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Motherwell shocked by Llanelli (SKY)
Updated on 3 Jul 2009 at 1:43am GMT
Motherwell made a dismal start to their Europa League campaign as they lost 1-0 at home to Llanelli.
Owen linked with Red Devils (SKY)
Updated on 3 Jul 2009 at 1:20am GMT
Manchester United are reportedly interested in out-of-contract Newcastle striker Michael Owen.
Owen linked to shock Man Utd move (BBC)
Updated on 3 Jul 2009 at 1:18am GMT
Manchester United refuse to be drawn on growing speculation that they are in talks with striker Michael Owen.
Real rule out Villa swoop (SKY)
Updated on 3 Jul 2009 at 1:01am GMT
Real Madrid have confirmed they will no longer pursue David Villa after signing Karim Benzema.
Fletcher tipped to prove worth (SKY)
Updated on 3 Jul 2009 at 12:18am GMT
Owen Coyle expects Steven Fletcher to justify his transfer fee after arriving at Burnley for £3million.
Ireland hails new arrivals (SKY)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 11:56pm GMT
Stephen Ireland has expressed his delight at the way Man City have strengthened their squad this summer.
Watford accept Smith offer (SKY)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 11:05pm GMT
Watford have allowed Tommy Smith to speak to an unnamed club after accepting a bid of £1.8million.
Chelsea bring in keeper Turnbull (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 9:00pm GMT
Chelsea sign Middlesbrough goalkeeper Ross Turnbull on a free transfer.
Blues bring in Turnbull (SKY)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 8:52pm GMT
Chelsea have completed the signing of Ross Turnbull from Middlesbrough on a free transfer.
Terry out to impress Carlo (SKY)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 8:24pm GMT
John Terry is determined to remain Chelsea captain but admits he will have to fight hard.

Rugby Stories


Wales skipper Jones declared fit (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 7:40pm GMT
Wales skipper Ryan Jones is declared fit after being ruled out of the Lions tour in June with concussion.

Lions Test debuts for English duo (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 3:00pm GMT
Riki Flutey and Joe Worsley will start against South Africa on Saturday as the injury-hit British and Irish Lions make a host of changes for the third Test.
Boks revamp team for final Test (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 2:01pm GMT
Springboks lose Botha ban appeal (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 1:29pm GMT
Gouging penalties to be reviewed (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 1:12pm GMT
Vickery backed to take on 'Beast' (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 8:24pm GMT
Thomas swaps Scarlets for Leeds (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 3:00pm GMT
Ex-Bristol coach heads to France (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 12:59pm GMT
Horsman retires with neck injury (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 8:23am GMT
O'Driscoll joins De Villiers critics (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 1:30am GMT

Cricket Stories

Kent stay on top into final day (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 10:06pm GMT
Kent remain in control against Gloucestershire, ending day three with a 200 run lead at Beckenham.
Plunkett wickets sink Worcs hopes (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 9:40pm GMT
Durham need just 115 runs to win on day four against Worcestershire at the Riverside after another fine performance from pace bowler Liam Plunkett.
Wagh ton edges Notts into control (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 9:36pm GMT
Mark Wagh smashes 131 runs to seize control for Nottinghamshire against Lancashire on day three at Trent Bridge.
Patient Ramprakash guides Surrey (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 9:22pm GMT
Mark Ramprakash's 136 helps build a narrow lead for Surrey over Middlesex on day three at Lord's.
O'Brien claims six on third day (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 9:22pm GMT
New Zealand seamer Iain O'Brien claims Leicestershire's best bowling figures of the season in a dramatic third day at Derby that sees 15 wickets fall.
Anderson puts England in command (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 9:18pm GMT
James Anderson takes a five-wicket haul against Warwickshire to put England in control after day two of their three-day Ashes warm-up match.
Lee shines but Australia struggle (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 8:49pm GMT
Brett Lee takes five wickets but England Lions hit 302-6 replying to Australia's 358 at Worcester.
Sayers keeps Yorkshire in charge (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 8:46pm GMT
Joe Sayers hits 152 as Yorkshire gain a 441-run lead over Somerset going into the final day at Taunton on Friday.
India aim to end West Indies jinx (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 5:33pm GMT
India will look to seal a rare one-day series win in West Indies when they play the last two games of a four-match series this weekend.
Asif fined after drugs incident (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 4:00pm GMT
Pakistan's cricket authories fine bowler Mohammad Asif after he was found in possession of opium at Dubai Airport.

