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Cricket South Africa chief executive Gerald Majola led the tributes to D'Oliveira, whose health had been deteriorating for some time leading up to his death in England.

Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook has resigned following an investigation into claims he sent an offensive email to the mother of club player Nedum Onuoha.

Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook resigns over claims he emailed defender Nedum Onuoha's cancer-suffering mother mocking her illness.

Manchester City chief executive Garry Cook is at the centre of more unwanted controversy after an email, appearing to be sent by him, went to Nedum Onuoha's cancer-stricken mum by mistake.

Wasim Khan, chief executive of the Cricket Foundation, said: "The survey clearly shows that young people in cities are crying out for positive activities during the long summer holidays.

British Olympic Association chief executive Andy Hunt has insisted the organisation were right to have launched legal action against London 2012 organisers over a cash dispute.

Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner has publicly re-iterated his support for under-pressure manager Gerard Houllier.

Manchester United chief executive David Gill has rubbished suggestions he "rewarded bad behaviour" by handing Wayne Rooney a huge pay rise.

Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan says he is 'deeply embarrassed' by events at Wednesday's Old Firm match.

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Nic Coward revealed investigations into Saturday's incident in which two horses died in the Newbury parade ring are on-going.

'This was a tragic incident and our thoughts have to be with the connections,' said Coward.