Jun
2009
Articles from 18th Jun 2009
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Easy for Brazil
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Brazil reached the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup with a comfortable 3-0 win over an unambitious United States side in Pretoria. Read
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Walcott inspires England victory
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Theo Walcott came off the bench in Gothenburg to help send England Under-21s into the semi-finals of the European Championship by defeating Spain 2-0. Read
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Nadal a doubt for Wimbledon
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Rafael Nadal will make a decision on whether he defends his Wimbledon title on Friday, after failing to convince in a practice match on Thursday. Read
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Afridi stars as Pakistan reach final
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Shahid Afridi's fine all-round performance clinched Pakistan's place in their second successive ICC World Twenty20 final at the expense of South Africa at Trent Bridge. Read
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Casey: Patience is key
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Paul Casey urged patience at a rain-drenched Bethpage Black as US Open play was abandoned for the day on Thursday just three hours and 15 minutes into the first round. Read
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Derbyshire looks destined for Greece
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn have agreed a fee with Olympiacos for the permanent transfer of Matt Derbyshire and the striker has now been given permission to discuss personal terms. Read
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Proteas regroup after Afridi onslaught
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Unbeaten South Africa were left with a 150 target to reach their first World Twenty20 final after an explosive half century from Shahid Afridi was the highlight of the Pakistan innings at Trent Bridge. Read
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Button content with route to success
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Jenson Button came into this season with just one meagre win from 153 grands prix, yet even with the benefit of hindsight he admits he would not change a thing. Read
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Sussex heading for defeat
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Chris Nash's century appears certain to be in vain after Sussex slipped towards defeat on the third day of the LV County Championship Division One clash with Somerset. Read
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Clarets toast Coyle
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Owen Coyle has been backed to become one of the top managers in the Barclays Premier League after signing a two-year extension to his contract at newly-promoted Burnley. Read
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Mixed bag for England hopefuls
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Ian Bell and Michael Vaughan experienced differing fortunes in domestic cricket on Thursday in their efforts to force their way into England's Ashes squad. Read
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McGeechan: Different ball game
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Ian McGeechan admits the British and Irish Lions are about to enter "a different ball game" as they prepare for their Test series showdown with world champions South Africa. Read
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Hayes handed Lions call
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Ireland prop John Hayes has been called up into the British and Irish Lions squad for the remainder of their South Africa tour. Read
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Fab four for Yeats the great
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Yeats raced into the record books by becoming the first horse in history to claim the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot for a fourth time. Read
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Sousa offered Swans job
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Paulo Sousa has been offered the vacant manager's role at Swansea. Read
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More misery for Vaughan
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Former England captain Michael Vaughan again failed to register a big score as Yorkshire slipped to 122 for five at lunch in their LV County Championship clash with Worcestershire at New Road. Read
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Tough start for Tiger
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Defending champion Tiger Woods needed to be at his combative best to rescue par at the opening hole as the 109th US Open got under way under dark skies and in persistent drizzle at Bethpage Black. Read
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Arbeloa confirms Real interest
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa has admitted he would consider a return to Spain as speculation mounts that Glen Johnson is on is way to Anfield. Read
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New Burnley deal for Coyle
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Burnley manager Owen Coyle has signed a contract extension to keep him at Turf Moor until 2013. Read
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Croft handed Test place
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Tom Croft completed his rapid rise from Lions outcast to Test starter after being named in the side to play South Africa in Durban on Saturday. Read
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Pirlo plays down Chelsea link
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
AC Milan midfielder Andrea Pirlo has denied expressing an interest in moving to Chelsea this summer. Read
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McLeish admits Ferguson interest
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has confirmed he has made an enquiry about Rangers midfielder Barry Ferguson. Read
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Vermaelen close to Arsenal switch
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Ajax defender Thomas Vermaelen claims he will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday. Read
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Hahnemann warns of jump in standard
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Newcomer Marcus Hahnemann has warned Wolves to be ready for the "huge jump" they will have to breach to survive in the Barclays Premier League following their promotion from the Coca Cola Championship. Read
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Madrid deny fax claim
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Real Madrid have denied media reports suggesting they have faxed English clubs a list of players that are available for transfer. Read
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Button plays down 'man v machine' debate
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Jenson Button has defended himself against accusations it is the car, and not his talent, carrying him to Formula One glory this season. Read
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Proteas prepared for big occasion
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
South Africa are hoping the culmination of a year's planning can tonight take them to the verge of winning only the second ICC tournament in their history. Read
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Trio react to disciplinary decision
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
England flanker Michael Lipman and two of his former Bath team-mates are "surprised and disappointed" to have been charged with drugs offences by the Rugby Football Union. Read
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Garcia looks to end major frustration
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Sergio Garcia insists he has no hang ups about winning a major and is as focused as ever on the objective as he begins his 40th attempt at the feat as a professional in the US Open at Bethpage Black today. Read
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Murray keeps it in perspective
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray is keeping everything in perspective as he finalises his preparation for Wimbledon. Read
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McCarthy under no illusion
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Wolves manager Mick McCarthy knows his side's Barclays Premier League fate will not be decided by the glamour fixtures against the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal. Read
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Mowbray: I want substance and style
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
New Celtic boss Tony Mowbray insists his reputation for putting entertaining football before success "is something of a fallacy." Read
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Pearce prepared for greatest challenge
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Stuart Pearce expects tonight's clash against Spain in Gothenburg to be the toughest test of his reign as England Under-21 coach. Read
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Blues set to fight bans
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea are ready to lodge an appeal with UEFA today in a bid to reduce the lengthy European bans handed out to striker Didier Drogba and defender Jose Bosingwa. Read
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Murray set to miss rest of tour
Jun 18 2009 | National Sport
A leading orthopaedic surgeon expects Scotland prop Euan Murray to play no further part on the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa. Read
