Jun
2009
Articles from 27th Jun 2009
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Murray magic lifts title hopes
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray ratcheted the home crowd expectation up another notch with another clinical execution on Centre Court. Read
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Springboks cited
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Two South African forwards will face disciplinary hearings on Sunday after being cited for alleged foul play following Saturday's second Test victory over the British and Irish Lions at Loftus Versfeld. Read
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Roddick overcomes Melzer challenge
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Andy Roddick claimed his place in the last 16 at Wimbledon but not before being put to the test by 26th seed Jurgen Melzer on Centre Court. Read
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Birthdays blues for Kuznetsova
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova endured a miserable 24th birthday as she crashed out of Wimbledon at the hands of German teenager Sabine Lisicki. Read
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Haas calls for floodlights at Wimbledon
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Germany's Tommy Haas held off Marin Cilic to win a five-set thriller on Court One and book his place in Wimbledon's fourth round - and then called for floodlights to be installed. Read
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Rossi claims landmark victory
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Reigning champion Valentino Rossi claimed his 100th grand prix triumph with another dominant display in round seven of the FIM MotoGP World Championship in Assen. Read
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Lions suffer heartbreaking defeat
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
The British and Irish Lions suffered Test series heartbreak at Loftus Versfeld after South Africa substitute Morne Steyn stunned them with an injury-time penalty in a 28-25 win. Read
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Milan make Adebayor approach
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
AC Milan vice-president Adriano Galliani has revealed he has talked to Arsenal about the possibility of signing Emmanuel Adebayor. Read
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Jankovic stunned by teenage star
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Teenage rising star Melanie Oudin stunned Jelena Jankovic with a brilliant fightback to knock the sixth seed out of Wimbledon. Read
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Pearce: Final is all about character
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce is relishing his first international final and has urged his youngsters to show "guts" against old adversaries Germany on Monday. Read
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Ivanovic too strong for Stosur
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Ana Ivanovic demonstrated some of the form which made her world number one as she booked her place in the fourth round at Wimbledon. Read
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Gannon offered Motherwell job
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Motherwell have offered Jim Gannon the vacant manager's job, the club has confirmed. Read
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Rhinos' relief after Bulls charge
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Leeds coach Brian McClennan admitted Bradford had given his side a scare before the Rhinos edged a thrilling engage Super League derby. Read
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Allardyce: It would be Ruud not to
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce would love to bring Ruud van Nistelrooy to Ewood Park - but has ruled out a move for 'injury-prone' Michael Owen. Read
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Rafa: We may still keep Arbeloa
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez insists the signing of Glen Johnson does not necessarily mean Alvaro Arbeloa's days at Anfield are numbered. Read
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Taylor calls for distribution of wealth
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has called on England's top clubs to cut admission prices and ease the burden on cash-strapped fans. Read
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It ain't nothing but a Hart-ache
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
England Under-21 goalkeeper Joe Hart insists he did nothing to warrant the yellow card that rules him out of the European Championship final on Monday. Read
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Little-known Oudin a big threat
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Former world number one Jelena Jankovic has been warned not to under-estimate little-known American Melanie Oudin in her third-round clash today. Read
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Roddick ready to put friendship on hold
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Andy Roddick will put his friendship with Jurgen Melzer temporarily to one side when the pair clash in the third round at Wimbledon today. Read
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Murray happy to leave it late
Jun 27 2009 | National Sport
Andy Murray was today planning another ruthless Centre Court late show to take him into the second week of Wimbledon. Read
