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2009
Articles from 26th Jun 2009
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Brilliant Burrow inspires Leeds
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Rob Burrow scored a brilliant late try as Leeds killed off a Bradford fightback to win a thrilling engage Super League derby 33-20. Read
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Ronaldo deal sealed
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Real Madrid and Manchester United have finalised an agreement for the £80million transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Spanish club. Read
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Hantuchova sorry for 'Sugi'
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Daniela Hantuchova apologised to her doubles partner after knocking her out of the women's singles. Read
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Lovenkrands keen on Sunderland
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Denmark international Peter Lovenkrands has hinted he could cross the divide between Newcastle and Sunderland. Read
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Phillips ready for Springbok scrap
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Mike Phillips is ready for another physical and verbal confrontation with world champions South Africa in a fierce scrap for Test series survival. Read
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Quinn wants World Cup in Sunderland
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Niall Quinn is hoping to generate the kind of atmosphere he enjoyed as a player in the Far East by bringing the World Cup to Sunderland. Read
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Pearce spot on
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has told his penalty takers they cannot opt out of the shoot-out if their European Championship semi-final against Sweden goes the distance. Read
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Johnson unfazed by price tag
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
New Birmingham defender Roger Johnson is unfazed by his £5million price tag and is relishing the competition for places at St Andrew's. Read
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Baltacha moves on from Wimbledon loss
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Elena Baltacha is determined to take the positives from what has been dubbed a disastrous Wimbledon, insisting there is a bright future for British tennis after all. Read
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Mosley now vows to leave 'options open'
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Max Mosley cast fresh doubt on his future as president of the FIA on Thursday night after issuing an angry letter to Luca di Montezemolo, accusing the Ferrari president of making "false statements." Read
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O'Driscoll demands flying start
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Brian O'Driscoll has demanded the British and Irish Lions come out all guns blazing against South Africa in tomorrow's second Test at Loftus Versfeld. Read
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Preston warn West Bromwich Albion off manager Alan Irvine
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Preston chairman Derek Shaw has told West Brom not to bother making any approach for manager Alan Irvine. Read
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England in final after shoot-out win
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Pearce ended England's semi-final spot-kick hoodoo as his under-21s defeated Sweden 5-4 on penalties - following a 3-3 draw - to reach the European Under-21 Championship final. Read
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Murray ready for Saturday showdown
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray will step on to Centre Court on Saturday with the famous Wimbledon hill heaving, the cheers of the home crowd behind him and a psychological edge propelling him towards the second week of Wimbledon. Read
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Soderling in search of miracle
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer will face Robin Soderling in the fourth round at Wimbledon in a rematch of the recent French Open final. Read
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Williams wins in straight sets
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Second seed Serena Williams made light work of her first meeting with Italy's Roberta Vinci to become the first woman to win through to the fourth round. Read
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Federer holds off Kohlschreiber
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer lost his first set of the tournament, but it was little more than a glitch as he continued his imperious route to what is looking increasingly like his seventh Wimbledon final. Read
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Reds complete Johnson signing
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Glen Johnson has agreed a four-year contract with Liverpool after completing his transfer from Portsmouth. Read
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Brown keen for Owen talks
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Phil Brown has asked Michael Owen for the chance to sell him a move to Hull. Read
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Givet signs for Rovers
Jun 26 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn have completed the signing of on-loan Marseille defender Gael Givet for an undisclosed fee. Read
