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Swann and Bresnan missing for England

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:55:19 GMT

England went into Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa without both Graeme Swann and Tim Bresnan.

North available for first Test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:50:30 GMT

British and Irish Lions winger George North has been passed fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia after recovering from his hamstring problem.

Froome expects Wiggins to respond

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:17:45 GMT

Chris Froome has backed Sir Bradley Wiggins to respond to having to relinquish his Tour de France title without a fight.

Cook welcomes home pressure

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:50:58 GMT

England are confident they can use home support to their advantage in Wednesday's Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

Froome ready for race to yellow

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:44:48 GMT

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 19:13:12 GMT

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

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:18:22 GMT

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 14:41:47 GMT

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

Cook puts past behind him

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 13:48:28 GMT

England captain Alastair Cook says off-the-pitch issues have no relevance ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.

Newcastle confirm Kinnear role

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:13:36 GMT

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 08:36:38 GMT

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 07:12:49 GMT

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 05:26:09 GMT

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 05:25:13 GMT

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 21:18:40 GMT

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 19:33:47 GMT

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 16:15:16 GMT

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 15:52:34 GMT

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 15:40:08 GMT

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 14:59:21 GMT

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