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Cook confident of final victory

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 05:33:17 GMT

Alastair Cook is convinced that England can go on and win their first global one-day international trophy this weekend after they swatted aside South Africa side at the Kia Oval today.

Italy book place in semis

Thu, 20 Jun 2013 01:48:28 GMT

Italy booked their semi-final place as they snatched a barely-deserved victory from a pulsating game in Recife to dump Japan out of the Confederations Cup.

Injured Woods told to rest

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:46:10 GMT

Tiger Woods will not defend his AT&T National title at Congressional due to an elbow strain and is not expected to play again before The Open next month.

Carroll hoping to impress Hodgson

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:28:01 GMT

Andy Carroll hopes his club record move to West Ham will help him cement a place in the England squad ahead of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Kazeem crowned Prince of Ascot

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:55:45 GMT

Al Kazeem got up in the shadow of the post to deny Mukhadram in the Prince of Wales's Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Wimbledon seeding system under fire

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:33 GMT

Wimbledon's clinical procedure for determining its men's seeds was called into question as Rafael Nadal was afforded scant grace for his stunning career record on grass or his world-leading seven titles this year.

I'm going nowhere - Pardew

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:02:41 GMT

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has insisted he is going nowhere after the resignation of managing director Derek Llambias plunged the club into fresh chaos.

Players reject Super League split

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:02:12 GMT

Players have voted overwhelmingly to reject the Rugby Football League's radical plan to split a two-division Super League into three leagues of eight during the season.

Openers fall but England on top

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:59:35 GMT

England lost both openers as they set about trying to surpass South Africa's paltry total of 175 in their Champions Trophy semi-final clash at The Oval.

England on course for final

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:21:41 GMT

England bowled South Africa out for only 175 despite David Miller and Rory Kleinveldt's record ninth-wicket stand in the Champions Trophy semi-final at The Oval.

Froome keen to extend Sky stay

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:43 GMT

Chris Froome is in discussions over an extension to his Team Sky contract in a deal which could have implications for Sir Bradley Wiggins.

England make early breakthrough

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:16:58 GMT

England saw off both South Africa openers for only a run between them as their Champions Trophy semi-final opponents stumbled significantly at The Oval.

Pardew: I'm staying

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:33:24 GMT

Alan Pardew has insisted he will remain as Newcastle boss despite the turmoil currently engulfing the club.

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.

Moyes era begins in Swansea

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:07:01 GMT

Barclays Premier League champions Manchester United will start the 2013-14 season at League Cup winners Swansea.

North available for first Test

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:50:29 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 06:17:48 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 20:44:58 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 19:13:10 GMT

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