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We're just going for history now, says Serena as father flies out - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | We're just going for history now, says Serena as father flies out guardian.co.uk - The Williams sisters' father, Richard, flew home yesterday as he could not bear to watch today's final and see one of his daughters beat the other to win Wimbledon. Devoted sisters serve up clash between family and winning All-Williams final still gives fuel to conspiracy theorists |
Fierce rivals but off court the world's leading men stick to ... - guardian.co.uk
 The Age | Fierce rivals but off court the world's leading men stick to ... guardian.co.uk - When Rafael Nadal inflicted on Roger Federer an almost physically wounding defeat in the French Open final at Roland Garros last month he delayed his return to the locker room until the Swiss player had left. Roger Federer ready to claim record sixth title and quash Rafael ... Federer primed to tackle force of nature after breaking Safin |
Formula one shows Silverstone the chequered flag - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Formula one shows Silverstone the chequered flag guardian.co.uk - Its traffic jams, uncertain weather, unappetising food and lavatory queues have long since relegated Silverstone to the poor relation of the sporting summer. British GP will move to Donington in 2010 Investor's £100m wins Grand Prix for Donington Park |
García runs through his repertoire then hits SW19 - guardian.co.uk
 SuperSport | García runs through his repertoire then hits SW19 guardian.co.uk - Sergio García loves his golf, but he loves his tennis too and yesterday was a great day for him on both fronts. First he burst into contention for the European Open with a second-round 64 at the London Club in west Kent, his lowest round of the year. Ian Poulter angered by Colin Montgomerie's antics at European Open Fisher stays ahead at London Club |
Wigan have grand designs after edging home in classic - guardian.co.uk
 Sportinglife.com | Wigan have grand designs after edging home in classic guardian.co.uk - Wigan won the match of the Super League season so far to make a persuasive statement of their own credentials as potential grand final challengers and raise further questions about Leeds's ability to keep going until the autumn. Wigan 23 Leeds 22: Wigan hold firm after Burrow's late shot at glory Rob Burrow’s miss a kick in the teeth as leaders begin to look ... |
Amla looks like double trouble at Lord's after notching second ... - guardian.co.uk
 Sky News | Amla looks like double trouble at Lord's after notching second ... guardian.co.uk - After a spot of Taunton boot-filling against a depleted Somerset side, there was more pre-Test batting practice for the South Africans against Middlesex yesterday. Graeme Smith struggles for form Hashim Amla century outshines Graeme Smith |
England players face RFU censure - Telegraph.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.uk | England players face RFU censure Telegraph.co.uk - By Mick Cleary Rugby Football Union disciplinary officer Judge Jeff Blackett will spend this weekend considering the appropriate punishment to be handed out to the four players at the centre of the New Zealand tour sex scandal. No formal complaint over sexual assault allegation England players remain under cloud after letter repeats sexual ... |
Robson sails on, taking rough with smooth - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Robson sails on, taking rough with smooth guardian.co.uk - There was no pumping of fists or flexing of biceps but Laura Robson did more than enough yesterday to establish herself as Britain's latest Wimbledon hero. Robson delighted by march to final Laura Robson repels trickery of Slovak to earn final treat |
Ashley warned he would struggle to sell Newcastle - guardian.co.uk
 BBC Sport | Ashley warned he would struggle to sell Newcastle guardian.co.uk - Newcastle United have dismissed suggestions that Mike Ashley recently attempted to sell the club to a New York finance company for £420m as "absolute nonsense", although reports yesterday said it was understood informal discussions had taken place. Newcastle's £420m price 'cloud-cuckoo-land' Newcastle insist Ashley sale story is 'complete nonsense' |
Cristiano Ronaldo misses start of season - Telegraph.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.uk | Cristiano Ronaldo misses start of season Telegraph.co.uk - By Mark Ogden Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to undergo an operation on his right ankle early next week after a consultation with a Manchester United-appointed specialist yesterday resulted in the Premier League champions being informed that surgery was ... Ronaldo is staying: United boss Ferguson confident he's seen off Real Ronaldo set for ankle operation |
