Jul
2009
Articles from 1st Jul 2009
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Lyon accept Madrid's Benzema bid
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Lyon have accepted an offer from Real Madrid for striker Karim Benzema. Read
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Strauss denies stars get special treatment
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Strauss has denied suggestions that high-profile players within England's ranks are given special treatment and insists every member of the squad is treated the same. Read
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Venus banking on Williams aggression
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Venus Williams claims aggression is the key to the success she and sister Serena have enjoyed at Wimbledon over the past decade. Read
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Ronaldo deal completed
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo's world-record transfer to Real Madrid from Manchester United has been completed, the Barclays Premier League champions have confirmed. Read
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Murray two steps from glory
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray stormed into the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time with a comprehensive victory over Juan Carlos Ferrero. Read
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Lyon confirm Benzema bid
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Lyon have received a big-money offer for Karim Benzema but insist there is no agreement with Real Madrid or any other club for the forward. Read
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Cunningham to miss a month
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
St Helens hooker Keiron Cunningham will be out for up to four weeks due to a minor knee operation. Read
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Australia consolidate after stumble
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Simon Katich and Mike Hussey led an Australian recovery after the tourists had been given a searching examination by the England Lions pair Steve Harmison and Graham Onions at New Road. Read
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Vaughan welcomes end of career
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Former England captain Michael Vaughan admitted he felt like he had been "released" after bringing the curtain down on his professional career. Read
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Phillips seeks to end on high note
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Mike Phillips is convinced the British and Irish Lions can end their South Africa tour in winning fashion at Ellis Park on Saturday. Read
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Fletcher has big plans
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Record Burnley signing Steven Fletcher is determined to make a name for himself in the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Ashes coming, Freddie or not
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Andrew Flintoff missed the opportunity to make amends for his latest brush with authority as England struggled to impose themselves in their only warm-up match before the Ashes. Read
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Hussey ton lifts Aussies
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Michael Hussey made a timely return to form in Australia's final match before the Ashes series gets under way with a century against England Lions at New Road. Read
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Ferguson's best wishes for Ronaldo
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Cristiano Ronaldo has been given a final farewell from Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson - and immediately discovered the downside to fulfilling his childhood dream. Read
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Hughes in no hurry
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes is prepared to play the waiting game in an attempt to snare Samuel Eto'o and Carlos Tevez. Read
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Hughes prepared to wait for Eto'o
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Mark Hughes has confirmed Manchester City are still interested in bringing Samuel Eto'o to the club. Read
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Flu reports no threat to Wimbledon
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
It remained business as usual at Wimbledon on Wednesday morning following reports that three players have contracted swine flu. Read
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Jeremy Peace hails Roberto Di Matteo arrival at West Brom
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Roberto Di Matteo was appointed as West Brom head coach on Tuesday night following a unanimous decision by the club's board. Read
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Lions roar back against tourists
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Graham Onions and Tim Bresnan led an England Lions fightback as Australia lost four wickets for 32 runs during the afternoon session at New Road. Read
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Ton-up Cook leads way
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Alastair Cook warmed up for next week's Ashes opener with a determined century as England dominated the opening day of their warm-up match against Warwickshire. Read
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Karlovic falls to Federer
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer tamed the huge serve of Ivo Karlovic to glide into his 21st consecutive grand slam semi-final with the minimum of fuss on Centre Court. Read
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Rowntree slams de Villiers comments
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
British and Irish Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree has backed Brian O'Driscoll's condemnation of comments made by South Africa boss Peter de Villiers that he appeared to condone eye gouging. Read
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Fergie hails Valencia capture
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Sir Alex Ferguson believes new signing Antonio Valencia can help Manchester United to a record fourth consecutive league title. Read
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Wild man ready for Murray
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray must guard against an opponent who has his own eyes on making history when he resumes his quest to reach the Wimbledon final this afternoon. Read
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Andrew Surman joins Wolves in three-year-deal
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Wolves have continued their squad building ahead of the new Barclays Premier League season with the capture of Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman. Read
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O'Driscoll blasts De Villiers
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Brian O'Driscoll has blasted South Africa coach Peter de Villiers following controversial comments that suggested the Springboks boss condoned eye-gouging. Read
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Pana cut a deal for Leto
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool winger Sebastian Leto is to join Greek outfit Panathinaikos. Read
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Davis joins Bolton
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Bolton manager Gary Megson has signed Sean Davis on a free transfer - six months after Portsmouth rejected a £3.5million bid for the midfielder. Read
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Cook maintains form with half century
Jul 01 2009 | National Sport
Alastair Cook warmed up for the start of next week's Ashes series with a steady half-century on the opening morning of England's warm-up match against Warwickshire. Read
