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Articles from 5th Jun 2009
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Super Long frustrates future employers
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Sean Long gave Hull fans a tantalising glimpse of their future and a stark reminder of their present as he inspired St Helens to a record-equalling engage Super League win, 30-6 at the KC Stadium. Read
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Holland stun England
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
England suffered their biggest humiliation in limited-overs history as they were defeated by minnows Holland in the opening match of the World Twenty20. Read
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Federer fights back to reach final
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer stayed on course for a first French Open title after coming from two sets to one down to defeat Juan Martin del Potro in nerveless fashion in the Roland Garros semi-finals. Read
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Bopara and Wright make quick start
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
New openers Ravi Bopara and Luke Wright shared a record England first-wicket stand as the hosts posted 162 for five in the World Twenty20 opener against Holland at Lord's. Read
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Ramsay has the edge
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
European Tour rookie Richie Ramsay takes a one-shot lead into the third round of the Celtic Manor Wales Open - and hopes his experience of playing with some of the biggest names in golf will now pay dividends. Read
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Pietersen ruled out
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Kevin Pietersen has been ruled out of England's opening match of the World Twenty20 on Friday after suffering a recurrence of his recent Achilles injury. Read
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Soderling beats Gonzalez for final spot
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Sweden's Robin Soderling came from 4-1 down in the final set to see off 12th seed Fernando Gonzalez in a riveting battle of the big hitters to reach the French Open final on Friday. Read
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Mathias backs Martinez to succeed
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Roberto Martinez is no stranger to hard work at Wigan, according to one of his former bosses. Read
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Downing can go for right price - Lamb
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Middlesbrough chief executive Keith Lamb has confirmed England winger Stewart Downing can leave if the club receive an acceptable offer. Read
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Hicks and Gillett 'relaxed' about debt
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool's American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett may face some difficult decisions regarding their continued involvement at Anfield but the future of the club is not under threat. Read
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Kovalainen gives McLaren hope
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Heikki Kovalainen finished quickest in practice for the first time this season to suggest McLaren might avoid being also-rans during Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. Read
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Dossena wants to leave Reds
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool defender Andrea Dossena seems destined for a return to Italy after asking manager Rafael Benitez for a transfer. Read
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Nadal to miss Queen's
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
World number one and defending champion Rafael Nadal has withdrawn from the AEGON Championships at Queen's and faces a battle to be fit for Wimbledon. Read
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Halfpenny handed Lions chance
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Leigh Halfpenny will get a belated first taste of action for the British and Irish Lions in Saturday's clash with the Cheetahs after finally being passed fit to join the squad in South Africa. Read
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Rosberg on top in practice
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
The king of showboating Nico Rosberg repeated his season-long trick of topping the timesheets in practice for Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix. Read
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Ponting: Symonds will not distract us
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Australia captain Ricky Ponting is confident of retaining his team's focus after key all-rounder Andrew Symonds was sent home from the World Twenty20 in disgrace. Read
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Theissen: Situation not yet solved
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Mario Theissen has revealed the ongoing budget cap row with the FIA remains "critical" just a week ahead of the governing body's confirmation of next year's teams. Read
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Rodgers in at Reading
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Reading have confirmed the appointment of Brendan Rodgers as the club's new manager. Read
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Symonds is 'too Australian' - Jones
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Former Australia batsman Dean Jones believes Andrew Symonds has suffered from being "too Australian" and that the decision to send the all-rounder home from England for leaving a team hotel would make prospective cricketers think twice about wearing the baggy green. Read
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England hope to reap IPL benefit
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
England open their ICC World Twenty20 campaign on Friday night hoping they are about to reap the benefits of allowing their leading players to gain Indian Premier League experience this winter. Read
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Dobson signs new Rovers deal
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Hull KR scrum-half Michael Dobson has pledged his future to the club by signing a two-year contract extension that will keep him at Craven Park until the end of the 2012 season. Read
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O'Connell to pay attention to detail
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Paul O'Connell will emphasise a need to do "the simple things well" when he leads the British and Irish Lions into battle on Saturday. Read
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City look to go global
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City are looking to develop their global fan base thanks to the magnetism of the Barclays Premier League. Read
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Wigan close on Martinez
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Wigan are expected to complete a deal to bring in Roberto Martinez as manager on Friday morning. Read
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Duo's debts a concern for Reds
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool's accountants have warned there could be "significant doubt" over the future of the club's parent company as it struggles to refinance £350million in debt. Read
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Rooney reveals past fustrations
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney admits England have previously been billed as better than they actually were, but there is genuine reason for optimism now Fabio Capello is in charge. Read
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Streaking Donald takes Memorial lead
Jun 05 2009 | National Sport
Luke Donald shot a sparkling eight-under-par 64 on the first day of the Memorial tournament to take a three-shot lead. Read
