Organisation: Five Live

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soccer

Footballer 'gambled away £7m in three years'

A footballer in the UK has lost an estimated £7m in three years of gambling, according to charity Sporting Chance.

racing

Esha Ness triumphs in the Grand National that never was

world

Strike disrupts BBC news programmes

world

BBC journalists go on strike

rugby

Woodward: England the team to avoid in draw

soccer

'Sexist' comments controversy rumbles on

Owens: Rugby reaction will surprise Thomas

Nigel Owens has assured Wales full-back Gareth Thomas he will be “very pleasantly surprised” by the reaction of the rugby world to his coming out.

Sat, 19 Dec, 2009

Fry warns Eriksson of tough task at Notts County

Peterborough director of football Barry Fry has praised former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson for taking on a “tremendous challenge” by joining League Two side Notts County.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2009

Moyes rules out Everton sales

Everton boss David Moyes has warned rival clubs that his best players are not for sale this summer.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2009

Mancini 'offered Sunderland job'

Roberto Mancini claims he has been offered the chance to manage Sunderland.

Sun, 31 May, 2009

Whelan wants £3m for Bruce

Wigan chairman David Whelan revealed today he wants £3m compensation from Sunderland for manager Steve Bruce.

Sun, 31 May, 2009

Latics turn down Baines offer

Wigan manager Chris Hutchings has revealed the club have turned down an offer from Everton from defender Leighton Baines.

Tue, 31 Jul, 2007

United and Roma could be punished after violent scenes

Manchester United and Roma are both facing the threat of disciplinary action following the shameful scenes of violence in the Stadio Olimpico last night.

Thu, 05 Apr, 2007

Return to Dibley for one-off special

The Vicar Of Dibley is coming back for a one-off special, writer Richard Curtis revealed today.

Wed, 03 Jan, 2007

Barwick: FA not to blame over Wembley

Football Association chief executive Brian Barwick believes Soho Square officials have been unfairly criticised for Wembley Stadium not being completed on time.

Wed, 30 Aug, 2006

Chelsea reject Mikel claims

Chelsea insist Manchester United’s claims they acted outside the laws of the game with regard to Nigerian teenager John Obi Mikel are “without foundation”.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2006

Chelsea fury over leaked Mikel letter

CHELSEA have reacted furiously to a leaked letter in which Manchester United accuse them of acting outside the laws of the game in their attempts to sign Nigerian teenager John Obi Mikel.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2006

Boys from Brazil beat ’Pool in ‘greats’ poll

BRAZIL’S 1970 World Cup-winning team are the greatest side in sport, according to BBC Radio Five Live listeners.

Sat, 24 Dec, 2005

BHS: Business is difficult

Billionaire retailer Philip Green conceded today that his BHS chain was under pressure after admitting mistakes had been made with some ranges.

Wed, 16 Nov, 2005

Sainsbury in renewed bid at Leeds

Sebastian Sainsbury today insisted the consortium bidding to buy Leeds would prove they had the necessary funds to complete the deal.

Fri, 29 Oct, 2004

O’Neill wins damages over BBC’s agent claims

CELTIC manager Martin O’Neill has won “substantial” damages from the BBC over claims he “exploited the loose disciplines of football” over transfer deals.

Tue, 05 Oct, 2004

'Great deal' for Chelsea - Bates

Chelsea owner Ken Bates has hailed a new era for the Premiership club after he agreed to sell his majority shareholding to a millionaire Russian businessman.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2003

Baron calls for neutral solution to Six Nations problem

The chief executive of the RFU Francis Baron has rejected calls for the Six Nations championship to continue without Ireland.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2001