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2009
Articles from 23rd Jun 2009
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Baltacha dances into second round
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Elena Baltacha salvaged home pride with a tremendously gutsy win over Alona Bondarenko to become the only British woman to reach the second round of Wimbledon. Read
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Sturridge set for Chelsea switch
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City's talented teenager Daniel Sturridge is to join Chelsea this summer but the exact fee will be decided by a tribunal. Read
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Hart set to depart after Taylor arrival
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Joe Hart is set to join Birmingham on loan following confirmation Stuart Taylor will be Shay Given's deputy at Manchester City next season. Read
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Jimenez to join Hammers
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
West Ham have completed the signing of forward Luis Jimenez from Inter Milan on a season-long loan, with a view to a possible permanent transfer. Read
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Boks hit back as Lions draw
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
The British and Irish Lions were denied victory in horrendous conditions at Newlands following a dramatic injury-time finale as the Emerging Springboks grabbed a 13-13 draw. Read
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Murray too strong for Kendrick
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray took his place in the second round of Wimbledon but only after a tense opening match against American Robert Kendrick. Read
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Roddick scrapes through
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Andy Roddick maintained his record of never having lost in the first round at Wimbledon - but he was far from convincing against France's Jeremy Chardy on Tuesday. Read
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Injury mars Safina win
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Dinara Safina's quest to win her first Wimbledon title may yet be scuppered by a knee problem encountered during her first-round victory over Lourdes Dominguez Lino of Spain. Read
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New Blues deal for Malouda
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Chelsea winger Florent Malouda has signed a new two-year extension to his current contract with the club. Read
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City move for Taylor
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Manchester City have signed former England Under-21 goalkeeper Stuart Taylor from Aston Villa in a move that will allow Joe Hart to leave Eastlands on loan. Read
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End of the road for Setanta
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Setanta Sport went into administration on Tuesday afternoon after the collapse of the business in Britain. Read
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Del Potro cruises through
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Juan Martin Del Potro eased his way into the second round at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over Arnaud Clement on Court One. Read
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Swans parade Sousa
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Paulo Sousa has been officially unveiled as Swansea's new manager. Read
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Venus powers through
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Venus Williams began the defence of her Wimbledon title with a 6-3 6-2 win over world number 97 Stefanie Voegele. Read
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Mosley happy to run for fifth term
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Max Mosley is prepared to stand again as FIA president following what he describes as "wholly unjustified criticism" of world motor sport's governing body. Read
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Burger back for Boks
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Schalk Burger returns to the starting line-up for South Africa when they take on the British and Irish Lions in the second Test match in Pretoria on Saturday. Read
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Bolton's Robinson bid stalls
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Bolton's bid to sign defender Paul Robinson from West Brom appears to have stalled as the two clubs are well apart in their valuation of the player. Read
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Benitez defends Johnson move
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has defended his decision to pay over the odds for right-back Glen Johnson, even though he admitted the deal has cost him more than he had hoped. Read
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Hock tests positive for cocaine
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
The Rugby Football League have suspended Wigan and England forward Gareth Hock after he tested positive for a banned substance. Read
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Brown confirms Owen interest
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Hull manager Phil Brown has revealed the club intends to speak to Michael Owen's representatives "within the week". Read
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Venus set to start defence
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Venus Williams will begin the defence of her Wimbledon title today, looking to carry on where sister Serena left off on the opening day. Read
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Fortune set for Premier League move
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Celtic look set to be priced out of the race to sign Marc-Antoine Fortune after Nancy accepted bids from three English clubs. Read
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No bids for Pirlo - Galliani
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
AC Milan have reiterated that no offer has been made by Chelsea or any other club for Italy international Andrea Pirlo. Read
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Chelsea could bid for Maicon - agent
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Maicon's agent believes Chelsea will be among the teams who attempt to lure the defender away from Inter Milan this summer. Read
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Shearer earns Owen backing
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Departing Newcastle striker Michael Owen is backing former team-mate Alan Shearer's bid to become the club's permanent manager. Read
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O'Gara hopes to make an impression
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Ronan O'Gara wants his team to "make a statement" when he captains the British and Irish Lions at Newlands tonight. Read
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Rodwell hits right tone for Pearce
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
England Under-21s coach Stuart Pearce described Jack Rodwell as showing maturity beyond his years during Monday night's 1-1 draw against Germany in Halmstad. Read
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ESPN win rights to rival Sky
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Disney-owned broadcaster ESPN could emerge as a serious rival to Sky's dominance of Premier League coverage after winning the rights to screen all the live matches previously held by Setanta. Read
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Johnson poised to make Anfield switch
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool will hope to move closer to signing England right-back Glen Johnson from Premier League rivals Portsmouth on Tuesday. Read
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Patient Glover fits the bill
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
US Open champion Lucas Glover pinpointed his patience over a gruelling week at Bethpage Black as the key to his first major victory. Read
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Murray: Sampras still best on grass
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Roger Federer remains on track for a record-breaking 15th grand slam title after breezing through the first round at Wimbledon but the Swiss ace is not the best ever grasscourt player, according to Andy Murray. Read
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Santa Cruz revels in City ambition
Jun 23 2009 | National Sport
Roque Santa Cruz has revealed the top-four ambition driving on Manchester City. Read
