Jun
2009
Articles from 30th Jun 2009
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Karlovic out to ace Federer
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Ivo Karlovic is hoping his greatest weapon will continue to serve him well after claiming his place in the last eight at Wimbledon for the first time. Read
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Mears set for Clarets switch
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Derby defender Tyrone Mears has agreed a three-year deal with Burnley, according to the player's agent. Read
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Kevin Doyle joins Wolves
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Wolves have made a statement of intent ahead of their return to the Barclays Premier League by clinching the signing of sought-after striker Kevin Doyle. Read
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Di Matteo gets Baggies job
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
West Brom have appointed Roberto Di Matteo as their new head coach. Read
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Sisters still set for Saturday showdown
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
The Williams sisters remain on course to meet in Saturday's Wimbledon final thanks to comfortable wins in their respective quarter-final matches on Tuesday. Read
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KP: I had a ball with Vaughan
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen has hailed the contribution to England cricket of former skipper Michael Vaughan and the calming influence he had on himself at the start of his own international career. Read
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Flintoff relies on instinct
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff will place his trust in instinct when he tries to regain England the Ashes in this summer's five-Test series with Australia. Read
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Springboks to appeal Botha ban
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
South Africa have confirmed they will appeal against Bakkies Botha's two-week ban for dangerous charging. Read
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Ritchie: We were right to shut the roof
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Wimbledon chief Ian Ritchie has hit back at criticism from Andy Murray over the closing of the new Centre Court roof. Read
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Blackburn sign N'Zonzi
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn have signed French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi from Amiens SC on a four-year contract. Read
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Burnley land Fletcher
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Burnley have broken their transfer record to sign Hibernian striker Steven Fletcher for £3million. Read
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World Cup boost for England
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
England moved a giant step closer to hosting the 2015 Rugby World Cup after tournament organisers recommended their bid to the International Rugby Board. Read
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Venus turns up the power
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Venus Williams blasted her way into the Wimbledon semi-finals with another masterful display of power tennis. Read
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Son's mickey take sealed Vaughan exit
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Michael Vaughan joked that being bowled out by his three-year-old son was enough to tell him it was the right time to retire from professional cricket. Read
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Serena sets up Dementieva clash
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Serena Williams continued her untroubled march into the last four of the women's singles after cruising to a 6-2 6-3 win over teenager Victoria Azarenka in the last quarter-final on Centre Court. Read
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Safina battles past Lisicki
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Top seed Dinara Safina recovered from a set down for the second day running to book her place in the Wimbledon semi-finals with victory over German teenager Sabine Lisicki. Read
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Kaka passes Madrid medical
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Kaka successfully passed his medical with Real Madrid this morning, the Primera Division giants have confirmed. Read
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Vaughan confirms retirement
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Michael Vaughan has confirmed his retirement from all forms of cricket. Read
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United sign Valencia
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United have made their first signing of the summer after confirming a deal has been done for Antonio Valencia. Read
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Eto'o wants to stay at Barca - Agent
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Samuel Eto'o's agent has confirmed his client would like to remain at Barcelona next season. Read
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Clarets confirm Mears deal
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Burnley have completed the signing of Derby defender Tyrone Mears, the club have announced. Read
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O'Driscoll Lions tour over
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Brian O'Driscoll has become the latest tour-ending casualty for the British and Irish Lions in South Africa. Read
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Serena still young at heart
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Serena Williams will concede eight years to her quarter-final opponent this afternoon but insists she is not feeling her age as she attempts to close in on a third Wimbledon crown. Read
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Reds must keep key duo - Torres
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool striker Fernando Torres believes the club have to hang on to the likes of Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano if they are to depose Manchester United as Barclays Premier League champions. Read
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Blues state their case
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea have appealed to UEFA over the punishments which followed their rancorous response to Champions League defeat at the hands of Barcelona. Read
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City to miss out on Eto'o
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Samuel Eto'o seems certain to rebuff Manchester City's big-money advances later today. Read
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Valencia close to United deal
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United are inching closer to making Antonio Valencia their first signing of the summer. Read
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Murray blows the top
Jun 30 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray gave Wimbledon's new roof a cold reception after he had kept his title dream on course with a gutsy five-set performance under the Centre Court lights. Read