Cecil to eclipse rivals with Phoenix - guardian.co.uk
 Sky News | Cecil to eclipse rivals with Phoenix guardian.co.uk - Henry Cecil's record of three wins in today's feature race was put forward in the racing press this week as justification for billing him an "Eclipse powerhouse". Cecil's star can Eclipse rivals Independent.co.uk Web |
Martin Van Jaarsveld pummels Durham - Telegraph.co.uk
 Times Online | Martin Van Jaarsveld pummels Durham Telegraph.co.uk - By Paul Bolton at Riverside There will be no return trip to Lord's for Durham, whose reign as Friends Provident Trophy champions ended with a battering from Martin van Jaarsveld and Joe Denly. Martin van Jaarsveld and Joe Denly give Kent final push Kent 301-4 Durham 218: Van Jaarsveld fends off Harmison to end ... |
Zimbabwe withdraw from World Twenty20 Championship after Nelson ... - Telegraph.co.uk
 Voice of America | Zimbabwe withdraw from World Twenty20 Championship after Nelson ... Telegraph.co.uk - By Nick Hoult in Dubai Zimbabwe Cricket simply could not survive the final word of condemnation. Nelson Mandela's recent criticism of the country left their cricket board alone as even their staunchest allies turned against them here. Mandela comment secures Zimbabwe Twenty20 pull-out Zimbabwe's withdrawal called a 'win-win' solution |
Albion offer to rescue stranded Spur Robinson - guardian.co.uk
 Times Online | Albion offer to rescue stranded Spur Robinson guardian.co.uk - West Bromwich Albion have made an inquiry about the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Paul Robinson. The former England No1, who appears to have no future at White Hart Lane under Juande Ramos, has been strongly linked with a move to Aston Villa this summer ... Martin O'Neill determined to bolster squad O'Neill Hopes To Expand Prem's Smallest Squad |
Barcelona the most likely destination for unsettled Adebayor - Independent
 Sky News | Barcelona the most likely destination for unsettled Adebayor Independent - By Jason Burt Arsenal are prepared to sell Emmanuel Adebayor but are still demanding €45m (£37.5m) for the 24-year-old striker. Adebayor is still taking his chances Wenger Has Faith In His Squad's Hunger |
Southgate delighted as Boro capture £3m Dutch winger Emnes - guardian.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.uk | Southgate delighted as Boro capture £3m Dutch winger Emnes guardian.co.uk - Marvin Emnes yesterday joined Middlesbrough for £3.2m on a four-year deal. The 20-year-old forward was Sparta's player of the season last year and Gareth Southgate, Boro's manager, said. Window watch: Marvin Emnes, Middlesbrough, Ivan Klasnic, West Ham ... Briefs 2-Middlesbrough sign Dutch striker |
Bell is the batsman South Africa fear most, says Donald - guardian.co.uk
 Sky News | Bell is the batsman South Africa fear most, says Donald guardian.co.uk - It may come as news to those who have followed Ian Bell's progress over the past year but he has been identified by South Africa as the key figure in England's batting line-up in the eagerly awaited four-Test series starting at Lord's on Thursday. Donald: Time has come for young England batsman Bell to shine Flintoff forced to wait for England recall |
Murray looks to Olympics after crashing out of mixed - guardian.co.uk
 Telegraph.co.uk | Murray looks to Olympics after crashing out of mixed guardian.co.uk - Jamie Murray fell one match shy of defending the mixed doubles title he won twelve months ago with Jelena Jankovic when he and Liezel Huber were beaten 2-6, 7-6, 6-4 in last night's semi-finals by Bob Bryan and Samantha Stosur. Jamie Murray out of the mixed doubles Doubles dream over as Jamie crashes out in semi-final |
Roman Abramovich denies interfering with Chelsea team affairs - Times Online
 Sky News | Roman Abramovich denies interfering with Chelsea team affairs Times Online - It may surprise Avram Grant, but Roman Abramovich has told a court that he keeps his nose out of running Chelsea. The Russian billionaire has appeared to have plenty of input at Stamford Bridge since he bought the club in 2003, but in legal papers ... Chelsea deny London talks with Andrei Arshavin Zenit rubbish Chelsea speculation |
Portsmouth close on £10m deal for frustrated Crouch - guardian.co.uk
 Goal.com | Portsmouth close on £10m deal for frustrated Crouch guardian.co.uk - Portsmouth are close to agreeing a £10m deal with Liverpool for Peter Crouch after the England forward indicated he would prefer a return to Fratton Park rather than join Tottenham Hotspur. Ambitious Portsmouth close in on £10m Crouch Crouch on his way as Pompey's £10m bid wins the day and dashes ... |
