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Archive: Sport
F1 controversy: Hague calls Bahrain after protester death
William Hague has called the foreign minister of Bahrain to express "concern" about violence in the country as it holds the Formula One Grand Prix.
UK won't demand Bahrain grand prix cancellation
Govt defends Olympic torch role
Public want Olympic boycott, politics.co.uk poll suggests
Comment: F1 decision shows the BBC is out of touch
The BBC's decision to scrap Formula One is a sign of how unaccountable it has become.
England skipper offers advice to politicians
England cricket captain Andrew Strauss has offered some handy hints on leadership to Britain's politicians - after saying he thinks the UK's parties have got "bogged down".
Break with tradition: Welsh flag flies over Downing Street
A Welsh flag will fly over Downing Street on Saturday in support of the last British team remaining in the Rugby World Cup.
Comment: Tackling homophobia in sport
Encouraging more gay role models in sport will show young people that sexuality is no barrier to achievement.
England humiliated as Fifa closes ranks to re-elect Blatter
English proposals to delay the election of Fifa's president until a reformist candidate could stand were humiliatingly rebuffed today when Sepp Blatter was re-elected.
MPs lash out at Blatter as Fifa crisis deepens
MPs have waded into the row over the future of Fifa, arguing that Sepp Blatter's position "is not tenable".
Female MP fights against all-boys football rule
A female MP is hitting back at the Football Association (FA) after its role in the parliamentary football team meant she was thrown out.
Triesman outlines Fifa corruption at stormy Commons session
The former chairman of the FA has launched a devastating broadside against Fifa, making detailed accusations of corruption to a Commons committee.
Football accepts gay-rights charter
Efforts to wipe out homophobia in sport have received a significant boost as the country's major sports leagues put their weight behind a government campaign.
Football stadium safety set for extension
Proposed legislation which would extend the Football Licensing Authority's (FLA) powers to other sports passed a major hurdle today.
Olympics bill grows as organisers spend more on security
The costs of hosting the Olympic Games look likely to escalate in the run up to 2012, according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).
Gove in school sports u-turn
Some of the funding for the school sports partnership will be spared from cuts, education secretary Michael Gove has announced.
World Cup failure: Aftermath
England picks up the pieces as allegations of corruption dominate the aftermath of the World Cup vote.
Look back in anger: England World Cup bid defeated
England has been denied its ambition to host the 2018 World Cup, despite a frantic international effort by David Cameron.
World cup scandal threatens ailing England bid
A BBC investigation into corruption at Fifa has hit England's troubled World Cup bid.
Clegg to the rescue? Deputy PM pleads for Sheffield Wednesday survival
An under fire Nick Clegg has promised to assist "in any way I can" to bring about the rescue of troubled football club Sheffield Wednesday.
Sepp Blatter arrives in UK to appraise World Cup bid
David Cameron has hosted a visit of Fifa representatives in a bid to secure support for England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.
Hunt looks to schools Olympics
Schoolchildren up and down Britain will be encouraged to take part in a nationwide schools Olympics event culminating before the main event of 2012, Jeremy Hunt has said.
Clegg welcomes the Fifa inspectors
The Fifa inspection team assessing the strength of England's 2018 World Cup bid have met Nick Clegg in Downing Street.
Cameron to miss World Cup inspection team
David Cameron will miss an important visit from Fifa's World Cup inspection team next week due to his family holiday in Cornwall.
Cameron praises Beckham
The prime minister has praised David Beckham, after the former England captain was told he will no longer play for his country in competitive matches.
Burnham chooses football over politics
Labour leadership contender Andy Burnham has chosen football over politics when asked if he'd rather play in the FA cup or become prime minister.
Hunt in Hillsborough gaffe
The new sports secretary has committed a major gaffe, suggesting the Hillsborough disaster was the fault of hooliganism.
Prescott wades into England World Cup row
John Prescott has waded into the row surrounding England's inglorious exit from the World Cup with a barbed attack on Sky News and demands that coach Fabio Capello retain his position.
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