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Tough task for British rowers to retain gold

A golden history will count for little when Britain’s oarsmen take to the water in Beijing. Brian Dick talks to Warwickshire rower Steve Williams Read

Gold has a dig at Wigan "poachers"

David Gold has demanded compensation from Wigan Athletic for the loss of coaching staff that, he believes, ultimately caused Birmingham City to be relegated from the Premier League. Read

Derham gets the call for Beijing

Birchfield Harriers hammer thrower Zoe Derham is on her way to the Olympics, thanks to her recent performances. Read

Ian Smith fears for future as trial rules move closer

Ian Smith has expressed his concern over the advent of the Experimental Law Variations, which come into force next week and says he is suspicious about the motives behind the rule changes. Read

Damien Johnson to miss Birmingham City's campaign kick-off

Birmingham City’s beleaguered captain Damien Johnson could miss the first six weeks of the new season, it has been revealed. Read

Dale Garland ready to seize his moment

Dale Garland is determined to make the most of the surprise chance he has been handed to salvage his season after being selected in Great Britain’s Olympic relay squad. Read

Sport neglecting the big green issues

There are not many weekends during the summer when I pine for the football and rugby seasons and the daily frustrations they bring. Read

Bees building for the future

Winning promotion back to National One will be just one of the tasks set before Pertemps Bees players this season as the club look to both push for the top and build from the bottom. Read

Albion snap up Carson for £3.25m

West Bromwich Albion have beaten off competition from their Premier League rivals to secure the signing of England goalkeeper Scott Carson. Read

Liverpool still chasing Barry

Liverpool have not given up hope of simultaneously ending Gareth Barry’s Aston Villa nightmare and the longest running transfer saga of the summer. Read

Disappointed Edwards quits after Beijing snub

Britain’s leading shot putter Mark Edwards last night criticised inconsistencies in selection policy and announced his immediate retirement after failing to win a call up for the Olympic Games. Read

Bolton disappoint Mowbray with Meite talk

West Bromwich Albion insist they have not had an offer for Bolton Wanderers' Abdoulaye Meite turned down by their former manager Gary Megson. Read

Bent gets the Birmingham City move he wanted while unhappy Kapo exits

Birmingham City have completed the signing of striker Marcus Bent from Charlton Athletic and the transfer of French midfielder Olivier Kapo has finally gone through as manager Alex McLeish continued his squad rebuilding. Read

Why courts should back Dwain Chambers’ Olympic bid

Victim or villain: Brian Dick argues why Chambers deserves a second chance. Read

Melinda Cooksey denied by the toss of a coin

The women’s 200 metres competition descended into farce at Alexander Stadium on Sunday as Tipton Harrier Melinda Cooksey was denied a place in the final on what amounted to the toss of a coin. Read

Marlon Devonish still hopeful of Olympic trip

Deposed British sprint champion Marlon Devonish insisted his Olympic hopes were still alive despite flopping in Saturday’s 100 metres final and withdrawing from the 200m citing illness. Read

Tom Parsons leaps to new heights

Hall Green high jumper Tom Parsons savoured ‘the best day of my life’ after hitting the heights with an outstanding display at the Alexander Stadium. Read

Title throw may not be enough for Zoe Derham's Olympic hope

British hammer champion Zoe Derham expects to have to throw further than ever before in her last competition before the Olympic team is finalised to have any chance of fulfilling her Beijing dream. Read

Dwain Chambers rockets into 100m semi-final

Dwain Chambers has fired a warning to his British rivals with a sizzling performance in the Aviva National Championships and Olympic trials at the Alexander Stadium. Read

Bronze delight for Meghan Beesley at World Juniors

Warwickshire's Meghan Beesley produced a second personal best in two days at the World Junior Championships in Poland on Friday to claim a scintillating bronze medal in the 400 metres hurdles. Read

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Brian has been Birmingham Post's rugby union correspondent for the last three years and also writes on a wide range of topics including tennis, athletics and football. In 2006 he was named Midlands Sports Journalist of the Year and he has also been recognised by the Warwickshire Lawn Tennis Association.

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