to the top four in the Barclays Premier League after a comfortable 2-0 win over relegation-threatened Blackburn at White Hart Lane.Read

Rhinos battle into next round Apr 29 2012

Last season's beaten finalists Leeds were given a fright by Salford before booking a place in the quarter-finals of the Carnegie Challenge Cup after a 16-10 win.Read

Leinster hold off Clermont to make final Apr 29 2012

Defending champions Leinster set up an all-Irish Heineken Cup final with a 19-15 victory after surviving a late onslaught from Clermont Auvergne during which Wesley Fofana dramatically had a try ruled out for the French side.Read

Torres treble as Chelsea hit QPR for six Apr 29 2012

Fernando Torres scored his first hat-trick for Chelsea in a 6-1 win over Queens Park Rangers as they celebrated reaching the Champions League final by roaring back into contention to qualify for next season's competition.Read

Celtic loss adds to Rangers woes Apr 29 2012

Celtic added to the woes of administration-hit Rangers with a comprehensive 3-0 win over their Old Firm rivals in their final Clydesdale Bank Premier League meeting of the season at Parkhead.Read

Whelan: Martinez can leave for big club Apr 29 2012

Wigan chairman Dave Whelan will not stand in Roberto Martinez's way if the manager is offered a bigger job this summer.Read

Torres star as Chelsea hit QPR for six Apr 29 2012

Fernando Torres struck a hat-trick as rampant Chelsea hit woeful QPR with a 6-1 defeat at Stamford Bridge.Read

Hawkins edges ahead of Stevens Apr 29 2012

Barry Hawkins followed up his victory over world number one Mark Selby by edging ahead against Matthew Stevens in their second-round Crucible clash.Read

Terry apologises for red card Apr 29 2012

John Terry has revealed he apologised to Roberto Di Matteo and his team-mates for getting sent off in Chelsea's staggering Champions League triumph over Barcelona.Read

Giggs relishing derby showdown Apr 29 2012

Ryan Giggs has admitted games like the Manchester derby are the reason why he is still operating at the highest level.Read

City not nervous, says Mancini Apr 29 2012

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini claims there have been no nerves in the build-up to Monday's crunch derby against Manchester United.Read

Olympic football tickets to go on sale Apr 29 2012

London 2012 will put 1.4million tickets for the Olympic football tournament on sale from 11am on Monday, organisers have said.Read

Redknapp reveals Modric doubts Apr 29 2012

Harry Redknapp has made a stunning admission that Luka Modric may quit Tottenham this summer.Read

O'Sullivan holds slender lead Apr 29 2012

Three-time champion Ronnie O'Sullivan developed a 5-3 lead over Mark Williams in their second-round clash at the Betfred.com World Championship on Saturday.Read

Wiesberger claims maiden Tour win Apr 29 2012

Bernd Wiesberger cruised to his first career European Tour title as he won the Ballantine's Championship in Icheon, South Korea by five shots from Scotland's Richie Ramsay.Read

McLaughlin - Ulster capable of glory Apr 29 2012

Ulster head coach Brian McLaughlin insisted there is more to come from his side after they battled to a 22-19 victory over Edinburgh to reach the Heineken Cup final.Read

Smith savours ugly Wolves win Apr 29 2012

Warrington coach Tony Smith hailed an "ugly" win as the 2010 Carnegie Challenge Cup winners eased through to the quarter-finals with a 32-16 victory over Bradford at the Halliwell Jones Stadium.Read

Fair reward at last for Dalglish Apr 29 2012

Kenny Dalglish felt Liverpool got their just rewards for once after a stunning hat-trick from Luis Suarez secured a 3-0 win at Norwich.Read

Rodgers rues Swans slip-ups Apr 29 2012

Swansea manager Brendan Rodgers was left to rue costly defensive errors after his side were denied victory by a thrilling Wolves fightback in a breathless 4-4 draw at the Liberty Stadium.Read

Adkins to savour Saints promotion Apr 29 2012

Nigel Adkins admitted he would enjoy a glass of bubbly after guiding his Southampton side to "something special" - promotion to the Barclays Premier League.Read

Moyes left purring by Jelavic Apr 29 2012

Everton manager David Moyes hailed the "massive" contribution from striker Nikica Jelavic as the Croatia international scored twice in the 4-0 victory over Fulham.Read

McLeish hails returning Dunne Apr 29 2012

Alex McLeish hailed the performance of fit-again Aston Villa captain Richard Dunne as his side earned a valuable point in their battle against relegation at local rivals West Brom.Read

Coyle bullish on relegation chances Apr 29 2012

Bolton boss Owen Coyle backed his side to drag themselves out of relegation trouble after seeing them claim a battling point at Sunderland.Read

Martinez eyes completion of great escape Apr 29 2012

Wigan boss Roberto Martinez has challenged his buoyant players to finish off the job of securing Barclays Premier League survival after moving closer to safety with a stunning 4-0 win over Newcastle at the DW Stadium.Read

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