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Drogba lauds Chelsea spirit

10:54pm Saturday 19th May 2012

Didier Drogba hailed his side's never-say-die spirit after helping Chelsea claim the Champions League for the first time in their history.

Didier Drogba was the Chelsea hero as Roman Abramovich finally completed his Champions League odyssey as his side claimed a 4-3 win on penalties after the score was drawn 1-1 after extra-time against Bayern Munich.

Team is hungry for more - O'Driscoll

9:56pm Saturday 19th May 2012

Brian O'Driscoll believes Leinster are building a dynasty after they won a record-breaking third Heineken Cup title in four years after beat Ulster 42-14 in the all-Ireland final at Twickenham.

Allardyce hails promoted Hammers

9:55pm Saturday 19th May 2012

A jubilant Sam Allardyce admitted leading West Ham to promotion back to the Barclays Premier League was the biggest achievement of his career.

Leinster claim Heineken Cup crown

7:15pm Saturday 19th May 2012

Irish heavyweights Leinster were crowned European champions for a third time in four years after crushing Ulster 42-14 in the Heineken Cup final at Twickenham.

England on top at Lord's

7:00pm Saturday 19th May 2012

Even West Indies' limpet left-hander Shivnarine Chanderpaul had bleak prospects of blocking England's victory course in the first Investec Test.

Ainslie treasures torch relay run

6:32pm Saturday 19th May 2012

Being the first person to run in the London 2012 Olympic torch relay was almost as special as winning a gold medal, three-time Olympic champion Ben Ainslie said.