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2009
Articles from 11th Jun 2009
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England suffer heavy defeat
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
England collapsed to their lowest Twenty20 total of 111 all out on the way to a dispiriting seven-wicket defeat against South Africa at Trent Bridge. Read
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Sharapova progress continues
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Former Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova's bid for a third title on the grass at Edgbaston remains on course after she moved into the quarter-finals. Read
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Calderon - Ronaldo move was destiny
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon has admitted Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer from Manchester United was agreed last summer. Read
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England struggle against South Africa
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
England's hopes of establishing themselves as major challengers for the ICC World Twenty20 crown was in ruins tonight after they were dismissed for their lowest total at this level. Read
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Docherty: United should jump at £80m
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Tommy Docherty believes Manchester United should "cut Real Madrid's hands off" after the club confirmed they had accepted a world-record £80million offer for Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Deco has Chelsea Blues
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Midfielder Deco wants to leave Chelsea after admitting he does not enjoy life at Stamford Bridge. Read
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Ireland fall short as Redmond reigns
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Ireland missed the opportunity to register another giantkilling by slipping to an emphatic 83-run defeat against injury-hit New Zealand in the second stage of the World Twenty20 tournament. Read
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Martinez unveiling delayed
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Wigan's plan to unveil Roberto Martinez as their new manager descended into farce on Thursday. Read
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Murray through to last eight
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Tournament favourite Andy Murray reached the quarter-finals of the AEGON Championships with a straight-sets victory over Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain. Read
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No bid for Villa - Chelsea
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea insist they have not made a bid for Real Madrid-bound Valencia striker David Villa. Read
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Uncertain future for Beckham
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
David Beckham has cast uncertainty over where his future lies at club level after admitting there is no firm commitment in place to return to AC Milan next season. Read
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Williams nervous about Test selection
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
World player of the year Shane Williams is ready for a "nerve-wracking" week as British and Irish Lions boss Ian McGeechan formulates his Test team. Read
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Calderwood out for six weeks
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Hull winger Mark Calderwood has been ruled out for six weeks with a pectoral muscle injury. Read
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Seventh heaven for Redmond
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Twenty20 international debutant Aaron Redmond defied all expectations with a lightning-quick half-century to help power New Zealand to 198 for five against Ireland at Trent Bridge. Read
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Baltacha out of Birmingham
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
British number two Elena Baltacha let slip a one-set lead to lose to fifth seed Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the third round of the AEGON Classic in Birmingham. Read
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Valencia snub Blues' Villa bid - reports
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Valencia have turned down a reported offer from Chelsea for David Villa, with the Spain international seemingly set to join Real Madrid instead. Read
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Confusion over Martinez's Wigan move
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Confusion surrounded Roberto Martinez's expected appointment as Wigan's new manager after an apparent breakdown in communications over the appointment of backroom staff. Read
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Profitable Group confirms Toon interest
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
The Singapore-based Profitable Group has confirmed its interest in buying Newcastle. Read
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United accept Ronaldo bid
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Manchester United have accepted an £80million bid from Real Madrid for Portugal winger Cristiano Ronaldo. Read
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Lippi: Pirlo move would be no problem
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has received Italy coach Marcello Lippi's blessing to move to Chelsea this summer. Read
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New contract for Lynch
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Bradford prop Andy Lynch has signed a new three-year contract with the Bulls that will keep him at the Grattan Stadium until the end of the 2012 season. Read
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Captain Colly hails Wright progress
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Paul Collingwood has paid tribute to the key role played by Luke Wright in England's progress into the second stage of the ICC World Twenty20 tournament. Read
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Takeover talk grows louder
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Newcastle remained a club in flux on Thursday as speculation mounted over its future ownership. Read
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Garcia-Lopez faces double trouble
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Guillermo Garcia-Lopez accepts he will be playing more than just number one seed Andy Murray in the third round of the AEGON Championships at Queen's on Thursday. Read
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Olympic hero Hoy collects knighthood
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Triple Beijing Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy collects his knighthood today. Read
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Lions show pleases McGeechan
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Ian McGeechan hailed a "very strong performance" after his British and Irish Lions sunk the Sharks to maintain their unbeaten South Africa tour record. Read
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Capello hails Fab spirit
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Fabio Capello has saluted the spirit among his squad that has taken England to the brink of the World Cup following Wednesday night's victory over Andorra at Wembley. Read
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Rooney gunning for Charlton record
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Wayne Rooney admitted he has Sir Bobby Charlton's all-time England goalscoring record in his sights after netting another double in the World Cup qualifier with Andorra at Wembley. Read
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Morland set for Munster stint
Jun 11 2009 | National Sport
Otago and Chiefs scrum-half Toby Morland has signed a six-month contract with Munster. Read
