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Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:13:10 GMT

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

Thiago inspires Spain to victory

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:41:01 GMT

Thiago Alcantara inspired Spain Under-21s to European Championship glory, with the reported Manchester United target hitting a hat-trick as Italy were defeated 4-2 in Jerusalem.

Carroll to undergo West Ham medical

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:10:00 GMT

Andy Carroll will have a medical with West Ham on Wednesday as he moves closer to a permanent move from Liverpool, Hammers chairman David Gold has confirmed.

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18:23 GMT

British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Pearce to leave England U21 post

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:41:47 GMT

Stuart Pearce has been informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.

Villa complete Helenius move

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:15:59 GMT

Aston Villa have completed the signing of striker Nicklas Helenius from Aalborg.

Cook puts past behind him

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:48:28 GMT

England captain Alastair Cook says off-the-pitch issues have no relevance ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

Torres: Mourinho has plans for me

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:35:18 GMT

Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.

Fixtures mark league anniversary

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:01:47 GMT

The Football League has announced six special league fixtures to be played on the opening weekend of next season to mark its 125th anniversary.

Newcastle confirm Kinnear role

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:13:36 GMT

Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.

Clarke to lift Australia

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:36:38 GMT

Michael Clarke looks set to hand Australia a much-needed confidence boost by returning for their first pre-Ashes warm-up game against Somerset next week.

Murray: Hearts' darkest day

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:12:49 GMT

Hearts may have endured their "darkest day" by applying to enter administration, but MP Ian Murray believes they can recover from their problems.

Rose pays tribute to Foley

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:10:39 GMT

Newly-crowned US Open champion Justin Rose has hailed the influence of coach Sean Foley following his triumph at Merion.

McDermott sees the positives

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:26:09 GMT

Leeds coach Brian McDermott was happy to forgive his side's defensive frailty as they overcame the absence of nine first-teamers to gain a 38-28 win over Widnes in their rearranged Super League game.

Bailey: Australia confidence low

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:25:12 GMT

George Bailey admits confidence within the Australia camp is running dry following their early elimination from the Champions Trophy.

Rhinos hold off spirited Widnes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:18:41 GMT

Super League champions Leeds demonstrated tremendous character, as well as their strength in depth, to overcome the absence of nine regulars and beat Widnes 38-28 in the rearranged match at Headingley

Coyle set to be a loan ranger

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:33:53 GMT

New Wigan manager Owen Coyle intends to exploit the Premier League loan system to get the Latics straight back into the top flight.

Australia up against it

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:15:16 GMT

Australia will have to score at a rate of more than eight runs per over if they are to avoid an early exit from the Champions Trophy after Sri Lanka posted a score of 253 in today's final Group A game at the Kia Oval.

Watson upsets Lepchenko

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:52:34 GMT

Heather Watson secured her best win since returning from glandular fever to reach the second round of the AEGON International in Eastbourne.

Rose hopes Englishmen can bloom

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:40:08 GMT

Justin Rose hopes his US Open triumph can inspire more English players to win major championships, but he also wants more of them for himself.