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Carroll passes West Ham medical

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:52:48 +0100

Andy Carroll is on the brink of joining West Ham permanently after passing a medical with the Barclays Premier League club.

Froome ready for race to yellow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:44:48 +0100

Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.

Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:13:12 +0100

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

Thiago inspires Spain to victory

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:41:02 +0100

Thiago Alcantara inspired Spain Under-21s to European Championship glory, with the reported Manchester United target hitting a hat-trick as Italy were defeated 4-2 in Jerusalem.

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:18:22 +0100

British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

Pearce to leave England U21 post

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:41:47 +0100

Stuart Pearce has been informed by the Football Association he will not be kept on as England Under-21s manager.

Torres: Mourinho has plans for me

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:35:18 +0100

Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.

Newcastle confirm Kinnear role

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:13:36 +0100

Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.

Clarke to lift Australia

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:36:38 +0100

Michael Clarke looks set to hand Australia a much-needed confidence boost by returning for their first pre-Ashes warm-up game against Somerset next week.

Murray: Hearts' darkest day

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:12:49 +0100

Hearts may have endured their "darkest day" by applying to enter administration, but MP Ian Murray believes they can recover from their problems.

McDermott sees the positives

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:26:09 +0100

Leeds coach Brian McDermott was happy to forgive his side's defensive frailty as they overcame the absence of nine first-teamers to gain a 38-28 win over Widnes in their rearranged Super League game.

Bailey: Australia confidence low

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:25:13 +0100

George Bailey admits confidence within the Australia camp is running dry following their early elimination from the Champions Trophy.

Rhinos hold off spirited Widnes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:18:40 +0100

Super League champions Leeds demonstrated tremendous character, as well as their strength in depth, to overcome the absence of nine regulars and beat Widnes 38-28 in the rearranged match at Headingley

Coyle set to be a loan ranger

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:33:47 +0100

New Wigan manager Owen Coyle intends to exploit the Premier League loan system to get the Latics straight back into the top flight.

Australia up against it

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:15:16 +0100

Australia will have to score at a rate of more than eight runs per over if they are to avoid an early exit from the Champions Trophy after Sri Lanka posted a score of 253 in today's final Group A game at the Kia Oval.

Watson upsets Lepchenko

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:52:34 +0100

Heather Watson secured her best win since returning from glandular fever to reach the second round of the AEGON International in Eastbourne.

Rose hopes Englishmen can bloom

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:40:08 +0100

Justin Rose hopes his US Open triumph can inspire more English players to win major championships, but he also wants more of them for himself.

Tredwell hopeful of England glory

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:59:21 +0100

England are tantalisingly close to an "absolutely massive" achievement - this country's first 50-over global tournament trophy.

No Wimbledon worries for Murray

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:05:42 +0100

Andy Murray is not worried about the Wimbledon draw and would happily sign up to play Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals.

Hantuchova wins in Birmingham

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 11:14:43 +0100

Daniela Hantuchova saw off Croatian teenager Donna Vekic to win her sixth career title at the Aegon Classic.