Tennis Stories

Murray stands on verge of history (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 9:30pm GMT
Andy Murray will become the first British player for 71 years to reach the Wimbledon men's final if he can overcome Andy Roddick in Friday's semi-finals.
Wimbledon day 10 as it happened (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 7:36pm GMT
Serena Williams beats Elena Dementieva in an epic before Venus Williams faces Dinara Safina for a place in the women's final, as Andy Murray prepares for his first Wimbledon semi-final on Friday.
Venus and Serena through to final (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 7:15pm GMT
Serena Williams will face sister Venus in Saturday's Wimbledon final after prevailing in a marathon tussle with Russian Elena Dementieva.
Bogus Wimbledon tickets warning (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 5:40pm GMT
Tennis fans are told to beware of bogus tickets for this weekend's Wimbledon finals.
Murray reaches doubles semi-final (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 10:54am GMT
Roddick win sets up Murray clash (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 10:06pm GMT
Murray ignores hype ahead of semi (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 9:53pm GMT
Murray through to Wimbledon semis (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 7:01pm GMT
Haas stuns Djokovic to make semis (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 5:54pm GMT
Federer sees off Karlovic threat (BBC)
Updated on 1 Jul 2009 at 4:58pm GMT

Athletics Stories


Ohuruogu fit for busy fortnight (BBC)
Updated on 30 Jun 2009 at 9:00pm GMT
Christine Ohuruogu is fit and ready to resume her build-up to defending her world 400m crown with races in successive weekends.

Injured Fountain to miss Worlds (BBC)
Updated on 29 Jun 2009 at 1:01am GMT
Olympic hepathlon silver medallist Hyleas Fountain will not compete at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin after pulling out of the US trials.

Oldest UK Olympian dies aged 100 (BBC)
Updated on 28 Jun 2009 at 9:39pm GMT
Godfrey Rampling, who won medals for Britain at the 1932 and 1936 Olympics Games, dies in Hertfordshire at the age of 100.

Bolt rules out threat to record (BBC)
Updated on 28 Jun 2009 at 2:33pm GMT
Usain Bolt wins the Jamaican national title and plays down Tyson Gay's threat to his world 100m record.

Injured Yamauchi to miss Worlds (BBC)
Updated on 26 Jun 2009 at 5:48pm GMT
British marathon runner Mara Yamauchi will miss this summer's World Championships in Berlin because of a foot injury.

Gay ready to challenge Bolt mark (BBC)
Updated on 26 Jun 2009 at 1:28pm GMT
American sprinter Tyson Gay believes he can challenge Usain Bolt's 100m world record after running 9.75 seconds in his first race of the season.

Injury ends Clay's decathlon bid (BBC)
Updated on 26 Jun 2009 at 12:08am GMT
Olympic decathlon champion Bryan Clay will miss August's World Championships after pulling out of the United States trials with a hamstring injury.

Turner aims to overcome setback (BBC)
Updated on 23 Jun 2009 at 4:16pm GMT
Nottingham athlete Andy Turner wants to prove UK Athletics wrong after having his lottery finding cut last year.

Washington to get 2003 gold medal (BBC)
Updated on 21 Jun 2009 at 10:28pm GMT
Retired sprinter American Tyree is finally going to get the 2003 world 400m gold medal he has been pursuing.

Britain claim third in Portugal (BBC)
Updated on 21 Jun 2009 at 9:51pm GMT
Great Britain finish third behind Germany and Russia at the European Team Championships in Leiria.

Other Sports Stories


British pairs exit at pool stages (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 1:09pm GMT
Great Britain's two pairs are out of the women's beach volleyball World Championships without winning a match.

Taylor begins defence with win (BBC)
Updated on 2 Jul 2009 at 11:16am GMT
Defending champion Phil Taylor starts the defence of his Las Vegas Desert Classic title with victory over Jamie Caven.

Pistons part company with Curry (BBC)
Updated on 30 Jun 2009 at 10:01pm GMT
Detroit fire coach Michael Curry after suffering a losing record and an NBA play-offs first-round sweep in his first season in charge.

British women miss out on medal (BBC)
Updated on 30 Jun 2009 at 11:42am GMT
Great Britain's women finish fifth in the modern pentathlon team relay at the European Championships.
Not just salmon and champagne (BBC)
Updated on 29 Jun 2009 at 7:44pm GMT
Henley Royal Regatta is packed with Olympic stars

Foster furious over hi-tech suits (BBC)
Updated on 29 Jun 2009 at 6:52pm GMT
British swimmer Mark Foster says new performance-enhancing bodysuits in the sport are "the equivalent of steroids".
Kobe - love him or hate him? (BBC)
Updated on 15 Jun 2009 at 1:23pm GMT
Lakers superstar Bryant polarises opinion off court

Falcons opt to end ties with Vick (BBC)
Updated on 12 Jun 2009 at 11:17pm GMT
The Atlanta Falcons formally end their contractual ties to controversial quarterback Michael Vick.

All the fame of the finals (BBC)
Updated on 5 Jun 2009 at 5:31pm GMT
When the NBA Finals are in full swing, the celebrities hit the court

NFL results (BBC)
Updated on 26 Oct 2007 at 2:27pm GMT
Winners and losers from the play-offs.